The officers of the association shall consist of the president, the first vice president, the second vice president, and the secretary/treasurer.  Only active members shall be eligible for any office.  Newly elected officers of the association will assume their duties at the conclusion of the business meeting held in conjunction with the MMA Annual Meeting and shall serve until their successors are duly qualified and elected.  The president, the first vice president and the second vice president shall be members of the ICMA.  The association will provide scholarships for the dues for the president and vice presidents who are members of the ICMA on a needs basis. A vacancy in the office of the president shall be filled by an appointee of the Executive Committee chosen between the vice presidents.  If both vice presidents decline, the Executive Committee shall then appoint an active member of its committee.  A vacancy in the office of the vice president shall be filled by the secretary/treasurer.  If the secretary/treasurer declines, the Executive Committee shall then appoint an active member of its committee.  A vacancy in the office of secretary/treasurer shall be filled by the Executive Committee with an active member of its committee.   The president shall be responsible for providing the necessary leadership to guide the association in reaching its objectives by planning for and conducting meetings of the Executive Committee and the association, making appropriate contracts with outside agencies, and performing other related duties. The vice presidents will assist the president in his/her duties.  During the president’s absence or disability one of the vice presidents will serve in his/her place. The president or his/her designee shall be responsible for notifying the members of the Executive Committee of meetings, supplying them with minutes of the previous meetings, keeping an up-to-date membership roster, collecting dues and/or assessments, paying bills, and performing other related duties. The secretary/treasurer shall make a detailed report of receipts and expenditures at the Executive Committee monthly meetings and present a detailed report of the full fiscal year’s receipts and expenditures to the membership at the annual meeting of the MMMA.