ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS

Proposed amendments to any article may be offered by a written petition by twenty (20) percent of the members of the Council or by majority vote of the Board. Proposed amendments will be reviewed by the Board to certify their compliance with statutes referenced in Article I, Section 3, prior to submission to membership for ballot.

The Secretary of the Council shall cause such duly authorized proposed amendments to be submitted to the full membership for written ballot at least forty-five (45) days prior to the next Annual Meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. Votes received at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting shall be tallied by the Secretary in accordance with procedures established herein.

All amendments to this Charter shall be subject to acceptance by the Institute.