BYLAWS
OF THE BERWYN DISTRICT CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
(Updates Adopted February 17, 2005)
ARTICLE 1. NAME AND PURPOSE
(BDCA). The BDCA’s official address is P.O. Box # 535, College Park, MD, 20740.
tracks, on the west by the Paint Branch, on the north by Maryland highway 193
(University Boulevard) and on the south by the subdivision lines of Lakeland and the
greater Washington Realty Company’s addition to Berwyn.
community, and general welfare, giving special attention to public improvements
beneficial to the Berwyn neighborhood.
sectarian basis. The BDCA reserves the right to advocate or oppose any legislation
affecting the welfare of the Berwyn neighborhood.
Records, Annapolis, MD, and posted on the BDCA web site
ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
who reside in the Berwyn neighborhood, City of College Park and have paid their
dues.
the business of the BDCA until said dues are paid.
ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS
President, Recording and/or Correspondence Secretary, and a Treasurer. None of the
officers shall receive any salary or compensation for services rendered to the BDCA.
all regular and special meetings. The President shall prepare the agenda for all regular
and called meetings, sign all contracts and agreements in the name of the BDCA,
normally serve as the representative of the BDCA in meetings and discussions with
other organizations and agencies, provide leadership to the board in expediting the
goals of the BDCA, and cast the deciding vote in case of a tie when votes are taken
during Board or regular meetings. The President shall appoint the Chairs of all
committees unless otherwise directed by the bylaws or by an affirmative vote of a
majority of the members present when a committee is appointed. The President may
also appoint Representatives to keep the BDCA informed of pertinent measures
deemed important by the BDCA.
or inability to act. They shall also assist the President in performing official duties
when requested to do so, and perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Board.
of the BDCA, maintain the Minutes Book of the BDCA with a roll of members and
guests present at each called and regular meetings, and maintain a current listing, with
phone numbers and addresses of the officers of the BDCA. The Recording Secretary
is responsible for notifying the members of all meetings as directed by the bylaws. >
The Recording Secretary maybe a shared position.
The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct all correspondence ordered by the BDCA
pertaining to its business, and shall file all communications and copies of
correspondence for preservation.
all funds into the proper account, record and monitor receipts and disbursements from
the account at the directions of the BDCA, keep accurate books and records of the
finances of the BDCA; prepare a financial accounting for BDCA meetings, and
prepare end of the year accounting, including filing all federal and state tax reports.
ARTICLE 4. EXECUTIVE BOARD
Vacancies occurring between annual meetings shall be filled by the Board.
the interim between meetings.
ARTICLE 5. COMMITTEES
deemed necessary by the by-laws of the BDCA.
committees when they have been authorized by the BDCA in response to a specific
need determined by the Board. The Nominating committee is an example of a special
committee.
opposition to any subject without prior confirmation of the BDCA, unless such
confirmation is clearly granted under the general powers delegated by the bylaws.
Preservation Task Force, and the Welcoming Committee.
ARTICLE 6. ELECTIONS
office becoming vacant in the interim by reason of death, resignation, or for any other
cause, shall be filled at the next regular meeting in such manner as a majority of the
membership present shall determine.
April prior to the Annual meeting in June. To form the Nominating Committee, any
member in good standing shall have the right to nominate or be nominated from the
floor. The Nominating Committee shall nominate one person for each office and
place their nominations during the Annual meeting. After the Nominating committee
has placed the nominations for officers, additional nominations may be taken from the
floor. Any person nominated to an office of the BDCA must be a member in good
standing. The nominating committee is adjourned following the Annual meeting.
done by ballot. A majority of votes cast shall be required to elect. In the event of a
tie, a second ballot shall be cast with the President also casting a vote.
Section 5. All officers elected at the annual meeting, or at any other meeting, shall assume their
duties at the conclusion of the meeting at which they are elected. The retiring officers
shall continue to perform their duties as officers until the conclusion of the meeting at
which their successors are elected.
ARTICLE 7. MEETINGS
practical thereafter as determined by the Executive Board.
except for the months of July and August during which regular meetings shall be
suspended. The BDCA shall have the power to select and designate the place of its
meetings.
quorum at any regular or special meeting of the BDCA.
p.m., except when a motion is adopted to continue for a limited time.
may be necessary. It shall be mandatory for the President to call a special meeting if
asked to do so in a written request signed by five members. Business at special
meetings shall be confined to the purposes of the meeting as stated in the notice of the
meeting.
be delivered not less than three (3) days preceding the date of the meeting. In cases
of special meetings, the notice shall also state the nature of the business to be
considered.
procedure prescribed by the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order or by any
other generally accepted procedure agreed upon by the Executive Board and
announced to the members.
The following shall be the order of business:
Procedure at meetings.
the members present.
ARTICLE 8. AMENDMENTS
procedure is not contrary to law or these bylaws.
any member at any regular meeting of the BDCA. The resolution shall then be tabled
until the next regular meeting. Notice of the resolution shall be posted on the web site
and the community bulletin board. Any member of the BDCA can submit a written
request (P. O. Box 535) for a copy of the proposed bylaws no less than seven (7)
days prior to the meeting at which the proposed changes or additions are to be
considered. A two-thirds vote of the members present shall be required to adopt the
resolution.