|
|
Bylaws of the International Livestock Identification
Association
Article I (Name)
The name of this association will be the International
Livestock Identification Association.
Article II (Object & Purpose)
The objects and purposes of this Association are:
-
 To
study the challenges and opportunities relating to
the administration and enforcement of livestock
identification and inspection legislation in member
states, provinces and Native American Tribal
Nations.
-
To promote and consult in the
development of consistent legislation,
administration and enforcement procedures relating
to livestock identification and inspection and brand
recording of member states, provinces and Native
American Tribal Nations.
-
To secure close and effective
cooperation between member states, provinces, Native
American Tribal Nations, and other agencies that
provide enforcement of livestock identification and
inspection.
Article III (Memberships - Dues -
Voting)
There shall be two classes of
membership: Official and Honorary Lifetime.
An Official member shall be a state, province, or Native
American Tribal Nation where livestock brand recording,
livestock ownership inspection, or livestock theft
prevention practices are recognized by legislation and
whose membership dues are current.
An Honorary Lifetime membership may be awarded free of
charge to any person who has actively participated in
this Association. Nominations for Honorary membership
must first be submitted to the Executive Committee. Upon
approval of the Executive Committee, nominees will be
presented to the Association and must receive a majority
vote of those present at the annual meeting.
The annual membership dues shall be $100.00. This fee
may be amended upon recommendation of the Executive
Committee and ratified by two thirds vote of the members
present at any annual meeting.
Each member state or province shall be entitled to one
vote on all official acts of the Association, as cast by
their designated official representative.
next page...
|
|
|
|
