The Women’s Democrat Association
of
Perry County
Founded in February 2005, the Women’s Democrat Association of Perry County is comprised of democrat women who possess a sincere desire to solidify and promote democrats in Perry County. Through the direction of its nine member board, the association holds quarterly meetings, publishes a quarterly newsletter for Perry County Democrats, initiates and carries out community projects and plays a leadership role in facilitating democratic successes for local, state and federal candidates.
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE
I – IDENTIFICATION
Section 1.01
The
name of the organization is The Women’s Democrat Association of Perry
County. The Principal Office of this organization in the State of
Indiana shall initially be located at P.O. Box 244, in the city of Cannelton,
Perry County.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
Section 2.01
The
purpose of The Women’s Democrat Association of Perry County shall
be to promote harmony and solidarity among democrats, and to help organize
fellow democrats of Perry County into a steadfast group, working for the
principles and ideals of the Democrat Party.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Section 3.01
Members
shall be women from Perry County who possess a sincere desire to help the
Perry County Democrat Party unite in its efforts to retain and attain political
office.
Section 3.02
Membership
dues shall be $10.00 per person per year. Membership dues for women
over sixty-five (65) years of age shall be zero (0). Dues may be amended
at any time by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, though no less
than a quorum.
Section 3.03
The
Board of Directors shall be made up of a total of no less than seven (7)
members.
Section 3.04
All
Board members are to serve without compensation.
ARTICLE IV –FISCAL YEAR
Section 4.01
The
fiscal year of the organization shall begin the first day of January and
end on the last day of December in each year.
ARTICLE
V – FINANCES
Section 5.01
The
directors of this corporation shall not be personally liable for the debts,
liabilities, or other obligations of the organization.
Section 5.02
The
Board of Directors may, by resolution duly adopted, authorize any director
to enter into any contract or to execute and deliver any instrument in the
name of and on behalf of the organization. Such authority may be general,
or confined to specific instances.
Section 5.03
The
Board of Directors may:
- Accept on behalf of the organization any contribution, gift, bequest, or devise of any type of property (“donations”), for the general and specific purposes of the organization, on such terms as the Board of Directors shall approve;
- Hold such funds or property in the name of the organization, or in such nominee or nominees as the Board of Directors may appoint;
- Collect and receive the income from such funds or property;
- Pay the expenses of the organization for the carrying on of the general and specific purposes of the organization.
Section 5.04
All
funds of the organization shall be deposited from time to time to the credit
of the organization for the carrying on of the general and special purposes
of the organization.
Section 5.05
All
checks, drafts, or orders for the payments of money, notes, or other evidences
of indebtedness issued in the name of the organization shall be signed by
such director or other representative or officer of the organization and
in such manner as the Board of Directors shall from time to time by resolution
determine.
Section 5.06
In
the event The Women’s Democrat Association of Perry County. is dissolved,
pursuant to Indiana law, all its debts shall be paid, and any assets remaining
shall revert to the Central Committee of the Perry County Democrat Party.
Section 6.01
Board meetings shall be held monthly; however, there shall be no less than ten (10) regular meetings of the Board of Directors each year at a time and place mutually convenient and accessible to individuals with disabilities and to the public. If less than a quorum is represented at any meeting, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting without further notice.
Section 6.02
Notice
of meetings of the Members shall be published at least ten (10) days prior
to said meeting.
Section 6.03
A
simple majority of the Board members constitutes a quorum, and the concurrence
of a majority of the Board of Directors is necessary to authorize any action. Except
as may otherwise be provided in these by-laws, or by law, the act of
a majority of the directors present in person at any meeting at which a quorum
is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
Section 6.04
The
annual meeting for the election of Directors and for the transaction of such
other business that may properly come before the Membership, shall be held
at a site determined by the Board of Directors in the month of January of
each year at a time and a date to be fixed by the Board of Directors.
Section 6.05
Special
Membership meetings may be called by the President when it may be considered
necessary or desirable. Notice of the special meeting shall be published
at least ten (10) days prior to said meeting.
Section 6.06
Each
member (age 18 and above) shall have the right to one vote at all special
or annual meetings if the member is personally present. No proxy voting
shall be permitted.
Section 6.07
A
quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the members present.
Section 6.08
No
meeting need be held by the Board of Directors to take any action required,
provided not less than 2/3 of the members of the Board of Directors shall
individually or collectively consent in writing to such action, and such
written consent or consents are filed with the minutes of the proceedings
of the Board of Directors. Action by written consent shall have the
same force and effect as action by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. Any
certificate or other document filed under any provision of law which relates
to action so taken shall state that the action was taken by unanimous written
consent of the Board of Directors without a meeting, and that the Bylaws
authorize the Directors to so act. Such statement shall be prima facie
evidence of such authority.
ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS
Section 7.01
Other
than the initial board, directors shall be elected at the annual meeting
of the Members.
Section 7.02
Terms
of all directors shall be two years. Should a vacancy occur on the
Board of Directors, such vacancy may be filled by an affirmative vote of
a majority of the remaining Board of Directors, though no less than a quorum. Removal
of directors for cause may similarly be effected by the remaining directors.
Section 7.03
The
officers shall consist of President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. The
offices of Treasurer and Secretary may be combined.
Section 7.04
The
duties and powers of the officers and the Board of Directors shall be as
follows:
THE PRESIDENT shall preside at all meetings of the Members and Directors at which he/she is present, and shall have general supervision over the affairs of the organization. The President can be a member of all committees. The President shall communicate to the Board of Directors such matters and make such suggestions as may, in the Presidents opinion, tend to promote the purpose of the organization. The President shall be a full voting member at each and every regularly scheduled or special meeting of the Board of Directors and shall perform such other duties as are necessarily incident to the office of the President.
THE VICE-PRESIDENT, in the absence of the President, shall perform all duties of the President. The Vice-President can serve on all committees if needed, in an ex-officio capacity and shall report his/her findings to the President and/or the Board of Directors.
THE SECRETARY shall maintain all minutes of meetings and other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall be responsible for the notice of all meetings and to keep a record of all the proceedings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall be the keeper of the By-laws. In case of the absence or disability of the Secretary for any reason, the President may appoint a Secretary pro-tem. The Secretary shall serve as Vice-President pro-tem. The offices of the Treasurer and Secretary may be combined.
THE TREASURER shall be responsible for and keep an account of all moneys received and expended for the use of the Organization. The Treasurer shall cause all moneys received to be deposited in the name of the Organization. Funds may be drawn only upon the signatures of two (2) Officers, with one (1) signature being that of the Treasurer. The funds, books, and vouchers in his/her hands shall be at all times under the supervision of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary. At the expiration of the Treasurer’s term of office he/she shall deliver over to the successor all books, moneys, and other property, or in the absence of a Treasurer-elect, to the President. In case of the absence or disability of the Treasurer, the Executive Committee may together appoint a Treasurer pro-term. The offices of the Treasurer and Secretary may be combined.
THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS shall develop programs and solicit speakers to be presented to members and invited guests. Programs must be presented to the Board of Directors for final approval.
THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIPS shall recruit new members of the organization and shall advise the Board of Directors of these members for final approval. The Director of Memberships shall be responsible for a list of members. Any member, who shall not abide by the by-laws or established rules and regulations, including payment of dues shall be expelled from membership.
THE DIRECTOR OF COMMITTEES shall develop and oversee standing committees as established from time to time and shall notify members of their appointment on committees. Standing Committees are those committees responsiblefor activities that are continuing in nature. All StandingCommittees must create an action plan to be presented to and reviewed by the Board of Directors. Any final actions must be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors.
Section 7.05
Except
as otherwise provided by law, the powers of this organization shall be exercised,
its properties controlled, and its affairs conducted by the Board of Directors,
which may, however, delegate the performance of any duties or the exercise
of any powers to such officers, agents or advisory boards or councils as
the Board of Directors may from time to time by resolution designate and/or
create.
ARTICLE VIII - BOOKS AND RECORDS
Section 8.01
The
organization shall prepare and maintain correct and complete books and records
of account and shall also keep minutes of the meetings and/or voted activities
of the Board of Directors. All books and records of the organization
may be inspected by any director, or the agent or attorney of a director,
or any other properly authorized person, at any reasonable time.
ARTICLE IX – AMENDMENTS
Section
9.01
These
by-laws may be amended, repealed, or altered in whole or in part by a majority
vote of the total membership of the Board of Directors, at any duly organized
regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors. The proposed change(s)
shall be prepared at least seven (7) days prior to the time of the meeting
at which to consider the change.
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