Coquille Valley Crime Stoppers By Laws
(Adopted April 8, 2008); Revised May 18, 2009
a. Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, 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 corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
b. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in the furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause thereof. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (3) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
c. Upon the dissolution of the organization, assets shall be
distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of
section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding
section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to
the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a
public purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of
by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal
office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such
purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court
shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for
such purposes.
Mission Statement
it is the mission of the Coquille Valley Crime Stoppers to help local law enforcement solve crimes by raising funds for rewards and publishing information about crimes in the local media. This organization will be a not for profit group of citizens dedicated to making the Coquille Valley a safer place to live and enjoy our God given rights to freedom.
By Laws
These bylaws will be used to direct the business of Coquille Valley Crime Stoppers, whose primary function is to assist local law enforcement solve crimes by raising funds for rewards and publishing information to enhance public awareness of unsolved high profile crimes within the community.
Article I – General
The name of the organization is the Coquille Valley Crime Stoppers.
These bylaws shall become effective upon their adoption and shall be
used to govern the Coquille Valley Crime Stoppers until amended or
repealed.
Article II – Membership
Anyone can become a volunteer member of the Coquille Valley Crime
Stoppers, hereafter referred to as CVCS, by requesting said
membership to the Board of Directors. All membership requests will
be approved by the Board of Directors unless there is cause for
disapproval. Membership may by individual, business, or group.
Businesses and Groups will designate one person to represent that
business or group.
Article III – Organization and Officers
The CVCS will consist of a Board of Directors who will conduct the
business of the CVCS at regular meetings once a month or as needed.
The Board of Directors, hereafter referred to as the Board, will
oversee the finances and other business of the organization at these
meetings. Any member may attend these meetings however they will
have no vote. The Board will consist of the following officers, as
elected by the general membership:
A. Chairman
B. Vice Chairman
C. Secretary
D. Treasurer
E. Publicist
F. Two Directors.
Regular elections will be conducted by the general membership during
the first meeting in January of each year. There will be no term
limits on any board member elected to office. Vacancies may be
filled by the Board from the general membership until the next
meeting in January.
Article V – Meetings
Meetings will be scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month to
conduct the business of the CVCS. Meetings may be called at such
times as it appears advisable to further the objectives of the CVCS.
These meetings should give at least 48 hours notice so that members
can make arrangements to attend.
Article VI – Officers and Duties
The elected Officers of the CVCS, which will comprise the Board, are
as follows:
A. Chairman: Preside over all meetings and only
vote in case of a tie vote by the board. The Chairman will have
general charge of the affairs of the CVCS.
B. Vice Chairman: Fill in for the Chairman when
that person is unable to fulfill the duties of that position. The
Vice Chairman shall be a voting member of Board.
C. Secretary: Keep the minutes of all meetings and
read and maintain all correspondence to and from the CVCS. The
Secretary is a voting member of the Board.
D. Treasurer: Act as the fiscal agent and keep and
maintain all the finances of the CVCS and report at each meeting on
finances. The Treasurer will keep a complete and accurate account of
all receipts and disbursements. All checks for checking accounts and
withdrawal slips for savings accounts shall be signed by two
authorized members of the Board. These authorized members shall be
the Treasurer and any other elected member. The Treasurer is a
voting member of the Board.
E. Publicist: Responsible for coordinating
information with the local media and other resources to disseminate
information to the public concerning rewards and other matters
requested by the Board. The Publicist is a voting member of the
Board.
F. Directors (2): Will assist with the business of
the Board as required and participate in meetings as voting members.
Article VII – Dissolving Organization
Upon dissolving the Coquille Valley Crime Stopper organization the
board will donate any remaining funds on hand to another
organization within the county or state which offers rewards to
assist law enforcement in solving crimes. Any monetary donations
made by individuals or business' which are designated for a specific
crime will be returned to the donor.
Article VIII – Quorum
A quorum will be any five members of the Board present at the
meeting.
Article IX – Amendments
These bylaws may be amended at the general meeting of the Board of
the CVSC only by a majority vote of the quorum present provided that
a notice of the proposed amendment(s) has been mailed at least 45
(forty five) days prior to the meeting.
