BY-LAWS of the
MESQUITE AREA REPUBLICAN CLUB (MARC)
ARTICLE I NAME
The name of this organization shall be the MESQUITE AREA REPUBLICAN CLUB (MARC), hereinafter referred to as the Club.
ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this Club shall be:
1. To inform the public about issues and candidates through political education and activity.
2. To further the cause of good government at local, state and national levels.
3. To facilitate cooperation among Republicans and promote the principles of the Republican Party.
4. To foster loyalty to the Republican Party.
5. To work for the election of Republican Party nominees.
ARTICLE III POLICY
1. No officer or committee chairman shall use the name or the title of his office or chairmanship in supporting or opposing any candidate in a Republican Primary.
2. Neither the Club nor any of its officers shall issue statements or resolutions in the name of the Club without first obtaining a 2/3 vote of approval by those members present at a regular meeting.
ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP
Any person believing in the general principles of the Republican Party as outlined by the State Republican Party is eligible for membership.
ARTICLE V FISCAL
1. Membership dues are $25 per couple or $15 per individual and payable January 1 of each year.
2. The fiscal year of the Club shall be from January 1 to December 31.
3. The fiscal accounting for the Club shall be based upon a calendar year, cash basis.
ARTICLE VI OFFICERS
1. Any member in good standing shall be eligible to hold office in the Club.
2. The officers shall be President, 1st Vice-President for Programs, 2nd Vice President for Membership, 3rd Vice-President for Legislation, Secretary and Treasurer. However, there shall be no less than a President, Secretary and a Treasurer.
3. The term of office for President and Treasurer shall be for two years. All other Officers shall be elected for one year commencing January 1 and terminating December 31.
4. Should an officer file as a candidate for elected public office, their office is automatically vacated upon filing. Public office is a partisan office.
5. Except for the office of President, vacancies shall be filled through nomination by the Executive Board and approval by a two-thirds vote of the membership at the next regular meeting of the Club.
6. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled temporarily by the Vice President until, by a two-thirds vote of the membership of the Club present at the next regular meeting held more than five days after written/electronic notice to the membership that such vacancy is to be filled.
ARTICLE VII DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
1. President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and the Executive board. The President shall have general supervision of the activities of the Club. The President shall also be an ex officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. The President shall appoint committee chairman. This officer shall be authorized to sign checks on behalf of the Club.
2. Vice-President for Programs. This officer shall perform duties assigned by the President and in the absence of the President shall perform the duties of the President. This officer shall be responsible for securing speakers for the monthly meetings and organizing other programs at the direction of the President.
3. Vice-President for Membership. This officer shall perform duties assigned by the President and in the absence of the President and Vice-President for Programs shall perform the duties of the President. This officer shall be responsible for keeping and maintaining an accurate roster of Club members and leading various efforts to increase membership at the direction of the President.
4. Vice-President for Legislation. This officer shall be responsible for informing the membership on the political process and issues and promote political education generally to the membership and others.
5. Secretary. This officer shall keep and read the minutes of all meetings; handle all correspondence as directed by the President; and be the custodian of the records and papers, and to record attendance. shall maintain an up-to-date membership roster of the Club; shall assist the Treasurer
6. Treasurer. This officer shall receive and be custodian of all funds of the club and shall pay bills as authorized by the President or as directed by a vote of membership. This officer shall be authorized to sign checks on behalf of the Club. This officer shall submit financial records and reports as required. This officer shall make a financial report to the membership as directed by the President and a final report to the incoming President in November of his/her term. This officer shall be Chairman of the Finance Committee. This officer shall be responsible for the filing of any financial compliance reports required by government regulatory agencies and/or authorities.
ARTICLE VIII EXECUTIVE BOARD
1. The Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers.
2. The Executive Board shall have authority to transact necessary business between meetings, make recommendations as to policies of the Club, fill vacancies in offices and approve activities undertaken in the name of the Club as provide within these bylaws.
3. Any elected officer or appointed officer who is delinquent in the performance of their duties for a period of three months may be relieved of their office by the Executive Board.
4. Meetings of the Executive Board will be at the discretion of the President. A quorum for a meeting of the Executive board shall be a majority of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE IX COMMITTEES
1. A Nominating Committee of three members shall be appointed annually at the October meeting of the Club. The Committee shall elect its own Chairman from among its members. The Committee shall nominate one qualified member of the Club for each of the Club Offices to serve the following year. No one will be nominated who has not consented to serve if elected. The Nominating committee will present their nominations at the regular Club meeting in November. Nominations may also be made from the floor, with prior consent of the nominee.
2. Other committees may be appointed or dissolved by the President as necessary.
3. Any committee deemed not necessary may be dissolved at will by vote of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE X MEETINGS
1. Regular meetings shall be held on the same designated day of each month unless otherwise ordered by the Executive board or by a majority vote of the club at the previous meeting. The cost of each meeting and charges shall be determined by the Executive Board and/or borne by individual members, as may be decided in advance.
2. Special meetings may be held at any time as ordered by the Executive Board or by a majority vote of the club at a previous meeting.
3. The last meeting of the year is November shall be for the purpose of electing officers, receiving reports from Committee Chairmen and any other business of the Club as necessary.
ARTICLE XI - ELECTIONS
Elections shall be held annually in November. The election for any office shall be by secret ballot when there is more than one candidate for an office. Nominations for each office may be made from the floor when the election is held, provided those nominated have consented to serve if elected. Where there is only one nominee for an office, election for that office shall be by voice vote. A majority vote shall elect.
ARTICLE XII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern this Club in points not covered by the By-laws.
ARTICLE XIII AMENDMENTS
These By-laws may be amended by a 2/3 vote of those members present and voting at any regular or special meeting, provided the proposed changes to the by-laws have been made available to the membership in writing, at least one (1) month prior to the vote. A full text of the Article in question, the proposed change, a full copy of the bylaws and the rationale for the change, must be included in the notice.
ARTICLE XIV DISSOLUTION
The Club may be dissolved provided the disbursement of all monies and properties be acted upon prior to dissolution. |
