(1) Annual. The members shall meet at least once in each year, as the by-laws shall provide, upon not less than 10 days’ written notice which shall be given by mail or publication in a newspaper published or circulating in the municipality in which the principal office of the State association is located, for the election of directors and the transaction of any other business which may properly be brought before such meeting. The polls at every such election shall be open for such period of time, not less than 1/2 hour, between the hours of 9 ante meridian and 9 post meridian at the time the by-laws shall designate.

(2) Special. Special meetings of the members may be called as provided in the by-laws, but upon not less than 10 days’ written notice by mail or publication in a newspaper published or circulating in the municipality in which the State association is located and the notice of such meeting shall state the purposes for which it is called.

L.1963, c. 144, s. 115.