OSBA Constitution ~ proposed ballot changes.

The OSBA Board has proposed changes to our Constitution. Due to the ever-increasing lack of volunteerism across the State of Ohio, many different organizations, associations, and clubs are having to change their bylaws and constitutions to keep it running. Every 501(c)(3) must follow Robert’s Rules of Order and Ohio Revised Code 1702.34 when operating with the minimum essential officers. Please see the added language below or open the complete constitution document for your review.

2026 OSBA Constitutional Changes

Document language that the OSBA Board is asking you to vote upon:

Article VI – Executive Committee, Section 2. Meetings

Subsections

4. Under the advancement of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR) and the Ohio Revised Code 1702.34, the minimal essential officers are: 1. Presiding Officer – normally the President or Chair. 2. Secretary/Recording Secretary – keeps the minutes and official record; and 3. Treasurer – Financial Officer (IRS, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and financial officer with second signature on all accounts).

5. OSBA must have all (3) three positions filled. If any of these (3) three positions cannot be represented, the Board may appoint a member in good standing to fulfill this obligation. For a term limit of (1) one-year appointment. If the position(s) cannot be filled, the Board must outsource this position(s), by possibly making it a paid position, or consider Article XVII – Dissolution.

Article VII – Regional Directors, Section 2. Election and Terms of Office

Subsection

3. Regional Directors are limited to two (2) consecutive elected terms. The Executive Officers, by majority vote, may appoint any member in good standing to any Board position unfilled at the start of the new year, regardless of any term limits.