The
Bylaws
The name of this organization shall be the Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership
This organization shall be a partnership of individuals,
representatives of organizations, local governments, citizen groups, and
agencies. Its mission is to raise
awareness of the ecological, recreational, cultural, and economic importance of
the
Section 1. Active membership requires that the member
attend at least one meeting over a two year period.
Section 2. Any
person, business, corporation, local government, agency, or organization,
supporting the
Section 3. New
members should submit a letter, which includes their address and contact
information,
to the partnership requesting membership.
Section 4. All members shall provide an annual contribution, based on the Partnerships contribution schedule, due by May each year to cover the Partnerships administrative expenses.
Section 1. An annual membership meeting shall be held in May of each year for the purpose of providing an annual report of the activities of the Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership and any such other businesses as may come up at the meeting.
Section 2. Special meetings, forums, seminars or conferences as may be established by the Board of Directors may also be called from time to time.
Section 1. Number of Directors. The Board of Directors shall consist of no fewer that 7 and no more than 18 directors, all who must be members.
Section 2.
Representation of the Directors.
The Board of Directors shall include a designated representative of the
following organizations within the
·
Any Forest Preserve and Conservation District of
Boone, DeKalb, Kane, Ogle, McHenry, and
·
Any Farm Bureau from Boone, DeKalb, Kane, Ogle,
McHenry and
·
Any Soil and Water Conservation District from
Boone, DeKalb, Kane Ogle, McHenry and
· The Natural Land Institute
·
The Land Conservancy of
· The Openlands Project
·
The
· Any organization, local government, business, industry, or agency which supports the goal and objectives of the Partnership, as determined by the Board of Directors.
· Any homeowners association, property owners groups, or individuals.
Section 3. Term of Office. The positions represented by the last 2 director categories shall be for a two-year period in order to allow as many such groups as possible to participate in the management of the Board. All other members shall have unlimited organizational tenure, although the representatives of each organization may change over time. The tenured Board Members shall appoint the rotating groups as vacancies occur.
Section 4. Regular Meetings. The Board of Directors shall hold bi monthly meetings. A regular meeting schedule shall be established if possible. Special meetings may be called at a regularly scheduled meeting. Meeting announcements will be sent to all active members and local media.
Section 5. Quorum. One third of the total number of sitting directors shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of conducting business at any Board of Directors meeting. If a quorum is not present, the meeting may be held, but official business may not be taken.
Section 6. Request to remove representation on Board. Any organization sitting as a member of the Board of Directors may elect to terminate such representation by a resolution of their governing board, and a letter announcing such request.
Section 7. Vacancies. Vacancies of the tenured Board of Directors shall be filled by the sponsoring organization.
Section 1. The officers of the partnership shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
The President shall preside over all meetings, appoint committees and oversee the operation of the partnership. The Vice President shall perform the duties of an absent President. The Secretary shall record minutes and the Treasurer shall have charge of the funds of the organization.
Section 2. Nominating committee. A committee of three board members will be selected by the President to nominate new officers. Nominations shall be reported to the board at least one month prior to the election. Nominations from the floor will be in order at the election.
Section 3. Elections committee. A committee of three board members shall be appointed by the President to conduct officer elections. Elections shall be secret ballot and each board member has one vote.
Section 4. Term of office. Officers are shall be elected for a term of one year; officers may not serve more that two consecutive years.
Article VII – Administrative Procedures
Section 1. Amending by laws. These bylaws may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors sitting at any given time. Copies of the proposed amendment(s) shall be given to the members in writing at least 30 days prior to the meeting. Voting on by-laws can be done by fax, e-mail or posted letter.
Section 2. Result of non-attendance. If a board member misses 3 consecutive meetings, the Secretary, at the discretion of a majority vote of the board, shall request a new appointment from the sponsoring organization and that member is not eligible to vote on the annual C-2000 grants.
Section 3. Directors shall abstain from voting on grants in which they are an applicant or will receive grant funds.
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