GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSE
ASSOCIATION, INC.
MEMBERSHIP
100 MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Association shall be as stated in Article IV of
the Bylaws of The American Miniature Horse Association, Inc.
GENERAL PRIVILEGES AND REQUIREMENTS
101A Right to Vote
The right to vote and hold office shall be by class of
membership held.
102 EMPLOYEE LIMITATIONS
All individuals employed by the Association (and their immediate
families) shall not be allowed to train or show, act as an agent for
buying or selling, or own (either individually or in partnerships)
any registered American Miniature Horse.
(Amended 12-09, effective 01-10)
103 OFFICER LIMITATIONS
No Officer or Director of the Association shall bring any suit
or action against the Association while in office. Any Officer or
Director of the Association who brings any suit or action against
the Association will immediately be removed from office.
LITIGATION
110 OBLIGATION OF COST
The Association has adopted the following provision for the
mutual benefit of members and with the intention of reducing
the Association’s litigation expenses, which expenses would
ultimately be borne by members participating in Association
activities. Every member, by joining the Association, filing a
registration application or other documents with the Association,
or participating in Association-approved events, does thereby
agree as follows:
1.
If unsuccessful in an attempt to overturn Association
decisions, action, rules or regulations, to reimburse the
Association for its reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and
other expenses in defense of such suit.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
101 RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
While in good standing, all members shall have equal rights,
interest and responsibilities with respect to the Association and
its property; shall obey and be bound by all Bylaws, Rules and
Regulations of the Association, and decisions or actions of the
Board of Directors or Hearing Board; shall have the right to
attend any membership meeting; shall have floor privileges; and
shall have the right to hold committee assignments, except as
otherwise limited.