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ARTICLE I - NAME AND OBJECTIVES Section 1: The name of the Club shall be the FEATHER RIVER AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB, a non-profit corporation. Section 2: The objectives of the Club shall be:
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP Section 1: Single Membership: Single voting membership is open to all persons seventeen (17) years of age or older, whose views are consonant with the objectives of the Club. By becoming a voting member, all further participation in the junior benefits of the Club are renounced. Section 2: Dual Voting Membership: A dual voting membership shall be available to two adults seventeen (17) years of age or older and shall carry with it the same requirements and privileges as a single membership, except that dues shall be assessed as set forth below. Section 3: Junior Membership: Junior membership shall be open to all persons eight (8) years of age and up to and including seventeen (17) years of age and who have a parent or guardian who is a voting member. Junior membership carries all the privileges and responsibilities of the Club, except for the right to vote and hold office.
Section 5: Annual Dues: Membership fees shall be as follows:
Section 6: Payment of Dues: Dues are payable on or before the first day of January of each year. Section 7: Election to Membership: Application for membership must be made on a form provided by the Club. Said application must be accompanied by the current years dues as provided above and the applicant must be present at the previous meeting, with the exception of Junior memberships and newsletter subscriptions. Applications and fees shall be sent to the Treasurer who will provide the General Secretary with a list of members and subscribers. Section 8: Termination of Membership: Membership may be terminated by:
Section 9: Voting: Each regular member in good standing shall be entitled to vote. Must be accomplished in person; no proxy votes will be permitted.
ARTICLE III - MEETINGS Section 1: Club Meetings: Meetings shall be held monthly except for the June and July meetings which may be combined at the discretion of the club. Date for the June/July meeting and all other meeting dates can be found on the FRASC website. The President will establish the date, where, and when and the Webmaster of the site shall publish notice of such meetings at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum of membership for such meetings shall be ten (10) percent of the regular membership and in no event, less than three (3) members. Section 2: Special Club Meetings: Special Club meetings may be called by the President or the Board of Directors, upon the written receipt of a petition signed by five (3) members of the Club who are in good standing. The Secretary or President shall publish on the website the time and place of such meeting at least five (5) days and not more than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the meeting. Said notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other Club business shall be transacted thereat. The quorum for such a meeting shall be ten (10) percent of the regular membership of the Club and in no event, less than three (3) members. Section 3: Board Meetings: Regular meetings of the Board shall be held prior or subsequent to the regular monthly meeting by personal attendance only. The quorum for such a meeting shall be a majority of the Board members. Section 4: Special Board Meetings: Special meetings of the Board or Directors may be called by the President or by the Secretary upon receipt of a written request signed by a majority of the Board members. Such special meeting may be held by mail vote or by personal attendance at such place and the person authorized to call such a meeting may designate hour as. Notice of where and when will be published on the FRASC website notice at least five (5) and not more than (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. This notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be transacted thereat. A quorum for such a meeting shall be a majority of the Board members.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Section 1: Officers: The Club's officers shall consist of the following:
Section 2: Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall be comprised of the elected officers of the Club and the immediate past President. A Director at Large will be elected if the past President is already a Board member by virtue of holding another office. The General management of the Club's affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Directors. Section 3: Vacancies: If any vacancy occurs on the Board during the year, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term of office by a majority vote of all the remaining members of the Board at it's first regular meeting following the vacancy. Section 4: Removal from office: All officers and directors are subject to removal from office under either of the following procedures:
ARTICLE V - THE CLUB YEAR, ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTIONS Section 1: Club year: The Club's calendar year shall begin on the first day of January and end on the 31st day of December. The Club's fiscal year shall begin immediately at the conclusion of the annual meeting and shall continue through the election at the next annual meeting. Section 2: Annual Meeting: The annual meeting shall be held in the month of December, at which time the Officers and Directors for the ensuing year shall be elected by secret, written ballot (must be present at the meeting) from among those nominated in accordance with Section 4 of this Article. They shall take office immediately upon the conclusion of the election and each retiring officer shall turn over to his successor in office all properties and records relating to that office by January 1. Section 3: Elections: The nominated candidate receiving the greatest number of votes shall be declared elected. All officers retain their current position until new ones are elected. Section 4: Nominations: During the month of October, the membership shall select a nominating committee consisting of three (3) voting members, one of whom shall be a member of the Board, plus two (2) alternates. The committee shall select a Chairman and it shall be the duty of the Chairman to call a committee meeting within two (2) weeks after the committee is notified of it's selection.
ARTICLE VI - EXPENDITURES Section 1: Procedures: The Treasurer or President may draw the Club's funds to cover Club expenditures based on the following procedures:
ARTICLE VII - DISCIPLINE Section 1: Charges: Any member may prefer charge against a member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed. Written, notarized charges with specifications must be filed in duplicate within a period of 30 days from the date of the alleged act, with the Secretary or President, together with a deposit of ten ($10.00) dollars, which shall be forfeited if such charges are not sustained. The Secretary or President shall promptly notify the Board which shall meet and fix a date of a Board hearing not less than three (3) weeks nor more than six (6) weeks thereafter. The Secretary or President shall promptly send one copy of the charges to the accused member by registered mail, together with a notice of the hearing and in assurance that the defendant may personally appear in his own defense with or without counsel and bring witnesses if he wishes. Section 2: Board Hearing: The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether council may attend the hearing, but both complainant and defendant shall be treated uniformly in that regard. Should the charges be sustained, after hearing all the evidence and testimony presented by complainant and defendant, the Board may, by majority vote of those present, suspend the defendant from all privileges and functions of the Club for not more than six (6) months from the date of the hearing. If it deems that punishment insufficient, it may also be recommended to the membership that the penalty be expulsion. In such case, the suspension shall not restrict the defendant's right to appear before his fellow members at the ensuing Club meeting which considers the Board's recommendations. If found guilty, a complete transcript must be put in writing and filed with the Australian Shepherd Club of America. The complainant or defendant shall have the right to appeal the decision of the Board to a regular or special meeting of the Club within sixty (60) but not less than thirty (30) days after the Board’s decision. The membership can supersede the Board's decision by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting. Section 3: Expulsion: Expulsion of a member from the Club may be accomplished only at a meeting of the Club following a Board hearing and upon the Board's recommendation as provided in Section 2 of this Article. Such proceedings may occur at a regular or special meeting of the Club to be held within sixty (60) days but not earlier than thirty (30) days after the date of the Board's recommendation of expulsion. The defendant shall have the privilege of appearing in his own behalf. The President shall read the charges and the Board's findings and permit the defendant, if present, to speak on the proposed expulsion. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present at the meeting shall be necessary for expulsion. If expulsion is not so voted, the Board’s suspension shall stand.
ARTICLE VII- AMENDMENTS Section 1: Amendments: These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the members present and voting at any regular or special meeting called for that purpose, but the proposed amendments must be embodied in the call for any such meeting, and published on the FRASC website to each voting member at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of such meeting.
ARTICLE IX - DISSOLUTION Section 1: Dissolution: The Club may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the voting members. After payment of all the debts of the Club, it's property and assets shall be donated to a charity selected by vote of the members.
ARTICLE X - ORDER OF BUSINESS Section 1: Order of Business: At meetings of the Club, the Order of Business, so far as the character and nature of the meeting may permit, shall be as follows:
Section 2: Order of Business for the Board of Directors: At meetings of the Board, the order of business, unless otherwise directed by majority vote present, shall be as follows:
Section 3: Robert's Rules of Order: Any rule not covered by these Bylaws will be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, as revised.
Affiliated with Australian Shepherd Club of America –
10/02/1998 |
