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Sitka
Charter Boat Operators Association
BYLAWS
(Revised & Approved on February 12, 1998) |
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SECTION
1- NAME OF ORGANIZATION:
The name of organization shall be the Sitka Charter Boat Operator's
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SECTION
1- PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION:
The purpose of the organization shall be to: preserve and protect
the natural resources upon which our livelihoods depend; provide
a clearinghouse for exchange of information pertinent to the operations
of the Association's members; and encourage a spirit of cooperation
and mutual support in the charter fleet, thus improving the services
we offer to our clients. Top of Page |
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SECTION
1- OFFICES:
The principal office of the organization shall be located within
the City & Borough of Sitka, Alaska.
The organization may have such other offices, either within or
without the State of Alaska as the General Membership may from
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SECTION
1- CLASSES OF MEMBERS:
The Members of the organization shall be divided into two (2)
classes as follows:
General Membership and Associate Membership. The qualification
for membership in each class shall be as follows:
A. General Membership shall be persons holding a valid US Coast
Guard license to operate a vessel carrying passengers for hire.
The annual dues is $200 for members chartering more than 30 days
a year, and $100 for members chartering 30 days or less, a year.
If three or more members are employed by the same company, the
annual dues is $150 for each member.
B. Associate (non-voting) Memberships are open to any individual
or business believing in the purpose of the organization. The
annual dues is $100. |
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SECTION
2- ELECTION OF MEMBERS:
Any person interested in becoming a Member of the organization
shall submit a written and signed application, on a form designated
by the Officers, to an Officer of the organization. All applications
for membership shall be submitted by the Officers to the General
Members for approval or disapproval by a majority vote. Applicants
whose applications are approved shall become Members of the organization
upon payment of the required initiation fee and dues. |
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SECTION 3- VOTING RIGHTS:
For all voting, each General Member in good standing is allowed
one vote. Associate Members are hereby defined as non-voting
members and shall not be permitted to vote.
SECTION 4- TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP:
The General members, by affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3)
of those entitled to vote, may suspend or expel a Member for
cause.
SECTION 5- RESIGNATION AND REINSTATEMENT:
Any Member may resign be filing a written resignation with the
Secretary, but such resignation shall not relieve the member
so resigning of the obligation to pay any dues, assessments,
or other charges at that time accrued and unpaid. On written
request, signed by a former member and filed with the Secretary,
the General Membership may reinstate such former Member on such
terms as the General Membership may deem appropriate.
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SECTION
1- ANNUAL MEETINGS:
An annual meeting of the Members shall be held at the principal
office of the organization or at such other location as may be
designated by the President during the month of January each year,
for the purpose of electing new Officers and for the transaction
of such other business as may come before the meetings. If the
election of new Officers is not held on the day designated for
any annual meeting, or at any adjournment thereof, the President
shall cause the election to be held at a special meeting of the
Members as soon thereafter as is convenient. All meetings will
be conducted following parliamentary procedure.
SECTION 2- SPECIAL MEETINGS:
Special meetings of the Members may be called by the President,
or by petition of not less than one-tenth (1/10) of the Membership.
The place of meeting shall be the principal office of the organization,
or such other location as may be designated by the President in
the notice of meeting. If all Members shall meet at anytime or
place, within or without the State of Alaska, and consent to the
holding of any such meeting, said meeting shall be validly held
without call or notice and any business transacted shall be valid.
SECTION 3- NOTICE:
Notices of meetings shall be provided to all members at least
three (3) days, before any meeting.
The notice will include a proposed meeting agenda.
SECTION 4- INFORMAL ACTION:
Any action required by these Bylaws, to be taken at a meeting
of the Membership, or which may be taken at any such meeting,
may be taken without a meeting, if a consent in writing setting
forth the action so taken is signed by each entitled to vote with
respect to the subject matter thereof.
SECTION 5- QUORUM:
A quorum shall consist of at least ten (10) General (voting) Members,
of which at least one (1) must be an Officer. A quorum is needed
to conduct the business of the Association; however, meetings
may be held for simply informational purposes without a quorum.
SECTION 6- VOTING BY MAIL:
Where Officers are to be elected by Members, such election may
be conducted by mail in such manner consistent with these Bylaws
as the General Members may determine. Top of Page
SECTION 7 – ELECTRONIC VOTING
Electronic voting by email or telephone is acceptable provided
conditions of Article V, Section 5 are met. Electronic votes must
be entered within 7 days after notification of a vote being taken.
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SECTION
1- GENERAL POWERS:
The affairs of the organization shall be managed by the President
with the assistance of the Vice President and the consent of the
General Membership. The President and Vice President shall constitute
the Executive Officers.
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SECTION 2- QUALIFICATIONS:
The Officers shall be residents of the City and Borough of Sitka,
Alaska, and Members of the organization in good standing, with
dues paid up. Executive Officers shall be General (voting) Members
of the organization.
SECTION 3- NUMBER:
The Officers of the organization shall be a President, a Vice
President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and such other Officers and
representatives as may be elected in accordance with the provisions
of these Bylaws. The General Members may elect such other Officers
and representatives as may be deemed desirable. Such other Officers
and representatives shall have the authority and perform the duties
as prescribed by the General Members. Any two or more offices
may be held by the same person, if a position would otherwise
be left unfilled.
SECTION 4- ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE:
The Officers of the organization shall be elected annually by
the General Members at the regular annual membership meeting.
If the election of Officers does not occur at such meeting, the
election shall occur as soon thereafter as is convenient. New
offices may be created and filled at any meeting of the General
Members. Each Officer shall hold office until a qualified successor
has been duly elected, except in the instances of death, resignation,
or removal for cause. An Officer may resign their position by
filing a written resignation with any other Officer.
SECTION 5- REMOVAL:
Any Officer may be removed by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the General
Membership whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the
organization would be served thereby, but such removal shall be
without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the Officer
so removed. Cause for removal may be three (3) or more consecutive
unexcused absences form meeting or failure to attend two- thirds
(2/3) of all meeting during any calendar year.
SECTION 6- VACANCIES:
A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal,
disqualification, or otherwise, may be filled for the unexpired
term, by vote of the General Members.
SECTION 7- POWERS & DUTIES:
The Officers shall have such powers and shall perform such duties
as are described in these Bylaws, or as may from time to time
be specified by the General Members. In the absence of specific
direction, each Officer shall have the powers and authority and
shall perform and discharge the duties of Officers of the same
title serving in nonprofit organizations having the same or similar
purposes and objectives as this organization.
The President or Vice-president may speak for and represent the
Association when expressing positions on issues of importance
to the Association. The position expressed will reflect that held
by a majority vote of the General Members of the Association.
In the absence of the President and Vice President, the Secretary
shall assume the duties of the Executive Officers. In the absence
of all other officers, the Treasurer shall assume these duties.
If none of the Officers are available, the General Membership
may, by majority vote, elect one of the members to represent the
Association for a specific purpose at a meeting or event.
SECTION 8- COMPENSATION:
Officers and other representatives shall not receive any stated
salaries for their services However, by majority vote of the General
Membership, they may be allowed compensation for expenses for
attendance at any meeting. Nothing herein contained shall be construed
to preclude any Officer or representative from serving the organization
in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore, if
approved by a majority vote of the General Membership. Top
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SECTION
1- COMMITTEES:
Committees may be appointed by the President as may be deemed
appropriate in furtherance of the management of the organization.
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ARTICLE
VIII
CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS, AND GIFTS |
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SECTION
1- CONTRACTS:
The President or Vice President may enter into any contract or
execute and deliver any instrument in the name of, or on behalf
of, the organization. Obligations incurred and expenditures made
in excess of one hundred dollars ($100) must be approved by a
majority vote of the General Members present at a meeting held
in accordance with these Bylaws.
SECTION 2- CHECK. DRAFTS. OR ORDERS:
All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes
or evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of the organization
shall be signed by the Treasurer or an Executive Officer.
SECTION 3- DEPOSITS:
All funds of the organization shall be deposited from time to
time to the credit of the organization in such banks, trust companies,
or other depositories as the General Members may select.
SECTION 4- GIFTS:
Any Officer may accept on behalf of the organization any contribution,
gift, device, or bequest for any purpose of the organization.
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ARTICLE
IX
BOOKS AND RECORDS |
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SECTION
1- BOOKS AND RECORDS:
The Treasurer shall keep correct books and records of account.
The Secretary shall keep minutes of the proceedings of meetings.
Such records and minutes shall be maintained at the principal
office. A record giving the names and addresses of the Members
entitled to vote shall also be maintained at the office. All books
and records of the organization may be inspected by any Member,
or his or her agent or attorney, for any proper purpose at any
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SECTION
1- FISCAL YEAR:
The fiscal year of the organization shall be the calendar year.
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SECTION
1- ANNUAL DUES:
The General Members shall determine from time to time the amount
of the initiation fee, if any, and the annual dues payable to
the organization by Members of each class and shall give appropriate
notice to the Members.
SECTION 2- PAYMENT OF DUES:
Dues shall be payable in advance by the first day of January each
year. Dues of a new Member shall be prorated from the first day
of the month in which such new member is elected to Membership.
A Member who is one year delinquent in payment of dues shall have
their membership terminated.
SECTION 3- DEFAULT AND TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP:
When any Member of any class is in default in the payment of dues
for a period for which such dues became due and payable, his or
her membership may be terminated by majority vote of the General
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SECTION
1- EMBLEM:
The General Members may approve an official emblem or logo which
shall bear the legend Sitka Charter Boat Operator's Association.
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ARTICLE
XIII
WAIVER OF NOTICE |
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SECTION
1- WAIVER OF NOTICE:
Whenever any notice is required to be given by any provision of
these Bylaws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person
or persons entitled to such notice, whether before of after the
time stated herein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of
such notice. Top of Page |
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ARTICLE
XIV
AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS |
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SECTION
1 - AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS:
These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws
may be adopted by a majority of the General Members present at
any regular or special meeting, if all the Members are given notice,
at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting, of the intention
to alter, amend, or repeal, or to adopt new Bylaws at such meeting.
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ARTICLE
XV
STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION |
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SECTION
1 – STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION
If this organization dissolves for any reason, other than reorganization
or incorporation into a local, regional, state, or national association,
with similar purposes to SCBOA, any remaining funds will be donated
to the Sheldon Jackson College Fish Hatchery program and/or the
Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association.
In the case of reorganization or incorporation
into a local, regional, state, or national organization, with
similar purposes to SCBOA, any funds will be transferred to
the new organization. Top
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