4.1 The Executive Board may suspend a member for disruptive or disrespectful conduct to fellow band members, the director, or the public while representing the band.
4.2 Suspended members may appeal their suspension to the Executive Board.
4.2.1 Within 15 days of suspension, the suspended member may file a written request for appeal with any member of the Executive Board.
4.2.2 The president or vice-president shall call for a Special Executive Board Meeting to discuss the suspension within 15 days of receiving the appeal notice from the member.
4.2.2.1 The member has the right to appear in person before the Executive Board.
4.2.3 The Executive Board shall make a decision on the appeal and communicate the decision in writing to the suspended member within seven days of the Special Executive Board Meeting.

Article III
Meetings

1. General Membership Meetings

1.1 General Membership Meetings shall be held at the direction of the Executive Board.
1.2 Business to be conducted at General Membership Meetings may include, but shall not be limited to, appointment of a band director, and election of officers.
1.3 A quorum for the purpose of General Membership Meetings shall be 15 members.
1.4 General Membership Meetings will be conducted in accordance with the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order.

Article IV
Executive Officers

1. Executive Officers of the Corporation and their Duties

1.1 President-shall be the chair of the Executive Board and, when present, preside at all meetings of the Corporation, have the power to appoint committees as dictated by the needs of the Corporation, fill vacancies, and perform other such duties as the office may require.
1.2 Past-President-shall remain on the Executive Board as an executive officer for one year following a term as president.
1.3 Vice-President-shall represent the Corporation in the absence of the President and, in the event that the President resigns or is otherwise incapacitated, carry out the duties of the President until the President resumes those duties.
1.4 Treasurer-shall keep and maintain an accurate record of all financial transactions of the Corporation, set up a checking account in the name of the Corporation, be responsible for filing the annual Corporation report, Charitable Solicitations Registration, IRS forms, and other such forms as required by law, and pay the corporate insurance premiums on time. All disbursements shall be made by check as directed by the Executive Board.
1.5 Secretary-shall take and maintain minutes at all Corporation meetings, keep a file of all past and present minutes, and maintain a file of all official corporate documents, grants, contracts, and insurance documents. The Secretary shall maintain a safety deposit box for the purpose of storing ALL official corporate documents except for minutes.

2. Executive Officer Terms of Office

2.1 The vice-president will be elected for a 3-year obligation: vice-president the first year, president the second year, and past-president the third year.
2.2 The Treasurer and Secretary shall serve 2-year terms and be elected on alternating years so there will be a continuance of experience within the group.
2.3 Executive Officer Vacancy
2.3.1 In the event of a vacancy of the vice-president, secretary, or treasurer, the following criteria shall be followed: if the term is less than half fulfilled, an election shall be held to fill the vacancy; if the term is more than half fulfilled, the office shall be filled by appointment by a simple majority of the remaining executive officers.
2.3.2 In the event of a vacancy of the president, the vice-president will assume the president's duties; the past-president will assume the vice-president's duties until a new vice-president is elected.

3. Removal From Office

3.1 Executive Officers of the Corporation may be removed from office by the Executive Board for any of the following reasons: failure to maintain current membership; a sustained suspension per Article II, Section 4; failure to participate in both the concert band and marching band; missing more than three Executive Board meetings in a 12-month period.

Article V
Executive Board

1. The Executive Board

1.1 The Executive Board shall consist of the five Executive Officers, two elected at large representatives from the brass section, one elected at large representative from the woodwind section, and one elected at large representative from the percussion section. The percussion section shall include all percussionists, majorettes, and the flag/banner team.
1.2 The Executive Board shall be responsible for the operation of the organization.
1.3 An Executive Board Quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the Executive Board.
1.4 To vote at any meeting, Executive Board Members must have paid their current dues and assessments and not be in a suspended status.
1.5 The Executive Board shall meet at least quarterly or at any other such time as requested by the president.
1.6 Meetings will be conducted in accordance with the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order.

2. At Large Positions

2.1 At Large positions shall be elected for 2-year terms.
2.2 At Large position duties are to participate in both concert and marching band, represent their sections on the Executive Board, communicate Band information to their sections, monitor payment of dues, and maintain an accurate member roster of their sections.
2.3 At Large positions shall not be held by an Executive Officer.

Article VI
Nominations for Officers and Representatives

1. Nominations

1.1 Any member who participates in both concert and marching band may be nominated for office.
1.2 General Membership Meetings will be held in October and November of each year for this purpose.
1.2.1 Any member attending the October or November General Membership Meeting where nominations are open shall have an opportunity to nominate candidates for elected offices.

2. Elections

2.1 Elections shall take place at the direction of the Executive Board.
2.2 Newly elected officers and representatives shall take office on the first day of the fiscal year.

Article VII
Elections

1. The Executive Board shall appoint a Chief Election Officer. He or she shall issue all election calls, clarify eligibility lists and election results. He or she must maintain a complete list of members.
2. Voting shall be done by secret ballot.
3. The Election Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members, one of which is a Board Officer not on the current ballot.

3.1 The Election Committee has the following responsibilities:
3.1.1 Have ballots printed after the completion of nominations.
3.1.2 Appoint two (2) members for voting station with printed lists of members to verify each voter's right to vote, hand out ballots, and see that each completed ballot is deposited in the appropriate ballot box.
3.1.3 Count ballots in the presence of as many members as wish to attend the counting.
3.1.4 Prepare a written, signed certificate showing the number of votes for each candidate and present this certificate to the Chief Election Officer together with the ballots and any records used in the election. These ballots and records shall be retained for one (1) year.