COM 0267.000 2020-2022 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

CAVE CONSERVANCY of HAWAII Bylaws (ammended February,2018 to include office of Vice President) Article I Name and Offices Section 1.Name.This organization shall be known as The Cave Conservancy of Hawaii(The CCH).The CCH is a non-profit organization incorporated in The State of Hawaii. Section 2.Offices.The principal office of the CCH shall be the mailing address or residence of the President or Secretary of the organization,or such address as designated by the Board of Directors. Article II Purpose The purpose of the CCH shall be to perform within its designated territory as defined in Article 3,the functions described in and in accordance with the Bylaws,Certificate of Incorporation and other policies and regulations of the CCH. Article III Territory,Membership,Dues Section 1.Territory.The Territory of the CCH is principally,but not limited to,the state of Hawaii.The territory is subject to change,which the Board of Directors may make in the future. Section 2.Membership.All persons who pay annual dues are considered members of the CCH. Section 3.Dues.The dues of all members shall be those established by the Directors of The CCH. Article IV Annual Meetings,Nominations,Elections,Special Meetings,Committees Section 1.Annual Meetings.The CCH shall hold a meeting of the general membership annually.This meeting shall be held at a convenient hour and place designated by the Board of Directors for the purpose of relaying relevant business to the membership. Section 2.Nomination to the Board of Directors.Any member can be considered a nominee to the Board of Directors providing they submit a written document seeking such position. Section 3.Motions.Motions requiring consideration by the Board of Directors may be placed by either a board member or a written statement signed by 10%of the membership. Section 4.Vacancies.In the event that there is a vacancy on the Board of Directors,the Chairperson may nominate a person to fill the vacancy.The person so nominated shall be confirmed or rejected by vote of the Board.If confirmed,the person shall serve only until the next annual election of Directors,but shall be eligible for nomination and election to fill out the remainder,if any,of the term of the vacant position. Section S.Notice of Meetings.Notice of the time,place and purpose of annual meetings shall be given by mail to each member of The CCH not less than thirty(30)nor more than sixty(60)days before the meeting. Section 6.Voting.At every meeting of members,each member present shall be entitled to one vote.All elections and all questions before any such meetings shall be decided by a majority vote of the directors present. Section 7.Election.All nominations shall be voted upon by a written ballot to the general membership. The Board of Directors elected shall be by majority ofvotes received and returned to the designated address.Each member shall cast only one ballot. Section 8.Adjournment.A meeting may be adjourned at any time by a majority of the directors present.