Article I (Name)

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the National Earth Science Teachers Association, hereafter to be known as NESTA.

Article II (Purpose)

Section 1: The purpose of NESTA shall be the advancement, stimulation, extension, improvement and coordination of Earth Science education at all educational levels.

Section 2: To operate exclusively as an educational organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 3: In the event of dissolution, all assets, real and personal, shall be distributed to such organizations as are qualified as tax exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding provisions of future United States Internal Revenue Law.

Article III (Membership)

Section 1: Membership is available to those actively engaged in the teaching of Earth Science and to those with an interest inEarth Science Education. (2002)

Article IV (Organization of Officers)

Section 1: The elected officers of NESTA shall be the President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer,and a Directorfor each of the designated geographical regions. (2002)

Section 2: The appointed officers shall include State Contact Persons,Committee Chairpersons, and Advisors as appointed by the President. (2002)

Section 3: The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, President Elect, Past President, Secretary and Treasurer and one Director elected by/and from the current Directors The Executive Advisor shall be an ex officio member of the Executive Committee. (2002)

Section 4: The Board of Directors shall consist of all elected officers and 2 State Contacts as Elected by the State Contacts for a two-year term. (2002)

Section 5: The powers and duties of the officers, together with the method of their selection shall be prescribed in the Bylaws.

Section 6: The President-Elect shall ascend to the position of President upon completion of his/her term of office as President-Elect. The President-Elect shall ascend to the Presidency in the case of the inability of the current President to fulfill the duties of the office. (2002)

Article V (Quorum)

Section 1: Two elected officers and other attending members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum of the Executive Committee.

Section 2: Two elected officers, two appointed officers, and other attending members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Directors.

Section 3: Those members attending any planned NESTA conference shall constitute a quorum of that body.

Article VI (Amendments)

Section 1: Suggestions for amendments to the Constitution may be proposed to the Executive Committee by any NESTA member in good standing. It shall be approved by the Executive Committee before being forwarded for ratification by the Board of Directors. (2002)

Section 2: A proposed amendment,to the Constitution, if ratified by the Board of Directors, shall be submitted to the membership by mail/and or electronic means (e-mail or on a secure part of the website), for acceptance or rejection. The method to be used is outlined in the Bylaws. (2002