Article I- Name
The legal name of this corporation shall be the Lenaweee Council for Visual Arts, Inc.,
a nonprofit organization under the laws of the State of Michigan.
Article II- Purpose
The Purpose of the Lenawee Council for Visual Arts (LCVA) includes the following:
1. To celebrate the visual arts.
2. To provide opportunities for visual artists.
3. To foster pride and involvement in our community.
4. To develop an audience for the visual arts.
5. To encourage and facilitate community support and participation in the visual arts.
6. To create a centralized network that will promote the activities of local
visual art groups and artists.
Article III- Membership
Section 1. Any person or organization interested in promoting the Visual Arts in
Lenawee County is eligible for membership.
Section 2. A person or organization may become a member by paying yearly dues.
Section 3. Dues shall be established by the Executive Board for individuals,
businesses and organizations and will be payable to the Treasurer no later than
January 30th of each year.
Section 4. Membership year shall be January 1 to December 31.
A. A member in good standing shall receive all LCVA publications.
B. A member in good standing shall be eligible to vote at annual or special general
membership meeting on matters proposed by the Executive Board.
Section 5. Renewal of membership shall be attained by paying the current membership fee.
Section 6. Membership is required to become an officer or to be selected as a committee chair.
Article IV- Executive Board
Section 1. The executive Board shall consist of all current Officers, all current standing committee
Chairs, and the immediate past LCVA President.
Section 2. The Executive Board shall handle the regular business of the organization and submit
recommendations for approval by the membership as deemed necessary by the
Executive Board.
Section 3. Executive Board meetings shall be scheduled monthly. Additional meetings may be called
;by the President or 3 Executive Board members. Written notification
;in advance is required.
Section 4. A quorum for conducting the business of the Executive Board shall be a simple
majority of its members.
Section 5. Each outgoing Executive Board member must turn over monies and records to incoming
Executive Board member(s) by the first meeting of the new term.
Article V- Elections
Section 1. Elections of new officers to the Executive Board shall be held at the
annual meeting in May.
Section 2. The President shall appoint the Chair of the Nominating Committee to secure persons
for the ballot for officers. The Nominating Committee shall consist of no fewer than
3 people. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the May meeting.
Section 3. The election shall be conducted by the Nomination Committee. Votes shall be by
secret ballot of members present.
Section 4. The term of office shall be as follows:
A. Officers shall be elected for term of one year, to serve from the time of installation in July.
B. Elected officers may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms in the same office.
Section 5. There shall be a meeting of the Executive Board following installation, to
include the outgoing and incoming officers and the committee chairs.
Article VI- Officers and Committee Chairs
Section 1. There shall be the following elected officers:
A. President
B. Vice President
C. Secretary
D. Treasurer
Section 2. An officer or Chair who does not comply with assigned responsibilities or who misses
two consecutive LCVA meetings may be relieved of office by a majority vote of
the Executive Board.
Section 3. Committee Chairs shall be appointed by the President.
Article VII- Duties of the Officers
Section 1. The President shall:
A. preside at all meetings of Executive Board, general, and special meetings.
B. appoint Committee Chairs immediately after assuming office.
C. make interim appointments as needed.
D. sign all checks over $100.00 with the Treasurer.
E. sign contracts after approval of the Executive Board.
F. serve as an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee.
Section 2. The Vice President shall:
A. perform the duties of an absent President.
B. perform such duties as are assigned by President.
Section 3. The Secretary shall:
A. record the minutes of all Board and Membership meetings.
B. sign contracts for the organization after approval by the Executive Board.
C. conduct all correspondence for the organization and keep attendance records.
D. maintain reports and records of the organization.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall:
A. manage the funds of the organization.
B. provide a monthly financial report to the membership and
a written annual financial report to the Executive Board.
C. sign all checks.
D. counter-sign checks over $100.00 with the President.
E. serve on the Finance Committee.
Article VIII- Committees
Section 1. There shall be the following standing Committees of no fewer than 3 members in each:
A. Finance Committee
B. Marketing and PR
C. Education and Community Outreach
D. Special Projects
E. Maplefest
F. Co-op Gallery
Section 2. Each standing Committee Chair shall:
A. serve as a member of the Executive Board and attend all Board meetings.
B. recruit members for the committee and shall accept volunteers.
C. be responsible for making a report at each Board meeting.
Article IX- General Membership Meetings
Section 1. An Annual Meeting shall be held for the General Membership the first week of May.
Written notice of the meeting will be given at least 10 days in advance.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the President or the Executive Board as necessary.
Section 3. A quorum for conducting business of an Annual or Special Meeting of the membership
shall be not less than 10% of the members. In order for a motion to pass, it must carry by
a simple majority of the members present.
Article X- Amendments
Section 1. The By-Laws may be amended or revised by an affirmation vote of a simple majority of
all members present at the annual meeting. Proposed amendments shall be distributed to
members in writing at least 10 days prior to the meeting.
Article XI- Dissolution
Section 1. In the event of dissolution of the Lenawee Council for Visual Arts, the remaining assets,
after the satisfaction of all obligations of the organization, shall be distributed to existing
not-for-profit county organizations for the purposes of further education and
preservation of the Visual Arts.
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