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ARTICLE VI. FCE Board
Section 1:
The Board shall consist of the Executive Committee and the Education Committee.
Section 2: The duties of the FCE Board shall be to:
          A. Develop plans for achieving the objectives of FCE;
          B. Make plans for the annual conference and educational seminars;
          C. Apply for and accept grants and solicit contributions for the furtherance of the objects of FCE;
          D. Accept and receive gifts, devises or bequests of funds, chattel, money or the income there from through the empowerment of FCE’s non-profit status;
          E. Meet prior to the annual conference. Other meetings of the FCE Board may be called at the discretion of the President or by a written request of a majority of the Board or the Executive Committee. A majority of the members of the FCE Board shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VII. Executive Committee
Section 1:
The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, President Elect (When applicable), the Vice President for Program, Vice President for Public Policy, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Executive Committee shall constitute the Directors of Corporation.
Section 2: The duties of the Executive Committee shall be to:
          A. Transact any business of FCE arising between annual conferences and act in all emergencies;
          B. Develop the policies of FCE subject to the approval of the voting delegates;
          C. Fill FCE board vacancies as specified in Article V, Section 2 (f) and Section 5 (b);
          D. Approve appointed members of the FCE Board as recommended by the President;
          E. Approve the appointment of the Bylaws Committee (see Article IX, Section 2), the Credentials Committee (see Article IX, Section 3), the Elections Committee (see Article IX, Section 4), and the Nominating Committee (see Article IX, Section 5)
Section 3:
The Executive Committee shall meet at the time of each board meeting. Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the President or by a written request of a majority of the officers. A majority of the members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VIII. Education Committee
Section 1:
The Education Committee shall consist of the Vice President for Program, the Vice President for Public Policy, Program Coordinators, Public Policy Coordinators, and the Young Families Coordinator.
Section 2:
The Vice President for Program and the Vice President for Public Policy shall serve as co-chairmen of the Committee.
Section 3: The duties of the Education Committee shall be to:
          A. Identify issues for program emphasis;
          B. Determine and submit to the FCE board for approval comprehensive educational goals and objectives;
          C. Implement program action, provide information, resources, and direction to states as appropriate;
          D. Receive state reports and provide for recognition;
          E. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of programs.

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