I checked through the Bylaws. The Exec Dir is listed as ex-officio. The President may appoint a Parliamentarian, who is effectively, but not explicitly ex-officio.
There is no other mention of this. It is not specifically allowed or barred. So I rule that we can create ex-officio BOD members.
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Jerry Norman
VP, 90 Minds
Smartbridge Partners
512.419.1444 x112
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