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BYLAWS OF THE HENRY COUNTY CHAPTER
OF
THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE REFORM OF MARIJUANA LAWS
(HCNC) MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Henry County Chapter of NORML is to promote local, state and national legalization of Cannabis by providing truthful information to the community regarding Cannabis, the history and effects of prohibition, the process of legislation and the medical, industrial and recreational uses of Cannabis.


ARTICLE 1

NAME

SECTION 1 The name of the Chapter is the Henry County Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.


ARTICLE 2

NATURE OF THE CHAPTER

SECTION 1 The chapter is organized for the purpose of coordinating and facilitating education regarding medical, industrial and personal uses of Cannabis in the Henry County and surrounding areas. The Henry County Chapter will encourage participation of lobbying efforts regarding Cannabis laws through use of telephone, e-mail, fax or other available sources.


ARTICLE 3

CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1 MEMBERS
The members of this Chapter shall be persons at least 18 years of age who have paid membership dues of $20.00 for the current calendar year. Any person who has not paid the membership fee for the current year shall cease to be a member of the Chapter 60 days after membership fee due date regardless of whether or not he or she paid membership dues in prior years.
Members may be ask to serve on committees or participate in HCNC activities. Members will be encouraged to participate in lobbying efforts as appropriate for the goals of HCNC and it’s members.
Members are not obligated to participate in any meetings, efforts or activities.


SECTION 2 PURPOSE
The purpose of membership is to further the aims and goals of this Chapter and those of the National Corporation.


ARTICLE 4

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1 AUTHORITY
The Board will consist of at least the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. The property, affairs, business and activities of the Chapter shall be managed by the Board Of Directors. The Board will be responsible for overall policy, control and administration of the Chapter.

SECTION 2 NUMBER
The maximum number of Board members shall be 7.

SECTION 3 ELECTION
After the first year the Board Members shall be elected by the members of the Chapter during annual Chapter meetings. There shall be no limit to the number of terms or years a person may serve on the Board.

SECTION 4 VACANCIES
A vacancy existing by reason of resignation, death, incapacity or removal of a Board member before the annual Chapter meeting shall be filled by designation of the remaining Board Members and will serve on the Board until the annual Chapter Meeting.

SECTION 5 RESIGNATION
A Board Member may resign at any time by providing written notice to the remaining Board Members. Acceptance of resignations shall not be necessary to make it effective.

SECTION 6 COMMITTEES
The Board may establish committees with shall include at least one member of the Board for the purposes of effective management of Chapter interests and activities.

SECTION 7 GENERAL REMOVAL
Any member of the Board may be removed from their position through a majority vote of remaining Board Members.


ARTICLE 5

MEETINGS

SECTION 1 BOARD MEETINGS
The Board will meet monthly and will designate date, time and place as applicable. The meetings will be for the purpose of planning Chapter meetings, dealing with Chapter issues, filling board vacancies and other Chapter business as appropriate. All Chapter members will be notified of Board Meetings at least 2 weeks prior to the meetings and may attend the meetings at their own discretion. Reliable contact information is required to receive notifications. Special meetings may be called at any time by any member of the Board for any reason related to Chapter issues.

SECTION 2 CHAPTER MEETINGS
The Board will set monthly Chapter meetings for the purpose of dealing with Chapter issues, setting up committees and planning Chapter activities. Members will be notified of meetings dates and times at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Reliable contact information is required to receive notifications. Members are not required to attend the meetings but may still be ask to serve on Committees and/or participate in Chapter activities.

SECTION 3 SPECIAL MEETINGS
Any Chapter Member may request a Special Board or Chapter Meeting by contacting the Chair or Vice-Chair of the Chapter Board.

SECTION 4 GRIEVANCES
Members are to report grievances to any member of the Board at any time. All reported grievances will be considered by the Board and actions will be taken as deemed by the Board Of Directors of HCNC.


ARTICLE 6

DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBERS

SECTION 1 CHAIR
The Chair shall preside over all Board and Chapter meetings and shall have general supervision over the business affairs of the Chapter.

SECTION 2 VICE-CHAIR
At the request of the Chair, or in the absence or disability of the Chair, the Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the position of the Chair.



SECTION 3 SECRETARY
The Secretary shall keep minutes at all Board and Chapter meetings and will maintain records of minutes of all Board and Chapter meetings. The Secretary will be see that all books, reports, statements and all other documents and records required by the Corporation are properly kept and filed.
The Secretary will see that all notices are given as required by the bylaws of the Chapter.
Other duties may be assigned to the Secretary as deemed necessary by the Board.

SECTION 4 TREASURER
The Treasurer shall be responsible for all funds and financial resources of the Chapter.
The Treasurer shall be responsible for all the deposits and withdrawals of Chapter funds and other financial resources.
The Treasurer shall keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the Chapters properties and business transactions including account of assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses.
The Treasurer will provide a statement of the finances at all Board meetings and will provide information between meetings as requested by any Board Member.
The Treasurer shall receive and give receipt for all accounts paid to or by the Chapter and will provide receipts upon request of the Board or Corporation.
The Treasurer shall prepare yearly financial report as requested by the Chapter or Corporation.


ARTICLE 7

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

This Chapter will participate in at least 3 community activities per year such as setting up tables at local fairs and other activities with the intent of educating the public regarding the myths of Cannabis and the true medical and industrial uses of Cannabis.
This Chapter will host at least one festival per year with the intent of increasing public knowledge and support of present Cannabis issues.


ARTICLE 8

AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

These Bylaws may be amended by the Board of Directors through a simple majority vote of the Chapter’s Board Members.



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