The 1982 PVMA Constitution and By-Laws established the Executive Council. Presidents of local chapters constituted the Executive Council which was advisory to the Board on matters relevant to the efficient performance of the association. They were allowed to sit in the Board Meetings and participate in its deliberation but without the right to vote. Unfortunately this was not fully realized since the out of town participants could not be present in all occasions. Even in annual meetings the presence of the local executives was wanting. Furthermore the interpretation of representation lim