Recent modifications to the bylaws were made after months of review and consideration by an Executive Board Sub-committee. These changes reflect the growth of the Society and the increase in the Society's activities. The 2012 changes to the Bylaws include the following:

• Addition of a new membership classification of Volunteer 
• Redefinition of the Board of Directors as Officers and permitting up to 16 Directors 
• Clarification of the election process and duties of officers 
• Clarification of the number of Board of Directors meetings required 
• Provisions for electronic voting when necessary 
• Definition of the role of the Nominating and Ad Hoc Committees 
• Clarification of the purpose and timing of the Annual Meeting and requires Annual Report of board and committee activities 
• Adds new Article XI: Policies which lists GTMS policies and requires an annual review of these policies
• Adds new Article XII: Indemnity of Officers and Directors

If you have comments or questions about the draft changes, contact GTMS Executive Board