Official 2016 AMHA Rule Book | Page 31

Section 7, Committee Reports Each committee chairman will provide a written report of each Committee meeting to the Board of Directors which at least shall contain all actions taken by the Committee regarding whether the committee recommended, did not recommend or had no recommendation regarding proposed rule or Bylaw amendments. This report shall be presented orally or in writing to the Board by the committee chairman for discussion and/or amendment (if allowed) and shall be included in the minutes of that meeting. (Amended 02-07, effective 01-08) Section 1, Establishment The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the registry and stud book of The American Miniature Horse Association, Inc. The Registrar of the Association shall be elected by the Board of Directors and hired or appointed by the Board of Directors. The registry, stud book, and Registrar shall be under the supervision of the Executive Director or Board Designee. (Amended 02-14, effective 01-15) Section 2, Closed Registry The registry and stud book of The American Miniature Horse Association shall be closed effective December 31, 2013, after which all newly registered horses shall consist only of those horses with previously registered AMHA sires and dams. (Amended 0208, effective 01-09) Section 3, Temporary Registration Qualified Miniature Horses shall be issued temporary certificates of registration from birth until they have attained the actual age of three (3) years. (Amended 02-09, effective 01-10) Section 4, Permanent Registration Permanent certificates of registration shall be issued to qualified Miniature Horses who have attained the actual age of three (3) years, and measure thirty-four (34) inches or less in height, measured at the base of the last hairs of the mane while standing squarely on a level surface, and have met all the requirements of the Association. Section 5, Registration Fees The Board of Directors shall recommend a schedule of fees at the Annual Meeting, and the membership shall determine, from time to time, the fees and charges for registration, issuance of certificates of registration, and the furnishing of any other instruments or documents of the Association pertaining to the Registry. Section 6, Breed Name and Size Horses registered by The American Miniature Horse Association, Inc., shall be a breed of horses known as the American Miniature 29 BYLAWS ARTICLE XI - REGISTRY AND STUD BOOK