Article XVI
Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the REALTOR® Members present and qualified to vote at any meeting at which a quorum is present, provided the substance of such proposed amendments shall be plainly stated in the call for the meeting, except that the Board of Directors may, at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, approve amendments to the Bylaws which are mandated by NAR policy. Article IX may be amended only by a majority vote of all REALTOR® Members.
Section 2. Written notice delivered in the normal distribution from the Associations Office to the Members Office, or by mail, at the discretion of the Association of all meetings at which such amendments are to be considered shall be given to every REALTOR® Member at least five (5) days prior to the time of the meeting.
Section 3. Amendments to these Bylaws affecting the admission or qualification of REALTOR® Members, the use of the term REALTOR® or REALTORS®, or any alteration in the territorial jurisdiction of the Association shall become effective upon their approval by the Board of Directors of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.