LLMC By-laws:
ARTICLE I – PURPOSE
The general purpose and Mission of the Living Legends Mustang Club (LLMC), a non-profit group thereinafter called the Club, shall be the restoration, preservation, promotion, and enjoyment of all years of Mustangs and to serve as a source of information concerning these automobiles for the benefit of its members as well as the general public. The Club will seek a charter within the Mustang Club of America (MCA).
ARTICLE II – LOCATION
The Club will be headquartered around the Jackson Metro area in the counties of Hinds, Madison or Rankin in the state of Mississippi.
ARTICLE III – PERSONAL LIABILITY
No officer, director, or member of the club; past, present, or future shall be held personally liable for any claim, damage or debt against the Club.
ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS
The officers of the Club shall be elected by vote of the general membership during the October Meeting and shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Nominees for officers must be active members in good standing. No term limitations are established for Officers. If more than one person is seeking to be a club officer and no decision can be established by members during the October meeting, elections will be held in November and newly elected officers will assume their positions starting 1 January after elections. A National Director who will also serve as Parliamentarian/Sergeant-at-Arms is appointed by the newly elected President immediately after taking office.
ARTICLE V – DUTIES OF OFFICERS
President: The President shall preside over all meetings. He/she shall sign all contracts and other instruments of writing which shall have been first approved by the Board of Directors.
Vice President: In the absence of the President, or his/her inability to act, the Vice President shall preside in his/her place.
Secretary: The Secretary shall keep a full and complete record of the proceedings of the meetings and shall supervise and control the keeping of the records and accounts of the Club. The Secretary shall compile the minutes of all meetings and have them available for reference during future meetings.
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive and safely keep all funds of the club and deposit same in such bank as may be convenient. The Treasurer shall keep a correct and up-to-date accounting of all club business transactions and will report current club fund status to the general membership at each meeting. Only the Treasurer and President will be authorized to sign checks on the Club account.
National Director: (When established as a MCA Charter club) The National Director is a member of the National Board of Directors of MCA and is entitled to vote when in attendance at all National meetings. The National Director will also serve as Parliamentarian/Sergeant-at-Arms and will advise in all areas of Parliamentarian law and contribute toward the proper order of business. He/she will have available at all meetings, current By-laws and such other documents and information as necessary to carry out the proper order of business. He/she will ensure that meetings are conducted in accordance with commonly accepted rules of parliamentary order.
ARTICLE VI – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
When determined to be needed by the membership of the club: Board of Directors, consisting of not less than five (5) members in good standing will be nominated and voted on by the Members of the club. Each will serve for a period of two years; however terms will overlap so that only two directors will be replaced each year. A Director shall serve as Chairperson of each standing committee and all other committees that may be established from time to time. The Board of Directors, acting as a collective body, shall approve all Club contracts and other instruments of writing which commit the Club or its resources. The Board of Directors will meet a minimum of six times per year at a time and place of their choosing. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of a majority of same.
ARTICLE VII – MEMBERSHIP
Ownership of a Mustang is not a prerequisite to club membership. Any person the age of 16 and older interested in promoting the purpose of the club can become a member. Active members are entitled to all club privileges including the right to vote and can run for office, chair a committee or be a board member. Immediate family members of dues paying members are entitled to participate in all club activities but do not have voting privileges.
ARTICLE VIII – MEETINGS
General membership meetings will be held each month at a time and place selected by the membership. Other meetings may be called as the President, Board of Directors, or general membership as desired.
ARTICLE IX – DUES
Membership dues are established by the Charter Members and will be set at $20.00 annually. Dues will be due in December and will cover the member for the following Calendar year. Individuals who join the club from January to June will pay the full $20. From July until December, the dues will be prorated at $10 for that calendar year.
ARTICLE X – STANDING COMMITTEES
Standing committees will be established as needed by the membership or as directed by the President if the need arises for the club. If established, Committees will meet as needed and will report activities to the general membership during regularly scheduled meetings. Possible committees could be but are not limited to:
1. Ways and Means – The Ways and Means (W&M) Committee is charged with the responsibility of developing methods and resources for raising the necessary revenues for the operation of the Club.
2. Programs and Activities – The Programs and Activities (P&A) Committee is responsible for developing, organizing, and directing special club activities, programs, socials, for the general membership and charitable drives for the general public.
3. Show – The Show Committee is responsible for organizing, directing and conducting the annual Mid Mississippi Mustang Show held in the spring of each year.
ARTICLE XI – APPROVAL AND AMENDMENTS
These By-laws and any subsequent amendments may be adopted by a majority vote of the active members present at the club meeting called to approve these By-laws/amendments.
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