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| NCA Bylaws-rough draft |
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| Written by Administrator | |
| Friday, 11 February 2005 | |
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Nebraska Cycling Association has a rough draft of the proposed Bylaws. These are needed to give the NCA guidance but also to give NCA some credibility. Nebraska Cycling Association Bylaws (rough draft)Article I. Name This association shall be known as the Nebraska Cycling Association. Article II. Purpose. The purpose of this association is to: 1. Develop strategies to grow events, race days, licensees, business partners. 2. Maintain high standards in bicycle race promotion through promoter clinics and providing promoters with resources and/or consultation for events. 3. Provide a resource to existing and potential race organizers. 4. Provide and promote bicycle safety education and events. 5. Provide awareness of bicycle racing and tour riding in Nebraska through information and advertising on www.nebraskacycling.org and other media. Article III. Membership. Any person that has been submitted as a member on a USCF and/or NORBA club list, of a club that has paid association fees, and is in good standing with the association. Or, an individual that has paid an individual fee, and is in good standing with the association. Schedule of membership fees: · $50 per year for non-USCF or NORBA clubs. · $5 per individual. (Unattached riders or rider for a club not in the NCA) Article IV. Offices. A. The officers of the association shall be: 1. President 2. Vice-President 3. Secretary 4. Treasurer 5. USCF Officials Coordinator 6. USCF Permit Coordinator 7. USCF Upgrade Coordinator B. Duties of the offices. 1. President. a) Opens the association meetings at the appointed time by calling it to order b) Announces the meeting agenda and order of business. c) Puts to vote all motions that arise during the meeting. d) Recognizes all member who are entitled during the meeting. e) Establishes order and decorum during the meeting. f) Expedites business in every way compatible with the right of the members. g) Declares the meeting adjourned when a motion has been given at the time prescribed. h) Oversees all association activities. i) Has check signing rights (approved by Treasurer). j) Responsible for coordinating quarterly meetings to review progress and address NCA issues. 2. Vice President. a) Serves as president in president's absence. 3. Secretary. a) Keeps a record of the proceedings of the association (minutes). b) Makes the association minutes and records available to the membership and read the minutes of the previous meeting. c) Maintains the record books, bylaws and rules and has them at hand at every meeting. d) Sends the members a notice of each meeting and conduct the general correspondence of the association. e) Maintain the mailing list (member, club, bicycle shops). f) Develops with the president, prior to each meeting, the agenda for that meeting. g) In the absence of the president and vice president, calls the meeting to order and presides. 4. Treasurer. a) Receives and banks all moneys due the association. b) Keeps bookkeeping records of such funds c) Pays all bills of the association either by check or by cash accompanied by a receipt. d) Presents a statement of finances at every meeting. e) Prepares monthly financial reports and distributes to officers. f) Prepare an annual report at the end of the year. 5. USCF/NORBA Officials Coordinator (1-2 persons) & #160; a) Coordinates official crews for all permitted USCF and NORBA events. b) Consults with race promoters on officiating requirements. c) Conducts annual USCF and NORBA Officials Clinics. 6. USCF/NORBA Permit Coordinator (1-2 persons) & #160; a) Coordinates submission of race permits for promoters. 0; b) Checks status of pending permits. 0; c) Provides race promoters with all pre and post event paperwork. 7. USCF/NORBA Upgrade Coordinator (1-2 persons) & #160; a) Assists USCF and NORBA riders with upgrade and downgrade requests. b) Upgrades riders in accordance with USCF and NORBA rules. C. Nominations Individuals who are USCF and/or NORBA annual license holders are eligible to run for an NCA Office should submit their nomination by October 1st. Please include the following with your nomination request: · Name · Address · Phone & E-mail · Team/Club Affiliation (if applicable) · Brief description of experience. D. Elections and terms of officers. 1. Election of the officers shall be completed at the annual meeting held prior to November 1st. 2. Officers shall serve from January 1 through December 31. 3. Election of officers shall be by ballot. 4. The following positions are up for election each calendar year: · President · Vice- President · Treasurer · Secretary 5. The USCF/NORBA coordinator positions are assigned positions by the NCA Officers. E. Vacancies. 1. The president may assume responsibility for the vacated office or may appoint someone to do so. Article V. Quorum. A) A majority of the association officers plus the members present at any regularly announced and scheduled meeting shall constitute a quorum. Article VI. Proxies. A) Written and signed proxies may be submitted by any member for any item of business at any regularly announced and scheduled meeting. Article VII. Amendments. A) A two-thirds majority vote of the quorum of members present at any regularly announced and scheduled meeting shall be required for the adoption of amendments to these Bylaws. Article VIII. Dissolution. A) The association may be dissolved upon a two-thirds majority of the quorum of members present at any regularly announced and scheduled meeting. Upon dissolution of the association, the officers shall, after paying of making provisions for payment of all liabilities of debts of the club, divide all remaining funds equally among all member clubs in good standing. Article VIIII. Compensation. A) Reimbursement of expenses by NCA Officers must be submitted to the Treasurer, including any applicable receipt or proof of purchase. Article VIV. Derelict of Duties. If any officer fails to comply with said duties, and or abuses NCA's trust, the NCA board or panel of officers can require the officer to step down after due process has been served. |
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