Free Arkansas Bylaws Template
Arkansas Bylaws
Article I: Name and Purpose
Section 1: Name
The name of this organization shall be [Your Company Name], hereafter referred to as the "Corporation."
Section 2: Purpose
The purpose of the Corporation shall be to promote community development initiatives in the state of Arkansas, including but not limited to affordable housing, economic revitalization, and social services, per the laws of the state of Arkansas and applicable federal laws.
Article II: Organizational Structure
Section 1: Board of Directors
1.1 Composition: The Corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of no less than seven and no more than fifteen members.
1.2 Election and Term: Directors shall be elected by a majority vote of the members at the Annual General Meeting and shall serve staggered terms of three years.
1.3 Powers and Responsibilities: The Board of Directors shall have the authority to manage the affairs of the Corporation, including but not limited to, setting strategic goals, approving budgets, and hiring executive officers.
Section 2: Officers
2.1 Positions: The officers of the Corporation shall include a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, who shall be elected by the Board of Directors.
2.2 Duties: Each officer shall have specific duties as outlined in the Corporation's policies and procedures manual, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
Article III: Meetings
Section 1: Annual General Meeting
1.1 Timing: The Annual General Meeting shall be held on the first Saturday of April of each year.
1.2 Agenda: The agenda for the Annual General Meeting shall include, but not be limited to, the election of directors, approval of financial reports, and any other business deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
Section 2: Special Meetings
2.1 Calling of Meetings: Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or any three directors upon seven days' notice to all members of the Board.
2.2 Purpose: The purpose of a special meeting shall be stated in the notice, and no other business shall be transacted.
Article IV: Finances
Section 1: Fiscal Year
The Corporation shall commence its fiscal year on the 1st day of January and this yearly financial period will terminate on the 31st day of December each year.
Section 2: Budget
2.1 Approval: The Board of Directors shall approve an annual budget, which shall be prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by the Finance Committee.
2.2 Amendments: Any amendments to the budget must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Article V: Amendments
Section 1: Process
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, provided that written notice of the proposed amendment is given to all directors at least fourteen days before the meeting.
Article VI: Dissolution
Section 1: Procedure
In the event of dissolution of the Corporation, all remaining assets shall be distributed to one or more charitable organizations as determined by the Board of Directors, provided that such organizations qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Article VII: Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 1: Conflict of Interest
Directors and officers shall avoid conflicts of interest and shall disclose any potential conflicts under the Corporation's Conflict of Interest Policy.
Section 2: Indemnification
The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless its directors, officers, employees, and agents to the fullest extent permitted by law against any claims, liabilities, and expenses arising out of their service to the Corporation.
Section 3: Governing Law
These Bylaws shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the state of Arkansas.
Section 4: Severability
If any provision of these Bylaws is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Section 5: Effective Date
These Bylaws shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of Directors.
These Bylaws were approved and adopted by the Board of Directors of [Your Company Name] on [Date]
