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| Bylaws of Rubicon Society of Lane County Article I Name The name of
this organization is "The Rubicon Society of Lane County", also known
as "The Rubicon Society", "Rubicon Society", or "Rubicon".
Article II
Purposes and Objectives
The Rubicon Society of Lane County shall be a non-profit organization
for promoting the Republican party and candidate of Rubicon's choice
through:
1. Involving its membership in the political process; and 2. Providing speakers at regular and special meetings; and 3. Screening, recruiting, endorsing, and supporting candidates; and 4. Providing candidates of its choice with a speaking platform and media coverage; and 5. Informing the public, as well as our membership, about current issues and interests; and 6. Involving the membership in such other aspects of the political process as decided by the Board of Directors. Article III
Membership Section 1. Eligibility.
Membership shall be open to persons interested in promoting the
Republican party, including high school and college students, and
approved by the Board of Directors. Voting at the annual meeting shall
be open to paid members.
Section 2. Revocation. Membership may be revoked by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors, if, in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, a member has engaged in conduct detrimental to the organization. The member shall be allowed to submit written information regarding such action and may, in the discretion of the Board, be allowed to appear and make a presentation to the Board of Directors. Section 3. Annual Membership Meeting. There shall be one (1) annual membership meeting on the last Wednesday in January for the purpose of electing officers and the four (4) members-at-large of the Board of Directors. Article IV
Officers Section 1. Officers.
The officers of the organization shall be a President, Vice president,
Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. Each
officer elected shall serve until the next annual membership
meeting.
Section 2. Elections. The officers of the organization shall be elected by the membership. Nominations for each office shall be made by a nominating committee and may be made from the floor. A majority of votes cast at the meeting shall be sufficient to elect any officer. Section 3. Eligibility. A person must be a member in good standing of this organization to be eligible for nomination and holding any office in the organization. Section 4. Duties. A. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the organization. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors. B. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have the powers of the President. C. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and all official records, other than records maintained by the Treasurer regarding the activities of the organization. D. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds of the organization; shall receive and give receipts for all monies due and payable to the organization for any source; shall deposit all such monies in the name of the organization in such bank which shall be selected by the Board of Directors; shall disburse the funds as ordered by the Board of Directors and shall render to the Board of Directors at each regular meeting or whenever required by the Board of Directors, a written statement in full of the treasurer's transactions and of the financial standing of the organization. Section 5. Vacancy. Any vacancy in an office caused by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term. Article V
Board of Directors Section 1. Board Members. All affairs of the organization shall be directed by and controlled by a Board of Directors. The Board shall consist of:
A. the officers of the organization elected by the membership; and B. four (4) members-at-large to be elected by the membership at the annual election meeting; and C. all past Presidents of Rubicon who are currently members; and D. at least two other Rubicon members appointed by the President and by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Board present at a Board meeting. Section 2. Quorum. Any six (6) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Section 3. Term of Office. Each director elected or appointed shall serve until the next annual election meeting. Section 4. Vacancy. Any vacancy in the position of an elected member of the Board of Directors caused by removal, death, resignation or otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term. Section 5. Board of Director Meetings. Meeting of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or a majority of the elected members of the Board of Directors, including elected officers. Section 6. Other Meetings. Regular and special meetings will be held as determined by the Board of Directors. Article VI
Committees Section 1. Appointment.
Committees shall be appointed by the President with approval of the
Board of Directors to serve so long as deemed necessary by the Board of
Directors. Chairpersons and members of the committees shall be
appointed by the President, subject to approval by the Board of
Directors.
Article VII
Dues Membership dues shall be set by the Board of Directors.
Article VIII
Rule for Transaction of Business Robert Rules of Order shall govern in all meetings of the organization when not in conflict with these Bylaws.
Article IX
Amendments Bylaws may be
amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Board of
Directors at a meeting held not less than two (2) weeks after official
notice of the substance of the proposed amendments has been furnished
to all members of the Board of Directors.
Article X
Notification Any official
notification from Rubicon to its members or board members may be given
by written or electronic notice.
Approved July 7, 2008 |
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