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from the Library Development Section. Governance Committee members must be selected from the <br /> Senior Management staff of Member Libraries. <br /> NC Cardinal Member Library representation on the Governance Committee shall be composed of: <br /> 1. one(1)member from a Municipal library; <br /> 2. one(1)member from a County library; <br /> 3. one(1)member from a Regional library;and <br /> 4. two(2)members at large. <br /> Section 3b: Nomination <br /> At least sixty(60)days prior to the NC Cardinal General Membership Meeting,the Governance <br /> Committee must appoint a Nominations Committee of two(2)or more Members who are not seeking <br /> election.The Nominations Committee is required to receive and coordinate nominations for election to <br /> the Governance Committee. <br /> Section 3c: Election <br /> An election of Governance Committee members must be held at an NC Cardinal General Meeting to <br /> replace those members whose terms of office have expired or will expire at the end of the meeting. <br /> Section 3d: Terms <br /> A term of office shall be two(2)years,to commence at the beginning of the next Quarter after the <br /> election with the exception of the first year. Following the election,an announcement of the newly <br /> elected officers will be sent to the membership promptly.Committee members may serve two(2) <br /> consecutive terms with a two-thirds(2/3)majority vote of the membership.Committee appointments <br /> shall be staggered to promote consistency as well as to accommodate change. <br /> Section 3e: Vacancies <br /> Vacancies on the Governance Committee shall be filled by appointment by the Governance Committee <br /> until the next election of members. <br /> Section 3f: Meetings of Governance Committee <br /> The Governance Committee shall hold at least two meetings per year,with other meetings scheduled as <br /> needed.At least thirty(30)days in advance,the General Membership shall be notified of Governance <br /> Committee meetings.Governance Committee meetings are closed and attendance is limited to <br /> Committee members,administrative staff of Member Libraries,and invited guests. <br /> Additional meetings may be scheduled: <br /> 1. at the request of the State Library; <br /> 2. at the request of two Governance Committee members;or <br /> 3. upon receipt of a written request signed by at least fifty(50)percent of the membership. <br /> At least one(1)annual meeting will be held for the General Membership. Members will be notified at <br /> least thirty(30)days in advance of the annual meeting. Minutes of meetings shall be kept and <br /> distributed to the membership. <br /> NC Cardinal Memorandum of Agreement 2020-2021 Attachment A:NC Cardinal Bylaws Page 4 <br />