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By-Laws

ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of the organization shall be the Maryland Police Training Directors’ Association, hereinafter referred to as “the Association.”

ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES
Section 2.1 To exchange ideas, plans, and methods between the Association members and other persons, or organizations, interested in improving law enforcement training.

Section 2.2 To develop ideas, best practices, plans, and methodologies, in relation to the science of instructional technology.

Section 2.3 To disseminate research data and information based on practical experience.

Section 2.4 To recognize members and individuals comprising the law enforcement training community.

Section 2.5 To provide assistance to those persons and/or organizations interested in the attainment of the goals and objectives of the Association.

Section 2.6 To enhance and advance the professional competence of all law enforcement officers by stimulating, promoting, and developing interests, through the exchange of information, ideas, and shared experiences.

Section 2.7 To increase efficiency of member agencies by developing a pool of shared resources.

Section 2.8 To make recommendations to the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) and consult with the MPCTC regarding Law Enforcement training, on behalf of the Association.

Section 2.9 To advocate on training matters for agencies not specifically represented by the Association.

ARCTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
Section 3.1 Membership shall be restricted to active Training Directors, or his/her staff designee, from police academies, certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

Section 3.2 The Deputy Director of the MPCTC, or his/her designee, shall have standing as an ex officio member of the Association.

ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
Section 4.1 Officers of the Association shall consist of a President, Vice President and Secretary. Officers will serve a term of two (2) years. Their duties are outlined as follows:

Section 4.2 The President shall have the following powers and duties:

To preside at all meetings of the Association.
To call special meetings of the Association.
To appoint the chair and other members to committees.
To direct the planning and activities of the Association, subject to the approval of the membership.
To prepare and give reasonable notice to members of agenda items.
To represent the views of the Association to governmental bodies and entities as it relates to the goals of the Association.
To attend Police Commission meetings.

Section 4.3 The Vice President shall have the following powers and duties:

Shall assume and discharge the duties of the President in his/her absence or when called upon to do so, or to perform other duties which may be assigned by the President, including the supervision of committees.
Shall act as secretary at meetings from which the secretary may be absent.
Shall perform such other activities as may properly pertain to his/her office.

Section 4.4 The Secretary shall have the following powers and duties:

To record the minutes of each regular and special meeting of the Association.
To provide a copy of the minutes to each member prior to the next regular Association meeting.
To maintain a repository of all association correspondence.
Perform such other duties as may properly pertain to his/her office.
ARTICLE V
MEETINGS

Section 5.1 The annual meeting will be held at a date agreed upon by the Association members each year and shall include:

The election of new officers.
A discussion of any other Association business.
Section 5.2 Special meetings may be called by the President or Vice President. All special meetings will be organized to deal with a specific event or function.

Section 5.3 A Quorum for conducting a regular or special meeting shall require the presence of one third (1/3) of the member academies.

Section 5.4 Voting on all agenda items, except amendment of the by-laws, will be taken orally or in writing and will be decided by simple majority. Each academy will have one vote.

ARTICLE VI
COMMITTEES
Section 6.1 The President shall appoint committees as he/she deems appropriate and necessary.

Section 6.2 Unless otherwise directed, all special committees shall be considered disbanded after the President accepts the final committee report.

ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS
These by-laws can be amended at any regular meeting of the Association by the two-thirds vote of the member academies provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regularly scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE VIII
RULES OF ORDER
For any point of order not covered in these by-laws, Robert’s Rules of Order shall prevail.

ARTICLE IX
ELECTIONS
Section 9.1 The three elected officers will be elected to a term of two (2) years

Section 9.2 Election Rotation shall occur as follows:

The President, Vice President, and Secretary will be elected for a two (2) year term.
A member need not be present to be nominated for office. However, he/she must be given the opportunity to decline.
ARTICLE X
RATIFICATION
In order for these by-laws to become effective, they must be ratified by two thirds (2/3) of academy directors.

We are interested in your comments. Please contact Denny Murphey, 410-875-3580 or Email MPDTA.
© 2012 Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions

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By-Laws ARTICLE I NAME The name of the organization shall be the Maryland Police Training Directors’ Association, hereinafter referred to as “the Association.” ARTICLE II OBJECTIVES Section 2.1 To exchange ideas, plans, and methods between the Association members and other persons, or organizations, interested in improving law enforcement training. Section 2.2 To develop ideas, best practices, plans, and methodologies, in relation to the science of instructional technology. Section 2.3 To disseminate research data and information based on practical experience. Section 2.4 To recognize members and individuals comprising the law enforcement training community. Section 2.5 To provide assistance to those persons and/or organizations interested in the attainment of the goals and objectives of the Association. Section 2.6 To enhance and advance the professional competence of all law enforcement officers by stimulating, promoting, and developing interests, through the exchange of information, ideas, and shared experiences. Section 2.7 To increase efficiency of member agencies by developing a pool of shared resources. Section 2.8 To make recommendations to the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) and consult with the MPCTC regarding Law Enforcement training, on behalf of the Association. Section 2.9 To advocate on training matters for agencies not specifically represented by the Association. ARCTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 3.1 Membership shall be restricted to active Training Directors, or his/her staff designee, from police academies, certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions. Section 3.2 The Deputy Director of the MPCTC, or his/her designee, shall have standing as an ex officio member of the Association. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS Section 4.1 Officers of the Association shall consist of a President, Vice President and Secretary. Officers will serve a term of two (2) years. Their duties are outlined as follows: Section 4.2 The President shall have the following powers and duties: To preside at all meetings of the Association. To call special meetings of the Association. To appoint the chair and other members to committees. To direct the planning and activities of the Association, subject to the approval of the membership. To prepare and give reasonable notice to members of agenda items. To represent the views of the Association to governmental bodies and entities as it relates to the goals of the Association. To attend Police Commission meetings. Section 4.3 The Vice President shall have the following powers and duties: Shall assume and discharge the duties of the President in his/her absence or when called upon to do so, or to perform other duties which may be assigned by the President, including the supervision of committees. Shall act as secretary at meetings from which the secretary may be absent. Shall perform such other activities as may properly pertain to his/her office. Section 4.4 The Secretary shall have the following powers and duties: To record the minutes of each regular and special meeting of the Association. To provide a copy of the minutes to each member prior to the next regular Association meeting. To maintain a repository of all association correspondence. Perform such other duties as may properly pertain to his/her office. ARTICLE V MEETINGS Section 5.1 The annual meeting will be held at a date agreed upon by the Association members each year and shall include: The election of new officers. A discussion of any other Association business. Section 5.2 Special meetings may be called by the President or Vice President. All special meetings will be organized to deal with a specific event or function. Section 5.3 A Quorum for conducting a regular or special meeting shall require the presence of one third (1/3) of the member academies. Section 5.4 Voting on all agenda items, except amendment of the by-laws, will be taken orally or in writing and will be decided by simple majority. Each academy will have one vote. ARTICLE VI COMMITTEES Section 6.1 The President shall appoint committees as he/she deems appropriate and necessary. Section 6.2 Unless otherwise directed, all special committees shall be considered disbanded after the President accepts the final committee report. ARTICLE VII AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS These by-laws can be amended at any regular meeting of the Association by the two-thirds vote of the member academies provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regularly scheduled meeting. ARTICLE VIII RULES OF ORDER For any point of order not covered in these by-laws, Robert’s Rules of Order shall prevail. ARTICLE IX ELECTIONS Section 9.1 The three elected officers will be elected to a term of two (2) years Section 9.2 Election Rotation shall occur as follows: The President, Vice President, and Secretary will be elected for a two (2) year term. A member need not be present to be nominated for office. However, he/she must be given the opportunity to decline. ARTICLE X RATIFICATION In order for these by-laws to become effective, they must be ratified by two thirds (2/3) of academy directors.
We are interested in your comments. Please contact Denny Murphey, 410-875-3580 or Email MPDTA. © 2012 Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions