1. An annual meeting of the membership shall be held on March 17 of each year in New York City in the proximity of the United Nations. The President may call special membership or Committee meetings. The President is required to call a special membership or Committee meeting when more than a majority of members petition for such a meeting. Unless waived, at least ten days notice of meeting shall be served prior to any meeting. Such notice shall include the agenda and a short discussion of the matters to be considered. 
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2. In the conduct of meetings, the order of business shall be under the direction of the President, who shall serve as Chair and make all parliamentary decisions. The President’s parliamentary decisions may be reversed by a two-thirds majority of the membership present. 
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3. Fifty percent of the members entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum. 
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4. Any actions requiring a meeting may be voted on by conference call, e-mail or regular ballot when any meeting requirement is waived by a majority of members. The position of the members will be determined by vote at any duly called lawful meeting in which a quorum is present. Decisions shall be made by a majority vote of those members voting. 

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