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The organization shall be called: THE FRIENDS OF THE OCONOMOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY (hereinafter also called “Friends”)
The purpose of this nonprofit organization shall be to maintain and grow an association of persons interested in:
Membership is open to all persons or organizations interested in furthering the purpose of the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library.
Each member in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) vote. A family membership shall be entitled to one (1) vote.
Annual membership dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Annual membership dues shall be not more than ninety-nine dollars ($99). Additional membership categories may be determined by the board.
Dues are payable on or before January 1 of each year, and current members shall be notified of this renewal date.
Annual membership shall extend for twelve months from January 1 of each year. If a person becomes a member during the months of September, October, November, or December, that membership will be grandfathered into the following year.
The failure of a member to pay dues by March 1 shall result in their membership expiring
The staff of the Oconomowoc Public Library are dues-free members of the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library.
The members of the Board of Trustees of the Oconomowoc Public Library are dues-free members of the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library.
This organization shall encourage and receive donations and bequests at any time.
The fiscal year of this organization shall begin on October 1 of each year and end on September 30 of the following year.
An annual audit shall be made of the organization’s accounts.
The officers of the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library Board shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The officers must be Friends members in good standing.
Officers shall be elected at the annual meeting by a majority of those members present. A slate of officers shall be presented by a Nominating Committee of at least two, to be appointed by the Board of Directors. Nominations from the floor will be invited. No one shall be nominated without his/her consent.
Officers shall serve for a two-year term. Term of office begins immediately following the annual meeting.
Officers may succeed themselves.
The duties of the officers shall be such as are implied by their respective titles and as specified in these bylaws.
The President shall be the presiding officer at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the membership.
The President shall appoint committee chairs.
The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the organization and shall carry out and execute all the plans and policies determined by the Board of Directors
The Vice President shall act, in the absence of the President, in the capacity of the President.
The Vice President shall assist the President as needed.
The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings, take care of necessary correspondence, and maintain files of all organizational documents.
The Treasurer shall have the oversight responsibility for all funds of the organization and for the monies due and payable to the organization, including the deposit of such monies in the bank or other depository designated by the board and the payment of bills as approved by the Board of Directors.
The Treasurer shall make regular financial reports to the Board of Directors and for the annual audit.
The Treasurer shall act in the absence of the membership committee chair, and shall perform the duties assigned to that position.
The business of the organization shall be administered by the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Library Director, and immediate past President.
The members of the Board of Directors shall, at all times, be Friends members in good standing.
A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum.
A Director may resign at any time by filing a written resignation with the President. If a board member is absent without good cause from three successive board meetings, the office shall be deemed resignation and shall result in the office being declared vacant. Board members shall contact the President regarding any absence.
Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled by appointment made by the President for the balance of the term vacated, and confirmed by a majority vote by the Board of Directors.
Each director shall disclose to the Board of Directors any possible conflict of interest whenever the conflict pertains to a matter being considered by the board. Any Director having such conflict on any matter shall abstain from voting on the matter and shall not be counted in determining the quorum for the vote on the matter.
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