ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS
1. Proposals for the amendment of these Bylaws may originate by a vote of the Executive Board, or by submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of a written petition signed by at least 10 members of the Section. Upon an amendment being proposed, these Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Section present and voting at the annual Section meeting. All amendments shall be announced by the Secretary-Treasurer to the membership 60 days prior to the annual Section meeting.

2. Upon favorable action having been taken as to an amendment in the foregoing manner, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Section shall submit same to the Executive Director of the American Water Works Association for approval or disapproval by the Association's Board of Directors. Upon notification by the Association's Executive Director that the amendment has been approved by the Directors, it shall thereupon become effective.

ARTICLE XII. DISSOLUTION
1. In case of dissolution of the Section, such portions of the funds or property thereof in the hands of the Secretary-Treasurer as may have been derived from the general funds of the American Water Works Association shall be returned to the American Water Works Association.

2. The balance of the Section funds or property shall be disposed of by transfer and distribution to any one or more corporations, funds, or foundations organized and operated in the United States of America exclusively for scientific or educational purposes, not part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholders or individual and no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. Potential recipients shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. The receiving organization would then qualify under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended. Such recipient or recipients shall be selected by vote of the majority of Section members in good standing, present and voting at a meeting called for the purpose by mail notification to the membership at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. If for any reason disposition cannot thus be effected, such funds shall be so distributed to the order, judgment, or decree of a court having jurisdiction over the assets and property of the Section.


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