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May 14
Time: 9:30-3:30
BYLAWS OF THE ART LEAGUE OF HENDERSON COUNTY, INC.
ARTICLE I. NAME, LOCATION, AND PURPOSE
Section 1. The name of the Corporation is: THE ART LEAGUE OF HENDERSON COUNTY, INC.
Section 2. The registered and principal office of the Corporation shall be located in Henderson County, NC.
Section 3. The purpose of THE ART LEAGUE OF HENDERSON COUNTY, INC. is the promotion, development, and enjoyment of the visual arts as defined in the Articles of Incorporation.
ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Any person interested in the purpose of THE ART LEAGUE OF HENDERSON COUNTY, INC., upon payment of dues, shall be eligible for membership.
Section 2. Annual dues shall be established by the Executive Committee and approved by the membership at a regular meeting.
Section 3. The fiscal year shall be the twelve (12) months ending December 31, and all dues shall be due and payable as of the first day of the fiscal year.
Section 4. Members in good standing may submit work for Art League exhibits.
ARTICLE III. OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 2. Officers shall serve one-year terms beginning January 1 of each year. If re-elected, Officers may serve two consecutive terms.
Section 3. The President shall be the Principal Executive Officer of the Corporation and shall supervise management of the Corporation's affairs in accordance with the Bylaws. The President shall preside at all meetings of the membership and Executive Committee. Also, the President shall sign with any other proper officer, any debts, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments that may be executed on behalf of the Corporation.
Section 4. The Vice President shall perform, in the absence or disability of the President, all duties and exercise all powers of the office of the President, The Vice President may also serve as chairperson of one of the standing or special committees.
Section 5. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the General Membership and keep the meeting minutes. The Secretary shall also attend and keep the minutes of the Executive Committee meetings. The Secretary shall have charge of the corporate books and papers, shall be custodian of the corporate seal, shall attest with his or her signature and impress with the corporate seal all written contracts of the Corporation, and shall perform all such other duties as are necessary to the office.
Section 6. The Treasurer collects mail from the League post office box, deposits funds received and disperses payments due. The Treasurer shall maintain accurate financial records, keeping all vouchers, receipts, and other papers for examination and approval by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer signs all financial books and statements of the Corporation, and performs all other such duties as necessary to this office. At least one other elected officer shall be authorized to sign checks and conduct the financial affairs of the League in the absence or disability of the Treasurer.
ARTICLE IV. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Executive Committee consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President (ex-officio).
Section 2. Officers shall serve one-year terms beginning January 1 of each year. If re-elected, Officers may serve two consecutive terms.
Section 3. The Executive Committee manages the business and property of the Corporation.
Section 4. A vacancy on the Executive Committee shall be filled by an appointment made by the remaining members of the Committee.
Section 5. The Executive Committee shall meet monthly. The Committee may also conduct business via email. League members shall be notified of Executive Committee Meeting dates and may submit requests for League consideration up to seven days prior to such meetings. Special meetings may be called by any member of the Executive Committee.
Section 6. The Secretary shall keep records of Executive Committee meetings and decisions. Such records shall be available to the members and kept as permanent archives for the Corporation.
ARTICLE V. STANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTIVITY COORDINATORS
League Committees are responsible for the major membership activities of the organization. Such activities shall include, but shall not be limited to: Membership, Publicity, Exhibits, Programs, Education, and Hospitality. The Executive Committee shall prepare descriptions of Committee responsibilities and job descriptions for Committee Chairs and Activity Coordinators for annual publication.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall appoint chairs for such Standing Committees or Ad Hoc Committees as they deem necessary and shall schedule meetings with Committee Chairs as needed.
Section 2. Committee Chairs shall serve one-year terms, beginning January 1 of each year. Chairs may be reappointed for a second one-year term.
Section 3. Committee Chairs shall recruit committee members as needed.
ACTIVITY COORDINATORS
The Executive Committee shall also appoint Coordinators for the Newsletter, Website, Major Member Shows, Small Groups (for example, Critique Groups, Book Groups, Plein Air sessions), and other activities of the League as may be deemed necessary or desirable.
ARTICLE VI. FINANCIAL PRACTICES
Section 1. All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited to the credit of the Corporation in such banks as the Executive Committee shall direct. All checks drawn against the credit of the Corporation shall be signed by the Treasurer or other authorized elected officer.
Section 2. The books and accounts of the league shall be kept in accordance with sound accounting practices. League financial records shall be audited annually by a qualified auditor selected by the Executive Committee.
Section 3. The Treasurer, with input from committee chairs, shall prepare and present a budget to the Executive Committee at the beginning of each fiscal year.
ARTICLE VII. ELECTIONS
Section 1. The League shall hold an Annual Meeting in the fall for the purpose of holding elections for officers for the coming year and conducting other League business as necessary.
Section 2. At least sixty (60) days before the fall Membership Meeting, the Executive Committee shall appoint a Nominating Committee, composed of not less than three (3) members. Members of the Executive Committee may serve on the Nominating Committee, but at least one member must be drawn from the General Membership. The Committee shall prepare, with the consent of the nominees, a slate of one candidate for each office and shall submit its recommendations to the membership at least thirty (30) days prior to the Fall General Meeting.
Section 3. Additional nominations from the membership may be submitted to the Executive Committee at least seven (7) days prior to the Fall General Meeting. Provided no additional nominations have been received from the membership, the election of officers shall be conducted at the General Meeting by voice vote. If additional nominations have been received, voting will be by paper ballot. Candidates receiving a majority of votes cast by League members in attendance at the Fall General Meeting shall be declared winners.
ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
These Bylaws may be amended at any general Membership Meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present provided that the amendment has been distributed to all members thirty (30) days prior to the meeting.
ARTICLE IX. DISSOLUTION
In the event of dissolution of the Corporation, all assets shall be dispersed to an organization or organizations as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1984 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue laws) as the Executive Committee shall determine.
Amended October 2019
Effective January 1, 2020
