Free Aesthetic Charity Bylaws Template
Aesthetic Charity Bylaws
Article I - Name and Purpose
The name of this organization shall be [Your Company Name], hereinafter referred to as "the Charity."
The Charity is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Article II - Membership
Section 1 - Eligibility for Membership
Membership is open to all individuals who support the mission and purposes of the Charity and who have paid the annual dues as set by the Board of Directors.
Section 2 - Annual Dues
The annual dues will be determined by the Board of Directors and must be paid by all members.
Section 3 - Rights of Members
Each member in good standing shall be eligible to vote in elections and on matters submitted to the membership.
Article III - Meetings of Members
Section 1 - Annual Meeting
An annual meeting of the members shall be held on [Specified Date] for the purpose of electing directors and transacting other business. The exact date, time, and location shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 2 - Special Meetings
Special meetings of the members may be called either by the Board of Directors or by not less than one-tenth of the members having voting rights.
Section 3 - Notice of Meetings
Written notice stating the place, day, and hour of any meeting of members shall be delivered to each member entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten (10) nor more than fifty (50) days before the date of such meeting.
Article IV - Board of Directors
Section 1 - General Powers
The affairs of the Charity shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
Section 2 - Number, Tenure, and Qualifications
The number of directors shall be [Number]. Each director shall hold office for [Number] years or until a successor has been duly elected and qualified. Directors must be members of the Charity.
Section 3 - Regular Meetings
A regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held without other notice than this bylaw, immediately after and at the same place as the annual meeting of members.
Section 4 - Special Meetings
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the Chairperson or any two directors.
Section 5 - Notice
Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given at least two (2) days previously thereto by written notice to each director.
Article V - Officers
Section 1 - Officers
The officers of the Charity shall be a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer, and such other officers as may be elected by the Board of Directors.
Section 2 - Election and Term of Office
The officers of the Charity shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at the regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors.
Section 3 - Removal
Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed by the Board whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Charity would be served thereby.
Section 4 - Vacancies
A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section 5 - Duties
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Officer |
Duties |
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Chairperson |
Shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors and shall oversee the functioning of the Charity. |
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Vice-Chairperson |
Shall preside at the meetings in the absence of the Chairperson and perform other duties as delegated by the Chairperson or Board of Directors. |
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Secretary |
Shall keep the minutes of the meetings, see that all notices are duly given, be custodian of the corporate records, and perform other duties as assigned. |
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Treasurer |
Shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Charity, and ensure accurate financial records are maintained. |
Article VI - Committees
Section 1 - Committee Formation
The Board of Directors may designate and appoint committees as needed, such as fundraising, housing, etc.
Section 2 - Executive Committee
An Executive Committee, composed of the officers, shall have authority in the intervals between Board meetings to take action in accordance with the policies of the Board of Directors.
Article VII - Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Charity shall begin on the first day of [Month] and end on the last day of [Month] of each year.
Article VIII - Amendments to Bylaws
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors at any meeting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment is given at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is to be voted upon.
