| ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this Association shall be the DUNWOODY
NORTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. (hereinafter referred to as
"Association").
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Association shall be to devise
ways and means to further community welfare and provide a vehicle to
encourage Fellowship.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership of this Association shall be
limited to one (1) adult member of each family owning a home in the
subdivision known as Dunwoody North, and the homes in the adjacent
subdivisions of Andover Estates, Laurelwood Farms, Dunwoody Trails,
Brafferton Square, Briers North, The Madisons, and Chestnut Landing;
DeKalb County, State of Georgia.
Section 2. Each paid up membership shall be entitled
to only one (1) vote in the affairs of the Association. Any member
unable to attend a meeting of the Association may vote by proxy,
provided each proxy shall be in writing and delivered to the Secretary
of this Association before or at such meeting.
Section 3. The annual dues shall be an amount
recommended by the Board and ratified by the membership in the third
quarter to be effective January 1st of the following year and payable
during the month of January.
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
This Association shall be managed and its affairs
conducted by a Board of Directors, which shall consist of the following:
- President, First Vice President, Vice President of Zoning, Recording Secretary,
Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer.
- Twelve (12) additional Board Members comprised of
four (4) elected Directors and the immediate past president, who
shall serve as a parliamentarian and director. There being no past
president, one (1) director shall be elected from the membership
to serve until the next regular annual meeting. In addition one
(1) director being President of the Dunwoody North Garden Club,
one (1) director being President of the Dunwoody North Driving
Club, and one (1) director(s) being the Chairman or a Co- Chairman
of the Neighborhood Watch.
ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS
Section 1. Officers and directors shall be elected at
the annual meeting to serve for a term of one (1) year.
- A plurality vote of members in good standing
shall constitute an election,
- All officer and directors must notify the
Recording Secretary of their acceptance of their nomination and
live within the area described in Article III, Section 1.
Section 2. The nominating committee shall consist of
three (3) people appointed by the Board of Directors at a meeting
sufficiently prior to the annual meeting so as to give the Nominating
Committee time to recruit candidates. It shall be the duty of this
committee to present one (1) name for the office and vacancy on the
Board to be filled, and to prepare ballots for voting. Nominations can
be submitted directly to the Board prior to the annual meeting or be
made from the floor.
- Officers shall begin their duties at the close of
the electoral meeting.
Section 3. When a vacancy occurs on the Board of
Directors, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the remaining
directors at any regular or special meeting. The member thus chosen
shall fill the unexpired term.
ARTICLE VI. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The President Shall:
- Preside at all membership and board meetings.
- Appoint the standing committees with the
assistance and approval of the elected officers.
- Appoint special committees if deemed necessary.
- Sign warrants on the treasury. The president
shall be authorized to spend up to $200.00 per appropriation
without prior board approval.
- Be ex-officio member of all committees except the
nominating committee.
Section 2. First Vice President - Administration and
Activities.
- Shall assume the duties of the President in
his/her absence or resignation
- May be chairman of come committee(s) and act as
aide of the President upon his/her request.
Section 3. Vice President of Zoning
- Shall chair the Zoning Committee.
- Shall notify membership of zoning issues
Section 4. The Recording Secretary Shall:
- Record the proceedings of the general meeting and
of the Board of Directors.
- Maintain a current list of paid members.
Section 5. The Corresponding Secretary Shall:
- Conduct the general correspondence of the
association as directed by the President.
- Distribute notices to all membership of all
meeting by the weekend before each meeting and keep membership
informed of decisive actions taken by the Board and issues to be
voted upon at meetings.
Section 6. The Treasurer Shall:
- Collect all dues and care for the membership's
funds.
- Keep an accurate receipt of records and payments.
- Pay bills promptly.
- Submit a financial report as requested by the
Board of Directors,
Section 7. The Directors Shall:
- Assist the President and other officers in
accomplishing the objectives of the membership.
ARTICLE VII. MEETINGS
The annual meeting shall be held during the month of
February unless otherwise decided by the Board of Directors.
- Special meetings may be called by the President
or by request of the majority of the Board of Directors,
- A quorum shall consist of the members in good
standing in attendance.
- The meetings shall be conducted under Roberts
Rules of Order.
- Board meetings shall be called as needed and may
be called by any member of the Board.
ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEE
Section 1. Standing Committees shall include
Neighborhood Watch, Zoning, Membership, Nominating, and Social.
Section 2. Special Committees may be appointed by the
President when deemed necessary.
Section 3. Projects must be preceded by a written Plan
of Action, including a budget submitted to and approved by the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE IX. Revision of By-Laws
The By-Laws will be reviewed annually by a Standing
Committee appointed by the President.
- Revisions proposed by the Committee will be
submitted in writing for approval by the Board.
- Revisions approved by the Board must be ratified
by a plurality of the members in good standing at the next general
meeting, including those present by proxy. The revisions must be
in writing and available at or before the meeting.
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Bylaws.doc
Tuesday February 12, 2008
John P. Heneghan
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