Organization Bylaws
ARTICLE I
These bylaws constitute the code of rules adopted by the Frisco Pride for the regulation and management of its affairs.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
Frisco Pride ("the Corporation" or "Frisco Pride") shall exist for the purpose of providing social and support activities for gay men and women who live and/or work in Frisco, Texas. The Corporation shall be and is a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Texas.
ARTICLE III: DEFINITIONS
'Written notice' is defined as postal mail, telephone (including voice mail), facsimile, or electronic mail. The posting of information on the official website or electronic bulletin boards does not constitute written notice.
ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(1) Powers
The Board of Directors ("Directors") of this Corporation is vested with the management of the business and affairs of this Corporation,
subject to the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, the Articles of Incorporation,
and these bylaws.
(2) Qualifications
Directorships shall not be denied to any person on the basis of race, creed,
sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity. Employees
of the Corporation are ineligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
(3) Number of Directors
The Board of Directors will consist of three (3) Directors. Upon majority
resolution of the Board of Directors, the number of Directors may be increased
or decreased from time to time, but in no event shall a decrease have the
effect of shortening the term of an incumbent Director, or decreasing the
total number of Directors to less than three Directors. Until the first meeting
for electing the Directors occurs, the initial Board of Directors shall consist
of the persons listed in the Articles of Incorporation as constituting the
initial Board.
(4) Term of Directors
Directors shall be elected to two-year terms. There are no term limits
and, therefore, Directors may serve any number of consecutive terms.
(5) Election of Directors
A director will be elected or appointed through a recommendation made by
an existing director. Any directorship to be filled by reason of an increase
in the number of Directors shall be filled at the next regular meeting of
the Board of Directors or at a special meeting called for that purpose. When
a re-appointment or replacement is made, the re-appointment or replacement shall be considered effective on the date that the prior term expired (i.e.,
the new term does not begin on the date of the election). Board members whose
terms have expired may continue serving until they are either re-appointed
or until their successors are chosen.
(6) Resignation
Any Director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the
Secretary or President of the Board of Directors. Such resignation shall
take effect upon receipt or, if later, at the time specified in the notice.
(7) Removal
Any Director may be removed with cause, at any time, by a majority of the
entire Board of Directors, at a Regular or Special Meeting called for that
purpose. Any Director under consideration of removal must first be notified
about the consideration by written notice at least five days prior to the meeting at which the vote takes place.
(8) Vacancies
Vacancies shall be filled by majority vote of the remaining members of
the Board of Directors, even if this number is less than a quorum and the
Director filling the vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term of
the directorship that was vacated. Vacancies shall be filled as soon as practical. Any Director may make nominations to fill vacant directorships.
(9) Compensation
Directors shall not receive any salaries or other compensation for their
services, but, by resolution of the Board of Directors, may be reimbursed
for any actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties for the Corporation, as long as a majority of disinterested Board of Directors approves
the reimbursement. The Corporation shall not loan money or property to, or
guarantee the obligation of, any Director.
ARTICLE V: COMMITTEES
(1) Executive Committee
The President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Corporation
shall constitute the executive committee. The executive committee shall have
the authority to act on behalf of the Corporation in between Regular Meetings
of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors must validate the actions
of the executive committee at its next Regular or Special Meeting. Any such
action not so validated will not be legally binding on the Corporation. The President shall act as chairperson of the executive committee. A majority
of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business, and all decisions shall be by majority vote of those present.
(2) Additional Committees
The Board of Directors may from time to time designate and appoint additional
standing or temporary committees by majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Such committees shall have and exercise such prescribed authority as is designated
by the Board of Directors. The Directors may authorize these committees to
exercise any powers, responsibilities, and duties consistent with the Articles
of Incorporation and these bylaws.
ARTICLE VI: BOARD MEETINGS
(1) Rules of Procedure
The proceedings and business of the Board of Directors shall be governed
by Robert's Rules of Parliamentary Procedure unless otherwise provided herein.
(2) Place of Board Meetings
Regular and Special Meetings of the Board of Directors will be held at
a place determined by the Board, and notified through a posting on the Frisco
Pride website.
(3) Regular and Special Meetings
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at least quarterly,
or more frequently as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. Special
Meetings may be called by the President or any three Directors.
(4) Notice of Board Meetings
Notice of the date, time, and place of Regular Meetings shall be given
to each board member by written notice no less three-days notice prior to
the meeting. Notice of the date, time, and place of special meetings shall
be given to each board member by written notice no less than two-days notice
prior to the meeting, with the exception of special meetings held to amend
the Articles of Incorporation or bylaws (see below).
(5) Waiver of Notice
Attendance by a Director at any meeting of the Board of Directors for which
the Director did not receive the required notice will constitute a waiver
of notice of such meeting unless the Director objects at the beginning of
the meeting to the transaction of business on the grounds that the meeting was not lawfully called or convened.
(6) Quorum
A majority of the incumbent Directors (not counting vacancies) shall constitute
a quorum for the purposes of convening a meeting or conducting business.
At Board meetings where a quorum is present, a majority vote of the Directors
attending shall constitute an act of the Board unless a greater number is
required by the Articles of Incorporation or by any provision of these bylaws.
(7) Actions without a Meeting; Actions through Written Consent
Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors
under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, the Articles of Incorporation,
and these bylaws may be taken without a meeting, if a majority of Directors individually and collectively consent in writing, setting forth the action
to be taken. Such written consent shall have the same force and effect as
a unanimous vote of the Board. If a director does not consent to the action,
through written notice, the matter must be dealt with at a meeting of the board.
(8) Proxy Voting Prohibited
Proxy voting is not permitted.
ARTICLE VII: OFFICERS
(1) Roster of Officers
The Corporation shall have a President, Vice President, Secretary, and
Treasurer. The Corporation may have, at the discretion of the Board of Directors,
such other officers as may be appointed by the Directors. One person may
hold more than one officer position; with the exception that one person does
not hold both the position of President and Secretary.
(2) Election and Removal of Officers
Election of officers shall be conducted at the Board of Directors' last
meeting of the fiscal year after the election of directors. Officers shall
remain in office until their successors have been selected. Officers may
serve consecutive terms without limit. The election of officers shall be
by majority vote of the Board of Directors attending the meeting.
(3) Vacancies
If a vacancy occurs during the term of office for any elected officer,
the Board of Directors shall elect a new officer to fill the remainder of
the term as soon as practical, by majority vote of Directors present.
(4) President
- The President will supervise and control the affairs of the Corporation
and shall exercise such supervisory powers as may be given by the Board of
Directors. - The President will perform all duties incident to such office and such
other duties as may be provided in these bylaws or as may be prescribed from
time to time by the Board of Directors. The President shall preside at all
board meetings and shall exercise parliamentary control in accordance with
the rules of procedure. - The President shall serve as an ex-officio member of all standing committees,
unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors or these bylaws. - The President shall, with the advice of the Board of Directors and in
accordance with the requirements of these bylaws, set the agenda for each
meeting of the Board of Directors.
(5) Vice President
- The Vice President shall act in place of the President in the event of
the President's absence, inability, or refusal to act, and shall exercise
and discharge such other duties as may be required by the board. - The Vice President shall serve as the parliamentarian and interpret any
ambiguities of the bylaws.
(6) Secretary
- The Secretary will perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary
and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation,
or by these bylaws. - The Secretary shall attest to and keep the bylaws and other legal records
of the Corporation, or copies thereof, at the principal office of the Corporation. - The Secretary shall take or ensure that someone takes minutes of all meetings
of the committees and Board of Directors, and shall keep copies of all minutes
at the principal office of the Corporation. - The Secretary shall keep a record of the names and addresses of the Directors
at the principal office of the Corporation. - The Secretary shall, with the approval of the Board of Directors, set
up procedures for any elections held by the Corporation. The Secretary shall
keep a record of all votes cast in such elections. - The Secretary shall ensure that all records of the Corporation, minutes
of all official meetings, and records of all votes, are made available for
inspection by any member of the Board of Directors at the principal office
of the Corporation during regular business hours. - The Secretary shall see that all notices are duly given in accordance
with these bylaws or as required by law. - The Secretary shall see that all books, reports, statements, certificates,
and other documents and records of the Corporation are properly kept and
filed. - In the case of the absence or disability of the Secretary, or the Secretary's
refusal or neglect to fulfill the duties of Secretary, the Vice President
shall perform the functions of the Secretary.
(7) Treasurer
- The Treasurer will have charge and custody of all funds of the Corporation,
will oversee and supervise the financial business of the Corporation, will
render reports and accountings to the Directors as required by the Board
of Directors, and will perform in general all duties incident to the office
of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles
of Incorporation, or by these bylaws, or which may be assigned from time
to time by the Board of Directors. - The Treasurer shall give to the Corporation a bond with one or more sureties
for the faithful performance of the duties of the office and for the restoration
to the Corporation--in the case of his or her death, resignation, retirement,
or removal from office--all books, papers, vouchers, money, and other property
of whatever kind in his or her possession or under his control belonging
to the Corporation. The amount of the bond shall be determined by the Board
of Directors. - The Treasurer and the staff of the Corporation shall devise a plan providing
for the acceptance and disbursement of all funds of the Corporation which
shall be approved by the Board of Directors. - The Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Directors, shall set
up all checking, savings, and investment accounts of the Corporation and
deposit all such funds in the name of the Corporation in such accounts. - The Treasurer's signature shall be the authorized signature for all checking,
savings, and investment accounts of the Corporation unless the Treasurer,
with the approval of the Board of Directors, designates another member of
the Board of Directors or employee of the Corporation as the authorized signatory
for a particular type of disbursement. - The Treasurer shall prepare a monthly report for the Board of Directors,
providing an accounting of all transactions and of the financial conditions
of the Corporation. - The Treasurer shall keep all financing records, books, and annual reports
of the financial activities of the Corporation at the principal office of
the Corporation and make them available at the request of any Director or
member of the public during regular business hours for inspection and copying.
ARTICLE VIII: INDEMNIFICATION
(1) Insurance
The Corporation may provide indemnification insurance for its Board members,
and the Board shall select the amount and limits of such insurance policy.
(2) Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, any person (and the heirs, executors, and
administrators of such person) made or threatened to be made a party to any
action, suit, or proceeding by reason of the fact that he is or was a Director or Officer of the Corporation shall be indemnified by the Corporation against
any and all liability and the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees
and disbursements, incurred by him (or by his heirs, executors or administrators)
in connection with the defense or settlement of such action, suit, or proceeding,
or in connection with any appearance therein.
(3) Limits on Indemnification
Notwithstanding the above, the corporation will indemnify a person only
if he acted in good faith and reasonably believed that his conduct was in
the Corporation’s best interests. In the case of a criminal proceeding,
the person may be indemnified only if he had no reasonable cause to believe
his conduct was unlawful.
ARTICLE IX: OPERATIONS
(1) Execution of Documents
Unless specifically authorized by the Board of Directors or as otherwise
required by law, all final contracts, deeds, conveyances, leases, promissory
notes, or legal written instruments executed in the name of and on behalf
of the Corporation shall be signed and executed by the President (or such
other person designated by the Board of Directors), pursuant to the general
authorization of the Board. All conveyances of land by deed shall be signed
by the President or two other members of Executive Committee after approval
by a resolution of the Board of Directors.
(2) Disbursement of Funds
Financial transactions which have a value of $100.00 or more shall require
majority approval of the Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee if
a majority of the Board of Directors is not immediately available to vote
on the transaction. In all other transactions, the Treasurer may dispense
with the funds of the Corporation in accordance with the annual budget approved
by the Board of Directors and the purposes of the Corporation as set out
in the Articles of Incorporation and these bylaws.
(3) Records
The Corporation will keep correct and complete records of account and will
also keep minutes of the proceedings of the Board meetings. The Corporation
will keep at its principal place of business the original or a copy of its
bylaws, including amendments to date certified by the Secretary of the Corporation.
(4) Inspection of Books and Records
All books and records of this Corporation may be inspected by any Director
for any purpose at any reasonable time on written demand.
(5) Loans to Management
The Corporation will make no loans to any of its Directors or Officers.
(6) Amendments
The Board of Directors may adopt Articles of Amendment (amending the Articles
of Incorporation) by a vote of two-thirds of Directors present at a meeting
where a quorum is present, and where a seven-day written notice (excluding
telephonic or voice mail notice) specifying the proposed amendment has been
given. The bylaws may be amended at any time by a vote of the majority of
Directors at a meeting where a quorum is present, and where a seven-day written
notice (excluding telephonic or voice mail notice) specifying the proposed
amendment has been given.
(7) Fiscal Year
The fiscal year for the Corporation will be January 1 to December 31.
