CHASE (Areas 7 & 8)

CITRUS HEIGHTS AREAS SEVEN & EIGHT (CHASE)
BYLAWS

ARTICLE 1 NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1 NAME AND ORGANIZATION: The name of the association shall be Citrus Heights Areas Seven & Eight hereinafter referred to as "CHASE".

Section 2 PURPOSE: The purposes for which CHASE is organized are:

a. To enhance the livability of the area by establishing and maintaining an open line of communication and liaison between the neighborhood, government agencies and other neighborhoods.

b. To provide an open process by which members of CHASE may involve themselves in the affairs of the neighborhood.

c. To perform all of the activities related to said purposes, to enjoy all the powers granted and engage in any lawful activities as allowed under California non-profit law that promotes the objectives of CHASE.

d. To be organized exclusively for educational, scientific and charitable purposes. CHASE shall not, except to an unsubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of its specific and primary purposes.

Section 3 MEMBERSHIP: Every resident, property owner, and business owner or one designated employee representative, over the age of 18 is a member of CHASE by virtue of living or working within the sphere of influence of CHASE.

Section 4 VOTING: All members 18 years of age and older shall have one vote each to be cast during attendance at any general or special meeting. A business member whose employees are individually eligible as members by virtue of their residence may cast one vote as a business and one vote each as a resident.

ARTICLE II FUNDING

Section 1 DUES: No dues will be required to be a member of CHASE. This is a volunteer organization

Section 2 CONTRIBUTIONS: Voluntary contributions will be accepted.

Section 3 FUND RAISING: Activities to raise funds for CHASE may be held if appropriate.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Section 1 GENERAL MEETINGS: There shall be at least one general membership meeting held each calendar quarter on a day decided upon by the majority vote of the Board of Directors.
At least seven days written or telephone notice, with reasonable effort, shall be given to all CHASE members before a meeting is held. This notice requirement may be waived when meetings are held at a regularly scheduled date, time and place.

Section 2 ANNUAL MEETING: One membership meeting shall be designated as the annual meeting. At this meeting:

a. The President shall report on the state of CHASE.

b. The Treasurer shall give an annual financial report.

c. Elections for members of the Board of Directors shall be held.

Section 3 SPECIAL MEETINGS: A special meeting may be called by the President or by a majority of the Board of Directors. Notification and purpose of the special meeting shall require ten days advance written or telephone notice to all members.

Section 4 AGENDA: Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, the President shall prepare the agenda for general and special meetings. Any person may add an item to the agenda by submitting the item in writing to the Board of Directors at least ten days in advance. Any member may make a motion to add an item to the agenda at the time of the meeting.

Section 5 QUORUM: A quorum for any general or special meeting of CHASE shall be the number of members in attendance provided those members total no less than five.

Section 6 PARTICIPATION: Any general, special or committee meeting is open to any person who wishes to be heard. However, only members are entitled to vote. All actions or recommendations of the general or special meetings shall be communicated to all affected parties.
ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Section 1 COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD: The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as "the Board", shall be composed of at least five members consisting of, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, one Member at large and two optional alternate members.

Section 2 QUORUM: A quorum shall consist of three members of the Board. Decisions will be made based upon a majority vote.

Section 3 DUTIES OF THE BOARD:

a. Management: The Board shall manage the affairs of CHASE between general meetings. The Board shall be accountable to the membership, shall seek the views of those affected by any proposed policies before adopting a recommendation on behalf of CHASE and shall strictly comply with the provisions of these bylaws.

b. Vacancies: The Board may fill any vacancies on the Board, among officers or on a committee by a majority vote. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term.

c. Board Meetings: The Board shall meet bi-monthly at least five days prior to any general or special meeting or at any other time the President may designate. These meetings shall be open session, however, only Board members may vote. Notification of Board meetings must be to members of the Board in writing or by telephone at least three days before such meetings are held. Board members may call a special Board meeting or special meeting for members at large by petition signed by at least three Board members.

d. Emergency Powers: In cases where the Board is required to provide the neighborhood response before the question is presented to the membership, the Board must indicate to the questioner that this is the case, and shall present the action taken at a special or general meeting within 90 days for ratification by the general membership.

Section 4 DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS:

a. President: The President shall serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors, prepare the agenda and
preside at all meetings of the Board and membership and appoint chairs of committees with majority approval of the Board.

b. Vice President: The Vice President shall assist the President, preside at meetings and perform the duties of the President in absence of the President and serve as CHASE's government liaison and representative on issues that may impact the neighborhood.

c. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep minutes and written records of majority and minority opinions expressed al all meetings, shall be responsible for all CHASE correspondence and make all such records available for any proper purpose within a reasonable time.

d. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be held accountable for all funds and shall give an accounting at each Board meeting, shall receive and disburse funds in the normal course of CHASE business. However, disbursements shall require the signature of one other Board member.

ARTICLE V COMMITTEES

Section 1 STANDING COMMITTEES: Standing committees shall be established to be responsible for programs and activities of CHASE that are of a long-standing nature. The Chairman of each committee shall be appointed by the President with the concurrence of the Board of Directors and may be dismissed without cause by the President and the Board.

Section 2 ADHOC COMMITTEES: The President shall establish, with the agreement of the Board, such other committees as deemed necessary to transact the business of CHASE. The Chairman of the committee will be appointed by the President with the concurrence of the Board and may be dismissed without cause by the President and the Board.

ARTICLE VI ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

Section 1 ELIGIBILITY: Only members shall be qualified to hold an elected position.

Section 2 TERM: Officers and other Board members shall be elected to serve for two years.

Section 3 NUMBERING OF SEATS: The Board seats shall be numbered from one to five, and these number designations shall remain and determine year of election. Even numbered seats will be elected in even numbered years and odd numbered seats will be elected in odd numbered years.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: The first election of the Board, if in an even numbered ear, will elect odd numbered seats for one year, or if in an odd numbered year, will elect even numbered seats for one year. Subsequent to this election, all seats will be elected to two-year terms.

Section 4 METHOD OF ELECTION: Elections shall be held at the annual meeting. Candidates shall be nominated from the floor. If two candidates are nominated, election requires a majority vote of the membership present, provided at least seven members are in attendance. If more than two candidates are nominated, a plurality of the vote will be sufficient.

Section 5 IMPEACHMENT: Any holder of an elected office may be removed and replace by a two-thirds vote of a general or special meeting of the membership from a quorum of nine members.

ARTICLE VII GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Section 1 PERSON OR GROUP ADVERSELY AFFECTED: A person or group, adversely affected by a decision or policy of CHASE may submit in writing a complaint to any member of the Grievance Committee.

Section 2 RECIEPT OF COMPLAINT: Within seven days of receipt of a complaint, the Committee shall arrange with the petitioner a mutually acceptable place and time for a review of the complaint, and within 30 days, issue a written recommendation to the Board for a resolution.

Section3 FINAL RESOLUTION: The Committee shall attempt to resolve the complaint and shall submit a report or their recommendation and/or action to the complaint to the Board. If the Committee, Board and petitioner cannot reach an agreement, final resolution of the complaint shall be by vote of a majority of the membership at a general or special meeting.

ARTICLE VIII PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS

Section 1 EXECUTION: The Board shall be responsible for execution of this article.

Section 2 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Any person or group, inside or outside the boundaries of CHASE and any City Agency, may propose in writing items for consideration and/or recommendation to the Board. The Board shall decide whether proposed items will appear on the agenda of the Board, standing or special committees, general or special meetings.

Section 3 NOTIFICATION: The proponent and members directly affected by such proposals shall be given advance written notification of at least seven days as to the place and time the proposal will be reviewed.

Section 4 ATTENDANCE: The proponent may attend this meeting to make presentations and answer questions concerning the proposal.

Section 5 DISSEMINATION: CHASE shall submit recommendations and dissenting views as recorded from the meeting to the proponent and appropriate parties.

ARTICLE IX ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS

Section 1 ADOPTION OF THE BYLAWS: Adoption of these bylaws shall require a two-thirds vote of the members present at a general meeting, provided there are at least seven members in attendance.

Section 2 AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS: Amendments to the bylaws shall be made at any general or special meeting after the members have been notified of all proposed amendments with a minimum of seven day written or telephone notice. Adoption of amendments shall require two-thirds vote of the members present at the meeting.

ARTICLE X BOUNDARIES

Section1 BOUNDARIES: The boundaries of CHASE shall be defined as follows: Beginning at Sunrise Boulevard to the west, the Placer County Line to the north, the Orangevale border (Wachtel Way) to the east and Oak Avenue to the south.

The boundary of CHASE is further clarified to run along the center line of all right-of-ways defining it's perimeter.

RATIFICATION: These bylaws of Citrus Heights Areas Seven & Eight (CHASE) have been adopted by a vote of the general membership on this day of September 22, 2003.



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Vice President

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Secretary

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Treasurer

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Member at large


 

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