1. MISSOURI TRADE & TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Proposed Amendments
Summer Conference
MTTA Bylaw Committee

2. Amendment I
Currently Reads As: Where referenced in the Bylaws: SkillsUSA-VICA and/or Vocational
Proposed Amendment: To remove the -VICA from SkillsUSA-VICA, to only state SkillsUSA. Change reference from Vocational to Career.
Rationale: This will change titles/terms to the proper titles and terms used.

3. Amendment II
Currently Reads As: Where referenced in the Bylaws: Postsecondary Cluster
Proposed Amendment: To remove all references to the Postsecondary Cluster.
Rationale: This will remove all references to nonexistent clusters

4. Amendment III SECTION III: THE ORGANIZATION
Currently Reads As: Service Occupations Cluster: A/C Refrigeration, Cosmetology, Fire Protection, Industrial Electronics, Sheet Metal, Electronic Occupations, Dry Cleaning, Criminal Justice, Food Service, Culinary Arts
Proposed Amendment: Service Occupations Cluster: : A/C Refrigeration, Cosmetology, Fire Protection, Industrial Electronics, Sheet Metal, Electronic Occupations, Dry Cleaning, Criminal Justice, , Food Service, Culinary Arts, Computer Maintenance and Repair
Rational: Remove non-existent programs and transfer programs to other clusters

5. Amendment IV SECTION III: THE ORGANIZATION
Currently Reads As: Construction Cluster: Building Maintenance, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Civil Technology, Electricity, Masonry, Plumbing, Building Trades
Proposed Amendment: Construction Cluster: Building Maintenance, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Civil Technology, Electricity, Masonry, Plumbing, Building Trades, A/C Refrigeration, Sheet Metal
Rational: To add A/C Refrigeration, Sheet Metal from Service Occupations Cluster

6. Amendment V SECTION III: THE ORGANIZATION
Currently Reads As: Manufacturing Cluster: Machine Shop, Mechanical Technology, Welding
Proposed Amendment: Manufacturing Cluster: Machine Shop, Mechanical Technology, Welding, Industrial Electronics
Rational: to add Industrial Electronics from the Service Occupations Cluster

7. Amendment VI SECTION III: THE ORGANIZATION
Currently Reads As: Transportation Cluster: AirCraft , Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Small Engines
Proposed Amendment: Transportation Cluster: AirCraft , Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Small Engines, Power sports and Motorcycles, Marine
Rational: To add existing programs not currently listed in any other clsuster

8. Amendment VII SECTION IV: GOVERNING BODIES: I. Board of Directors
Currently Reads As: Membership:
… Postsecondary Cluster Chairperson, Postsecondary Cluster, Chairperson Elect, Director of Industrial Education (DESE), Conference Coordinator (DESE)…
Proposed Amendment:
… Postsecondary Cluster Chairperson, Postsecondary Cluster, Chairperson Elect, Director of Industrial Education (DESE), DESE Representative (DESE), Conference Coordinator (MTTA)…
Rationale: to remove old nonexistent and realign positions.

9. Amendment VIII SECTION IV: GOVERNING BODIES IV. MTTA PRESIDENT ELECT
Currently Reads As:
6. Develop and propose the program of work for the next year, with the assistance of the Executive Committee, for recommendation to the Board of Directors
7. Serve as a delegate to the Missouri ACTE House of Delegates
10. Assist the MTTA Conference Coordinator at DESE by performing the duties of program coordinator for Missouri ACTE
Proposed Amendment:
10. Assist the MTTA Conference Coordinator at DESE by performing the duties of program coordinator for Missouri ACTE Assist the MTTA Conference Coordinator
Rational:To remove section 6 and 7 of duties and move them to the MTTA Conference Coordinator position.
To change section 10 to Assist the MTTA Conference Coordinator

10. Amendment IX ARTICLE VI-OFFICERS: Section A
Currently Reads As: The officers of the MTTA shall be President, President Elect, Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, SkillsUSA-VICA Representative and Director & Conference Coordinator from DESE, and shall be considered the Executive Board of Directors.
Proposed Amendment: The officers of the MTTA shall be President, President Elect, Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, SkillsUSA Representative, and Director & Conference Coordinator from DESE, MTTA Conference Coordinator, and a representative from DESE and shall be considered the Executive Board of Directors.
Rationale: Change the positions of the Board of Directors Due to changes in at DESE

11. Amendment X ARTICLE VI-OFFICERS: Section C
Currently Reads As: The term of office of President, President Elect, and Past President shall be for one year. The term of office of Secretary and SkillsUSA-VICA Representative shall be for three years. Such terms shall begin at the last regular business meeting of the Association, during the annual meeting, at which said officers are elected/appointed. (Amended July 25, 1989)
Proposed Amendment: The term of office of President, President Elect, and Past President shall be for one year. The term of office of Secretary, Conference Coordinator, and SkillsUSA Representative shall be for three years. Such terms shall begin at the last regular business meeting of the Association, during the annual meeting, at which said officers are elected/appointed. (Amended July 25, 1989)
Rationale: Create terms for the Conference Coordinator.