Bylaws of Skyline Ridge Neighbors Inc., as amended
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL
Section 1: NAME
Section 2: BOUNDARIES
Section 3: PURPOSES
Section 4: MEMBERSHIP
Section 5: VOTING
Section 6: NON-DISCRIMINATION
ARTICLE II: FINANCES
Section 1: DUES
Section 2: RECEIPT AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
ARTICLE III: MEETINGS
Section 1: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
a) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
b) SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
c) AGENDA
d) QUORUM
e) PARTICIPATION
f) PROCEDURES
Section 2: BOARD MEETINGS
a) FREQUENCY
b) AGENDA
c) QUORUM
d) PARTICIPATION
e) PROCEDURES
ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1: NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS
Section 2: ELIGIBILITY FOR BOARD SERVICE
Section 3: TERMS OF OFFICE
Section 4: BOARD VACANCIES
Section 5: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Section 6: ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Section 7: DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
a) PRESIDENT
b) VICE PRESIDENT
c) SECRETARY
d) TREASURER
e) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Section 8: DUTIES OF THE BOARD
a) MANAGEMENT
b) ANNUAL REPORT
c) ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING
Section 9: REMOVAL
Section 10: INDEMNIFICATION
Section 11: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ARTICLE V: COMMITTEES
Section 1: COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION & FUNCTION
Section 2: EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE COMMITTEES
ARTICLE VI: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1: PERSON OR GROUP ADVERSELY AFFECTED
Section 2: RECEIPT OF COMPLAINT
Section 3: FINAL RESOLUTION
ARTICLE VII: PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS
Section 1: SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Section 2: NOTIFICATION
Section 3: ATTENDANCE
Section 4: DISSEMINATION
ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL
Section 1: NAME
This organization is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and shall be known as Skyline Ridge Neighbors, Inc. (hereafter SRN).
Section 2: BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of SRN shall be defined as follows: Starting from the Multnomah/Columbia Co. line at Hwy 30, then south along Hwy 30 to NW Newberry Rd, then along both sides of NW Newberry Rd to NW Skyline Blvd, then south along NW Skyline Blvd including NW Cedar St. to NW Ash St., then due south to 9522 & 9527 NW Skyview Dr, then west along NW Skyview Dr and NW Red Cedar Ct., then due west to the curve on NW Kaiser Rd at the trailhead to North Abbey Ck. Natural Area, continuing west along the centerline of NW Kaiser Rd., then along the Multnomah/Washington Co. boundary to the county line corner east of Cornelius Pass Hwy, then continuing north and west along the Multnomah Co. line to the Columbia Co. line, then east along the Multnomah/Columbia Co. line and NW Watson Rd to the starting point at Hwy. 30.
Section 3: PURPOSES
This corporation shall be organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Subject to the limitations stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the purposes of this corporation shall be to engage in any lawful activities, none of which are for profit, for which corporations may be organized under Chapter 65 of the Oregon Revised Statutes (or its corresponding future provisions) and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or its corresponding future provisions).
The corporation's primary purposes shall be:
a) To combat community deterioration by educating the public on subjects relevant to life in the rural-urban interface, and by encouraging voluntary efforts to enhance the livability of the neighborhood.
b) To lessen neighborhood tensions by maintaining open communications whereby all those interested in the neighborhood may be informed of, and may involve themselves in, the affairs of the neighborhood; and
c) To help reduce the burdens of local government by acting as a liaison between the neighborhood and governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and other neighborhoods.
Section 4: MEMBERSHIP
a) Membership in SRN shall be open to residents and owners of property within the SRN boundaries, and to holders of a business license for a location within the boundaries.
b) Members may be asked to provide supporting documentation as requested to establish eligibility.
c) Membership shall be terminated if eligibility for membership ceases to exist.
Section 5: VOTING
a) All individual members, 18 years of age or older, shall each have one vote per person.
b) One representative (and not more) from each business licensee that is a member shall also have one vote.
c) Voting at meetings shall be conducted by show of hands, written ballot or by electronic means.
d) Voting by proxy shall be prohibited.
e) The Board of Directors (hereafter Board) may authorize a special vote by other reasonable voting methods, e.g., by mail, at a polling venue or by electronic means.
f) Unless otherwise specified in these bylaws, decisions of SRN shall be made by a majority vote of a quorum present at any meeting.
Section 6: NON-DISCRIMINATION
SRN shall not discriminate against individuals or groups on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, income or political affiliation in any of its programs, policies, recommendations, or actions.
ARTICLE II: FINANCES
Section 1: DUES
There shall be no dues or membership fees.
Section 2: RECEIPT AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Any property (including money) received as a donation or grant from any individual, firm, corporation, or governmental agency shall be distributed or used for the purposes specified above in Article 1, Section 3.
ARTICLE III: MEETINGS
Section 1: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
a) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
There shall be at least one general membership meeting yearly. The annual meeting of the members, at which the Board shall deliver its annual report, shall be held during the first half of the calendar year. General meetings shall be convened at times and dates determined by the Board. Notification for all general meetings shall be given at least seven (7) days in advance by written notice to addressees within the boundaries (e.g. notices in the Skyline Rural Watch Newsline, in the Skyline Ridge Runner newsletter, and on the SRN website). Public notice may also be posted at least seven days in advance at local sites frequented by residents (e.g., Skyline School, Skyline Grange, Plainview Store, Linnton Feed & Seed).
b) SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Special meetings of the membership may be called by the President or the majority of the Board. A special meeting shall also be called upon receipt of a written request signed by five percent (5%) of the membership. Notification stating the purpose of the special meeting shall be given at least seven (7) days in advance by written notice to all members of SRN (e.g. notices in the Skyline Rural Watch Newsline, in the Skyline Ridge Runner newsletter, and on the SRN website). Public notice may also be posted at least seven (7) days in advance at local sites frequented by residents (e.g., Skyline School, Skyline Grange, Plainview Store, Linnton Feed & Seed,).
c) AGENDA
Subject to the approval of the Board, the President shall prepare the agenda for general and special meetings of the membership. For special membership meetings the agenda shall be fixed; only matters within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice may be conducted. For general membership meetings any person may propose the addition of an item to the agenda by submitting the proposal in writing to the President five (5) days prior to the meeting. Action on the proposal shall proceed according to Article VII. Any member of SRN may make a motion to add an item to the agenda at the meeting.
d) QUORUM
A quorum for any general or special meeting of the membership shall be the number of members in attendance. Decisions shall be made by a majority vote of a quorum present at any meeting.
e) PARTICIPATION
All general and special membership meetings shall be open to anyone, and all who wish to speak shall be heard. Only members shall be entitled to vote, as specified in Article I, Section 5.
f) PROCEDURES
SRN shall follow Roberts Rules of Order Revised in all meetings.
Section 2: BOARD MEETINGS
a) FREQUENCY
The Board shall meet prior to any general or special membership meeting and at such other times as the President may designate. A majority of Board members may also call a meeting. Board members shall be notified of Board meetings at least 48 hours in advance. Whenever practical, the Board shall also make reasonable efforts to inform members of its meeting schedule (e.g. notices in the Skyline Rural Watch Newsline, in the Skyline Ridge Runner newsletter, and on the SRN website).
b) AGENDA
Subject to the approval of the Board, the President shall prepare the agenda. Any member of SRN may make a motion to add an item to the agenda at the meeting.
c) QUORUM
A majority of the current Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Decisions shall be made by a majority vote of a quorum present at any meeting.
d) PARTICIPATION
Board meetings shall be open to all; however, only Board members shall be entitled to vote.
e) PROCEDURES
The Board shall follow Roberts Rules of Order Revised in all meetings.
ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1: NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS:
The Board shall determine the exact number of Board positions as deemed appropriate. There shall be at least seven (7) and not more than fifteen (15) Board members (hereafter Directors).
Section 2: ELIGIBILITY FOR BOARD SERVICE
Only SRN members shall be qualified to serve as Directors.
Section 3: TERMS OF OFFICE
Directors shall be elected to hold office for a term of two (2) years. The terms of Directors shall be staggered so that, as nearly as possible, considering divisibility by two, one half (1/2) of the terms expire each year. Elections to refill positions with expiring terms will be held in the year of expiration. Incumbents of positions with expiring terms shall hold office until the completion of the election of Directors to the expiring positions.
Section 4: BOARD VACANCIES
The Board may fill a vacancy on the Board by a vote for a particular candidate by a majority of all remaining Directors. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term and until his or her successor is elected or appointed. Alternatively, the Board may direct that the remainder of the term of a vacated position be filled by election at a membership meeting.
Section 5: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Directors shall be elected annually, in the spring of each year, by a vote of the membership at a membership meeting. Candidates shall be nominated from the floor by any SRN member, and election shall require a plurality vote of the membership present.
Section 6: ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
a) At the next Board meeting after the general meeting election, the Board as reconstituted shall elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer from among its members by a majority vote of a quorum. A Director may hold the same office for not more than six consecutive years.
b) At the creation of a committee, the Board shall elect a chairperson for the committee (see Article V) from among its members by a majority vote of a quorum.
Section 7: DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
a) PRESIDENT
The President shall prepare the agenda and preside at all meetings of the Board and membership. The President shall have such other duties as prescribed by the Board. Any official statement by SRN must be signed by the President after approval of the Board.
b) VICE PRESIDENT
In the President's absence, the Vice President shall function as President. The Vice President shall also have such other duties as prescribed by the Board.
c) SECRETARY
The Secretary shall keep minutes of all Board and membership meetings; shall make the written minutes available to the Board within 14 days of the meeting; shall maintain a current list of members; shall be responsible for SRN communications as directed by the President or the Board; shall make records of SRN available for inspection for any proper purpose at any reasonable time; and shall have such other duties as prescribed by the Board.
d) TREASURER
The Treasurer shall be responsible for all funds and shall give an accounting at each general meeting; shall receive, keep safe, and disburse SRN funds; shall have such other duties as prescribed by the Board. Disbursements over $500 shall require a vote by the Board.
e) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Chairpersons of committees shall inform the Board and SRN of all activities of their respective committees; shall have such other duties as prescribed by the Board.
Section 8: DUTIES OF THE BOARD
a) MANAGEMENT
The affairs of SRN shall be managed by the Board in the interim between general meetings. The Board shall be accountable to the membership; shall seek the views of those affected by any proposed policies or actions before adopting any recommendation on behalf of SRN; and strictly shall comply with these bylaws.
b) ANNUAL REPORT
The Board shall present an annual report at the general meeting. The report shall include accomplishments and a financial report of the previous year and objectives.
c) ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING
The Board may take action without a meeting as long as all Directors consent in writing to such action. This written consent may be given electronically (e.g. by email).
Section 9: REMOVAL
The members may remove one or more officers or directors elected by them, with cause, by two-thirds (2/3) vote at any general or special meeting, providing that notice of the meeting was given according to these Bylaws and that such notice states that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is the removal of officers or directors. A director elected by the Board may be removed, with cause, by the vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the officers and directors then in office. The Board may elect to terminate the membership in the Board of a Board member after three consecutive unexcused absences from monthly Board meetings.
Section 10: INDEMNIFICATION
This organization will indemnify its officers and directors to the fullest extent allowed by Oregon law. The personal liability of each member of the Board of Directors and each uncompensated officer of the organization, for monetary or other damages, for conduct as a director or officer, shall be eliminated to the full extent permitted by city, county, state or federal law.
Section 11: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Board shall adopt and follow a Conflict of Interest policy to protect the interests of SRN when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the corporation or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction.
ARTICLE V: COMMITTEES
Section 1: COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION & FUNCTION
a) The Board shall have the power to create and dissolve committees. If determined by the Board that a committee is required for specific task(s), the Board shall elect a chairperson for that committee from among its members (see Article IV, Section 6). The chairperson shall serve at the discretion of the Board.
b) The chairperson of each committee shall then call for volunteers to fill committee memberships.
c) The activities of all committees shall reflect the purposes of SRN (Article I, Section 3).
d) All committees shall report to the Board and general membership.
Section 2: EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE COMMITTEES
a) NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY COMMITTEE
The Neighborhood Livability Committee shall encourage and fund voluntary efforts to enhance livability of the neighborhood including but not limited to SOLVE neighborhood cleanup, Spring Meeting, Red Cross classes, Skyline School donations and Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) donations.
b) COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The Community Outreach Committee shall be responsible for publishing the Skyline Ridge Runner newsletter, notifying the membership of meetings, elections, current issues and events, and maintain and update the membership and mailing lists.
c) LAND USE COMMITTEE
The Land Use Committee shall solicit and review communications from applicable sources pertaining to land use; shall identify and study pertinent land use issues.
d) NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE
The Natural Resource Committee shall solicit and review communications from applicable sources pertaining to natural resources including, but not be limited to, watersheds, forestry, agriculture, aggregate, and wildlife; shall identify and study pertinent issues.
e) FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
The Fundraising Committee shall raise funds to meet budget needs identified by the Board.
f) PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Public Services Committee shall solicit and review communications from applicable sources pertaining to public services including but not limited to internet, transportation, public safety, electricity, phone service, television cable, natural gas; shall identify and study pertinent issues.
ARTICLE VI: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1: PERSON OR GROUP ADVERSELY AFFECTED
A member (petitioner) adversely affected by a decision or policy of SRN may submit in writing a complaint to the Board.
Section 2: RECEIPT OF COMPLAINT
Within seven (7) days of receipt of the written complaint, the Board shall schedule with the petitioner a mutually acceptable place, day and time for a review of the complaint. Within thirty (30) days of the review of the complaint, the Board shall submit a written recommendation for resolution of the grievance.
Section 3: FINAL RESOLUTION
The Board shall attempt to resolve the complaint and shall submit a report of its recommendation and/or action to the complainant and membership. If the committee, Board and petitioner cannot reach agreement, final resolution of the complaint shall be by vote of the majority of the membership at a general or special meeting. Parties involved are encouraged to request assistance from neighborhood mediation resources.
ARTICLE VII: PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS
Section 1: SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Any person or group, inside or outside the boundaries of SRN, may propose items for consideration by the Board. The Board shall decide whether proposed items will appear on the agenda of standing or ad hoc committees, Board, general or special meetings.
Section 2: NOTIFICATION
The proponent and members directly affected by a proposal shall be notified of the place, day, and hour the proposal shall be reviewed, and by what body, not less than seven (7) days in advance when practicable.
Section 3: ATTENDANCE
The proponent may attend this meeting to make a presentation and answer questions concerning the proposal.
Section 4: DISSEMINATION
The Board shall submit recommendations and dissenting views as recorded from the meeting to the proponent and other appropriate parties.
ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
All amendments to these bylaws must be proposed in writing and made available to members at least seven (7) days before voting on their adoption may proceed. Notice of a proposal to amend the bylaws, specifying the date, time and place for consideration, must be provided to all members at least seven (7) days before voting. Adoption of and amendments to these bylaws shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote by the members present at a general or special meeting.
Ratified June 15, 1988
Amended November 23,1998
Amended June 27, 2000
Amended March 3, 2005
Amended March 18, 2008
Amended May 13, 2009
Amended April 22, 2021
Section 1: NAME
Section 2: BOUNDARIES
Section 3: PURPOSES
Section 4: MEMBERSHIP
Section 5: VOTING
Section 6: NON-DISCRIMINATION
ARTICLE II: FINANCES
Section 1: DUES
Section 2: RECEIPT AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
ARTICLE III: MEETINGS
Section 1: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
a) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
b) SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
c) AGENDA
d) QUORUM
e) PARTICIPATION
f) PROCEDURES
Section 2: BOARD MEETINGS
a) FREQUENCY
b) AGENDA
c) QUORUM
d) PARTICIPATION
e) PROCEDURES
ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1: NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS
Section 2: ELIGIBILITY FOR BOARD SERVICE
Section 3: TERMS OF OFFICE
Section 4: BOARD VACANCIES
Section 5: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Section 6: ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Section 7: DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
a) PRESIDENT
b) VICE PRESIDENT
c) SECRETARY
d) TREASURER
e) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Section 8: DUTIES OF THE BOARD
a) MANAGEMENT
b) ANNUAL REPORT
c) ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING
Section 9: REMOVAL
Section 10: INDEMNIFICATION
Section 11: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ARTICLE V: COMMITTEES
Section 1: COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION & FUNCTION
Section 2: EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE COMMITTEES
ARTICLE VI: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1: PERSON OR GROUP ADVERSELY AFFECTED
Section 2: RECEIPT OF COMPLAINT
Section 3: FINAL RESOLUTION
ARTICLE VII: PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS
Section 1: SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Section 2: NOTIFICATION
Section 3: ATTENDANCE
Section 4: DISSEMINATION
ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL
Section 1: NAME
This organization is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and shall be known as Skyline Ridge Neighbors, Inc. (hereafter SRN).
Section 2: BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of SRN shall be defined as follows: Starting from the Multnomah/Columbia Co. line at Hwy 30, then south along Hwy 30 to NW Newberry Rd, then along both sides of NW Newberry Rd to NW Skyline Blvd, then south along NW Skyline Blvd including NW Cedar St. to NW Ash St., then due south to 9522 & 9527 NW Skyview Dr, then west along NW Skyview Dr and NW Red Cedar Ct., then due west to the curve on NW Kaiser Rd at the trailhead to North Abbey Ck. Natural Area, continuing west along the centerline of NW Kaiser Rd., then along the Multnomah/Washington Co. boundary to the county line corner east of Cornelius Pass Hwy, then continuing north and west along the Multnomah Co. line to the Columbia Co. line, then east along the Multnomah/Columbia Co. line and NW Watson Rd to the starting point at Hwy. 30.
Section 3: PURPOSES
This corporation shall be organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Subject to the limitations stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the purposes of this corporation shall be to engage in any lawful activities, none of which are for profit, for which corporations may be organized under Chapter 65 of the Oregon Revised Statutes (or its corresponding future provisions) and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or its corresponding future provisions).
The corporation's primary purposes shall be:
a) To combat community deterioration by educating the public on subjects relevant to life in the rural-urban interface, and by encouraging voluntary efforts to enhance the livability of the neighborhood.
b) To lessen neighborhood tensions by maintaining open communications whereby all those interested in the neighborhood may be informed of, and may involve themselves in, the affairs of the neighborhood; and
c) To help reduce the burdens of local government by acting as a liaison between the neighborhood and governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and other neighborhoods.
Section 4: MEMBERSHIP
a) Membership in SRN shall be open to residents and owners of property within the SRN boundaries, and to holders of a business license for a location within the boundaries.
b) Members may be asked to provide supporting documentation as requested to establish eligibility.
c) Membership shall be terminated if eligibility for membership ceases to exist.
Section 5: VOTING
a) All individual members, 18 years of age or older, shall each have one vote per person.
b) One representative (and not more) from each business licensee that is a member shall also have one vote.
c) Voting at meetings shall be conducted by show of hands, written ballot or by electronic means.
d) Voting by proxy shall be prohibited.
e) The Board of Directors (hereafter Board) may authorize a special vote by other reasonable voting methods, e.g., by mail, at a polling venue or by electronic means.
f) Unless otherwise specified in these bylaws, decisions of SRN shall be made by a majority vote of a quorum present at any meeting.
Section 6: NON-DISCRIMINATION
SRN shall not discriminate against individuals or groups on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, income or political affiliation in any of its programs, policies, recommendations, or actions.
ARTICLE II: FINANCES
Section 1: DUES
There shall be no dues or membership fees.
Section 2: RECEIPT AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Any property (including money) received as a donation or grant from any individual, firm, corporation, or governmental agency shall be distributed or used for the purposes specified above in Article 1, Section 3.
ARTICLE III: MEETINGS
Section 1: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
a) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
There shall be at least one general membership meeting yearly. The annual meeting of the members, at which the Board shall deliver its annual report, shall be held during the first half of the calendar year. General meetings shall be convened at times and dates determined by the Board. Notification for all general meetings shall be given at least seven (7) days in advance by written notice to addressees within the boundaries (e.g. notices in the Skyline Rural Watch Newsline, in the Skyline Ridge Runner newsletter, and on the SRN website). Public notice may also be posted at least seven days in advance at local sites frequented by residents (e.g., Skyline School, Skyline Grange, Plainview Store, Linnton Feed & Seed).
b) SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Special meetings of the membership may be called by the President or the majority of the Board. A special meeting shall also be called upon receipt of a written request signed by five percent (5%) of the membership. Notification stating the purpose of the special meeting shall be given at least seven (7) days in advance by written notice to all members of SRN (e.g. notices in the Skyline Rural Watch Newsline, in the Skyline Ridge Runner newsletter, and on the SRN website). Public notice may also be posted at least seven (7) days in advance at local sites frequented by residents (e.g., Skyline School, Skyline Grange, Plainview Store, Linnton Feed & Seed,).
c) AGENDA
Subject to the approval of the Board, the President shall prepare the agenda for general and special meetings of the membership. For special membership meetings the agenda shall be fixed; only matters within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice may be conducted. For general membership meetings any person may propose the addition of an item to the agenda by submitting the proposal in writing to the President five (5) days prior to the meeting. Action on the proposal shall proceed according to Article VII. Any member of SRN may make a motion to add an item to the agenda at the meeting.
d) QUORUM
A quorum for any general or special meeting of the membership shall be the number of members in attendance. Decisions shall be made by a majority vote of a quorum present at any meeting.
e) PARTICIPATION
All general and special membership meetings shall be open to anyone, and all who wish to speak shall be heard. Only members shall be entitled to vote, as specified in Article I, Section 5.
f) PROCEDURES
SRN shall follow Roberts Rules of Order Revised in all meetings.
Section 2: BOARD MEETINGS
a) FREQUENCY
The Board shall meet prior to any general or special membership meeting and at such other times as the President may designate. A majority of Board members may also call a meeting. Board members shall be notified of Board meetings at least 48 hours in advance. Whenever practical, the Board shall also make reasonable efforts to inform members of its meeting schedule (e.g. notices in the Skyline Rural Watch Newsline, in the Skyline Ridge Runner newsletter, and on the SRN website).
b) AGENDA
Subject to the approval of the Board, the President shall prepare the agenda. Any member of SRN may make a motion to add an item to the agenda at the meeting.
c) QUORUM
A majority of the current Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Decisions shall be made by a majority vote of a quorum present at any meeting.
d) PARTICIPATION
Board meetings shall be open to all; however, only Board members shall be entitled to vote.
e) PROCEDURES
The Board shall follow Roberts Rules of Order Revised in all meetings.
ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1: NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS:
The Board shall determine the exact number of Board positions as deemed appropriate. There shall be at least seven (7) and not more than fifteen (15) Board members (hereafter Directors).
Section 2: ELIGIBILITY FOR BOARD SERVICE
Only SRN members shall be qualified to serve as Directors.
Section 3: TERMS OF OFFICE
Directors shall be elected to hold office for a term of two (2) years. The terms of Directors shall be staggered so that, as nearly as possible, considering divisibility by two, one half (1/2) of the terms expire each year. Elections to refill positions with expiring terms will be held in the year of expiration. Incumbents of positions with expiring terms shall hold office until the completion of the election of Directors to the expiring positions.
Section 4: BOARD VACANCIES
The Board may fill a vacancy on the Board by a vote for a particular candidate by a majority of all remaining Directors. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term and until his or her successor is elected or appointed. Alternatively, the Board may direct that the remainder of the term of a vacated position be filled by election at a membership meeting.
Section 5: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Directors shall be elected annually, in the spring of each year, by a vote of the membership at a membership meeting. Candidates shall be nominated from the floor by any SRN member, and election shall require a plurality vote of the membership present.
Section 6: ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
a) At the next Board meeting after the general meeting election, the Board as reconstituted shall elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer from among its members by a majority vote of a quorum. A Director may hold the same office for not more than six consecutive years.
b) At the creation of a committee, the Board shall elect a chairperson for the committee (see Article V) from among its members by a majority vote of a quorum.
Section 7: DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
a) PRESIDENT
The President shall prepare the agenda and preside at all meetings of the Board and membership. The President shall have such other duties as prescribed by the Board. Any official statement by SRN must be signed by the President after approval of the Board.
b) VICE PRESIDENT
In the President's absence, the Vice President shall function as President. The Vice President shall also have such other duties as prescribed by the Board.
c) SECRETARY
The Secretary shall keep minutes of all Board and membership meetings; shall make the written minutes available to the Board within 14 days of the meeting; shall maintain a current list of members; shall be responsible for SRN communications as directed by the President or the Board; shall make records of SRN available for inspection for any proper purpose at any reasonable time; and shall have such other duties as prescribed by the Board.
d) TREASURER
The Treasurer shall be responsible for all funds and shall give an accounting at each general meeting; shall receive, keep safe, and disburse SRN funds; shall have such other duties as prescribed by the Board. Disbursements over $500 shall require a vote by the Board.
e) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Chairpersons of committees shall inform the Board and SRN of all activities of their respective committees; shall have such other duties as prescribed by the Board.
Section 8: DUTIES OF THE BOARD
a) MANAGEMENT
The affairs of SRN shall be managed by the Board in the interim between general meetings. The Board shall be accountable to the membership; shall seek the views of those affected by any proposed policies or actions before adopting any recommendation on behalf of SRN; and strictly shall comply with these bylaws.
b) ANNUAL REPORT
The Board shall present an annual report at the general meeting. The report shall include accomplishments and a financial report of the previous year and objectives.
c) ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING
The Board may take action without a meeting as long as all Directors consent in writing to such action. This written consent may be given electronically (e.g. by email).
Section 9: REMOVAL
The members may remove one or more officers or directors elected by them, with cause, by two-thirds (2/3) vote at any general or special meeting, providing that notice of the meeting was given according to these Bylaws and that such notice states that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is the removal of officers or directors. A director elected by the Board may be removed, with cause, by the vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the officers and directors then in office. The Board may elect to terminate the membership in the Board of a Board member after three consecutive unexcused absences from monthly Board meetings.
Section 10: INDEMNIFICATION
This organization will indemnify its officers and directors to the fullest extent allowed by Oregon law. The personal liability of each member of the Board of Directors and each uncompensated officer of the organization, for monetary or other damages, for conduct as a director or officer, shall be eliminated to the full extent permitted by city, county, state or federal law.
Section 11: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Board shall adopt and follow a Conflict of Interest policy to protect the interests of SRN when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the corporation or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction.
ARTICLE V: COMMITTEES
Section 1: COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION & FUNCTION
a) The Board shall have the power to create and dissolve committees. If determined by the Board that a committee is required for specific task(s), the Board shall elect a chairperson for that committee from among its members (see Article IV, Section 6). The chairperson shall serve at the discretion of the Board.
b) The chairperson of each committee shall then call for volunteers to fill committee memberships.
c) The activities of all committees shall reflect the purposes of SRN (Article I, Section 3).
d) All committees shall report to the Board and general membership.
Section 2: EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE COMMITTEES
a) NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY COMMITTEE
The Neighborhood Livability Committee shall encourage and fund voluntary efforts to enhance livability of the neighborhood including but not limited to SOLVE neighborhood cleanup, Spring Meeting, Red Cross classes, Skyline School donations and Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) donations.
b) COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The Community Outreach Committee shall be responsible for publishing the Skyline Ridge Runner newsletter, notifying the membership of meetings, elections, current issues and events, and maintain and update the membership and mailing lists.
c) LAND USE COMMITTEE
The Land Use Committee shall solicit and review communications from applicable sources pertaining to land use; shall identify and study pertinent land use issues.
d) NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE
The Natural Resource Committee shall solicit and review communications from applicable sources pertaining to natural resources including, but not be limited to, watersheds, forestry, agriculture, aggregate, and wildlife; shall identify and study pertinent issues.
e) FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
The Fundraising Committee shall raise funds to meet budget needs identified by the Board.
f) PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Public Services Committee shall solicit and review communications from applicable sources pertaining to public services including but not limited to internet, transportation, public safety, electricity, phone service, television cable, natural gas; shall identify and study pertinent issues.
ARTICLE VI: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1: PERSON OR GROUP ADVERSELY AFFECTED
A member (petitioner) adversely affected by a decision or policy of SRN may submit in writing a complaint to the Board.
Section 2: RECEIPT OF COMPLAINT
Within seven (7) days of receipt of the written complaint, the Board shall schedule with the petitioner a mutually acceptable place, day and time for a review of the complaint. Within thirty (30) days of the review of the complaint, the Board shall submit a written recommendation for resolution of the grievance.
Section 3: FINAL RESOLUTION
The Board shall attempt to resolve the complaint and shall submit a report of its recommendation and/or action to the complainant and membership. If the committee, Board and petitioner cannot reach agreement, final resolution of the complaint shall be by vote of the majority of the membership at a general or special meeting. Parties involved are encouraged to request assistance from neighborhood mediation resources.
ARTICLE VII: PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS
Section 1: SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Any person or group, inside or outside the boundaries of SRN, may propose items for consideration by the Board. The Board shall decide whether proposed items will appear on the agenda of standing or ad hoc committees, Board, general or special meetings.
Section 2: NOTIFICATION
The proponent and members directly affected by a proposal shall be notified of the place, day, and hour the proposal shall be reviewed, and by what body, not less than seven (7) days in advance when practicable.
Section 3: ATTENDANCE
The proponent may attend this meeting to make a presentation and answer questions concerning the proposal.
Section 4: DISSEMINATION
The Board shall submit recommendations and dissenting views as recorded from the meeting to the proponent and other appropriate parties.
ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
All amendments to these bylaws must be proposed in writing and made available to members at least seven (7) days before voting on their adoption may proceed. Notice of a proposal to amend the bylaws, specifying the date, time and place for consideration, must be provided to all members at least seven (7) days before voting. Adoption of and amendments to these bylaws shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote by the members present at a general or special meeting.
Ratified June 15, 1988
Amended November 23,1998
Amended June 27, 2000
Amended March 3, 2005
Amended March 18, 2008
Amended May 13, 2009
Amended April 22, 2021