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OSSCC
Bylaws
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II: OFFICE ARTICLE
III: PURPOSE ARTICLE
IV: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES ARTICLE
V: MEMBERSHIP B. VOTING RIGHTS: Each member, whether individual or organization, who has been accepted for membership at least thirty days (30) prior to the date of any meeting of membership, shall be entitled to one (1) vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the general membership. A person who has an individual membership and also represents a member organization shall have only one vote. The Secretary's records shall be the authority in determining voting eligibility. C. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP: The Board may suspend or expel a member for cause by affirmative vote of two-thirds of all Directors after an appropriate hearing. D. TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP: Membership in this corporation is not transferable or assignable. E. RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP: All memberships shall be renewable in September of each year. Back
to Top B. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Annual Meeting shall be to review the activities of OSSCC over the past year, to consider goals for the ensuing year and to elect members to the Board of Directors. C. SPECIAL MEETINGS: Special meetings may be called by the Chair of the Board or one-third of the voting members. Written notice setting the place, day and hour of the meeting and the purpose(s) for which the meeting is called shall be delivered to each member not less than seven nor more than 50 days before the date of the meeting, and by or at the direction of the persons calling the meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail, with postage fully prepaid thereon, and addressed to the member at the most recent address of the member as it appears on the records of OSSCC. Meetings may be held by telephone. D. QUORUM: Those members present at the Annual Meeting of members shall constitute a quorum. E. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY: Robert's Rules of Order, latest revised edition, shall govern OSSCC in all meetings of the Board and membership, and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws. ARTICLE
VII: BOARD OF DIRECTORS B. NUMBER & QUALIFICATIONS: The Board shall consist of at least seven and no more than thirteen Directors, who are current members of OSSCC, the exact number to be fixed by resolution of the Board from time to time. C. TERM OF OFFICE: Each Director shall serve for a term of two years, beginning September 1. Directors will serve staggered terms, with at least one-half being elected each year. D. ELECTION OF BOARD: Elections to the Board shall be held each year at the Annual Meeting. A nominating committee of the Board shall be formed for the purpose of recommending candidates for election to the Board. Additional nominations also may be made by members at the Annual Meeting. E. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Election of the officers of the Board, who must be members of the Board, shall be held each year at the September Board meeting. F. REGULAR MEETINGS: Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at the times and places designated by the Board. At least four meetings shall be held annually. G. SPECIAL MEETINGS: Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chair or by one-third of the Board. The purpose(s) of the meeting shall be specified in the notice announcing the meeting. H. NOTICE: Written notice of the time, date and place of all regular and special meetings of the Board, including a tentative agenda, shall be sent by or at the direction of the Chair to all members of OSSCC at least one week before the date set for the meeting. I. VOTING: A quorum for a Board meeting shall consist of half the Directors plus one then in office. Each Director is entitled to one vote at all meetings of OSSCC. Members shall be allowed to attend Board meetings, but shall not be entitled to vote at these meetings. The Board may establish by resolution a process for input during decision-making to be used at all Board meetings prior to voting. J. VACANCIES: Vacancies on the Board shall be filled by election by the Board and anyone so elected shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of her or his predecessor in office. K. REMOVAL: Any Director may be removed from the Board, for cause, by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Board. Any Director whose removal has been proposed shall be given an opportunity to be heard at any meeting called for such purpose. A Director may be removed by a vote of the Board if such Director has missed three (3) consecutive meetings of the Board. L. COMPENSATION: A Director shall not receive compensation for service rendered to OSSCC as a member of the Board. However, any Director may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties. Moreover, a Director may be compensated for special professional services rendered to OSSCC, above and beyond the normal services of a Director, if such compensation is approved by a majority vote of the Board, prior to the rendering of the services, and such vote is taken when the Director to be compensated is not voting Back
to Top B. CHAIR: The Chair shall preside at all meetings of OSSCC, be the chief executive officer of OSSCC, be responsible for notification of meetings and perform all duties incident thereto. C. VICE CHAIR: The Vice Chair shall act as Chair in the absence or disability of the Chair and shall preside at meetings when directed by the Chair. D. SECRETARY: The Recorder shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings of OSSCC, keep a record of correspondence and maintain a current list of members. E. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall be responsible for all funds and securities of OSSCC, for reporting regularly the financial condition of OSSCC to the Board and for performing all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer, including that all checks, drafts or orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of OSSCC, shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents, of OSSCC in such manner as shall be determined by resolution of the Board and that all funds of OSSCC shall be deposited on a regular basis to the credit of OSSCC in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board may select. F. VACANCIES: Vacancies in any office arising from any cause may be filled by the Board at any regular or special meeting. G. REMOVAL: Any officer may be removed from office, for cause, by the Board. Such officer must be given written notification of the reasons for such removal and be given the opportunity to respond in writing and orally at a meeting of the Board. Any officer may resign at any time, giving written notice to the Board, the Chair, or the Secretary. Such resignation shall take effect on the date of receipt of notice or any later time specified therein. The acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective . ARTICLE
IX: COMMITTEES ARTICLE
X: ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL PROVISIONS B. GIFTS: The Board may accept on behalf of OSSCC any contribution, gift, bequest or device for the general purposes or for any special purposes of OSSCC. C. FISCAL YEAR: The fiscal year of OSSCC shall begin on the first day of September in any one year and end on the last day of August of the following year . ARTICLE
XI: ACTIONS BY WRITTEN CONSENT ARTICLE
XII: INDEMNIFICATION ARTICLE
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