Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Citizens Initiative Committee By-Laws
Article I - General
1.
The name of the group is: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Citizens Initiative Committee.
2. The official
address shall be that of the current President, Secretary, or Treasurer.
3. The purpose of the
organization is to support the right of LBTS citizens to initiate and petition for
the enactment of amendments to the Town Charter, as provided in Section 166.031, Florida Statues.
To
support the right to initiate and petition for enactment, repeal, or amendment of municipal ordinances,
as provided in Article IV of the Town Charter, reaffirmed by referendum in March 2004. To address any
issues that deal with citizens rights and related political concerns.
Article II - Membership
1. Membership shall be open to all LBTS residents, or property owners, or who are employed by a business
within the town, subscribing to the above stated purpose and paying dues of $10.00 annually for each
household or single member, or $50.00 annually for Charter membership. Any exceptions will be at the
discretion
of the Board.
2. Meeting shall be held once a month, more or less, according to the direction
of the Board of Directors.
Article III - Board of Directors and Officers
1. Seven members
shall be elected by the General membership to serve on the Board of Directors for a
term of one year, or until their successors are elected and duly qualified. This election to be held annually
each spring.
2. To qualify to vote, or to hold office, members must hold valid membership for
six months, or more, prior
to the election.
3. The duly elected Board of Directors will, from their number, elect four officers which will be:
President - to preside at meetings and any other duties as designated
Vice President - to serve as President in his/her absence.
Secretary
- to attend meetings, keep minutes, and maintain all books/records as required.
Treasurer - Shall have custody of all money, keep regular books, making them available on request by
any Board member.
4. Terms of Office: The President shall serve one term only, but may run again after stepping
down for a year.
The President may also serve in another office, following his
term as president, if duly elected to said
office. All other
officers may serve repeatedly in the same office, but must be elected to that office each
year.
Adopted by vote of the membership on April 29th, 2007
