5.9. SR 10-17-1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. . . limited to, the breach of duties as set forth in Article IV, Section 4 of these Bylaws. A Director or Officer may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members present at such meeting, provided a quorum is present. Notice of the meeting at which a removal is to be considered shall be given to each member and shall include the purpose of the meeting. The Director or Officer shall be given a written statement of the particular reasons for removal against him or her at least one (1) week prior to the meeting. At the meeting, the person considered for removal shall be given opportunity to respond fully to all allegations. If a Director or Officer is removed or resigns, a replacement shall be elected at that same meeting, and such replacement shall serve out the remaining term of the removed person. Section 4. The duties of the Board of Directors shall be to investigate and approve all methods of fundraising, and allocation of funds in accordance with state and federal law . The Board shall approve all organization activities. Standing committees, special committees, and task forces shall be approved by the Board of Directors. The Board shall have the authority to open bank accounts in the organization's name, and to regulate withdrawals therefrom. The members of the Board of Directors shall act as trustees with fiduciary obligation to members of the organization and to state and federal authority. The duties of the Chair shall be to convene regularly scheduled meetings or arrange for another member of the Board to preside at the meeting. The Chair shall establish all committees and committee chairpersons, subject to the Board's approval. The Chair shall perform such other duties enforcing the due observance of these Bylaws and see that other officers perform the duties assigned to them. . The Vice-Chair, in case of absence, removal, or inability of the Chair to act, shall have all the authority and perform the duties of the Chair. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of Board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all Board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each Board member, and assuring that corporate records are kept. The Treasurer shall keep the financial books and records of the corporation, shall be responsible for disbursements, maintain a record of contributions and fundraising projects, and make a report at each Board meeting. The Treasurer shall chair the Financial Committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, and make financial information available to the Board, members, and the public. ARTIC~ V STANDING COMMITTEFS Section 1. Flnancial Committee. The Treasurer shall be the chair of the Financial Committee, which shall include three (3) other Board members. The Financial Committee is responsible for developing and reviewing fiscal procedures, a fundraising plan, and annual budget. The Board 3