BYLAWS
HILLSIDE VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE, GOALS AND MISSION
PurposeSECTION 1.01. The specific and primary purposes are to operate a homeowners association to promote the general welfare of Hillside Village; to protect the value of the property in Hillside Village; to protect the residents of Hillside Village from encroachment of any person or thing which would tend to make Hillside Village less desirable; engage in such other activity as may be to the mutual benefit of the property owners and residents of Hillside Village.
The general purpose is to have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on non-profit corporations under the laws of California.
This corporation shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activity or exercise any power that is not furtherance of the primary purpose of this corporation.
Goals
SECTION 1.02. The goals of this association is to promote the improvement of the community of Hillside Village that includes improving the quality of life; eliminating stakeholders contact with toxic and hazardous materials; promote recreational and educational facilities and support a healthy commercial district.
Mission
SECTION 1.03.The mission of the Association is to develop an active membership among residents, property owners, and merchants within our boundaries that will serve as a powerful force to achieve our goals.
ARTICLE 2. OFFICES
Principal OfficeSECTION 2.01. The principal office of the corporation for the transaction of its business is located in the City and County of Los Angeles, California, located at the President’s address or his/her designee.
ARTICLE 3. STAKEHOLDERS
Classes of Membership and RightsSECTION 3.01. The corporation shall have one class of members to be known as Stakeholders and one class of members known as the Board of Directors. Voting will only be by Board Members, and other rights, interests, and privileges of each stakeholder shall be equal. No stakeholder shall have any interestor property right in the assets of the corporation and no stakeholder shall hold more than one membership as listed below:
A Stakeholder is defined as any person who is a property owner or resident and any business owner whose business is located in Hillside Village.
Admission
SECTION 3.02. Applicants shall be admitted as Board Members by a majority of vote by Board of Directors present at any duly held meeting at which a quorum, as defined in Section 4.06 hereof, is present.
For purpose of these bylaws, the boundaries of Hillside Village shall be within the following streets of lines.
West: Western side of Soto Street;
East: to the western side of Eastern Avenue;
North: Multnomah Street and Norelle Street; and
South: at the railroad tracks immediately south of Valley Boulevard.
Residents and businesses within these areas will be considered Stakeholders as defined in Section 3.01.
Application Fee
SECTION 3.03. No fee shall be charged for membership in the corporation.
Dues
SECTION 3.04. There are no annual dues.
Assessment
SECTION 3.05. Membership shall be non-assessable.
Number of Stakeholders
SECTION 3.06. There is no limit on the number of Stakeholders in the corporation.
Non-Liability of Members/Stakeholders
SECTION 3.07. No member/stakeholder of this corporation shall be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.
Transferability of Stakeholders
SECTION 3.08. Stakeholder membership is nontransferable and non-assignable as defined in Section 3.01.
Termination of Membership
SECTION 3.09. Membership shall terminate (1) on receipt by the President of the written or typed resignation of a member; or (2) on the death of a member as defined in Section 3.01.
ARTICLE 4. MEETINGS OF BOARD MEMBERS/STAKEHOLDERS
placeSECTION 4.01. Meetings of Stakeholders shall be held at the principal office of the corporation or at another designated area from time-to-time by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Regular and Annual Meetings
SECTION 4.02. Regular meetings will be scheduled on the second Thursday of the month or as designated by the President or by any two (2) Board Members. The annual meeting of stakeholders shall be held in the month of December each year and shall be held for the purpose of electing new Officers and Board of Directors and transacting such other business as may come before it. All Stakeholders are invited to attend all Board of Directors meetings.
Special Meetings
SECTION 4.03. Special meetings shall be called by the President of the corporation and held at such times and places to be ordered by resolution of the Board of Directors or by Stakeholders.
Notice
SECTION 4.04. Notice of the time and place of meetings shall be delivered to each Board Member personally or by mail at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to such meetings. Board of Directors shall establish at least five (5) public locations for notification of meetings.
Contents of Notice
SECTION 4.05. Notice of meetings shall specify the place, the day, and the hour of the meeting and in case of special meetings, the general nature of the business to be transacted.
Quorum
SECTION 4.06. A majority plus one shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and, except as otherwise provided by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, no business shall be transacted in the absence of a quorum. However, discussion items may be discussed and announcements made.
Adjournment for Lack of Quorum
SECTION 4.07. In the absence of a quorum, any meeting of the members may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the voting members present but no other business shall be transacted.
Notice of Adjourned Meeting
SECTION 4.08. When a meeting is adjourned for thirty (30) days or more, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of the original meeting. When a meeting is adjourned for less than thirty (30) days, it is not necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat other than by announcement at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken
Loss of Quorum
SECTION 4.09. The Board Members present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough voting members to leave less than a quorum.
Nomination of Officers and Directors
SECTION 4.10. The President shall request the list of names of candidates at the November meeting who wish to run as an officer and/or director for the following year. The November Village Voice will serve as public notification to stakeholders who wish to be placed on the ballot for election of officers and board members. It will be the nominee responsibility to notify the President by the end of November in writing as their intention to be on the ballot. The ballot will include spaces for write-in candidates.
Verification of Stakeholders Eligibility
SECTION 4.11. In order to receive a ballot a Stakeholder must provide their name and address (residential or business) and be 18 years of age or older.
Fractional Votes
SECTION 4.12. No single vote shall be split into fractional votes
Voting
SECTION 4.13. Each Director is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Voting at duly held meetings shall be by voice vote or a show of hands except as otherwise expressly provided in these bylaws. All Stakeholders are entitled to vote only at the annual December meeting by ballot for Officers and Board of Directors. Election of additional Board of Directors shall be by voice vote or a show of hands unless a member entitled to vote demands that election be by ballot. Only Directors shall be entitled to vote at regular board meetings.
Cumulative Voting
SECTION 4.14. Cumulative voting for the election of Board of Directors or otherwise shall not be authorized. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes up to the number of Board of Directors needed to be elected are elected.
Proxy Vote
SECTION 4.15. No proxy voting shall be authorized.
Conduct of Meetings
SECTION 4.16. Meeting shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order; as such rules may be revised from time to time, insofar as such rules are not inconsistent or in conflict with these Bylaws, with the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, or with laws which will also include the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board of Members.
ARTICLE 5. DIRECTORS
numberSECTION 5.01. The corporation shall have no less than 28 Directors and collectively they shall be known as the Board of Directors. The number may change only by amendment of this Bylaw, and adoption of a new Bylaw as provided in Section 10.02 of these Bylaws.
Use of Term “Directors” and “Board”
SECTION 5.02. The words “Directors “ and “Board” as used in the Articles of Incorporation or in these Bylaws in relation to any power or duty requiring collective, mean “Board of Directors.”
Powers
SECTION 5.03. Subject to the limitations contained in the Articles of Incorporation, the Directors shall exercise the powers of the corporation, control its property, and conduct its affairs, except as otherwise provided by law.
Duties
SECTION 5.04. Perform any and all duties imposed on them collectively or individually by law, by the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation, or by these Bylaws.
Qualifications
SECTION 5.05. Any member of the corporation is qualified to be elected as a Director as provided in these Bylaws, subject to the limitation that no person employed in any capacity with an elected public official may serve on the Board.
Election and Terms of Office
SECTION 5.06. Directors, other than those named in the Articles, shall be elected at the annual meeting as defined in Section 4.12 hereof and shall hold office until the next annual meeting of stakeholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. Elected Directors shall hold office until the election of their successors at the annual meeting of Stakeholders or until they voluntarily resign.
Compensation
SECTION 5.07. Directors shall receive no compensation.
Meetings
SECTION 5.08.
A. Officers and Board of Directors shall meet regularly at the principal office of the corporation unless otherwise provided by the Board, on the second Thursday of each month, beginning with the month of January, at 7:00 p.m. Special meetings may be called by the President or any two Board of Directors, and such meeting shall be held at the time, place, and hour designated by the person or persons calling the meeting. Meeting notifications will be governed by the Brown Act.
B. Notice of the time and place of meetings shall be delivered to each Director personally, by mail or electronically at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to any such meeting.
C. A majority plus one of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. For any policy making, the majority vote shall count.
D. In the absence of a quorum, the Board of Directors shall transact no business except otherwise expressly provided in these Bylaws, in the Articles of Incorporation, or by law, and the only motion the Chair shall entertain is a motion to adjourn.
E. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order, as such rules may be revised from time to time, insofar as such rules are inconsistent or in conflict with these Bylaws, the the Articles of Incorporation, or with law which will include the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook of Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.
Majority Action as Board Action
SECTION 5.09. Every act or decision made by a majority of the Board of Directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present is an act of the Board of Directors, unless the law, the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, or these Bylaws require a greater number.
Action by Consent Without A Meeting
SECTION 5.09. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors under any provision of law may be taken without a meeting, if a quorum of the Board of Directors shall individually or collectively consent in writing, verbally, or electronically to such action shall be filed with the minutes of the following Board of Directors meeting. Consent shall have the same force and effect as a vote of such Board of Directors and 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 written, verbal, or electronic consent of the Board of Directors without a meeting and that the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of this corporation authorized the Board of Directors to so act, and such statement(s) shall be prima facie evidence of such authority.
Removal of Officers and/or Directors
SECTION 5.10. The entire Board of Directors, or any individual Officer or Director may be removed from office with cause by the vote of a majority of the voting Board of Directors or members of the Executive Committee. If any or all Officers or Board of Directors are so removed, new Officers and Board of Directors may be elected at the same meeting and they shall hold office for the remainder of the terms of the removed Officer(s) or Director(s)..
Any Officer or Director with three (3) consecutive unexcused absences is subject to removal from the Board.
Non-liability of Board of Directors
SECTION 5.10. The Board of Directors shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations approved by the corporation. Unethical actions by Officers or Board of Directors in the name of the corporation will not be tolerated by the corporation. Such actions can be considered as just cause for removal or prosecution.
ARTICLE 6. OFFICERS
numberSECTION 6.01. The Officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and may include a Parliamentarian.
Qualification, Election, Term of Office and Vacancies
SECTION 6.02. Any stakeholder is qualified to be an officer of the corporation, subject to the limitation that no person employed in any capacity with an elected public official may serve as an officer. Officers of the corporation shall be elected at the annual December meeting of stakeholders. Terms of office shall be concurrent with the terms of the Board of Directors and until their successors are elected and qualified. Removal of Officers and vacancies created thereby are subject to Section 5.11.
Duties of President
SECTION 6.03. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation and shall, subject to the control of the Board, supervise and control the affairs of the corporation. S/he shall perform all duties incident to his/her office and such other duties as provided in these Bylaws or as prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors. The President shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.
Duties of Vice President.
SECTION 6.04. The Vice President shall perform all duties, and exercise all powers, of the President when the President is absent or otherwise unable to act. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors. S/he is responsible for other duties as assigned by the President. The Vice President shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.
Duties of Secretary
SECTION 6.05. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings, attendance records and a directory of Officers, Board Members and interested Stakeholders. Shall be the custodian of the corporate records, give all notices; perform all duties incident to the Office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Board of Directors. S/he is responsible for other duties as assigned by the President. The Secretary shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.
Duties of the Treasurer
SECTION 6.06. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of all funds of the corporation. Shall deposit all funds as required by the Board of Directors into the corporation checking account; maintain accurate accounts of the corporation’s properties and business transactions; render reports and accountings to the Officers, Directors and the Stakeholders; in general perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to her/him from time to time by the Board of Directors. S/he is responsible for other duties as assigned by the President. The Treasurer shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.
Duties of Parliamentarian
SECTION 6.07. The Parliamentarian shall assist the President in keeping the meeting orderly by invoking Robert’s Rules of Order when necessary. Will help the President in keeping motions accurate. S/he is responsible for other duties as assigned by the President. The Parliamentarian shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.
Compensation
SECTION 6.08. Officers of the corporation shall serve without compensation.
Reimbursement
SECTION 6.08. Only proper reimbursement for corporation expenses will be approved by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 7. COMMITTEES
Executive CommitteeSECTION 7.01. The Board of Directors, by a majority vote of its members, may designate two (2) or more of its number to constitute an Executive Committee and delegate to such Committee any of the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation, except the power to adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws, and provided that the designation of such Committee and the delegation thereto of authority can operate to relieve a Board of Director or any individual Board Member or any responsibility imposed on it or her/him by law, by the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, or by these Bylaws, and by the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members. By a majority vote of its members, the Board of Directors may at any time modify or revoke any or all of the authority so delegated, increase or decrease but not below two (2) the number of its members, and fill vacancies therein from the members of the Board. The Committee shall establish rules and regulations for its meetings and meet as such time as deems necessary, provided that a reasonable notice of the Committee shall be given to its members. The Committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings and report the same to the Board from time to time as the Board of Directors may require.
Standing Committees
SECTION 7.02. The Corporation shall have the following Standing Committee listed below. The Board of Directors shall appoint Standing Committees according to the procedures described in Section 7.01. Each of the following Standing Committees shall be chaired by a Board Member or a Board designated stakeholder of the Corporation.
A. Finance: Includes auditing the financial accounts, preparing recommended annual budget and planning fund raisers.
B. Membership/Hospitality: Locate and welcome new members. Act as official greeters at monthly meetings.
C. Newsletter: Publish and obtain advertisers for the HVPOA’s Village Voice.
D. Special Projects: Includes public service activities.
E. Legislative: Follows and report to Board Members all known legislative and official actions affecting Hillside Village.
F. Information Media: Help maintain HVPOA Web Page, by adding all important information (approved by the President) regarding Hillside Village to our Web Site. This would include the monthly minutes.
Terms of Office
SECTION 7.03. The Chairperson and respective committee members shall serve until the next Annual Meeting and election of Board of Directors and until her/his successor is appointed. The Chairperson will serve until her/his membership in the corporation terminates, or until s/he shall otherwise cease to qualify as a chairperson or committee member. Each member of the a standing committee shall serve until a new Chairperson is appointed or until s/he is removed from the committee by the Board of Directors, resigns, ceases to be a member of the corporation, or otherwise ceases to qualify as a member of such committee.
ARTICLE 8. EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS
Execution of InstrumentsSECTION 8.01. The Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, may by resolution authorize any officer or agent of the corporation to enter into any contract, issue statements, or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract, issue statements, or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable.
Only proper reimbursement for corporation expenses will be approved by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee.
Execution of Checks, Notes, Contracts
SECTION 8.02. Except as otherwise provided by law, checks, drafts, promissory notes, orders for the payment of money, and other evidences of indebtedness of the corporation shall be signed by not less than two (2) of the following: President, Vice President or Treasurer. Any contact, lease, or other instrument executed in the name of and on behalf of the corporation shall be signed by the Secretary and countersigned by the President, and shall have attached to it a copy of resolution of the Board of Directors certified by the Secretary authorizing it execution.
ARTICLE 9. CORPORATE RECORDS, REPORTS
Records Available to AssessorSECTION 9.01. On request of a government assessor, the corporation shall make available at its principal office in California or at a place mutually acceptable to the assessor and to the corporation a true copy of business records relevant to the amount, cost and value of property, subject to local assessment, which it owns, claims, possesses, or controls with the county.
Inspection of Records by Board of Directors
SECTION 9.02. Every Director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect all books, records, documents of any kind, and the physical properties of the corporation. Such inspection may be made in person, by Directors, by agent or attorney, and the right of inspection includes the right to make copies.
Executive Committee
SECTION 9.03. The Executive and Standing Committees shall be open to inspection on the written demand of any voting member at any reasonable time, for a purpose reasonable related to the interests of the member. Such inspection shall be made in person, by Directors, by agent or attorney, and the right of inspection includes the right to make copies. Demand of inspection other than at a members’ meeting shall be made in writing to the President or Secretary.
The Executive Committee shall at the next Board meeting, report all actions items taken in the name of the Board of Directors since the last general Board meeting. The Secretary and Treasurer will duly note these actions in their reports.
ARTICLE 10. BYLAWS
Effective Date of BylawsSECTION 10.01. These bylaws shall become effective immediately upon their adoption. Amendments to these Bylaws shall become effective immediately upon their adoption unless the Board of Directors or Stakeholders, in adopting them as hereinafter provided, provide that they are to become effective at a later date. All stakeholders will be notified via public notification.
Amendment
SECTION 10.02. Subject to the limitations contained in the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation and to any provisions of law applicable to the amendment of Bylaws of nonprofit corporations, these Bylaws, or any of them, may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws adopted as follows:
- By Executive Officers: Subject to the power of the Stakeholders to change or repeal them, by the vote of a majority of Directors present at any special or regular meeting of Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, or by written consent of all Board of Directors without a meeting as provided in Section 5.10.
- By Board Members: By the vote or written assent of a majority of the entitled to vote, or the vote of a majority of a quorum at a meeting duly called and noticed for the purpose in accordance with Section 5.04 hereof.
SECTION 10.03. The original, or a copy, of the Bylaws as amended or otherwise altered to date, certified by the Secretary of the corporation, shall be recorded and kept in a book which shall be kept in the principal office of the corporation, and such book shall be open to inspection by the Stakeholders at all reasonable times.
ARTICLE 11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Fiscal YearSECTION 11.01. The fiscal year of the corporation shall be a calendar year.
As Used in These Bylaws
SECTION 11.02.
A. The word “shall” is mandatory and word “may” is permissive.
B. The words “Directors” and “Board” have the meaning stated in Section 5 .02 of these Bylaws
SECTION 11.03.
The Board of Directors, or the stakeholders, at a duly called meeting may not authorize any Board of Director, Officer, agent, or stakeholders of the corporation to endorse any political, social, or religious activity, including persons involved in said activities, in the name of and on behalf of the corporation. No Board of Director, Officer, agent, or stakeholder of the corporation shall have any power or authority to endorse said activities in the name of or on behalf of the corporation.
Approved unanimously by the Directors present at the June 16, 2004 Board Meeting.
Respectively certified,
Raelene Allard
Chair, Bylaws Subcommittee
Revised Bylaws March 12, 2009
AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
HILLSIDE VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
HILLSIDE VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
SECTION 1.01.
Change address of corporation to “…at the President address or his designee.”
ARTICLE 2.MEMBERS.
Change “Members” to “Stakeholders.”
SECTION 2.01.
Add the word stakeholders and insert …”voting will only be by Board Members.” Delete current B. Add new B to read “Any business owner whose business is located in Hillside Village.”
ARTICLE 2.02.
Delete “…on making application therefore in writing endorsed by one or more members of the corporation, and payment of the first annual dues as herein specified.”
Add new boundaries for Hillside Village.
ARTICLE 2.04.
Delete hole section on dues. Add: “There are no annual dues.”
ARTICLE 2.06.
Section is deleted.
ARTICLE 2.07.
Changed to section 2.06. Change the word “member” to “stakeholder.”
ARTICLE 2.08.
Changed to section 2.07.
ARTICLE 2.09.
Changed to section 2.08.
ARTICLE 2.10.
Changed to Section 2.09. First line change “Board of Directors” to “President.” Delete section (3).
ARTICLE 3.01.
Delete “…or at such other place or places within or without the State of California as may…”
Add “…or at another …”.
ARTICLE 3.02.
A new second sentence “Regular meetings will be scheduled on the Second Thursday of the month.” Add to following sentence “…meeting of stakeholders…” Add “…electing Officers and Directors…”
ARTICLE 3.03.
Delete the following: “within or without the State of California as may…”
ARTICLE 3.04.
Change seven (7) day to 72 hours.
ARTICLE 3.06.
Delete first phrase “Twenty-five (25) members, excluding Board of Directors,”. Add “A majority plus one…” Add, “However discussion items may be discussed and announcements made.”
ARTICLE 3.10.
Change “member” to “Board of Director” and “Directors” to “Board of Directors” Add: “or a show of hands…” Add: Only Board of Directors shall be entitled to vote at regular meetings.” Delete: “No member shall take part in voting unless they are in good standing.”
Add: All stakeholders are entitled to vote only at the annual December meeting for Officers and Board of Directors.”
ARTICLE 3.12.
Add the word needed after Directors in the second line.
ARTICLE 3.13.
Delete sentence. Add new language “No proxy voting shall be authorized.”
ARTICLE 3.14.
Add new last phrase “which will also include the City of Los Angeles Ethnics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board of Members.”
ARTICLE 4.01.
Change the number of director from 28 to “no less than 28”
ARTICLE 4.05.
Delete “…who has paid his current dues…”
ARTICLE 4.06.
Delete sentence “Candidates receiving the highest number of votes up to the number of Directors to be elected are elected.”
ARTICLE 4.07.
Add additional sentence “Only proper reimbursement for Corporation expenses will be acknowledged.”
ARTICLE 4.08.
Section A: Add ”Officers and Board of “ to beginning of first sentence. Section B: add the word electronically after mail. Change seven (7) days to 72 hours. C. Delete: Eleven (11) and change to “a majority plus one would equal 15 Board of Directors...” Delete the words “however, decision, fifteen (15 constitute Directors.” E. Add on to last sentence: “which will include the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Council Governing Board Members.”
ARTICLE 4.10.
delete the word consent and add the word approval. Delete the words proceedings of the Board and add “following Board of Directors meeting.” Delete the word: members: after the words Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 4.11.
add the words “Officers or” before Director. Delete the words “at any time.” Add the words “with cause.” Delete members and add “Board of Directors.” Delete the words “with or without causes. Change the word “Directors” to “Board of Directors.”
ARTICLE 4.12.
Change section to read: “The Directors shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations approved by the corporation. Unethical actions by Officers or Board of Directors in the name of the corporation will not be tolerated by the corporation. Such actions can be considered as just cause for removal or prosecution.”
ARTICLE 5.01.
Add Parliamentarian.
ARTICLE 5.02.
Change the word “member” to “stakeholder”. Add the word “December” between annual and meeting.
ARTICLE 5.03.
Add: “The President shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.”
ARTICLE 5.04.
Add: responsible for other duties as assigned by the President. Add “The Vice President shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.”
ARTICLE 5.05.
Add: “…meeting and a list of …”. Delete the words “and, generally.” Add: responsible for other duties as assigned by the President.” Add The Secretary shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.”
ARTICLE 5.06.
Change members to stakeholders. Add: responsible for other duties as assigned by the President. Add: “The Treasurer shall adhere to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.
ARTICLE 5.07.
Add complete new section for office of Parliamentarian.
ARTICLE 5.08.
Changed from Section 5.07. Add additional sentence: ”Only proper reimbursement for corporation expenses will be acknowledged.”
ARTICLE 6.01.
after the sentence which ends in these Bylaws add “and by the City of Los Angeles Ethnics handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members.”
ARTICLE 6.02.
Change director to Board member, delete officer, add stakeholder. Change B to “Membership and Hospitality.” Add new sentence: “Acts as official greeter at monthly meetings.” Delete old section “E.” Renumber old “F” to new “E”. Committee, whichever occurs first.”
ARTICLE 7.01.
Add new section from page 11 of the City of Los Angeles Ethics Handbook for Neighborhood Councils Governing Board Members entitled “Prohibited Political Activity”.
ARTICLE 7.02.
Add Vice President after President and delete Secretary.
ARTICLE 7.02.
Add new Standing Committee, Information Media.
ARTICLE 8.01.
Change the word “assessor” to “government.”
ARTICLE 8.02.
Change the “extracts” to “copies.”
ARTICLE 9.01.
Add new sentence “All stakeholders will be notified via public notification.”
ARTICLE 9.02.
Change “By Directors” to “By Executive Officers” and “By Members” to “Board Members”
ARTICLE 9.03.
Delete the words ”during office hours.”
ARTICLE 10.2.
Delete section.
ARTICLE 10.3.
Renumber to 10.02 Remove reference to part “b”. Change “C” to “B”; change “D” to “C” and, change “E” to “D”.
ARTICLE 10.4.
Change the words “regular members” to “stakeholders.”
