Greater Redstone Clearwater Initiative Constitution (adopted February 15, 2000)
ARTICLE
I. NAME, MISSION, and VISION
Section 1. The name
of the organization, by agreement of the membership, shall be known
as the Greater Redstone Clearwater Initiative.
Section 2. The Greater Redstone Clearwater Initiative is a community-based organization formed to increase public awareness and improve the aesthetics and quality of the streams and land of the Redstone Creek, Little Redstone Creek and Downer's Run watersheds while providing a viable asset to Fayette County for recreation, wildlife, agriculture, industry and an enhanced quality of life.
Section 3. This vision; to inform the public, improve, and protect the watersheds by:
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Reclaiming and controlling areas of the Watershed affected by, but not limited to abandoned mines;
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Promoting wise land use and management of natural resources in the Watershed, especially when dealing with property owners and issues which affect the water quality of the Greater Redstone Creek Watershed;
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Protecting and enhancing open space and natural areas in the Watershed and providing opportunities for the enjoyment of these natural areas;
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Promoting awareness and appreciation of environmental issues through education so that the community can make sound choices for a sustainable, ecologically healthy future.
Section 1. The members of this organization shall consist of the members of the Board of Directors (Board) and such other persons, firms, and corporations as shall pay dues fixed by the Board. The members of this organization shall elect the members of the Board at the annual meeting. Each member of this organization shall have one vote on every matter that comes before the members, and no member shall be entitled to accumulate his votes for any purpose, members must be present to vote. Members may initiate petitions to the board of directors. Individual memberships are eligible to election as directors on the board.
Section 2. There shall be a minimum annual membership dues requirement as determined by the Board of Directors. The Board shall set the various classes of members and appropriate annual dues requirement for each class.Section 1. Offices shall include: President, President-Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Section 2. The Board of Directors shall elect officers after the Annual Meeting of the membership.ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board shall consist of nine chairs elected at-large: three (3) elected each year on a rotating basis to a three (3) year term, three (3) elected in the first year of rotation.
There shall be an Annual Meeting and Regular Meetings of the membership held and any Special Meetings, which may be called by the President or any ten (10) members.
A quorum should consist of the members present.
The Constitution may be amended at any regular meeting by a 2/3 vote of those members present, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing one meeting prior to the vote.
