published Apr 7, 2026 9:44am

NAGT: Earth education for all

Provide feedback on proposed constitution and bylaws revisions

NAGT members are invited to read and comment on revisions to NAGT's constitution and bylaws. The NAGT Executive Committee has recommended changes that split the Secretary/Treasurer position into two separate roles, establish new standing committees, and make other minor updates. An overview of the changes is included below.

The revised constitution and bylaws will be put to a vote by the NAGT membership during the 2026 elections in June. Submit any feedback on the constitution and bylaws changes by May 10.

Overview of the changes

Changes to the Constitution

  • Article III, Section 2 was modified to split the position of Secretary/treasurer into two distinct roles: Secretary and Treasurer, numbering was updated, and Editor was pluralized.

Changes to the Bylaws

  • Bylaw II, Section 1 was modified to change the notice of changes to membership dues from "published in the Journal of Geoscience Education" to "provided electronically and published on the NAGT website."
  • Bylaw IV, Section 4 was modified to apply solely to the new Secretary position.
  • Bylaw IV, Section 5 was added to establish the new Treasurer position.
  • Bylaw IV, Section 6 was modified to reflect the Secretary/treasurer position split.
  • Bylaw IV, Sections 6-9 were renumbered (formerly Sections 5-8).
  • Bylaw VI, Section 2 was modified to establish the Secretary as a member of the Miner Award Committee.
  • Bylaw VI, Section 4 was modified to reflect the Secretary/treasurer position split.
  • Bylaw VI, Section 6 was modified to establish the Treasurer as a member of the Investment Committee.
  • Bylaw VI, Section 8 was added to establish the Finance Committee as a Standing Committee of the Association.
  • Bylaw VI, Section 9 was added to establish the Membership Committee as a Standing Committee of the Association.
  • Bylaw VI, Section 10 was renumbered (formerly Section 8).