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TREASURER

It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to collect all monies due, maintaining a receipt/record
thereof. He/she shall keep a suitable book of record of all transactions, balances and monies
owed. He/she shall deposit all monies of this association in a bank designated by the Executive
Board. He/she shall draw all checks or other obligations authorized by the Executive Board, and
attested to by the Secretary. The account books as well as all papers in his/her custody shall be
open for inspection and examination by the Executive Board. He/she shall not lend or invest any
of the funds except when duly authorized by the Executive Board. (It shall be at the President
or Vice President’s discretion whether or not to provide the treasurer with necessary materials
needed to perform such duties).

CERTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON (This position is optional, at the will and pleasure of the
President)

If designated, the Certification Chairperson will be an appointed by the President and shall serve
as an advisor to the executive board. They should have at least 5 to 10 years of scent detection
K-9 handler experience, and must also be a qualified NACPI trainer or Evaluator (determined by
the NACPI executive board). The Certification Chairperson cannot evaluate while holding this
position. Their duties will include, but not limited to, keeping records of applications,
certifications, complaints, disputes, K-9 related standards and status of Evaluators, Trainers,
Handlers, K-9’s and Facilities. Any and all issues involving the list above will be given to the
Certification Chairperson who will investigate and/or settle at his or her discretion. They shall
report their findings to the Executive Board along with recommendations. He/she will review all
request for trainers or evaluators and approve or disprove their request. They are responsible to
ensure that all standards of NACPI are adhered too.

ARTICLE 5:

ELECTIONS

Section A: Candidates up for elections for office shall be nominated prior to the Annual General
Membership/Certification meeting.

Section B: A majority vote by members in good standing shall elect each position.

Section C: Newly elected Officers shall take office within 30 days after date of official election.

Section D: Election of Officers will be held every two (2) years; however, there are no set term
limits for continued reinstatement should the membership vote by a majority to extend a
member’s position.

Section E: The Secretary shall notify Members, not present at the time of election, of the
decision in writing (email), within 30 days.

(Revision Date: 01/16/2017)