SEPTEMBER 27, 1973 AMENDED BY-LAWS (* denotes amended ones)
ARTICLE I (NAME)
The name of this organization shall be: Washington Heights Neighbors, Inc.
ARTICLE II (AREA OF OPERATION)
The area of operation of the Washington Heights Neighbors shall be bounded by: DeBaliviere Avenue on the East, Des Peres Avenue on the West, *Forest Park Expressway on the South, and Delmar Boulevard on the North.
ARTICLE III (PURPOSE)
* Our purpose in banding together is to create and promote an attitude and atmosphere of neighborliness and concern for each other and all the people of the community. Washington Heights Neighbors will seek to accomplish this in ways that will advance the welfare of the community and the people who live, work, or are otherwise involved in the ongoing life of the community. Also, to insure the maintenance and improvement of the physical standards of our homes and streets, so that we may all live in an attractive and desirable neighborhood.
ARTICLE IV (MEMBERSHIP)
SECTION 1
* Any individual 18 years of age or over, or any family who lives, works, or is identified with social or business interests in the area, who subscribes to the purpose of this organization may become a member upon payment of annual membership dues.
SECTION 2
Each individual member in good standing shall have one vote. The individuals of each family membership, in good standing, shall have one vote.
SECTION 3
Any organization, institution, corporation or company which endorses and wishes to support the above purposes may become a member upon payment of membership dues. Such bodies are entitled to a single vote. Authority for designating its representative shall be left to the establishment involved.
ARTICLE V (ORGANIZATION)
SECTION 1 – OFFICERS
* The officers shall consist of a President, 3 Vice Presidents, A Corresponding Secretary, a Recording Secretary and a Treasurer. Officers shall be elected for a term of 2 years.
SECTION 2
* The Board of Directors shall be composed of the duly elected officers in Article V, Section 1, the immediated past President, and the chairmen of the standing committees listed below, plus the chairmen of any additional committees as shall be established by the Board of Directors.
* Any officer listed in Article V, Section I, may serve as chairman of any committee. The Board of Directors shall also be composed of the area representatives with voting privileges.
1. Block Program
2. Recreation and Education
3. Police Community Relations
4. Sanitation and Beautification
5. Housing
6. Fund Raising
7. Publicity
SECTION 3 – CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Chairmen of standing committees shall be appointed by the President to serve concurrently with the President’s term. Chairmen of standing committees may be relieved of their duties and new chairmen appointed at the discretion of the President.
SECTION 4 – DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT
* The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation. He shall preside at all general membership meetings, preside at Board of Directors’ meetings, and attend the regular Skinker-DeBaliviere board meetings.
SECTION 5 – DUTIES OF IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
The immediate past President shall counsel and serve in an advisory capacity to the President and Board of Directors.
SECTION 6 – DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Each Vice President shall be responsible for executing general supervision of any activities assigned by the President.
SECTION 7 – DUTIES OF THE RECORDING SECRETARY
* The Recording Secretary shall keep a record and minutes of all general membership and Board of Directors’ meetings.
SECTION 8 – DUTIES OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
* The Corresponding Secretary shall be responsible for all written correspondence for the Board. The Corresponding Secretary shall also be responsible for reminding board members of the dates of meetings.
SECTION 9 – DUTIES OF THE TREASURER
* The Treasurer shall receive and disburse the funds of the organization. He shall keep and preserve proper vouchers and books of account. He shall deposit funds of the organization in such banks as may be directed by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 10 – DUTIES OF MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
* The Membership Secretary shall maintain a roster of members in good standing.
SECTION 11 – DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* The Board of Directors shall have monthly meetings. The Board of Directors shall assure that a quorum is present before any vote is taken at: (A) Board of Directors’ Meetings (a simple majority of the total board membership).
* Vacancies in any office shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, with the exception of the ex officio post of the immediate past President which shall remain unfilled. Any officer missing 3 consecutive stated meetings shall be removed from office. The directors and members of the corporation shall not be individually or personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.
ARTICLE VI (ELECTIONS)
SECTION 1 – NOMINATING COMMITTEE
A Nominating Committee composed of 7 persons, 4 of whose members shall be chosen from the general membership, and 3 from the Board of Directors shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2 – DUTIES OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
* The Nominating Committee shall file nominations for officers with the Recording and Corresponding Secretaries not less than 45 days prior to the date of the election meeting, and this slate shall be included in the written notice to the members. Elections will be held in the first quarter of even numbered years.
ARTICLE VII (FINANCE)
SECTION 1 – DUES
* The Board of Directors shall establish a schedule of annual membership dues for individuals, families, and institutions.
SECTION 2 – EXPENSES
* All payments for expences authorized by the Board of Directors shall be made by the Treasurer, with checks signed by any 3 authorized officers.
SECTION 3 – FINANCIAL REPORTS
The Treasurer shall give a report of the previous years’ finances to the general membership at the annual meeting. The Treasurer shall also submit interim financial reports at the request of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 4 – AUDITING COMMITTEE
A committee consisting of two (2) members of the Board of Directors shall be appointed by the President for the purpose of auditing the Treasurer’s annual report.
ARTICLE VIII (MEETINGS)
SECTION 1
* The annual meeting shall be held at such time and place, during the first quarter, as the Board of Directors shall designate. Ten (10) days’ written notice of the annual meeting shall be given to each member.
SECTION 2
Other meetings may be called by the President, Board of Directors, or onetwentieth of the total membership. Ten (10) days’ written notice of such meetings shall be given each member.
ARTICLE IX (AMENDMENTS)
These by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any general membership meeting, provided ten (10) days’ written notice of such proposed amendment shall be given to each member. Copies of By-laws may be obtained at General Meeting, November 15, 1973.
Originally published in The Paper, November 1973.
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