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Constitution & Bylaws
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Bylaws: ARTICLE VI. Discipline
Bylaws: ARTICLE VII. Admendments
Bylaws: ARTICLE VIII. Dissolution
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE VI. Discipline
Section 1.
Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the American
Kennel Club, or its national equivalent, shall be suspended from
the privileges of this Club for a like period.
Section 2.
Any member in good standing may prefer charges against a member
for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the
Club or the breed. Written charges with specifications must be filed
with the Corresponding Secretary together with a deposit of $10.00
which shall be forfeited if such charges are not sustained by the
Board. The Secretary shall promptly send a copy of the charges to
all Officers and Board members. The Board shall first consider whether
the actions alleged in the charges, if proven, might constitute
conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed.
If the Board entertains jurisdiction of the charges, the Secretary
shall send one copy of the charges to the accused member by registered
mail, reminding the accused that he or she has four (4) weeks in
which to submit adequate defense of said charges to the Board.
Section 3.
Should the charges be sustained, after examining all evidence presented
by complainant and defendant, the Board may by a 2/3 majority vote
suspend the defendant from all privileges of the Club for not more
than six (6) months. Immediately after the Board has reached its
decision, its findings shall be put in writing and filed with the
Secretary. The Secretary, in turn, shall notify each of the parties
of the Boards decision and penalty, if any.
Section 4.
If the Board deems the punishment of suspension, as outlined in
Section 3 of the Article, insufficient, it may recommend to the
membership that the penalty be expulsion. A member may be expelled
only by a majority vote of the members voting. The Secretary shall
send a ballot to every member of record, along with the charges
and a statement of defense supplied by the accused. Ballots to be
returned within four (4) weeks. The Secretary shall promptly notify
the Board and each of the parties of the results. A member who has
been expelled may not reapply for membership in the Club.
ARTICLE VII. Amendments
Section 1.
Amendments to the constitution and by-laws may be proposed by the
Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary,
signed by twenty percent of the membership in good standing. A copy
of the proposed changes will be sent to each member along with a
ballot. Votes must be returned within four (4) weeks. All amendments
will be subject to a majority of the members voting.
ARTICLE VIII. Dissolution
Section 1.
The Club may be dissolved at any time by the
written consent of not less than 2/3 of the membership in good standing.
In the event of the dissolution of the Club, whether voluntary or
involuntary or by operation of law, none of the property of the
Club nor any proceeds thereof nor any assets of the Club shall be
distributed to any members of the Club but after payment of the
debts of the Club, it's property and assets shall be given to a
charitable organization for the benefit of dogs selected by the
Board of Directors.
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