Western States Lowline Association
Rules and Regulations Adopted by the Directors on October 31, 2010
The Western States Lowline Association shall be referred to as WSLA hereinafter.
Rule I: WSLA Region Defined
The region of the WSLA will include the following states: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii and Montana.
Rule II: Record-Keeping
The WSLA shall maintain an archive of the minutes of official meetings of the Directors, Standing committees, Membership meetings, financial statements and any other necessary business matters of the Association. Archives are open to any active member of the association who is in good standing.
Rule III: Erroneous Entry
Should any animal in the WSLA region be discovered by WSLA to be recorded or transferred in the American Lowline Registry (ALR) through error, misrepresentation or fraud, the Directors of the WSLA will pursue corrective action by following all rules written by the ALR and WSLA. Notwithstanding anything herein contained, the WSLA assumes no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any loss or damage that may be sustained by any individual, partnership, firm or corporation by reason of the suspension, cancellation or correction of any registration, transfer or other documents, or by reason of the rejection of any application for membership in the ALR. The Directors can make the decision to dismiss any animal from WSLA sponsored shows for health and/or safety reasons.
Rule IV: Junior Membership
The WSLA will follow the ALR age requirements.
Rule V: Special Exemptions
Special exemptions to the above rules and regulations may be granted by a majority vote of the WSLA members with voting rights.
Rule VI: Duties of the Chairman:
1. It shall be the duty of the Chairman to serve as an official representative of the Association in its contacts with governmental, civic, business and professional organizations for the purpose of advancing the goals and policies of this Association, to serve as chairperson and provide for the maintenance and supervision of all property owned or operated by the Association.
2. Establish and coordinate the meeting agendas.
3. Determine the necessity of bonding officers of the Association entrusted with Association funds if deemed necessary to do so.
4. Have all accounts of this Association be audited, if deemed necessary to do so.
5. Review the reports of any committees of the Association and make recommendations concerning such reports to the Association membership.
6. Submit an annual report of the Association activities to the membership
7. Be present at WSLA sponsored events when possible.
8. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by these bylaws.
Vice Chairman:
1. It shall be the duty of the Vice Chairman to assume the duties of the Chairman in case of absences or incapacity of the Chairman.
2. To assist the Chairman at all times. He/she should have a working knowledge of all Chairman’s duties.
Secretary:
1. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a record of all meetings of the Membership of this Association and its Directors.
2. To perform such other duties as may be provided in these bylaws or as may be prescribed by the Membership or the Directors as usually pertains to the office of secretary.
Treasurer:
1. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to manage and record all financial transactions of this Association and to submit a report of such proceedings to the Directors on demand and to the Membership at least annually.
2. To perform such other duties as may be provided in these bylaws or as may be prescribed by the Membership or the Directors as usually pertains to the office of Treasurer.