By Laws

BYLAWS OF

WEDGWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

 

 

ARTICLE I – NAME:

 

The official name of this organization shall be the Wedgwood Neighborhood Association (WNA).

 

 

ARTICLE II – BOUNDARIES:

 

The boundaries of the Association are:

 

North:  Hulen St.                                                          South:   Alta Mesa Blvd                                   

East:     Hulen St.                                                          West:   Granbury Rd                                       

ARTICLE III – OFFICE: 

The Association’s principal office and address shall be:

The residence of the Association President.  The Executive Committee may

 designate another location at its discretion.                                                       

 

 

ARTICLE IV – PURPOSE:

 

The purpose of the Wedgwood Neighborhood Association is to provide an organized framework to promote, preserve, and enhance the quality of life and values in the Wedgwood neighborhood by:

  • Encouraging a sense of community and pride among Association members.
  • Providing a safe environment to live in by establishing a communication link and working directly with the City Council, City Manager’s offices, Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Police Officers and other city departments.
  • Creating a close-knit community in which we care about our neighbors and work together toward a better community.
  • Encouraging residents of the area to become more involved in community affairs.

 

 

 

ARTICLE V – MEMBERSHIP:

 

  • Regular Membership:  A member of WNA shall be any person over the age of eighteen residing and/or owning residential property within the Association boundaries.  In order to vote, a member must be in good standing with the Association and be current on annual dues.  Each household has one (1) vote.  An owner of one or more residential properties not residing with the Association boundaries has one (1) vote.
  • Business Membership:  A business member of WNA shall be any person, firm, or corporation operating a place of business within the Association’s boundaries.  Non-Residential property owners will be classified as a Business Member and shall have one (1) vote.
  • Associate Membership:  An associate member of WNA shall be any person, firm, or corporation who neither resides, owns property, nor operates a place of business within the Association’s boundaries, but nevertheless, maintains an interest in the Association and its purposes.  Associate members shall have the privilege of the floor, but have no voting privileges and cannot hold office. 

 

 

ARTICLE VI – DUES:

 

The annual dues for the Association memberships will be set as follows:

 

  • Regular Membership -     $15.00  yearly per household

 

  • Business Membership -    $15.00  yearly per business

 

  • Associate Membership -   $15.00  yearly per household

 

Annual dues for WNA will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Executive Committee.  If a change in the price of a membership is deemed necessary, the Executive Committee will present the price to the members in a scheduled meeting and the change will be made on a majority vote by the members in attendance.

 

WNA may engage in fundraising activities related to its purposes.  The Executive Committee may accept on behalf of the Association any contribution, gift bequest, or device for the general purpose or for any special purpose of the Association.

 

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS:

 

  • Regular Meetings:  Membership meetings will be held at least quarterly and more often as determined by the Executive Committee. 
  • Executive Meeting:  The Executive Committee shall meet as required.
  •  Special Meetings:  Special meetings may be called by the President of the Association, by a majority of the Officers elected to conduct the business of the Association, or by a petition containing signatures of at least five (5) voting members of the Association. 
  • Notice of Meetings:  Written notice, identifying the time and place of the meeting, shall be provided to each member of the Association at least 7 days before meetings are to be held.  Such notice of meetings may be hand carried, mailed, or emailed and will also be posted on the WNA website (www.wedgwoodna.org).  Signs will be placed in yards within WNA boundaries which provide the day, time and place of regular neighborhood meetings.
  • Quorum:  The members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.
  • Open Meetings:  All meetings are open to all members. 

 

 

ARTICLE VIII – EXECUTIVE BOARD:

 

  • Section 1:  The elected officers and the immediate Past President shall constitute the Executive Board of the Association.
  • Section 2:  The Executive Board shall supervise the affairs of the Association in accordance with its stated purpose and policies; set the agendas for the regular meetings; transact any business between meetings of the Association and report thereon at the next meeting; and make recommendations to the general membership on matters before the Association.
  • Section 3:  The Executive Board shall meet as required, usually on a monthly basis.  These meetings shall be open to any members of the Association.

 

 

ARTICLE IX – OFFICERS:

 

  •  Officers:  The officers of Wedgwood NA shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
  • Term:  Officers shall assume their duties in January and shall serve for one (1) year until their successors are duly elected.  Officers shall not serve in the same office for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
  • Eligibility:  Any voting member in good standing of WNA is eligible for election to office.
  • Elections:  Officers shall be elected at the 4th Quarter meeting by a simple majority vote of members present.
  • Vacancies: 
  1. In the event the President is unable to complete his/her term, the Vice-President shall become the President for the unexpired portion of the term.
  2. For other vacancies in offices other than the President, the Executive Board shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term with a simple majority vote.
  3. Unexcused absences as determined by the Executive Board from three (3) consecutive meetings shall constitute a vacancy of office.
  • Retirement:  Upon retirement from office, each officer shall deliver to his/her successor, all records, papers, and other property belonging to the Association.
  • Removal From Office:  At a special meeting of the Members, duly called in accordance with Article VII of these Bylaws, any Officer may be removed from his/her position with just cause by a majority vote of the Members.  A successor may then and there be elected to fill the vacancy.  Any Officer whose removal has been proposed by the Members shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the meeting prior to the vote for removal.

 

 

ARTICLE X – DUTIES OF OFFICERS:

 

  • President: President shall:

A.     Preside at all meetings of the Association.
B.     Be the sole spokesperson for the WNA.  The Executive Board may designate another member to serve in this capacity as necessary.
C.     Sign with the Treasurer or any other officer authorized by the Executive Board, all contracts, and other legal documents.
D.     Appoint committee chairpersons with approval of the Executive Board.
E.      Shall be empowered to vote in meetings of the general membership and the Executive Board only when necessary to break a tie vote.
F.      Serve as the WNA’s primary representative to the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods.
 

  • Vice President: Vice President shall:
  • Serve and assume all responsibilities in the absence of the President or due to the President’s inability or refusal to act.
  • Act as special assistant to the President and represent the President whenever so designated.
  • Perform all such duties as requested by the President or Executive Board.
    • Secretary:  The Secretary shall:
    1. Keep minutes of the proceedings of all meetings of the Association.
    2. Preserve in file all records of value to the Association.
    3. Conduct the correspondence of the Association.
    4. May sign checks when the Treasurer is not  able to do so.
    5. Be responsible for preparing and distributing the Association’s newsletter.
    6. Perform such other duties as requested by the President or Executive Board.
    • Treasurer:  The Treasurer shall:
    1. Collect membership dues and keep records of paid members.
    2. Maintain a current roster of membership indicating the name, address, and telephone number of each member as well as his/her classification of membership.
    3. Maintain custody of all financial records of the WNA and deposit all such funds in a bank approved by the Executive Board.
    4. Pay all bills and distribute funds by check only upon receipt of a bill.  The Treasurer or the Secretary must sign all checks.
    5. Present financial status reports at each meeting.
    6. Perform such other duties as requested by the President or Executive Board.
    • Past President:  The Past President shall:

    A.  Act as an advisor to the Elected Officers.

    B.  Perform such other duties as requested by the President or Executive Board.

     

    ARTICLE XI –Committees 

    • Committes may be established when deemed necessary by the Executive Board.
    • All Committee Chairpersons will be appointed by the President of WNA with approval of the Executive Board.
    • All Committee Members must be voting members of WNA.
    • Committes must report activity to the Executive Board and the WNA membership.
    • All committee meetings are subject Article VII-Meetings of the WNA By-Laws, including Notice of Meetings, Quorum and must be open to all WNA members.

     

     

     

    ARTICLE XII –POLICIES:

     

    1. The WNA shall be non-commercial, nonpartisan and nonsectarian.
    1. The name of the Association or names of any members in their official capacities shall not be used in any connection with a commercial concern, or with any partisan interest or for any purpose not appropriately related to the promotion of the objectives of the association.
    2. The WNA shall not directly or indirectly endorse any political candidate or party.
    3. The WNA may take positions on issues.  All action appropriate to sustain an approved WNA position must be authorized by Executive Board before the President or the President’s representative may so act.
    4. The WNA shall never be operated for the primary purpose of profit and no part of its earnings or membership fees shall be used to the benefit of private individuals.

     

     

    ARTICLE XIII – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY:

     

    Procedures at all meetings shall be conducted with due regard to parliamentary practice with Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised serving as the authority on all points not covered specifically by these Bylaws.

     

     

     

    ARTICLE XIV – AMENDMENTS:

     

    Amendments to these Bylaws shall be made at any regular or special meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members who are present and in good standing, provided that notice of such meeting contains the proposed amendments(s).  Such amendments shall be effective as of the date of enactment.

     

     

     

     

    ARTICLE XV – DISSOLUTION:

     

    WNA may be dissolved with the majority vote of the Executive Board, provided that the disbursement of all monies and properties is acted upon prior to dissolution, and in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act in existence; and all liabilities and obligations of the corporation must be paid, satisfied, and discharged.

     

     

     

    ADOPTED by a majority vote of the membership at the meeting held on the                   day of                          , 20                  .

               

                                                               

     

     

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                       President