MidTown Bylaws Modification Examples

MidTown Bylaws Modification Examples

Proposed Changes to Article I- Name

Present:

The name of the Association shall be the MidTown Neighborhood Association.

Proposed:

The name of the Association shall be MidTown: The Garden District.

Proposed Changes to Article II- Purpose

Present:

None

Proposed: (As drafted from the Articles of Incorporation. Italics indicate additions)

Purpose: This organization is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of '501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. MidTown: The Garden District shall not discriminate against nor support any organization that discriminates against any classification of persons. MidTown: The Garden District will be involved in the affairs relating to the culture, safety and improved quality of life in MidTown: The Garden District Neighborhood. Projects shall include but not be limited to:

1) Submitting Proposals for government and private grants to enhance the neighborhood,

2) Preservation of , enhancement of and cooperation with the Tucson Botanical Gardens,

3) Preservation of, enhancement of and cooperation with the MidTown Library Learning Center.

Proposed Changes to Article II- Membership

Present:

1.0 The membership of this association shall be composed of two categories: Resident Members and Business Members.

1.1_ Any person whose principal residence is within the boundaries of the MidTown Neighborhood or who has a child enrolled at Wright Elementary School may be a member of the Association.

1.2_ The representative of any business or agency located within the boundaries of the MidTown Neighborhood or of any business or agency which might be interested in the progress of this neighborhood or association may become a member of this association.

2.0 Dues and term of membership will be determined by a majority of the members present at the annual meeting.

3.0 Membership shall not be denied on the basis of views or opinions which may be contrary to the goals and purposes of the association.

Proposed:

1.00 The membership of this association shall be composed of three categories:

1) Resident Members are any renters or homeowners whose primary residence is within the boundaries of MidTown: The Garden District. Each qualified resident of a household who is 18 years or older is entitled to one vote.

2) Wright Family Members are members of any family who has a child enrolled at John B. Wright School. Each qualified member of a Wright Family who is 18 years or older is entitled to one vote.

3) Business/Corporate Members are any Business Owners or Statutory Agents of corporations which operate within the boundaries of MidTown: The Garden District. Each qualified Business Owner is entitled to one vote per business. Each qualified Statutory agent is entitled to one vote per corporation. Any qualified business which is also a qualified corporation shall be allowed only one vote. An individual owner of multiple rental units will be entitled to one (1) vote regardless of the number of units owned.

2.00 Dues- Attendance or dollar contributions can qualify as Dues for the purpose of membership. Members who have attended at least 4 regular meetings in the 12month period preceding the Annual Meeting shall qualify as Apaid in full@ for dues purposes. Members who do not wish to qualify by attendance, shall pay $15 per year in dues. Members in Good Standing are qualified to vote in all elections. Dues shall be accepted prior to elections at the Annual Meeting.

3.00 Membership shall not be denied on the basis of views or opinions which may be contrary to the goals and purposes of the association.

Proposed Changes to Article III. Officers

Present-

The officers of the Association shall be residents of MidTown Neighborhood and shall hold office for a term of one year or until their successors are elected. (And so forth)

Proposed-

The officers of the Association shall be qualified Members in Good Standing and shall hold office for a term of one year or until their successors are elected. (And so forth)

Proposed Changes to Article V- Meetings

Present-

1.00 An Annual Meeting shall be held during the month of January at a time and place to be designated by the President.

Proposed-

1.00 An Annual Meeting shall be held during the month of February.

Present-

2.00 Monthly Meetings will be held at a time and place designated by a majority of members present at the annual meeting.

Proposed-

2.00 Monthly Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month, at 7pm in the Cafeteria of Wright Elementary School, or at a time and place designated by a majority of the members present at the Annual Meeting.

Proposed Changes to Article VI. Nominations, Elections, Installation of Officers, Annual Reports and Newsletter.

Members in Good Standing- Addition

Proposed-

A Member in Good Standing is any Resident Member, Wright Family Member or Business/Corporate Member who has:

1) Paid $15 in annual dues, or attended 4 meetings in the 12 months preceding the Annual Meeting.

Absentee and Proxy Ballots

Proposed-

Neither Absentee nor Proxy ballots shall be accepted.

Required Identification for Elections

Each Voter must have Valid Photo Identification. Statutory Agents and Business Owners must ALSO present copies of Articles of Incorporation/Annual Meeting or a valid Tucson Business Licences.

Nomination of Officers

Present-

1.00 Nominations of Officers shall be made from the floor at the annual meeting.

Proposed-

1.00 Nominations of Officers must be made at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting. Nomination shall be made in writing and submitted to the President. If a Nominee chooses not to run or is unable to serve for any reason, nominations for replacement may be taken from the floor at the Annual Meeting. Nominees for election must be Members in Good Standing of the Association for at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting, and must have been Members in Good Standing for at least twelve months out of the two years preceding the annual meeting.

Present-

2.00 Elections of officers will be held the same day as nominations.

Proposed-

2.00 Elections of Officers will be held at the Annual Meeting. In the event an officer cannot complete his/her duties, a replacement officer shall be appointed by the President. The interim officer may be a qualified Member in Good standing.

Present-

7.0 The Association Newsletter will be used to distribute information and to announce the times and locations of scheduled meetings and Annual Meetings.

Proposed-