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Hintonburg Community Association
Last revised September 28, 2001
1. PREAMBLE
We, the people in the Hintonburg area, wish to promote, by democratic cooperation, the provision of a healthy physical and economic environment, the maintenance of personal safety and security, and the improvement of the quality of life for all members of the community. We have determined that an Association of all the members of the community will best accomplish these goals.
2. NAME
This Association shall be known by the name of the Hintonburg Community Association (Incorporated), and is referred to hereinafter as the "Association."
3. BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of the Association are the east side of Holland Avenue to the west, the railway tracks to the east, the south side of Scott Street to the north, and the Queensway to the south.
4. OBJECTIVES
4.1 To act as a community
spokesperson in promoting and
protecting the interests of the community.
4.2 To actively participate in the planning and future development of the Hintonburg area.
4.3 To support and undertake programs that provide for the safety and security of the community.
4.4 To communicate local news and events of interest to the community.
4.5 To undertake and encourage social, recreational, and commercial activities that the Association deems to be of benefit to the community.
4.6 To organize public participation in community issues.
4.7 To make representation to governments.
4.8 To cooperate with other community groups and businesses in the area and in the city.
4.2 To actively participate in the planning and future development of the Hintonburg area.
4.3 To support and undertake programs that provide for the safety and security of the community.
4.4 To communicate local news and events of interest to the community.
4.5 To undertake and encourage social, recreational, and commercial activities that the Association deems to be of benefit to the community.
4.6 To organize public participation in community issues.
4.7 To make representation to governments.
4.8 To cooperate with other community groups and businesses in the area and in the city.
5. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
5.1 A Member shall be any
person who is 18 years of age or over:
5.3 A Member in Good Standing is a Member who has paid current membership dues. Alternatively, a Member in Good Standing is a Member who undertakes to perform voluntary work for the Association that is deemed equivalent in value to the dues by the Board of Directors.
5.4 All Memberships in Good Standing will continue until September 30 of the year of their expiry, whereupon a new membership must be obtained.
5.5 Memberships in Good Standing may be revoked at any time by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors for reasons of misconduct, illegal activities, or the pursuance of issues or activities contrary to the objectives of the Association.
5.6 Dues shall be payable by Members in such amounts and at such times as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, and shall become effective when confirmed by a vote at an Annual or other General Meeting. Payment of such dues shall entitle a Member to become a Member in Good Standing.
a) residing within the
boundaries of the Association,
b) having their place of business or owning property within the said boundaries, or
c) residing, having their place of business, or owning property in an area that is next to and close by the said boundaries, and who is not currently represented by a Community Association or equivalent, and having paid Association membership dues.
5.2 Categories and terms of membership shall be fixed from time
to time by the Board of Directors and shall become effective when
confirmed by a vote at an Annual or other General Meeting.b) having their place of business or owning property within the said boundaries, or
c) residing, having their place of business, or owning property in an area that is next to and close by the said boundaries, and who is not currently represented by a Community Association or equivalent, and having paid Association membership dues.
5.3 A Member in Good Standing is a Member who has paid current membership dues. Alternatively, a Member in Good Standing is a Member who undertakes to perform voluntary work for the Association that is deemed equivalent in value to the dues by the Board of Directors.
5.4 All Memberships in Good Standing will continue until September 30 of the year of their expiry, whereupon a new membership must be obtained.
5.5 Memberships in Good Standing may be revoked at any time by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors for reasons of misconduct, illegal activities, or the pursuance of issues or activities contrary to the objectives of the Association.
5.6 Dues shall be payable by Members in such amounts and at such times as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, and shall become effective when confirmed by a vote at an Annual or other General Meeting. Payment of such dues shall entitle a Member to become a Member in Good Standing.
5.7 Each Member in Good
Standing shall be entitled to one vote on
each question arising at any Annual or other General Meeting of the
Members, and shall have the right to hold elected office.
5.8 Any Member or Member in Good Standing may resign from the Association by notifying the Board of Directors in writing of their resignation.
5.8 Any Member or Member in Good Standing may resign from the Association by notifying the Board of Directors in writing of their resignation.
6. STRUCTURE OF THE ASSOCIATION
6.1 Board of Directors
a) The Board of Directors
shall consist of 11 Members of the
Association who are in Good Standing and have been elected at the
Annual General Meeting. Notwithstanding the preceding, the number
of members of the Board of Directors may be varied to a number greater
than 11 by a vote at the Annual General Meeting.
b) A person who is not a Member in Good Standing may be elected a Director, but must become a Member in Good Standing within 10 days of election or else cease to be a Director.
c) The Board of Directors may appoint an Association Member to a Board of Directors position should a vacancy occur during the term of office. This appointment shall terminate at the next election of Directors or at an expiration date set by the Board of Directors.
d) The Directors shall conduct the affairs of the Association between Annual and other General Meetings.
e) If a Director misses three or more meetings of the Board of Directors per term, the position shall be deemed vacant. This provision will not apply if the Director notifies another member of the Board of their absence by the time of the meeting, and the absence is deemed acceptable by the Board of Directors.
b) A person who is not a Member in Good Standing may be elected a Director, but must become a Member in Good Standing within 10 days of election or else cease to be a Director.
c) The Board of Directors may appoint an Association Member to a Board of Directors position should a vacancy occur during the term of office. This appointment shall terminate at the next election of Directors or at an expiration date set by the Board of Directors.
d) The Directors shall conduct the affairs of the Association between Annual and other General Meetings.
e) If a Director misses three or more meetings of the Board of Directors per term, the position shall be deemed vacant. This provision will not apply if the Director notifies another member of the Board of their absence by the time of the meeting, and the absence is deemed acceptable by the Board of Directors.
f) A Director may be
removed from the Board of Directors at any
time by a two-thirds majority vote of the Members in Good Standing
present at a General Meeting of the Members, for reasons of misconduct,
illegal activities, or the pursuance of issues or activities contrary
to the objectives of the Association.
6.2 Executive CommitteeThe Executive Committee shall
consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and
Treasurer.
a) The Executive Committee
shall report to the Board of Directors
on Committee activities
b) The Executive Committee shall perform such duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors or President
6.3 Committeesb) The Executive Committee shall perform such duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors or President
Committees may be organized to
meet the needs of the Membership and
shall be created and/or dissolved as deemed necessary by the Board of
Directors providing that:
a) Committee objectives are
consistent with the purpose of the
Association
b) Committee members are Members in Good Standing of the Association
c) the Committee agrees to all financial and membership policies of the Association
b) Committee members are Members in Good Standing of the Association
c) the Committee agrees to all financial and membership policies of the Association
7. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
7.1 The President
a) Shall preside at
all meetings of the Executive Committee
and Board of Directors, and at Annual and other General meetings of the
Association.
b) Shall enforce observance of the Constitution and By-laws.
c) Shall report to the Membership on the activities of the Association at Annual or other General Meetings or at such times as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
d) Shall not make any motions or amendments.
e) Shall not vote on any motion unless a vote results in a tie vote at a Board of Directors or Executive Committee meeting.
f) Shall Perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
7.2 Vice-Presidentb) Shall enforce observance of the Constitution and By-laws.
c) Shall report to the Membership on the activities of the Association at Annual or other General Meetings or at such times as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
d) Shall not make any motions or amendments.
e) Shall not vote on any motion unless a vote results in a tie vote at a Board of Directors or Executive Committee meeting.
f) Shall Perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
a) Shall help the
President perform his/her duties and, in
the absence or inability of the President, the Vice-President shall act
as President with all the duties and powers of the President.
b) Shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
7.3 Secretaryb) Shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
a) Shall attend all
meetings of the Executive Committee,
Board of Directors, and Annual and other General Meetings of the
Association and act as Clerk thereof
b) Shall record all votes taken at meetings and minutes in the books to be kept for that purpose.
c) Shall name an appropriate stand-in when not performing the above duties.
d) Shall be responsible for receiving, recording, and delivering all correspondence for the Association. The Secretary may authorize other Directors to also receive and deliver Association correspondence.
e) Shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
f) Shall Chair meetings of the Board of Directors in the absence of the President or Vice President.
7.4 Treasurerb) Shall record all votes taken at meetings and minutes in the books to be kept for that purpose.
c) Shall name an appropriate stand-in when not performing the above duties.
d) Shall be responsible for receiving, recording, and delivering all correspondence for the Association. The Secretary may authorize other Directors to also receive and deliver Association correspondence.
e) Shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
f) Shall Chair meetings of the Board of Directors in the absence of the President or Vice President.
a) Shall be
responsible for ensuring that a record of all
receipts and disbursements of money is maintained for the Association.
b) Shall ensure that the membership records are maintained. The Treasurer will maintain the membership records unless the Board of Directors forms a Committee to which this duty is delegated.
c) Shall develop and establish, upon approval of the Board of Directors, all accounting and financial policies and procedures.
d) Shall make available the books of the Association in good order upon request of the Membership.
e) Shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
b) Shall ensure that the membership records are maintained. The Treasurer will maintain the membership records unless the Board of Directors forms a Committee to which this duty is delegated.
c) Shall develop and establish, upon approval of the Board of Directors, all accounting and financial policies and procedures.
d) Shall make available the books of the Association in good order upon request of the Membership.
e) Shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
8. ELECTION AND TENURE OF THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE
8.1 The Board of Directors
shall be elected at each Annual
General Meeting by a show of hands, unless a Member in Good Standing
demands a secret ballot. Directors shall serve until the next
Annual General Meeting, unless they resign or are removed.
8.2 The Election of the Executive Committee shall take place by secret ballot every year at the first meeting of the Board of Directors that is held after the Annual General Meeting.
8.3 Tenure limits and Service Requirement
8.2 The Election of the Executive Committee shall take place by secret ballot every year at the first meeting of the Board of Directors that is held after the Annual General Meeting.
8.3 Tenure limits and Service Requirement
a) The position of
President and Treasurer shall not be held by
the same individuals for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
b) The President and at least one other member of the Executive Committee must have served on the Board of Directors within the previous two years.
8.4 Nominating Committeeb) The President and at least one other member of the Executive Committee must have served on the Board of Directors within the previous two years.
The outgoing Board of Directors
shall appoint a Nominating Committee at
least one (1) month prior to the Annual General Meeting. This
shall consist of at least three (3) and not more than five (5) Members
in Good Standing of the Association. At least one member of the
Executive, excluding the President, shall be on the Committee.
9. MEETINGS
9.1 Rules:
All meetings of the Association
shall be conducted in accordance with
Roberts Rules of Order and shall be open to the public.
9.2 General Meetings
a) The Annual General
Meeting shall be held in the month of
September.
b) Other General Meetings may be held as or when required.
c) Notice of the time, date, and location of the Annual General Meeting and other General Meetings shall be given to the Members in Good Standing of the Association in writing not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting, and such notice shall include the proposed agenda. The time, date, and location of the Annual General Meeting and other General Meetings shall also be published in a public forum generally accessible to Members, not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting, and the appearance of this information in a newspaper generally circulated within the boundaries of the Association, or the posting of such information in public places within said boundaries, shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement.
d) Every General Meeting shall include on the agenda an opportunity for an open forum.
e) General Meetings of the Members may be called at any time by the Board of Directors or by at least ten (10) Members in Good Standing for reasons provided in writing to the Secretary of the Association.
f) Each Member in Good Standing shall, at all meetings of the Members, be entitled to one (1) vote on each question or motion, but may not vote by proxy.
9.3 Board of Directors Meetingsb) Other General Meetings may be held as or when required.
c) Notice of the time, date, and location of the Annual General Meeting and other General Meetings shall be given to the Members in Good Standing of the Association in writing not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting, and such notice shall include the proposed agenda. The time, date, and location of the Annual General Meeting and other General Meetings shall also be published in a public forum generally accessible to Members, not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting, and the appearance of this information in a newspaper generally circulated within the boundaries of the Association, or the posting of such information in public places within said boundaries, shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement.
d) Every General Meeting shall include on the agenda an opportunity for an open forum.
e) General Meetings of the Members may be called at any time by the Board of Directors or by at least ten (10) Members in Good Standing for reasons provided in writing to the Secretary of the Association.
f) Each Member in Good Standing shall, at all meetings of the Members, be entitled to one (1) vote on each question or motion, but may not vote by proxy.
Board of Directors meetings shall
be held monthly, unless a majority of
the Board of Directors agrees not to hold a meeting in a given month,
or more often as required.
9.4 Executive Committee MeetingsExecutive Committee Meetings
shall be held as required.
9.5 QuorumsA quorum at a meeting shall be
counted from those members in attendance
who are entitled to vote as follows:
a) At General Meetings, a
quorum shall be thirty (30) Members in
Good Standing. In the absence of such a quorum, the president
shall invoke the provision of Roberts Rules of Order (30 minute waiting
period).
b) At Executive Committee Meetings, a quorum shall consist of 50% of its membership, plus 1, and must include either the President or the Vice President.
c) At Board of Directors Meetings, a quorum shall consist of five (5) members, and must include at least two members of the Executive Committee.
9.6 Motionsb) At Executive Committee Meetings, a quorum shall consist of 50% of its membership, plus 1, and must include either the President or the Vice President.
c) At Board of Directors Meetings, a quorum shall consist of five (5) members, and must include at least two members of the Executive Committee.
All motions shall be resolved by
a simple majority vote of Members in
Good Standing who are entitled to vote in attendance, except where
otherwise specified.
9.7 In Camera DiscussionNotwithstanding any other
provisions, meetings of the Board of
Directors or the Executive Committee may include items which are
discussed in camera. For an item to be discussed in camera,
agreement of a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors or
Executive Committee is required. Items which may be discussed in
camera include those which might result in the disclosure of personal
information or of information which puts the security of persons or
property at risk.
9.8 Votinga) All Members in Good
Standing and 18 years of age and older
except the President shall be entitled to vote at Annual or other
General Meetings. Each Member of the Board of Directors or
Executive Committee shall be entitled to vote and shall have one (1)
vote at meetings of the Board of Directors or Executive Committee,
except for the President, who may only vote in the case of a tie.
b) Every question shall be decided by a show of hands unless a poll be demanded by any Member, except where specified otherwise.
c) Upon a show of hands, every member having voting rights shall have one (1) vote. Unless a poll be demanded, a declaration by the Chair that a resolution has been carried or not carried will be made. An entry to that effect shall be made in the Minutes of the Association and shall be admissible in evidence as "prima facie" proof of the fact without proof of the number or proportion of the votes accorded in favour of or against such resolution.
d) If a poll be demanded and not withdrawn, the resolution shall be decided by a simple majority of votes given by the members present. The poll shall be taken in a manner as directed by the Chair; the results of such poll shall be deemed the decision of the Association in an Annual or other General Meeting upon the matter in question.
e) In the case of an equality of votes at any General Meeting, whether by show of hands or at a poll, the question shall be deemed to have failed.
b) Every question shall be decided by a show of hands unless a poll be demanded by any Member, except where specified otherwise.
c) Upon a show of hands, every member having voting rights shall have one (1) vote. Unless a poll be demanded, a declaration by the Chair that a resolution has been carried or not carried will be made. An entry to that effect shall be made in the Minutes of the Association and shall be admissible in evidence as "prima facie" proof of the fact without proof of the number or proportion of the votes accorded in favour of or against such resolution.
d) If a poll be demanded and not withdrawn, the resolution shall be decided by a simple majority of votes given by the members present. The poll shall be taken in a manner as directed by the Chair; the results of such poll shall be deemed the decision of the Association in an Annual or other General Meeting upon the matter in question.
e) In the case of an equality of votes at any General Meeting, whether by show of hands or at a poll, the question shall be deemed to have failed.
10. ASSOCIATION YEAR
The Association's fiscal year shall run from September 1 to August 31 of the following year.
11. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES
11.1 The Association shall
conduct its affairs on a non-profit
basis so that no member derives financial advantage from the
Association's transactions.
11.2 All Association funds will be kept on deposit with a Canadian chartered bank, trust company, credit union, or Caisse Populaire.
11.3 Cheques or bills of exchange payable to the Association shall be signed endorsed by the Treasurer and cheques or bills of exchange payable by the Association shall be endorsed signed by any two (2) members of the Executive. The Board of Directors may designate additional members of the Board of Directors who may sign cheques or bills of exchange payable by the Association or endorse checques or bills of exchange payable to the Association.
11.4 All expenditures of the Association shall be authorized by the Board of Directors. In exceptional circumstances, expenditures may be authorized by the signing officers who shall report such circumstances at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following the authorization of such expenditures.
11.5 The financial statements to be submitted to the Association Membership at the Annual Meeting shall be audited by a Member of the Association who is not on the Board of Directors. This Auditor will report in writing to the Board of Directors on the adequacy and accuracy of the financial records. The Auditor shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.
11.2 All Association funds will be kept on deposit with a Canadian chartered bank, trust company, credit union, or Caisse Populaire.
11.3 Cheques or bills of exchange payable to the Association shall be signed endorsed by the Treasurer and cheques or bills of exchange payable by the Association shall be endorsed signed by any two (2) members of the Executive. The Board of Directors may designate additional members of the Board of Directors who may sign cheques or bills of exchange payable by the Association or endorse checques or bills of exchange payable to the Association.
11.4 All expenditures of the Association shall be authorized by the Board of Directors. In exceptional circumstances, expenditures may be authorized by the signing officers who shall report such circumstances at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following the authorization of such expenditures.
11.5 The financial statements to be submitted to the Association Membership at the Annual Meeting shall be audited by a Member of the Association who is not on the Board of Directors. This Auditor will report in writing to the Board of Directors on the adequacy and accuracy of the financial records. The Auditor shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.
12. BY-LAWS OF THE ASSOCIATION
The Association may make by-laws for the purpose of supplementing or clarifying the provisions of this Constitution or for any other purpose, providing that such by-laws are not contrary to the laws of the Government of Canada, or the laws of the Government of Ontario, or the by-laws of the City of Ottawa.
13. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OR BY-LAWS
13.1 Notice of all
proposals for amendments shall be given, in
writing, to the Secretary, who will ensure that the proposal is
included with the notice of the Annual or other General Meeting, and
that the subject is then placed on the agenda of that meeting.
13.2 An amendment or by-law shall be considered accepted by a two-thirds vote of Members in Good Standing present at the Annual or other General Meeting, provided there is a quorum in attendance.
13.2 An amendment or by-law shall be considered accepted by a two-thirds vote of Members in Good Standing present at the Annual or other General Meeting, provided there is a quorum in attendance.
by the members of the Hintonburg Community Association
Revised October 3, 1994
Revised September 29, 1999
Revised September 28, 2001
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the Hintonburg Community Association, 1064 Wellington, Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada, K1Y 2Y3.
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