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Vance: modify introduction reflecting 2013 amendment

2013-11-16T18:58:51Z

modify introduction reflecting 2013 amendment

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	''These Bylaws were adopted September 10, 2005 by the WPLUG Board of Directors to replace the previous bylaws. They were subsequently amended by the WPLUG membership on October 21, 2006, March 10, 2007, ~~and~~ January 8, 2011 as reflected in the page history.''		''These Bylaws were adopted September 10, 2005 by the WPLUG Board of Directors to replace the previous bylaws. They were subsequently amended by the WPLUG membership on October 21, 2006, March 10, 2007, January 8, 2011, and November 9, 2013 as reflected in the page history.''

	== 1 NAME ==		== 1 NAME ==

Vance: changed sections 7.1 and 7.2 to reflect amendments adopted on November 9, 2013

2013-11-16T18:57:37Z

changed sections 7.1 and 7.2 to reflect amendments adopted on November 9, 2013

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	== 7 COMMITTEES ==		== 7 COMMITTEES ==
	'''7.1 ~~Internet~~ Committee'''		'''7.1 Technology Committee'''

	~~An Internet~~ Committee shall be appointed by the newly elected Board promptly after taking office. Its duties shall include the operation and maintenance of the web server, mailing list, IRC channel, and other network services for the group. This committee shall provide regular reports to the Board and to the membership.		A Technology Committee shall be appointed by the newly elected Board promptly after taking office. Its duties shall include the operation and maintenance of the web server, mailing list, IRC channel, and other network services for the group. This committee shall provide regular reports to the Board and to the membership.

	'''7.2 ~~Program~~ Committee'''		'''7.2 Event Committee'''

	~~A Program~~ Committee of three or more people shall be appointed by the newly elected Board promptly after taking office. Its duties shall include planning and making arrangements for all WPLUG events, including presentations, installfests, and tutorials, except those events assigned to another committee. This committee shall provide regular reports to the Board and to the membership.		An Event Committee of three or more people shall be appointed by the newly elected Board promptly after taking office. Its duties shall include planning and making arrangements for all WPLUG events, including presentations, installfests, and tutorials, except those events assigned to another committee. This committee shall provide regular reports to the Board and to the membership.

	'''7.3 Investigating Committee'''		'''7.3 Investigating Committee'''

Vance: Amended sections 5.1 and 5.2 to reflect adoption of amendment on January 8, 2011

2011-01-16T22:00:20Z

Amended sections 5.1 and 5.2 to reflect adoption of amendment on January 8, 2011

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	''These Bylaws were adopted September 10, 2005 by the WPLUG Board of Directors to replace the previous bylaws. They were subsequently amended by the WPLUG membership on October 21, 2006 ~~and~~ March 10, 2007 as reflected in the page history.''		''These Bylaws were adopted September 10, 2005 by the WPLUG Board of Directors to replace the previous bylaws. They were subsequently amended by the WPLUG membership on October 21, 2006, March 10, 2007, and January 8, 2011 as reflected in the page history.''

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	'''5.1 Regular Meetings'''		'''5.1 Regular Meetings'''

	Regular meetings shall be held ~~on a monthly basis~~ concurrently with scheduled General User Meetings unless otherwise announced. At least 14 days' (2 weeks') notice shall be given.		Regular meetings shall be held concurrently with scheduled General User Meetings unless otherwise announced. At least 14 days' (2 weeks') notice shall be given.

	'''5.2 Annual Meetings'''		'''5.2 Annual Meetings'''

	The business meeting in ~~October~~ shall be designated as the annual meeting and shall be for the purpose of electing Directors and any other business coming before the meeting.		The business meeting in November shall be designated as the annual meeting and shall be for the purpose of electing Directors and any other business coming before the meeting.

	'''5.3 Special Meetings'''		'''5.3 Special Meetings'''

Vance: added explanatory note on bylaws adoption history

2008-09-20T00:21:56Z

added explanatory note on bylaws adoption history

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	These Bylaws ~~are in effect~~ September 22, 2005 to ~~present~~.		''These Bylaws were adopted September 10, 2005 by the WPLUG Board of Directors to replace the previous bylaws. They were subsequently amended by the WPLUG membership on October 21, 2006 and March 10, 2007 as reflected in the page history.''

	== 1 NAME ==		== 1 NAME ==

Vance: /* 3 MEMBERS */ Amended to reflect adoption of member amendment on March 10, 2007

2008-08-13T22:58:04Z

3 MEMBERS: Amended to reflect adoption of member amendment on March 10, 2007

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	'''3.1 Definition'''		'''3.1 Definition'''

	A natural person becomes a Member of WPLUG by completing and signing an application for membership and paying dues. The identifying and contact information to be provided on the application shall be set by the Board of Directors. Dues shall be recommended by the Board and approved by the membership. The term of membership shall be one year.		A natural person becomes a Member of WPLUG by completing and signing an application for membership and paying dues.

	'''3.2 ~~Voting Rights~~'''		'''3.2 Terms of Membership'''

	~~During~~ the ~~first 56~~ days (8 weeks) of membership~~, Members are not permitted~~ to ~~vote, be nominated for office, or hold a position on~~ the ~~Board~~.		The term of membership shall last for one calendar year from the reception by the WPLUG Board of the payment of dues and application for membership. Renewal of membership shall be accomplished by filling out a membership renewal form not more than 91 days (13 weeks) before the end of the membership term and by paying the membership dues. Membership renewal shall add an additional year to the member's term of membership.

	~~Any Member whose dues are 28 or more days (4 or more weeks) in arrears~~ shall ~~not~~ be ~~permitted to vote~~.		The identifying and contact information to be provided on the application shall be set by the Board of Directors. Dues shall be approved by the membership.

	'''3.3 ~~Lapsed Membership~~'''		'''3.3 Voting Rights'''

	~~Any Member whose dues are 182 or more days (26 or more weeks)~~ in ~~arrears~~ shall be ~~automatically dropped from~~ membership. Members ~~in arrears but not yet dropped have the automatic right to reinstate a lapsed membership by paying back dues. The Board shall have~~ the ~~power to reinstate a former Member dropped for nonpayment and may elect to waive past dues~~.		All members in good standing shall be allowed to vote. Voting rights shall commence one week after certification of initial membership. This restriction can be waived by unanimous consent of Members present at the meeting.

	== 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ==		== 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ==

Vance: /* 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS */ Amended to reflect adoption of Question #2 on October 21, 2006

2008-08-13T22:47:57Z

4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Amended to reflect adoption of Question #2 on October 21, 2006

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	'''4.1 Definition'''		'''4.1 Definition'''

	A Board of Directors shall be elected by the WPLUG membership to handle the day-to-day affairs of WPLUG. The members of this Board shall be individually referred to as Directors.		A Board of five (5) Directors shall be elected by the WPLUG membership to handle the day-to-day affairs of WPLUG. The members of this Board shall be individually referred to as Directors.

	'''4.2 Duties and Powers'''		'''4.2 Duties and Powers'''
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	When an election for Directors is required, the Secretary shall give the membership at least 28 days' (4 weeks') notification of a nomination meeting. The announcement shall state when and where the meeting will be held and how many seats are to be filled.		When an election for Directors is required, the Secretary shall give the membership at least 28 days' (4 weeks') notification of a nomination meeting. The announcement shall state when and where the meeting will be held and how many seats are to be filled.

	~~The number of Directors to be elected shall be as follows:~~

	* less than 50 Members: 5 Directors
	* 50 to 69 Members: 6 Directors
	* 70 to 89 Members: 7 Directors
	* 90 to 109 Members: 8 Directors
	* 110 or more Members: 9 Directors

	~~In making this determination, all Members shall be counted regardless of voting status.~~

	Nominations for Directors shall be taken from the floor at the nomination meeting. Members may nominate themselves, and nominations do not need to be seconded. Nominees have the right to object and be removed from the ballot. If there are not enough nominees, then the Chair must nominate additional Members until there are as many nominees as seats.		Nominations for Directors shall be taken from the floor at the nomination meeting. Members may nominate themselves, and nominations do not need to be seconded. Nominees have the right to object and be removed from the ballot. If there are not enough nominees, then the Chair must nominate additional Members until there are as many nominees as seats.

Vance: /* 5 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS */ Amended to reflect adoption of Question #1 on October 21, 2006

2008-08-13T22:45:29Z

5 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: Amended to reflect adoption of Question #1 on October 21, 2006

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	'''5.4 Quorum'''		'''5.4 Quorum'''

	~~The quorum for membership meetings shall be the lesser~~ of:		Ten members or one-fifth of the membership, whichever is less, shall constitute a quorum of the membership.

	# the ~~sum of the prescribed size of the Board plus the square root of the total~~ membership, ~~voting and non-voting; or~~
	~~# the majority~~ of the ~~total voting~~ membership.

	'''5.5 Recording of Meetings'''		'''5.5 Recording of Meetings'''

Vance: fixed formatting

2008-08-13T22:42:16Z

fixed formatting

Bethlynn at 21:48, 26 April 2008

2008-04-26T21:48:50Z

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			These Bylaws are in effect September 22, 2005 to present.

	== 1 NAME ==		== 1 NAME ==

Vance: Protected "ByLaws" [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

2008-04-17T04:21:16Z

Protected "ByLaws" [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

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	The purpose of WPLUG is to provide:		The purpose of WPLUG is to provide:

	* a forum for the discussion and exploration of Linux-related issues;		* a forum for the discussion and exploration of Linux-related issues;
	* technical assistance to participants by participants;		* technical assistance to participants by participants;
	* education about, advocacy for, and development of open source software, standards, and protocols; and		* education about, advocacy for, and development of open source software, standards, and protocols; and
	* opportunities for socializing among WPLUG participants and/or other Linux/open source users or advocates.		* opportunities for socializing among WPLUG participants and/or other Linux/open source users or advocates.

	== 3 MEMBERS ==		== 3 MEMBERS ==
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	Any Member whose dues are 28 or more days (4 or more weeks) in arrears shall not be permitted to vote.		Any Member whose dues are 28 or more days (4 or more weeks) in arrears shall not be permitted to vote.
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	3.3 Lapsed Membership'''		'''3.3 Lapsed Membership'''

	Any Member whose dues are 182 or more days (26 or more weeks) in arrears shall be automatically dropped from membership. Members in arrears but not yet dropped have the automatic right to reinstate a lapsed membership by paying back dues. The Board shall have the power to reinstate a former Member dropped for nonpayment and may elect to waive past dues.		Any Member whose dues are 182 or more days (26 or more weeks) in arrears shall be automatically dropped from membership. Members in arrears but not yet dropped have the automatic right to reinstate a lapsed membership by paying back dues. The Board shall have the power to reinstate a former Member dropped for nonpayment and may elect to waive past dues.
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	The Board of Directors shall have full power and authority over the affairs of WPLUG except those reserved to others by these bylaws and by acts of the membership. Only the membership shall have the power to:		The Board of Directors shall have full power and authority over the affairs of WPLUG except those reserved to others by these bylaws and by acts of the membership. Only the membership shall have the power to:

	1. amend these bylaws;		# amend these bylaws;
	2. adopt special rules of order for the membership;		# adopt special rules of order for the membership;
	3. authorize the establishment of a new program under the auspices of WPLUG;		# authorize the establishment of a new program under the auspices of WPLUG;
	4. authorize the expenditure of WPLUG funds on items that do not directly support existing programs; or		# authorize the expenditure of WPLUG funds on items that do not directly support existing programs; or
	5. impose final disciplinary action upon a Member.		# impose final disciplinary action upon a Member.

	The Board shall be subject to the orders of the membership, and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the membership.		The Board shall be subject to the orders of the membership, and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the membership.
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	The number of Directors to be elected shall be as follows:		The number of Directors to be elected shall be as follows:

	* less than 50 Members: 5 Directors		* less than 50 Members: 5 Directors
	* 50 to 69 Members: 6 Directors		* 50 to 69 Members: 6 Directors
	* 70 to 89 Members: 7 Directors		* 70 to 89 Members: 7 Directors
	* 90 to 109 Members: 8 Directors		* 90 to 109 Members: 8 Directors
	* 110 or more Members: 9 Directors		* 110 or more Members: 9 Directors

	In making this determination, all Members shall be counted regardless of voting status.		In making this determination, all Members shall be counted regardless of voting status.
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	The quorum for membership meetings shall be the lesser of:		The quorum for membership meetings shall be the lesser of:

	1. the sum of the prescribed size of the Board plus the square root of the total membership, voting and non-voting; or		# the sum of the prescribed size of the Board plus the square root of the total membership, voting and non-voting; or
	2. the majority of the total voting membership.		# the majority of the total voting membership.

	'''5.5 Recording of Meetings'''		'''5.5 Recording of Meetings'''
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	The Chair shall:		The Chair shall:

	* sign or cosign all contracts entered into on behalf of WPLUG, but may by signed letter authorize any other Director to sign a specific contract on their behalf		* sign or cosign all contracts entered into on behalf of WPLUG, but may by signed letter authorize any other Director to sign a specific contract on their behalf

	The Vice-Chair shall:		The Vice-Chair shall:

	* assist the Chair in the performance of that office's role and duties		* assist the Chair in the performance of that office's role and duties
	* conduct the general correspondence of WPLUG and serve as its principal spokesperson		* conduct the general correspondence of WPLUG and serve as its principal spokesperson

	'''6.4 Qualifications'''		'''6.4 Qualifications'''
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	Only Members of WPLUG may serve as Directors. In addition:		Only Members of WPLUG may serve as Directors. In addition:

	* The Chair must be of majority age and possess such other qualifications as may be required to sign legally binding contracts on behalf of WPLUG. The Chair may not hold any other office simultaneously.		* The Chair must be of majority age and possess such other qualifications as may be required to sign legally binding contracts on behalf of WPLUG. The Chair may not hold any other office simultaneously.
	* To hold the office of Vice-Chair, an individual must be eligible for the office of Chair.		* To hold the office of Vice-Chair, an individual must be eligible for the office of Chair.
	* The Secretary must be of majority age.		* The Secretary must be of majority age.
	* The Treasurer must be of majority age and possess the qualifications to be held legally responsible and accountable for handling the organization's funds.		* The Treasurer must be of majority age and possess the qualifications to be held legally responsible and accountable for handling the organization's funds.

	'''6.5 Appointment of Officers'''		'''6.5 Appointment of Officers'''