APPENDIX B
SAMPLE BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE
Section 1 NAME OF ORGANIZATION : the name of the organization shall be SOME Neighborhood Association ( SNA ).
Section 2 PURPOSE OF SNA : The purposes for which SNA is organized are : a ) To enhance the livability of the area by establishing and maintaining an open line of communication and liaison between the neighborhood , government agencies and other neighborhoods . b ) To provide an open process by which all members of the neighborhood may involve themselves in the affairs of the neighborhood . c ) To do and perform all the activities related to said purposes , to have and enjoy all the powers granted and engage in any lawful activity for which corporations may be organized under the law . d ) To be organized exclusively for educational , scientific and charitable purposes . Notwithstanding any statement of purposes or powers aforesaid , this association shall not , except to an insubstantial degree , engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of its specific and primary purpose .
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP Section 1 MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS : Membership in SNA shall be open to any person who lives and / or owns any real property within the recognized boundaries of SNA .
Section 2 MEMBERSHIP VOTING : All residents and property owners located within SNA boundaries shall have one vote each to be cast during attendance at any general or special meeting . One representative from each government agency and non-profit organization located within SNA boundaries shall have the same privilege as the residents listed above .
ARTICLE III
ARTICLE IV
DUES The charging of dues or membership fees shall not be made ; however , voluntary contributions will be accepted . Activities to raise funds for SNA use may be held if appropriate .
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Section 1 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS : There shall be at least two general membership meetings yearly . The meetings shall be convened in the Fall and Spring and upon any day decided upon by majority vote of the board of directors . Notification for all general meetings shall require seven ( 7 ) days advance written or telephone notice to all active members of SNA and public notice . “ Active member ” is defined as one who has attended at least one of the last two general or special meetings of the member- ship .
Section 2 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS : Special meetings of the membership may be called by the chairperson or the board of directors as deemed necessary . Notification
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