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Montalvo Community CouncilBylaws

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ARTICLE 1 - CREATION, PURPOSE, AND POWERS

Section 1 Creation: The name of this organization will be The Council will be established and governed by the provisions set forth in these Bylaws. The Council is intended to qualify as taxCode.

Section 2: Purpose The Council's purposes are:

A. To encourage members of the community to identifand expectations of the Montalvo

B. To involve community members in programs addressing their needs, problems, and expectations.

C. To make government agencies aware of the expectations.

Section 3: Powers The powers of the Council will be:

A. To facilitate communications between the

B. To state the positions of the Council to the community and to government representatives

C. To initiate and oversee the programs to accomplish the purposes in Section 2.

ARTICLE 2 - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Eligibility All residents, property owners and business owners of the membership. The Montalvo area includes properties bounded by

(Full Streets) 8th St.; Alameda Ave. / Bell Ct. / Bell St. / Clara St. / Geneva St. / Grand Ave. / Inez St. / James Ave. / Katherine Ave. / Montalvo Dr. /Moon Dr. /Seahawk St. (Partial Streets) Alameda Ave. (8th St. - Ventura Blvd.) / Bristol Rd. (Grand Ave. Victoria Ave. - Grand Ave.) / Ventura Blvd. (S. Victoria Ave. (East side)(8th St. - Ventura Blvd.)


CREATION, PURPOSE, AND POWERS

The name of this organization will be The Montalvo Community Council (the "Council"). The governed by the provisions set forth in these Bylaws. The

Council is intended to qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue

To encourage members of the community to identify and understand the needs, problems, Montalvo Community.

To involve community members in programs addressing their needs, problems, and

To make government agencies aware of the Montalvo Community's needs, proble

The powers of the Council will be:

To facilitate communications between the Montalvo Community and government agencies.

To state the positions of the Council to the community and to government representatives

To initiate and oversee the programs to accomplish the purposes in Section 2.

All residents, property owners and business owners of the Montalvo area are eligible for area includes properties bounded by, including or adjacent to:

8th St.; Alameda Ave. / Bell Ct. / Bell St. / Clara St. / Geneva St. / Grand Ave. / Inez St. / James Ave. / Katherine Ave. / Montalvo Dr. /Moon Dr. /Seahawk St. (see Fig. 1)

Ventura Blvd.) / Bristol Rd. (Grand Ave. - Katherine Ave.) / Moon Dr. (S. Grand Ave.) / Ventura Blvd. (S. Victoria Ave. -Railroad Tracks) /S. Victoria Ave.

Ventura Blvd.) (see Fig. 1)

Montalvo Community Council

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(the "Council"). The governed by the provisions set forth in these Bylaws. The

exempt under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue

y and understand the needs, problems,

To involve community members in programs addressing their needs, problems, and

Community's needs, problems, and

Community and government agencies.

To state the positions of the Council to the community and to government representatives.

To initiate and oversee the programs to accomplish the purposes in Section 2.

area are eligible for or adjacent to:

8th St.; Alameda Ave. / Bell Ct. / Bell St. / Clara St. / Geneva St. / Grand Ave. / Inez St. / James

Katherine Ave.) / Moon Dr. (S. Railroad Tracks) /S. Victoria Ave.


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Section 2: Application Application for membership will require the completion of an application form providing the following information:

Name(s)

Property Address

Mailing Address (if different)

Phone Number

e-mail address (if available)

Resident: Copy of Legal Picture IDBusiness Owner: Copy of Business

Signature and Date

Receipt of completed form showing compliance with Sections 1 and 2 of this Article, or a facsimile thereof, by the Membership membership.

Section 3: Number of MembersThere shall be no limit on the number of

Section 4: Transferability of MembershipNeither the membership nor any rights in the membershipvalue or otherwise.

Section 5: Termination A member’s membership will terminate when the member ceases to qualify under Section 1 of this Article.

ARTICLE 3 - ORGANIZATION AND ELECTIONS

Section 1: Organization The organization of the Council will include the General Membership, the Executive Board (the "Board"), and Committees.

A. General Membership includes all those individuals whose admissible membership form is on file with the Council Secretary.

B. The Executive Board includesMember At-Large.


Application for membership will require the completion of an application form providing the

: Copy of Legal Picture ID Business Lic.

Receipt of completed form showing compliance with Sections 1 and 2 of this Article, or a Membership Outreach Liaison will constitute acceptance for general

Number of Members There shall be no limit on the number of memberships allowed.

Transferability of Membership Neither the membership nor any rights in the membership may be transferred or

A member’s membership will terminate when the member ceases to qualify under Section 1 of

ORGANIZATION AND ELECTIONS

organization of the Council will include the General Membership, the Executive Board (the

General Membership includes all those individuals whose admissible membership form is on

includes the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and

Figure 1. Membership


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Application for membership will require the completion of an application form providing the

Receipt of completed form showing compliance with Sections 1 and 2 of this Article, or a will constitute acceptance for general

may be transferred or assigned for

A member’s membership will terminate when the member ceases to qualify under Section 1 of

organization of the Council will include the General Membership, the Executive Board (the

General Membership includes all those individuals whose admissible membership form is on

, and Board

embership Boundaries


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C. Each Executive Board Member must be a member of the Council. Members who hold, or are candidates for, elective public offices may not serve on the Executive

Section 2: Elections Each Council Officer will be elected by a majority vote of the General Membership at the Annual Meeting of the Council. In the event no nominee receives a majority of the votes cast, there shall be a run-off election between tvotes. Nominees will consist of a slate of nominees selected by a nominating committee together with persons nominated from the floor during the Annual Meeting. A person nominated from the floor must be present to accept the nomination. No absentee or proxy voting will be permitted. There shall be a limit of

A. In the case of an owner occupied property, no more than two resident adults (18 years old or older) may vote for each property

B. If the property is occupied by a single personcount as one.

C. In the case of a renter occupied property, the property owner may cast one voterenter adult (18 years old or older) may

D. In the case of a property owner who possesses a may cast one vote.

E. In the case of a business property, the property owner may cast one voteindividual business tenant may cast one vote.

F. Regardless of the number of separate units owned and/or leased by an individual and/or spouse, including, but not limited to businesses, single family free standing dwelling residences, duplexes, apartments or other configuration, an individual and/or spouse together may not exceed a total of 4 votes based on multiple ownership, on any matter to come before the council.

G. Any residential or business parcel shall not exceed a maximum of four voteshow many owned.

Reasonable notice in such manner as determined by the Executive Board will be given at least fourteen days in advance of the Annual Meeting indicating that elected at the meeting.

Section 3: Term Each Council Officer will serve for a term of approximately Annual Meeting, with a limit of three consecutive terms. If a Council Officer's position is open at the time of the Annual election, the newly elected Offic


Each Executive Board Member must be a member of the Council. Members who hold, or are candidates for, elective public offices may not serve on the Executive Board.

Each Council Officer will be elected by a majority vote of the General Membership at the Annual Meeting of the Council. In the event no nominee receives a majority of the votes cast, there

off election between the two nominees who have received the greatest number of votes. Nominees will consist of a slate of nominees selected by a nominating committee together with persons nominated from the floor during the Annual Meeting. A person nominated

be present to accept the nomination. No absentee or proxy voting will be permitted. There shall be a limit of two votes per residential property address, except

In the case of an owner occupied property, no more than two resident adults (18 years old or property.

If the property is occupied by a single person (18 years old or older), that person’s vote

occupied property, the property owner may cast one voterenter adult (18 years old or older) may cast one vote (totaling two votes) for each property.

owner who possesses a non-occupied property, the property owner

property, the property owner may cast one vote, anmay cast one vote. Not to exceed a total of four votes

separate units owned and/or leased by an individual and/or spouse, including, but not limited to businesses, single family free standing dwelling residences, duplexes, apartments or other configuration, an individual and/or spouse together may not

total of 4 votes based on multiple ownership, on any matter to come before the

residential or business parcel shall not exceed a maximum of four votes

Reasonable notice in such manner as determined by the Executive Board will be given at least fourteen days in advance of the Annual Meeting indicating that Executive Board

Each Council Officer will serve for a term of approximately two years*, until the close of the next Annual Meeting, with a limit of three consecutive terms. If a Council Officer's position is open at the time of the Annual election, the newly elected Officer shall immediately take office.


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Each Executive Board Member must be a member of the Council. Members who hold, or are

Each Council Officer will be elected by a majority vote of the General Membership at the Annual Meeting of the Council. In the event no nominee receives a majority of the votes cast, there

he two nominees who have received the greatest number of votes. Nominees will consist of a slate of nominees selected by a nominating committee together with persons nominated from the floor during the Annual Meeting. A person nominated

be present to accept the nomination. No absentee or proxy voting will be property address, except:

In the case of an owner occupied property, no more than two resident adults (18 years old or

, that person’s vote shall

occupied property, the property owner may cast one vote, and the vote (totaling two votes) for each property.

y, the property owner

, and each Not to exceed a total of four votes (combined).

separate units owned and/or leased by an individual and/or spouse, including, but not limited to businesses, single family free standing dwelling residences, duplexes, apartments or other configuration, an individual and/or spouse together may not

total of 4 votes based on multiple ownership, on any matter to come before the

regardless of

Reasonable notice in such manner as determined by the Executive Board will be given at least Executive Board positions will be

, until the close of the next Annual Meeting, with a limit of three consecutive terms. If a Council Officer's position is open at

er shall immediately take office.


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* The first term for the Chair, Treasurer and Atadoption of these bylaws and the first election. Thefirst year without the first year of service countprovision is to stagger Board member election dates to ensure that there is never a total replacement of all five Board members in any given election year; and allowsnon-members of the community first year.

Section 4: Recall

Each Council Officer will be subject to recall by the General Council. The Executive Board may,

by majority vote, or the General Council may, by petition signed by 10% of the General

membership, schedule a recall election for the next General Council meeting. The notification of

that meeting will indicate that a recall election will be held. A majority vote by secr

those in attendance at that General Council meeting will be required for recall. Vacancies

created by recall will be filled at the same meeting by election of nominees offered from the

floor. A person nominated from the floor must be present t

elected to replace a recalled Council Officer will serve out the remaining term of office only, but

will be eligible for the next general election with no time accrued towards term limit.

ARTICLE 4 - POWERS AND DUTIES

Section 1: Duties Executive Board members will officiate at all meetings of the Executive Board and General Council meetings. Duties of each officer include specific duties specified below as well additional duties and responsibilities as may be prescribedBoard. If there are not enough persons on the members may fill more than one position or share the duties of an unfilled position between multiple members.

Section 2: Executive Board The Board will plan and direct all work necessary to meet the stated purposes of the Council and will have the authority to delegate duties and assign tasks as required. The Board will review and approve all financial and contractual mattshould be an odd number of members (including the Chair). one vote except the Chair who may only vote to break a tie. The Board may appoint a nominating committee.

Section 3: Vacancies Any vacancy of a Council Officer will be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining Council Officers. Vacancies of any Committee Officer shall be filled by Committee vote. Three consecutive absences from regular Board meetings will constitute resdiscretion of the Chair.


the Chair, Treasurer and At-Large officers shall be for one year after the adoption of these bylaws and the first election. These members may run for re-election after the

year of service counted toward their consecutive term limits. This er Board member election dates to ensure that there is never a total

replacement of all five Board members in any given election year; and allows time for current of the community to join the council and be eligible for Board positions


e, or the General Council may, by petition signed by 10% of the General


that meeting will indicate that a recall election will be held. A majority vote by secr



floor. A person nominated from the floor must be present to accept the nomination. A person



POWERS AND DUTIES

will officiate at all meetings of the Executive Board and General Council meetings. Duties of each officer include specific duties specified below as well additional duties and responsibilities as may be prescribed from time to time by the Executive

ough persons on the Board to fill all of the available positions, Bmembers may fill more than one position or share the duties of an unfilled position between

The Board will plan and direct all work necessary to meet the stated purposes of the Council and will have the authority to delegate duties and assign tasks as required. The Board will review and approve all financial and contractual matters pertaining to the Council. should be an odd number of members (including the Chair). Each Board Member shall have one vote except the Chair who may only vote to break a tie. The Board may appoint a

Any vacancy of a Council Officer will be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining Council Officers. Vacancies of any Committee Officer shall be filled by Committee vote. Three consecutive absences from regular Board meetings will constitute resignation, except at the


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one year after the election after the

consecutive term limits. This er Board member election dates to ensure that there is never a total

time for current positions after the


e, or the General Council may, by petition signed by 10% of the General


that meeting will indicate that a recall election will be held. A majority vote by secret ballot of



o accept the nomination. A person



will officiate at all meetings of the Executive Board and General Council meetings. Duties of each officer include specific duties specified below as well

from time to time by the Executive available positions, Board

members may fill more than one position or share the duties of an unfilled position between

The Board will plan and direct all work necessary to meet the stated purposes of the Council and will have the authority to delegate duties and assign tasks as required. The Board will

ers pertaining to the Council. The Board Each Board Member shall have

one vote except the Chair who may only vote to break a tie. The Board may appoint a

Any vacancy of a Council Officer will be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining Council Officers. Vacancies of any Committee Officer shall be filled by Committee vote. Three

ignation, except at the


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Section 4: Executive Board Officers

Chair

The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and General

is the official spokesperson and representative for the Council.

Vice-Chair The Vice-Chair will perform the duties of the Chair in his or her absence and will organize and conduct ongoing membership recruitment.collecting incoming Council mail at the local Post Office bparties.

Secretary

The Secretary will keep minutes and document attendance at all meetings of the Executive

Board and General Council and be responsible for all records of the Council. The Secretary may

delegate custody of certain records to the Committee Secretaries. The Secretary will maintain a

list of all records and their locations. The Secretary will also give notice of all regular and special

meetings of the Executive Board and General Council. The Secretary

for all meetings, document in the official minutes that a quorum is present, and sign all minutes

approved by the Executive Board or the General Council

Treasurer The Treasurer will have access to and custody of all funds of the Council and accept and expend funds as directed by a majority vote of the Executive Board or General Council at any official meeting. The Treasurer shall also present a and Board meetings, prepare a yearmake the books available for audit as directed by the Board

Board Member At-Large The position of Board Member Atvoting Executive Board members

Section 5: Public Representation

The Council Chair is the official spokesperson of and representative for the Council. No

individual member may speak for or obligate the Council in any way; or present any of its

policies, positions or recommendations, except as delegated by the Council. If a member's

statement may be construed as a statement of the Council, a member must explicitly state the

statement is his or her personal opinion. A member may provide or read to anyone any Board

approved press releases, resolutions, newsletters, or minutes of meetings.

ARTICLE 5 - COMMITTEES

Section 1: Creation Standing and Ad Hoc Committees will be create


Officers

The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and General Council. The Chair

is the official spokesperson and representative for the Council.

Chair will perform the duties of the Chair in his or her absence and will organize and conduct ongoing membership recruitment. The Vice-Chair will be responsible for regularly collecting incoming Council mail at the local Post Office box and distributing it to the appropriate



ustody of certain records to the Committee Secretaries. The Secretary will maintain a


meetings of the Executive Board and General Council. The Secretary will also prepare agendas


approved by the Executive Board or the General Council.

The Treasurer will have access to and custody of all funds of the Council and accept and expend funds as directed by a majority vote of the Executive Board or General Council at any official meeting. The Treasurer shall also present a quarterly Treasurer's report at all General and Board meetings, prepare a year-end financial statement, prepare and file all tax forms, and make the books available for audit as directed by the Board.

ember At-Large shall be created so that there will be an odd number of Board members, who’s duties will vary as needed.

Public Representation


may speak for or obligate the Council in any way; or present any of its



statement is his or her personal opinion. A member may provide or read to anyone any Board

approved press releases, resolutions, newsletters, or minutes of meetings.

Standing and Ad Hoc Committees will be created by the Board to consider matters likely to be


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Council. The Chair

Chair will perform the duties of the Chair in his or her absence and will organize and Chair will be responsible for regularly

to the appropriate



ustody of certain records to the Committee Secretaries. The Secretary will maintain a


will also prepare agendas


The Treasurer will have access to and custody of all funds of the Council and accept and expend funds as directed by a majority vote of the Executive Board or General Council at any

report at all General end financial statement, prepare and file all tax forms, and

will be an odd number of


may speak for or obligate the Council in any way; or present any of its



statement is his or her personal opinion. A member may provide or read to anyone any Board-

d by the Board to consider matters likely to be


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of concern to the Council. The Board will dissolve a Committee after its purpose has been accomplished. Any member of the Council may volunteer to serve on any committee, other than a nominating committee appointed by the Board.

Section 2: Officers Each Committee will select its own officers as needed, to facilitate the work of the Council. The selected Committee Chair will be confirmed and accepted as a at the next Board meeting.

Section 3: Powers Each committee will plan and direct all work necessary to meet its stated purpose. The Chair, or a representative of each committee shall attend all Board and General Council Meetings.

Section 4: Reporting Responsibilities

Each committee will present its findings, recommendations, and minutes of meetings to the

Board, and shall also report its activities to the Council. Committee Chairs may approve limited

delegations for presentations regarding

Section 5: Recall

The Executive Board may withdraw its confirmation and acceptance of a Committee Chair as a

member of the Executive Board in which event the committee shall select another Chair for

confirmation and acceptance to the Executive Board. Any committee

upon written notice to the Executive Board, signed by two

committee.

ARTICLE 6 - MEETINGS

Section 1: Official Business The Council may conduct official business only at meetings duly called and conducteaccording to the procedures prescribed in these Bylaws.

Section 2: General Council Meetings The Council will convene not less than two General Council meetings each year, including one designated as the “Annual Meetingthe Annual Meeting. A report of the past year's presented during the Annual Meeting.meetings of the General Councilmeeting locations from one location to another within Montalvo which is defined as the area within the boundaries (Article 2, Section 1)

Section 3: Additional MeetingsThe Board, at its discretion, may schedule additional General Meetings. General members may by petition signed by 10% of the General Membership meeting. Reasonable notice in such manner as determined by the Board will be given seven days prior to the meeting, or fourteen days in the case of an election or recall meeting.


of concern to the Council. The Board will dissolve a Committee after its purpose has been accomplished. Any member of the Council may volunteer to serve on any committee, other than

ointed by the Board.

Each Committee will select its own officers as needed, to facilitate the work of the Council. The selected Committee Chair will be confirmed and accepted as a non-voting member of the Board

Each committee will plan and direct all work necessary to meet its stated purpose. The Chair, or a representative of each committee shall attend all Board and General Council Meetings.

Reporting Responsibilities

ttee will present its findings, recommendations, and minutes of meetings to the


delegations for presentations regarding their Committee's dealings.



confirmation and acceptance to the Executive Board. Any committee may withdraw its Chair

upon written notice to the Executive Board, signed by two-thirds of the members of that

The Council may conduct official business only at meetings duly called and conducteaccording to the procedures prescribed in these Bylaws.

General Council Meetings The Council will convene not less than two General Council meetings each year, including one

Annual Meeting”. The election of the Executive Board will be conducted at the Annual Meeting. A report of the past year's activities and a Treasurer's report will also be presented during the Annual Meeting. As there is no principal office to conduct business or

Council, Executive Board or Committees; the Board may change meeting locations from one location to another within Montalvo which is defined as the area within the boundaries (Article 2, Section 1) to facilitate meetings as needed.

Additional Meetings d, at its discretion, may schedule additional General Meetings. General members may

by petition signed by 10% of the General Membership require the Board to hold meeting. Reasonable notice in such manner as determined by the Board will be given seven days prior to the meeting, or fourteen days in the case of an election or recall meeting.


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of concern to the Council. The Board will dissolve a Committee after its purpose has been accomplished. Any member of the Council may volunteer to serve on any committee, other than

Each Committee will select its own officers as needed, to facilitate the work of the Council. The member of the Board

Each committee will plan and direct all work necessary to meet its stated purpose. The Chair, or a representative of each committee shall attend all Board and General Council Meetings.

ttee will present its findings, recommendations, and minutes of meetings to the




may withdraw its Chair

thirds of the members of that

The Council may conduct official business only at meetings duly called and conducted

The Council will convene not less than two General Council meetings each year, including one will be conducted at

and a Treasurer's report will also be no principal office to conduct business or

may change meeting locations from one location to another within Montalvo which is defined as the area

d, at its discretion, may schedule additional General Meetings. General members may to hold a special

meeting. Reasonable notice in such manner as determined by the Board will be given at least seven days prior to the meeting, or fourteen days in the case of an election or recall meeting.


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Section 4: Board Meetings The Board will meet at the request of the Chair or any Secretary will provide reasonable notthe meeting.

Section 5: Committee Meetings

Committees will meet as often as necessary to fulfill their work programs. The Chairperson of

each committee will be responsible for checking the Council's m

scheduling meetings, notifying Committee Members of the meeting, and keeping the Executive

Board advised of committee activities.

Section 6: Quorum A quorum for a Board Meeting will be 50% of the members of the Board. A quorum for a General Council meeting will be 5% of the membership.

Section 7: Open to Public All meetings, minutes, and financial records of the Council will be open to the public as provided by law.

Section 8: Correspondence A permanent P.O. Box will be procured and maintained Montalvo Post Office 2481 Grand Ave, Ventura, CA 93003monies raised by the Council for this purpose. to communicate with Council members, promote upcoming meetings, events. A permanent email address for maintained by the Secretary.

Section 9: Rules of Order Robert's Rules of Order will govern the conduct of all meetings within the Council where not otherwise covered by these Bylaws.

Section 10: Majority

Except as provided by these Bylaws, recommendations, positions, or policies adopted at any

meeting within the Council will be by a maj

ARTICLE 7 - FINANCES

Section 1:

The Council and any of its duly appointed Committees may undertake fundraising efforts

improve or implement its programs and may accept donations, grants, and gifts in order to carry

out the stated purposes of the Council.

box, office supplies and other items needed to communicate with community members.

Board will review and approve all contracts, expenditures of funds, and

Treasurer will keep records of all


The Board will meet at the request of the Chair or any three of the Board Members. The Secretary will provide reasonable notice to each Executive Board member seven days prior to

Committee Meetings


each committee will be responsible for checking the Council's master calendar before


Board advised of committee activities.

A quorum for a Board Meeting will be 50% of the members of the Board. A quorum for a General Council meeting will be 5% of the membership.

All meetings, minutes, and financial records of the Council will be open to the public as provided

procured and maintained at the Montalvo Post Office located at 2481 Grand Ave, Ventura, CA 93003; and paid for by the Treasurer with

ouncil for this purpose. Electronic notifications may be used by the Board mmunicate with Council members, promote upcoming meetings, information

events. A permanent email address for Council member contact will be will be established

govern the conduct of all meetings within the Council where not otherwise covered by these Bylaws.


meeting within the Council will be by a majority vote of those in attendance.

The Council and any of its duly appointed Committees may undertake fundraising efforts


ut the stated purposes of the Council. The council may also use funds to pay for the post office

box, office supplies and other items needed to communicate with community members.

Board will review and approve all contracts, expenditures of funds, and fundraising plans.

Treasurer will keep records of all financial transactions.


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of the Board Members. The ice to each Executive Board member seven days prior to


aster calendar before


A quorum for a Board Meeting will be 50% of the members of the Board. A quorum for a

All meetings, minutes, and financial records of the Council will be open to the public as provided

at the Montalvo Post Office located at ; and paid for by the Treasurer with

Electronic notifications may be used by the Board information and other

contact will be will be established &

govern the conduct of all meetings within the Council where not


The Council and any of its duly appointed Committees may undertake fundraising efforts to


pay for the post office

box, office supplies and other items needed to communicate with community members. The

fundraising plans. The


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ARTICLE 8 - AMENDMENTS

Section 1: Majority These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the General Membership at a Council meeting.

Section 2: Additional Policies The Council and the Board may adopt additional policies, procedures, and standing rules provided those additions are consistent with these Bylaws.

Section 3: Reversal

The General Membership may reverse, with a two

action passed by the Board since the last General Council meeting.

(c) 2014 Montalvo Community Council P.O. Box ____


These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the General Membership at a Council

The Council and the Board may adopt additional policies, procedures, and standing rules provided those additions are consistent with these Bylaws.

The General Membership may reverse, with a two-thirds vote at a General Council meeting,

action passed by the Board since the last General Council meeting.

Montalvo Community Council - All Rights Reserved ____, 2481 Grand Ave. Ventura, CA 93003-6620


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These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the General Membership at a Council

The Council and the Board may adopt additional policies, procedures, and standing rules

thirds vote at a General Council meeting, any