Bylaws of Merit Network, Inc.Amended July 6, 2007Article V. Members
Section 1.
Membership in Merit Network, Inc., shall consist of the following institutions and such other institutions as may
subsequently be elected to participate based on their qualifications and interests:
Central Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Lake Superior State University
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Northern Michigan University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University (not in good standing)
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
All participating institutions in good standing shall hereafter be referred to as Member Institutions.
All Member Institutions must be exempt from Federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding
provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue law).
Section 2.
Each Member Institution shall appoint one representative who shall act as agent of that Member Institution, and each
representative shall have the right to vote in all Merit Network, Inc., matters requiring a vote or approval of the Member
Institutions. The process for assigning voting rights to each Member Institution is detailed in Article X.
Section 3.
Collectively the Member Institution representatives shall serve as the Board of Directors of Merit Network, Inc.
Section 4.
The representative of each Member Institution shall be qualified to originate and to take part in the discussion of any
matter that may properly come before the Board of Directors, to vote on such matter, and to hold any office in Merit Network,
Inc., to which he or she may be elected or appointed.
Section 5.
Should a representative of any Member Institution be unable to act for any reason, or a position with the Member Institution
becomes vacant because of death or resignation, said vacancy shall be filled by appointment of that Member Institution.
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