Section 1. Duties and Compensation. This Corporation shall have powers to the extent allowed by law. All powers and activities of this Corporation shall be exercised and managed by a Board of Directors directly or, if delegated, under the direction of the Board. The Board shall promote the mission of IAGT, oversee and govern the Corporation in the best interests of the Membership Body. The Board is responsible for fund-raising for IAGT, including soliciting grants and sponsorships for the activities of IAGT. No compensation or payment shall be made to any Director except as a reimbursement for actual expenses approved by the Board, Executive Committee or incurred on behalf of the Corporation.

Section 2. Number of Directors. Subject to the provisions of Section 3 below, the number of directors shall be not less than nine (9) and not more than thirteen (13). The total count of board members shall also include the President and one other officer nominated from the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee board members will not be elected but
appointed and will not be subject to the same term requirements as elected directors but serv by virtue of their position as an Officer of the Executive Committee.

Section 3. Term. Elected Directors will serve on the Board for a term of three years. A director may be eligible upon recommendation of the maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. After a two (2) year absence, a former director shall be eligible to be elected to the Board again. Approximately one-third (1/3) of the Board shall rotate biannually. This rotation process shall be initiated with the 2013 director election, the specific implementation procedure to be established by resolution of the Nominating Committee.

Section 4. Board Officers. The members of the Board will elect a Chair of the Board and a Chair-Elect by simple majority vote. The Chair will serve for two years and be replaced by the Chair-Elect. The Chair-Elect will also serve for two years. A Secretary shall also be elected who will be responsible for taking and disseminating minutes and record-keeping for the Board in general.

Section 5. Board Nominating Committee and Director Selection. This section only applies to elected Directors (not appointees from the Executive Committee). The initial board members will be nominated by the Executive Committee and elected by the General Body of Members. After the initial Board serves its first term, there will be a Board Nominating Committee (a sub-committee comprising at least two Board members and at least two Executive Committee members) who will nominate members of the Board to fill expired terms. Consideration should be given to the diversity of the Board and representation from the entire community including corporate community when nominating board members. The General Body of Members will then elect the member to fill the position of the expired term member. Vacancies other than term expiration are addressed in Section 6 below. The Board and
Executive Committee, jointly, shall not contain more than one member from a member household.

Section 6. Vacancies. Any vacancy on the Board, other than by reason of expiration of term of office, may be filled by the Nominating Committee. Each director so chosen shall fill the unexpired portion of the term, with a partial year constituting one (1) year of a three (3) year term. The total tenure of thus appointed Director shall not exceed that of a regularly filled board member. The selection of the replacement must be ratified at the next General Membership Body election.

Section 7. Resignations and Removals. A Director may resign at any time by written notice to the Executive Committee President and Board Chair or Chair-Elect. Such resignation shall take effect upon receipt; and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any director, officer, or agent of IAGT may be removed by majority vote (as outlined in Section 10 below) of the Board when, in the judgment of the Board, the business of IAGT will be served thereby. In the case where the Board or Executive Committee needs to be removed, a General Body vote will be required.

Section 8. Meetings. Meetings of the Board for the transaction of any business shall be held at least semi-annually of each year. A public announcement of such meetings shall not be necessary.

Section 9. Minutes of the Meetings. Minutes of the meeting, votes and/or any other decision related documents shall be recorded at every meeting, regardless of meeting format. The Board Secretary is responsible for such record-keeping and for adequate, timely notification of board meetings to all board members.

Section 10. Quorum. A two-thirds (2/3) presence of the total count of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members present will be held valid.

Section 11. Action Without a Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board may be taken without a meeting if a written consent to said action receives written support of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Board and such written consent is filed with the minutes of its proceedings.

Section 12. Meetings by Telephone or Similar Communication. The Board may participate in a meeting by conference telephone or other similar communication equipment by which all Directors participating in the meeting can hear each other. Participation in such meeting shall constitute presence in person by each Director at such meeting.

Section 13. Proxies. Any Director may, whether present in person or not, vote by a proxy given to another Director provided the proxy shall reasonably describe the particular matters upon which the vote is taken and shall specify the meeting for which the proxy is valid. In the event of a dispute over the validity of a proxy, the dispute shall be resolved by a quorum required vote of the Board taken at the meeting at which the proxy is used and such resolution shall be binding on the Board.

Section 1. Definition. An “Executive Committee” shall organize the activities of the Association and be responsible for the organization’s day-to-day monitoring and administration.

Section 2. Number and Officers. The Executive Committee shall have a minimum of nine (9) and maximum of thirteen (13) members. All committee members will have voting rights. There will be seven elected Officers: President, President-Elect, Secretary, Joint-Secretary,Treasurer, Joint-Treasurer, and Cultural Events Officer. The Executive Committee shall nominate a minimum of two and a maximum of six additional members as additional officers.
Officer duties are highlighted below:

A. PRESIDENT
a) Function as head of the Executive Committee;
b) Preside over the Executive Committee;
c) Serve as an appointed board member on the Board of Directors;
d) Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees;
e) Serve as a liaison with the Embassy and Consulates of India in the U.S.A.;
f) Communicate with local and national leaders;
g) Lead the Association with conviction and fairness to promote the well being of its members;
h) Consult with the Executive Committee and obtain a majority vote of the Executive Committee before making decisions and acting on behalf of IAGT.

B. PRESIDENT-ELECT
a) Function on behalf of the President when the President is not available;
b) Replace the President when the term expires;
c) Function as President if the President has to vacate his/her position for the remainder of the term.

C. SECRETARY
a) Function as a record keeper and generate minutes of Executive Committee meetings;
b) Distribute meeting notices and meeting minutes to the entire Executive Committee;
c) Prepare an annual report of the organization;
d) Maintain the list of members of the IAGT;
e) At least once a year, reviews archived documents with reference to the document retention policy of the organization.

D. JOINT- SECRETARY
a) Assist the Secretary;
b) Replace the Secretary when the term expires.

E. TREASURER
a) Responsible for the financial record-keeping and creation of related statements;
b) Coordinate and file all required federal and state tax returns;
c) Prepare and mail acknowledgements of all donations;
d) Oversee bank accounts and investment operations;
e) Present a quarterly financial report with detailed expenditures;
f) Prepare an annual budget for Committee and Board approval;

F. JOINT-TREASURER
a) Assist Treasurer;
b) Replace Treasurer when term expires.

G. CULTURAL EVENTS OFFICER
a) Coordinate the organization and execution of all events.

Section 3. Term and Attendance. Each committee member’s term is two years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Following this, a member must rotate off the committee for at least one year and then may choose to serve again, if elected. Officers are subject to the same limits except for the person serving as President who may only serve as President for one term (two years). This only applies to their role as a President, but may remain on the committee subject to the same combined term limits. All Executive Committee members are expected to attend the meetings and cannot have more than two unexcused absences.

Section 4. Committee Selection. Paid current members of IAGT will elect the Executive Committee each term on a calendar year basis. An Election Committee shall be appointed, by the Executive Committee, from members not seeking office. All active members will be allowed to send nominations, for the Executive Committee positions, before a deadline predetermined by the Election Committee. If only one nomination is received for each post the nominee will be considered elected. If more than one nomination is received for any post, an election will be held by secret ballot, one hour before the Diwali function each fall. This will be conducted by the Election Committee. Therefore, the annual Executive Committee will be announced at each Diwali event. In case there is no Diwali event, alternate arrangements meeting the requirements will be made. Persons nominated for the position of President should have served on the Executive Committee for at least one term as a voting member. The Executive Committee and Board, jointly, shall not contain more than one member from a member household.

Section 5. Sub Committees. The Executive Committee may form sub-committees as necessary to carry out the functions of the organization.

Section 1. Inde8mnification. Every Director, Officer, or employee of IAGT, including members of all committees in the lawful performance of their duties, shall be indemnified by the Association against all reasonable expenses and liabilities, including counsel fees, necessarily incurred, and when approved by the Board, by or imposed upon such Director, Officer, employee or member of a committee in connection with any threatened action, pending action or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Association) to which such Director, Officer, employee or member of a committee may be made a party or in which such person may become involved by reason of being or having been a Director, Officer, employee or member of a committee, or any settlement thereof, whether or not such person is a Director, Officer, employee or member of a committee at the time such expenses are incurred, if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Association. This indemnification shall not apply in such cases where the affected Director, Officer, employee or member of a committee is found to not have acted in good faith or in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Association or where the employee is adjudged guilty of willful misfeasance or malfeasance in the performance of such person’s duties. Provided, that in the event of a settlement, the indemnification herein shall apply only when the Board approves such settlement and reimbursement as being for the best interests of the Association. The provisions of this section shall be applicable to actions, suits or proceedings pending at the adoption hereof or commenced after the adoption hereof, whether arising from acts or omissions occurring before or after the adoption hereof, and to Directors, Officers, employees and members of a committee and other persons who have ceased to render such service, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of the Directors, Officers, employees and members of a committee referred to in the section. This indemnity agreement shall not inure to the benefit of any indemnitor, insurer, surety, or bonding company.

Section 2. Insurance. The Association may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Director, Officer employee, or member of a committee against any liability asserted against him/her and incurred by him/her in any such capacity, or arising out of his/her status as such, whether or not the Association would have the power to indemnify him/her against such liability under the provisions of this Section.