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Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council.

Section 1. The boundaries of this Council shall be Point Richmond and Brickyard Cove, and shall be referred to in these By-Laws as the "neighborhood".

Section 1. The purpose of this Council shall be to serve the people in their neighborhood and community, on a non-partisan, non-commercial basis as follows:

To help residents determine the important needs and problems of the neighborhood and community by providing a place where ideas and information can be exchanged, problems studied, and action planned.

To promote a spirit of neighborliness, cooperation, mutual respect and goodwill among all the residents of the neighborhood.

To maintain and improve the physical and cultural standards and facilities of the neighborhood.

To sponsor, alone or with other organizations, programs of education on subjects of significant interest to the entire community.

To interest citizens in an understanding of the whole community and to develop a willingness to participate as leaders or in sharing responsibilities.

To provide the machinery through which people of the area can speak out in its behalf, and be heard beyond its boundaries in calling attention to neighborhood problems.

To serve as a channel through which plans and projects of area-wide public and voluntary bodies can be understood and supported by or adapted to the neighborhood.

Section 1. Membership shall be open to all residents and property owners of the neighborhood and to those individuals with established business interests in the neighborhood. A majority of the membership of the Council shall be residents of the neighborhood.

Section 2. Non-profit organizations, public or private, which are providing health, welfare, recreational, educational, religious, civic or other public services in the area may also be invited to become members and may have one representative.

Section 3. An applicant for membership shall complete a simple form, giving name, address, telephone number and organization represented, if any. The application shall bear a statement of the Council’s purpose and the signing of the form shall constitute acceptance of the stated purpose of the Council.

Section 4. Each representative or individual member shall have one vote upon any motion before the Council.

Section 5. The annual dues for membership in the Council shall be as $5.00 per individual or organization. Contribution of time in lieu of dues shall be accepted in the case of hardship. All requests for exemptions shall be made to the Executive Board.

Section 1. Number and manner of selection. The Executive Board shall consist of the Officers of the Council.

Section 2. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the Board by reason of the resignation, death, or disqualification of an Officer may be filled, until the next Annual Meeting, by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board. Five consecutive absences from regular Board meetings of any member shall be deemed a resignation.

Section 3. Powers and duties. The Executive Board shall have full charge of the property and business of the Council, with full power and authority to manage and conduct the same, subject to the instructions of the general membership. It shall plan and direct the work necessary to carry out the purposes of the Council. The Executive Board shall create and designate committees according to the needs and problems of the Council. The Board shall from time to time require reports from committees appointed.

Section 1. Enumeration and Election. The Officers of this organization shall be a president, first vice-president, second vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer, all of whom shall be voting members of the Council. Each Officer shall be elected for a two year term, and shall hold office until or until his or her successor is elected by the membership at an Annual Meeting. No Officer may serve more than two consecutive terms in the same capacity.

Section 2. Duties of Officers.

President – The President shall preside at all Executive Board and membership meetings; appoint committees with the approval of the Executive Board; call special meetings of the membership and Executive Board as required; and shall carry on the official correspondence of the organization.

First Vice-President – The First Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President in the event of his absence, resignation or inability to perform his or her duties; and shall act as Sergeant-at-Arms at Council meetings.

Second Vice-President – The Second Vice-President shall serve as membership chairman; maintain the membership database and email distribution list; transmit notices, agendas and minutes of Council meetings to members; and shall design programs to increase the membership of the Council.

Secretary – The Secretary shall keep minutes of all membership and Executive Board meetings and have custody of the records and minutes of the organization.

Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have the responsibility for the custody of all the funds of the organization, and expend same upon the direction of the Executive Board; give financial reports at membership meetings; and shall prepare an annual summary of receipts and disbursements for the Annual Meeting.

Section 1. Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall be constituted at least three months prior to the annual meeting and shall consist of five members, who serve for a one-year term. Two of the members of the Committee shall be members of the Executive Board, and shall be appointed by the Executive Board. The remaining three members shall be elected by the members at a membership meeting. Proposed nominees for Officers may be submitted to this committee by Council members.

Section 2. Report of the Nominating Committee and Nominations from the Floor. The report of the Nominating Committee of its nominations for Officers shall be presented to the members one month before the date of the Annual Meeting. The Committee may nominate more than one person for any office. The report of the Nominating Committee shall be presented to the Annual Meeting. Immediately following the presentation of this report, additional nominations may be made from the floor by any voting member provided the consent of the nominee shall have been obtained.

Section 3. Elections. The election shall be by voice or hand vote, or, upon majority vote of the membership, by written ballot. A majority vote of those qualified to vote and voting shall be necessary for election. Absentee or proxy voting shall not be permitted. The Officers so elected shall take office immediately upon adjournment of the meeting.

Section 1. Membership Meetings.

There shall be a minimum of four regular membership meetings each year, to be held on a regular day of the month or as needed. Months suggested are as follows: July, October, and January and April.

There shall be no notice requirement for regular membership meetings held on the same day of the month, at the same time and place, as determined from time to time by majority vote of the members. There shall be a requirement of 10 days notice for all other membership meetings.

A quorum for membership meetings shall consist of 10 percent of the membership.

Special membership meetings may be called by the President upon approval of a majority of the Executive Board, or upon the request of 5 percent of the membership in writing to the President.

Section 2. Annual Meeting.

The Annual Meeting shall be held at the April membership meeting.

The main order of business of the Annual Meeting shall be:

1) Election of Officers.

2) Reports of activities of the past year.

3) Transact such other business as may properly come before it.

A quorum for the Annual Meeting shall consist of 10 percent of the membership.

Section 3. Executive Board Meetings.

a) The Executive Board shall meet at least once a month, upon seven days notice, unless the meeting is cancelled upon the request of a majority of the Executive Board.

b) A majority of the Executive Board membership shall constitute a quorum for Executive Board Meetings.

c) The President may call special meetings of the Executive Board and shall call a special meeting upon the written request of three members of the board.

Section 4. Committee Meetings.

Committees shall be appointed by the Executive Board, as provided in Section 3 of Article V.

Committees shall meet as often as deemed necessary to do their work, upon call of their chairman or as directed by the Executive Board.

A majority of the members of any committee shall constitute a quorum.

Section 1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Council shall commence on the first day of April in each year.

Section 2. Dues. The annual dues shall be as provided in Section 5 of Article II and shall be payable in April or at the annual meeting held in April.

Section 3. Reports. The Treasurer shall provide financial reports as provided in Section 2 of Article VI.

Section 1. Amendments. These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present and voting, at any membership Meeting, provided the proposed amendments are submitted to the membership in writing at least one month in advance of the meeting.

Section 1. The rules of parliamentary procedure contained in Roberts Rules of Order Revised shall govern this organization in the transaction of all business not otherwise herein provided.

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(510) 234-6060

 

Postal address

Brickyard Realty

         1201 Brickyard Way, #301

Point Richmond, CA 94801

 

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