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3.1.2 Probationary Member. Those members that are placed on probation for acceptance as new recruits or for re -acceptance after completion of disciplinary action are considered probationary. All probationary members must comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Fire Department as adopted and amended by the Board from time to time. The definition of a probationary firefighter does not include probation for promotional purposes (e.g., Lieutenant to Captain). Probationary members shall not have voting rights. ARTICLE IV. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Section 4.1 By Directors. Special meetings of the membership may be called by a majority of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting thereof or by written notice signed by a majority of the Board of Directors. Notice of a special meeting shall state the subject matter to be taken up at the special meeting. Section 4.2 By Members. Special Meetings may also be called by at least ten (10) percent of active members with voting rights. If the request for a special meeting is from the members, the request for the special meeting shall be signed and dated by the members requesting the meeting setting forth the subject matter to be taken up at the special meeting The signed and dated request shall be delivered to the President or Recording Secretary. Within 30 days after receipt of a request for a special meeting from voting members, the Board of Directors shall cause a special meeting to be called, to be held no later than 90 days after receipt of the request at the expense of the Corporation. ARTICLE V. NOTICE OF MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Section 5.1 Notice. At least 10 days but no more than 20 days prior to the meeting, written notice of the annual or special meetings of the membership shall be mailed to each member at their last known address. Notice of special meetings shall contain a statement of the subject matter to be taken up at such meeting. The notice may contain other information considered necessary or desirable by the Board of Directors. The business transacted at a special meeting shall be limited to the subjects stated in the notice. ARTICLE VI. QUORUM Section 6.1 Number. One third of the active members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any membership meeting. ARTICLE VII. VOTING Section 7.1 Eligibility. Active Members shall be entitled to one vote on any matter that properly comes before the membership. Section 7.2 Absentee Ballots. Voting by Absentee ballot shall be allowed for voting. If a member is unable to attend the meeting, the member may vote by Absentee ballot. If a member has voted by Absentee ballot and is in attendance at the meeting, the Absentee ballot shall be destroyed without opening. 3