Bylaws
ARTICLE I
Membership
Section 1:
Eligibility. Membership shall be open to all persons who subscribe to the
objectives of this Club. While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence,
the club's primary purpose is to be representative of the breeders and
exhibitors in its immediate area. There shall be five types of membership as
described below:
Section 2: Dues. Membership
dues may be changed from time to time by a majority vote of those present at a
Club meeting, but shall not increase to more than $50.00 per year. Dues are
payable on or before the last day of January each year. Honorary members shall
not pay annual dues. No member may vote whose dues are not paid for the current
year. Members who join PNWBCC subsequent to the last day of July of each year
shall be paid for the remainder of that year and the next calendar year. During
the month of November the Membership chair shall send to each regular member,
seperately or include with the PNWBCC newsletter, a statement of his/her dues
for the ensuing year. If the dues notice is included int he newsletter, it shall
be clearly indicated on the front page of the newsletter.
Section 3: Election to membership. Each
applicant for membership shall apply on a form as approved by the Board of
Directors and which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by the
Constitution, Bylaws, Code-of-Ethics, and the rules of the American Kennel Club.
The application shall state the name, address and phone number of the applicant
and it shall carry the endorsement of one (1) member in good standing.
Accompanying the application, the prospective member shall submit dues payment
for the current year.
All applications are to be filed with the
Membership Chair. Each application is to be read at the next regular meeting of
the club and voted upon by the members present. Affirmative votes of 75% of the
members present shall be required to elect the applicant. The Board of
Directors, of its Membership chair, or the sponsor(s) of the new applicant, may
make recommendations on each application.
Applicants for membership who
have been rejected by the Club may not re-apply within six months after such
rejection.
Section 4: Termination of
Membership. Memberships may be terminated, with no fees or moneys
refunded, in the following ways:
Meetings and Voting
Section
1: Club Meetings. Meetings of the Club shall be held a minimum of six (6)
times per year, within the Pacific Northwest area at such hour and place as may
be designated by the Board of Directors. Written notice of such meeting shall be
mailed or emailed by the Secretary at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date
of the meeting. The quorum for such meetings shall be twenty percent (%20) of
the members in good standing.
Section
2: Special Club Meetings. Special Club meetings may be called by the
President, or by a majority vote of the members of the Board who are present and
voting at any regular or special meeting of the Board; and shall be called by
the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by five members of the Club who
are in good standing. Such special meetings shall be held in the Pacific
Northwest area at such place, date and hour as may be designated by the person
or persons authorized herein to call such meetings. Written noticed of such a
meeting shall be mailed or emailed by the Secretary at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the date of the meeting, and said notice shall state the purpose of the
meeting, and no other Club business may be transacted thereat. The quorum for
such meetings shall be twenty percent (20%) of the members in good
standing.
Section 3: Board
Meetings. Meetings of the Board shall be held within the Pacific
Northwest area at such hour and place as may be designated by the Board a
minimum of six (6) times per year. Written notice of each such meeting shall be
mailed by the Secretary at least five (5) days and not more than ten (10) days
prior to the date of the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the
meeting and no other business shall be transacted thereat. A quorum for such a
meeting shall be majority of the Board.
Section 4: Special Board Meetings. Special
meetings of the Board may be called by the President; and shall be called by the
Secretary upon receipt of a written request signed by at least three (3) members
of the Board. Such special meetings shall be held in the Pacific Northwest area
at such a place, date, and hour as may be designated by the person authorized
herein to call such meeting. Written notice of such meeting shall be mailed by
the Secretary at least five (5) days and not more than ten (10) days prior to
the date of the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the meeting
and no other business shall be transacted thereat. The quorum of such a meeting
shall be a majority of the Board.
Section
5: Voting. Each member in good standing whose dues are paid for the
current year shall be entitled to one vote at any meeting of the Club at which
he is present. Proxy voting will not be permitted at any Club meeting or
election.
ARTICLE III Directors and
Officers
Section 1: Board of
Directors. The Board shall be comprised of the officers, the immediate
Past-President and two (2) other persons all of whom shall be members in good
standing and all of whom shall be elected, with the exception of the
Past-President, for two-year terms at the Club's annual meeting as provided in
Article IV and shall serve util their successors are elected. No two members of
the same family shall serve on the Board of Directors at the same time. General
management of the Club's affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of
Directors.
Section 2: Officers.
The Club's officers, consisting of President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the
Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings.
Vacancies. Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers
during the year shall be filled until the next annual election by a majority
vote of all the then members of the Board at its first regular meeting following
the creation of such vacancy, of at a Special Board Meeting called for that
purpose; except that a vacancy in the office of President shall be filled
automatically by the Vice-President and the resulting vacancy in the office of
Vice-President shall be immediately fulled by a majority vote of all the then
members of the Board, and a vacancy in the office of Past-President shall not be
filled until the next annual election.
Section 4: Terms of Office. No member may
remain on the Board for the same position for more than two consecutive two-year
terms. Serving out an unexpired term shall not be considered as one of the
four.
Section 5: Removal. A member of the Board may
be removed from the Board for failure to attend three meetings without
sufficient cause, or for failure to perform the duties of the office. Removal
requires a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the remaining members of the Board. The
resulting vacancy shall be filled as described in Section 3 of this
article.
Section 6: Committee Oversight. Each member
of the Board shall have oversight of one or more committees, as assigned by the
Board. The Board member shall report to the rest of the Board on the activities
of the committees of which she or he has oversight.
ARTICLE IV The Club Year, Annual Meeting,
Elections
Section
1: Club Year. The Club's fiscal year shall begin on the first day of
February and end on the last day of January.
The Club's official year
shall begin immediately at the conclusion of the election at the annual meeting
and shall continue through the elction at the next meeting.
Section 2: Annual Meeting. The annual meeting
shall be held in the month of August at which Officers and Directors for the
ensuing year shall be elected by secret ballot from among those nominated in
accordance with the Section 4 of this Article. They shall take office
immediately upon the conclusion of the current fiscal year and each retiring
officer shall turn over to the successor in office all properties and records
relating to that office within thirty (30) days before the end of the fiscal
year.
Section 3: Elections. The
nominated candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for each office shall
be declared elected. The nominated candidates for other positions on the Board
who receive the greatest number of votes for such positions shall be declared
elected.
Section 4: Nominations. No person may be a
candidate in a Club election who has not been nominated. During the month of
February, the Board shall select a Nominating Committee consisting of three
members and two alternates, not more than one of whom may be a member of the
Board. The Secretary shall immediately notify the committeemen and alternates of
their selection. The Board shall name a Chairman for the Committee and it shall
be such person's duty to call a committee meeting which shall be held on or
before March 15.
Committees
Section
1: The Board may each year appoint standing committees to advance the
work of the Club in such matters as specialty shows, obedience trials, herding
tests and trials, tracking tests, and agility trials, trophies, annual prizes,
membership and other fields with may well be served by committees. Such
committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board. Special
committees may also be appointed by the Board to aid it on particular
projects.
Section 2:
Any committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the full
membership of the Board upon written notice to the appointee; and the Board may
appoint successors to those persons who services have been terminated.
ARTICLE
VI Discipline
Section 1:
American Kennel Club Suspension. Any member who is suspended from the
privileges of the American Kennel Club automatically will have their membership
revoked and will have to reapply with the consent of two sponsors who are
willing to verify their character and bettering of the breed.
Section 2: Charges. Any member may prefer
charges against a member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interest
of the club or the breed. Written charges with specifications must be filed in
duplicate with the Secretary together with a deposit of $25.00 which shall be
forfeited if such charges are not sustained by the board following a hearing.
The Secretary shall promptly send a copy of the charges to each member of the
Board or present them at the Board Meeting, and the Board shall first consider
whether the actions alleged in the charges, if proven, might constitute conduct
prejudicial to the best interests of the Club. If the Board considers that the
charges do not allege conduct which would be prejudicial to the best interest of
the Club it may refuse to enterain jurisdiction. If the Board entertains
jurisdiction of the charges it shall fix a date of a hearing by the Board not
less than three (3) weeks or more than six (6) weeks thereafter. The Secretary
shall promptly send one copy of the charges tot he accused member by registered
mail together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant
may personally appear in his own defense and bring witnesses if he
wishes.
Section 3: Board
Hearing. The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether
counsel 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 a majority vote of those present reprimand or suspend the defendant from
all privileges of the Club for not more than one year from the date of the
hearing. And, if it deems that punishment insufficient, it may also recommend 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 recommendation. Immediately
after the Board has reached a decision, it's finding shall be put in written
form and files with the Secretary. The Secretary, in turn, shall notify each of
the parties of the Board's decision and penalty, if any.
Section 4: 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 3 of
this Article. Such proceedings may occur at regular or special meeting of the
Club to be held within 60 days but no earlier than 30 days after the date of the
Board's recommendation of expulsion. The defendant shall have the privilege of
appearing in his own behalf, though no evidence shall be taken at this meeting.
The President shall read the charges and the Board's finding and recommendation,
and shall invite the defendant, if present, to speak in his own behalf if he
wishes. The members shall then vote by secret ballot on the proposed expulsion.
A 2/3 vote of those present and voting 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 to the consitution and bylaws may be proposed by the Board of
Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary signed by twenty
percent of the membership in good standing. Amendments proposed by such petition
shall be promptly considered by the Board of Directors and must be submitted to
the members with recommendations of the Board by the Secretary for a vote within
three (3) months of the date when the petition was received by the
Secretary.
Section 2: The
constitution and bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds secret vote of the
members present and voting at any regular or special meeting called for the
purpose, provided the proposed amendments have been included in the notice of
the meeting mailed to each member at least two weeks prior to the date of the
meeting.
ARTICLE VIII Dissolution
Section 1: The Club may be dissolved at any
time by the written consent of not less than two-thirds of the members. In the
event of the dissolution of the Club other than for purposes of reorganization
whether voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law, none of the property of
the Club nor any proceeds thereof nor any assets of the Club shall be
distributed to any members of the Club but after payment of the debts of the
Club, its property and assets shall be given to a charitable organization for
the benefits of the dogs selected by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE
IX Order of Business
Section
1: 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:
Roll
Call
Minutes of last meeting
Report of President
Report of
Secretary
Report of Treasurer
Reports of committees
Unfinished
business
New business
Election of Officers and Board (at annual
meeting)
Election of new
members
Announcements
Adjournments
Section
2: At meetings of the Board, the order of business, unless otherwise
directed by majority vote of those present shall be as follows:
Roll
Call
Minutes of last meeting
Report of Corresponding Secretary
Report
of Treasurer
Report of Committees
Unfinished Business
New
Business
Adjournment
ARTICLE X
Parliamentary Authority
Section
1: The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order,
Newly Revised, shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable
and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws and any other special
rules of the other the Club may adopt.
©2006-RLS Designs
Membership
Section 1:
Eligibility. Membership shall be open to all persons who subscribe to the
objectives of this Club. While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence,
the club's primary purpose is to be representative of the breeders and
exhibitors in its immediate area. There shall be five types of membership as
described below:
- a. Individual. Regular membership shall be open to all
persons 18 years of age or older who subscribe to the purpose of this Club and
who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club. This membership is for
individuals. This membership shall be given all rights and privileges as stated
in the By-Laws and allows one(1) vote. - b. Household. This membership is available to household
members who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club. Members 18 years
or older shall be given all rights and privileges as stated in the By-laws and
allows two (2) votes. - c. Associate. Associate member will be granted to those
applicants approved by general vote for such, because they lack a sponsor. The
applicant will then have one (1) calendar year to attend three (3) general
meetings of the club to attain full membership if desired. Meeting notices will
be available on the web site. - d. Junior. Junior membership is available for individuals
between the ages of 9 and under 18 years of age. This membership may not vote,
hold office, or be counted in any quorum. - e. Honorary. Honorary membership shall be open to all persons
who have made a significant contribution to the Border Collie and/or the Pacific
Northwest Border Collie Club. This membership provides no rights or privileges
nor voting privileges as stated in the By-laws.
Section 2: Dues. Membership
dues may be changed from time to time by a majority vote of those present at a
Club meeting, but shall not increase to more than $50.00 per year. Dues are
payable on or before the last day of January each year. Honorary members shall
not pay annual dues. No member may vote whose dues are not paid for the current
year. Members who join PNWBCC subsequent to the last day of July of each year
shall be paid for the remainder of that year and the next calendar year. During
the month of November the Membership chair shall send to each regular member,
seperately or include with the PNWBCC newsletter, a statement of his/her dues
for the ensuing year. If the dues notice is included int he newsletter, it shall
be clearly indicated on the front page of the newsletter.
Section 3: Election to membership. Each
applicant for membership shall apply on a form as approved by the Board of
Directors and which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by the
Constitution, Bylaws, Code-of-Ethics, and the rules of the American Kennel Club.
The application shall state the name, address and phone number of the applicant
and it shall carry the endorsement of one (1) member in good standing.
Accompanying the application, the prospective member shall submit dues payment
for the current year.
All applications are to be filed with the
Membership Chair. Each application is to be read at the next regular meeting of
the club and voted upon by the members present. Affirmative votes of 75% of the
members present shall be required to elect the applicant. The Board of
Directors, of its Membership chair, or the sponsor(s) of the new applicant, may
make recommendations on each application.
Applicants for membership who
have been rejected by the Club may not re-apply within six months after such
rejection.
Section 4: Termination of
Membership. Memberships may be terminated, with no fees or moneys
refunded, in the following ways:
- a. by resignation. Any member in good standing may resign
fromt he Club upon written notice to the Treasurer, but no member may resign
when in debt to the Club. Dues obligations are considered a debt tot he Club and
they become incurred on the first day of each fiscal year. (January
1st) - b. by lapsing. A membership will be considered as lapsed and
automatically terminated if such member's dues remain unpaid 30 days after the
first day of the fiscal year; however, the Board may grant an additional 60 days
grace to such delinquent members in meritorious cases. In no case may a person
be entitled to vote whose dues are unpaid. Those members whose dues are in
danger of lapsing must be notified via written notice of this condition by the
Treasurer. - c. by expulsion. A membership may be terminated by expulsion
as provided in Article VI of these By-laws.
Meetings and Voting
Section
1: Club Meetings. Meetings of the Club shall be held a minimum of six (6)
times per year, within the Pacific Northwest area at such hour and place as may
be designated by the Board of Directors. Written notice of such meeting shall be
mailed or emailed by the Secretary at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date
of the meeting. The quorum for such meetings shall be twenty percent (%20) of
the members in good standing.
Section
2: Special Club Meetings. Special Club meetings may be called by the
President, or by a majority vote of the members of the Board who are present and
voting at any regular or special meeting of the Board; and shall be called by
the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by five members of the Club who
are in good standing. Such special meetings shall be held in the Pacific
Northwest area at such place, date and hour as may be designated by the person
or persons authorized herein to call such meetings. Written noticed of such a
meeting shall be mailed or emailed by the Secretary at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the date of the meeting, and said notice shall state the purpose of the
meeting, and no other Club business may be transacted thereat. The quorum for
such meetings shall be twenty percent (20%) of the members in good
standing.
Section 3: Board
Meetings. Meetings of the Board shall be held within the Pacific
Northwest area at such hour and place as may be designated by the Board a
minimum of six (6) times per year. Written notice of each such meeting shall be
mailed by the Secretary at least five (5) days and not more than ten (10) days
prior to the date of the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the
meeting and no other business shall be transacted thereat. A quorum for such a
meeting shall be majority of the Board.
Section 4: Special Board Meetings. Special
meetings of the Board may be called by the President; and shall be called by the
Secretary upon receipt of a written request signed by at least three (3) members
of the Board. Such special meetings shall be held in the Pacific Northwest area
at such a place, date, and hour as may be designated by the person authorized
herein to call such meeting. Written notice of such meeting shall be mailed by
the Secretary at least five (5) days and not more than ten (10) days prior to
the date of the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the meeting
and no other business shall be transacted thereat. The quorum of such a meeting
shall be a majority of the Board.
Section
5: Voting. Each member in good standing whose dues are paid for the
current year shall be entitled to one vote at any meeting of the Club at which
he is present. Proxy voting will not be permitted at any Club meeting or
election.
ARTICLE III Directors and
Officers
Section 1: Board of
Directors. The Board shall be comprised of the officers, the immediate
Past-President and two (2) other persons all of whom shall be members in good
standing and all of whom shall be elected, with the exception of the
Past-President, for two-year terms at the Club's annual meeting as provided in
Article IV and shall serve util their successors are elected. No two members of
the same family shall serve on the Board of Directors at the same time. General
management of the Club's affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of
Directors.
Section 2: Officers.
The Club's officers, consisting of President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the
Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings.
- a. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club
and of the Board, and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to
the officer of President in addiction to those particularly specified in these
Bylaws. - b. The Vice-President shall have the duties and exercise the
powers of the President in case of the President's death, absense of
incapacity. - c. The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the
Club and of the Board and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by
the Club; shall have charge of the corresponsdence, notify members of meeting,
notify new members of their election to membership, notify officers and
directors of their election to office, keep a roll of the members of the Club
with their addresses, and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these
Bylaws. - d. The Treasurer shall collect and recieve all moneys due or
belonging to the Club. Moneys shall be deposited in the bank to designated by
the Board, in the name of the Club. The books shall at all times be open to
inspection of the Board and a report shall be given at every meeting of the
condition of the Club's finances and every item of receipt or payment not before
reported; and at the annual meeting an accounting shall be rendered of all
moneys received and expended during theprevious fiscal year. The Treasurer shall
be bonded in such amount as the Board of Directors shall determine. (The
Membership Chair shall notify all new applicants of the results of the vote on
their applications within one week of the meeting where the vote took place.)
will also act as Membership chair as prescribed in these
Bylaws.
Vacancies. Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers
during the year shall be filled until the next annual election by a majority
vote of all the then members of the Board at its first regular meeting following
the creation of such vacancy, of at a Special Board Meeting called for that
purpose; except that a vacancy in the office of President shall be filled
automatically by the Vice-President and the resulting vacancy in the office of
Vice-President shall be immediately fulled by a majority vote of all the then
members of the Board, and a vacancy in the office of Past-President shall not be
filled until the next annual election.
Section 4: Terms of Office. No member may
remain on the Board for the same position for more than two consecutive two-year
terms. Serving out an unexpired term shall not be considered as one of the
four.
Section 5: Removal. A member of the Board may
be removed from the Board for failure to attend three meetings without
sufficient cause, or for failure to perform the duties of the office. Removal
requires a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the remaining members of the Board. The
resulting vacancy shall be filled as described in Section 3 of this
article.
Section 6: Committee Oversight. Each member
of the Board shall have oversight of one or more committees, as assigned by the
Board. The Board member shall report to the rest of the Board on the activities
of the committees of which she or he has oversight.
ARTICLE IV The Club Year, Annual Meeting,
Elections
Section
1: Club Year. The Club's fiscal year shall begin on the first day of
February and end on the last day of January.
The Club's official year
shall begin immediately at the conclusion of the election at the annual meeting
and shall continue through the elction at the next meeting.
Section 2: Annual Meeting. The annual meeting
shall be held in the month of August at which Officers and Directors for the
ensuing year shall be elected by secret ballot from among those nominated in
accordance with the Section 4 of this Article. They shall take office
immediately upon the conclusion of the current fiscal year and each retiring
officer shall turn over to the successor in office all properties and records
relating to that office within thirty (30) days before the end of the fiscal
year.
Section 3: Elections. The
nominated candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for each office shall
be declared elected. The nominated candidates for other positions on the Board
who receive the greatest number of votes for such positions shall be declared
elected.
Section 4: Nominations. No person may be a
candidate in a Club election who has not been nominated. During the month of
February, the Board shall select a Nominating Committee consisting of three
members and two alternates, not more than one of whom may be a member of the
Board. The Secretary shall immediately notify the committeemen and alternates of
their selection. The Board shall name a Chairman for the Committee and it shall
be such person's duty to call a committee meeting which shall be held on or
before March 15.
- a. The Committee shall nominate one candidate for each office
and position on the Board, and, after securing the consent of each person so
nominated, shall immediately report their nominations to the Secretary in
writing. - b. Upon receipt of the Nominating Committee's report, the
Secretary shall notify each member in writing of the candidates so nominated a
minimum of two (2) weeks before the April meeting. - c. Additional nominations may be made at the April meeting by
any member in attendance provided that the person so nominated does not decline
when their name is proposed, and provided further that if the proposed candidate
is not in attendance at this meeting, the proposer shall present to the
Secretary a written statement from the proposed canidate signifying willingness
to be a candidate. No person may be a candidate for more than one
position. - d. Nominations cannot be made at the annual meeting or in any
manner other than as provided in this Section.
Committees
Section
1: The Board may each year appoint standing committees to advance the
work of the Club in such matters as specialty shows, obedience trials, herding
tests and trials, tracking tests, and agility trials, trophies, annual prizes,
membership and other fields with may well be served by committees. Such
committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board. Special
committees may also be appointed by the Board to aid it on particular
projects.
Section 2:
Any committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the full
membership of the Board upon written notice to the appointee; and the Board may
appoint successors to those persons who services have been terminated.
ARTICLE
VI Discipline
Section 1:
American Kennel Club Suspension. Any member who is suspended from the
privileges of the American Kennel Club automatically will have their membership
revoked and will have to reapply with the consent of two sponsors who are
willing to verify their character and bettering of the breed.
Section 2: Charges. Any member may prefer
charges against a member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interest
of the club or the breed. Written charges with specifications must be filed in
duplicate with the Secretary together with a deposit of $25.00 which shall be
forfeited if such charges are not sustained by the board following a hearing.
The Secretary shall promptly send a copy of the charges to each member of the
Board or present them at the Board Meeting, and the Board shall first consider
whether the actions alleged in the charges, if proven, might constitute conduct
prejudicial to the best interests of the Club. If the Board considers that the
charges do not allege conduct which would be prejudicial to the best interest of
the Club it may refuse to enterain jurisdiction. If the Board entertains
jurisdiction of the charges it shall fix a date of a hearing by the Board not
less than three (3) weeks or more than six (6) weeks thereafter. The Secretary
shall promptly send one copy of the charges tot he accused member by registered
mail together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant
may personally appear in his own defense and bring witnesses if he
wishes.
Section 3: Board
Hearing. The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether
counsel 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 a majority vote of those present reprimand or suspend the defendant from
all privileges of the Club for not more than one year from the date of the
hearing. And, if it deems that punishment insufficient, it may also recommend 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 recommendation. Immediately
after the Board has reached a decision, it's finding shall be put in written
form and files with the Secretary. The Secretary, in turn, shall notify each of
the parties of the Board's decision and penalty, if any.
Section 4: 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 3 of
this Article. Such proceedings may occur at regular or special meeting of the
Club to be held within 60 days but no earlier than 30 days after the date of the
Board's recommendation of expulsion. The defendant shall have the privilege of
appearing in his own behalf, though no evidence shall be taken at this meeting.
The President shall read the charges and the Board's finding and recommendation,
and shall invite the defendant, if present, to speak in his own behalf if he
wishes. The members shall then vote by secret ballot on the proposed expulsion.
A 2/3 vote of those present and voting 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 to the consitution and bylaws may be proposed by the Board of
Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary signed by twenty
percent of the membership in good standing. Amendments proposed by such petition
shall be promptly considered by the Board of Directors and must be submitted to
the members with recommendations of the Board by the Secretary for a vote within
three (3) months of the date when the petition was received by the
Secretary.
Section 2: The
constitution and bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds secret vote of the
members present and voting at any regular or special meeting called for the
purpose, provided the proposed amendments have been included in the notice of
the meeting mailed to each member at least two weeks prior to the date of the
meeting.
ARTICLE VIII Dissolution
Section 1: The Club may be dissolved at any
time by the written consent of not less than two-thirds of the members. In the
event of the dissolution of the Club other than for purposes of reorganization
whether voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law, none of the property of
the Club nor any proceeds thereof nor any assets of the Club shall be
distributed to any members of the Club but after payment of the debts of the
Club, its property and assets shall be given to a charitable organization for
the benefits of the dogs selected by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE
IX Order of Business
Section
1: 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:
Roll
Call
Minutes of last meeting
Report of President
Report of
Secretary
Report of Treasurer
Reports of committees
Unfinished
business
New business
Election of Officers and Board (at annual
meeting)
Election of new
members
Announcements
Adjournments
Section
2: At meetings of the Board, the order of business, unless otherwise
directed by majority vote of those present shall be as follows:
Roll
Call
Minutes of last meeting
Report of Corresponding Secretary
Report
of Treasurer
Report of Committees
Unfinished Business
New
Business
Adjournment
ARTICLE X
Parliamentary Authority
Section
1: The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order,
Newly Revised, shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable
and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws and any other special
rules of the other the Club may adopt.
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