2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

8 ARTICLE III Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the corporation shall consist of the elected officers and directors, each of which shall be and remain a member of the corporation during his or her tenure in office. Section 1. Authority and Responsibilities. A. The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to make, amend, repeal and enforce such rules and regulations not contrary to law or the Restated Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws as they may deem expedient concerning: 1. The conduct, management and activities of the Association. 2. The admission, classification, qualification, discipline, suspension and expulsion of members. 3. The rules and regulations governing the procedure for such discipline, suspension and expulsion of members and removal from office. 4. The establishing and collecting of dues and fees. 5. Regulations regarding studbook listings and registrations. 6. Awards of championships, the conduction of shows, contests and exhibitions. 7. All other details relating to the general purposes of the Association. B. The Board of Directors shall have the power to enter into contracts which will further the interests of the breed, and subject to restrictions set forth in the Restated Articles of Incorporation of MFTHBA, to engage in any other lawful activities, none of which shall be for profit, for which corporations may be organized under the Missouri Nonprofit Corporation Act. C. The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the corporation any contribution, gift, bequest or device for the general purposes or for any special purpose of the corporation. D. The Board of Directors shall adopt, amend and/or eliminate a rule or regulation in a manner prescribed under the rules which will allow the membership to have prior knowledge and input before Board action on proposed changes. Proposed changes in rules or regulations will be posted on the MFTHBA internet site as appropriate a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the Board meeting at which action is to be undertaken. Any changes in rules, with the exception of bona fide safety or legal issues, will become effective January 1 of the following year. Safety or legal issues will be handled in a manner to protect the membership and horses, as warranted. This Paragraph D will take effect following publication of the 2008 Official Handbook. E. The Board of Directors shall review and respond to any recommendations submitted by persons , committees or affiliates authorized to act by the Board. Section 2. Directors A. Number. From the time of adoption of these Bylaws, the number of director positions shall number not less than seven.