NAABO

National Association of Advancing Business Organizations

Association President

Robert “Bob” Spadafore

NAABO

NAABO

Article III · Governance

Clear oversight. Responsible leadership.

NAABO is governed by a Board of Directors, with defined roles for officers and committees and clear requirements for meetings, decisions, and conflicts of interest.

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Current President
Robert “Bob” Spadafore
Serving at the direction of the Board of Directors.

Sections 3.1 and 3.2

Board of Directors and officers

  • The Board is elected by the voting membership in accordance with the bylaws.
  • The Board holds ultimate authority over NAABO’s affairs, strategy, finances, and policies and may delegate operational authority.
  • The bylaws establish the number, terms, qualifications, and election of directors.
  • Board vacancies may be filled by majority vote of the remaining directors for the balance of the unexpired term.
  • The Board elects officers, including at minimum a President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Their duties are defined in the bylaws.

Executive Committee

The Board may establish an Executive Committee to manage day-to-day operations between meetings. It reports its actions to the Board and may not amend the Charter, alter dues, or take action reserved to the Board or membership.

Other committees

The Board may create standing or special committees—including Membership, Benefits, Events, and Finance—and defines their charge, composition, and authority.

 

Section 3.5

Meetings and quorum

  • Regular and special meetings are held as the bylaws provide.
  • A majority of directors then in office constitutes a quorum unless the bylaws require more.
  • Unless a greater vote is required, Board action is approved by a majority of directors present when a quorum exists.
  • Meetings may be held in person or remotely, and unanimous written consent may be used where permitted by the bylaws.

Section 3.6 · Compliance

Conflicts of interest

Directors, officers, and committee members must disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from voting on matters in which they have a material personal or financial interest, in accordance with the Board’s conflict-of-interest policy.