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1ARTICLE IV
(Mission Statement)		Clipped due to size. Please refer to current
Bylaws Article IV – Purpose/Objectives		The mission of Oakland City Community Organization (“OCCO”) is to provide a forum to promote, preserve, and enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood by organizing, mobilizing, building relationships, and educating the community.
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2ARTICLE V
(Legal Status and Policies)		Section 1 - The OCCO shall be organized and operated as non-profit, non-partisan organization. No part of any organization net income shall be payable to any member.Section 1: The OCCO shall be organized and operated as a non-profit, non-partisan organization under IRS Code section 501(c)(3). No part of any organization net income shall be payable to any member.
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2ARTICLE V
(Legal Status and Policies)		Section 2 - No member shall use OCCO name, website, letterhead, or blog without prior approval in writing from the membership.RemovedTerms of use of OCCO name and intellectual property have been moved to a new section. See 2024 DRAFT Bylaws Article XVIII: Intellectual Property
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4ARTICLE V
(Legal Status and Policies)		Section 3 - The organization does not have nor shall exercise any authority either expressly, by interpretation, or by operation of law, nor shall it directly or indirectly engage in any activity that would prevent qualifying as a corporation described in Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.RemovedRedundant to Section 1.
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3ARTICLE V
(Legal Status and Policies)		Section 4 - No commitment either directly or indirectly of OCCO's position without approval of the president and executive board.Section 2: There shall be no commitment either directly or indirectly of OCCO’s position without approval of the President and Executive Board.
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3ARTICLE V
(Legal Status and Policies)		Section 5 - No commitment either directly or indirectly of OCCO's position without approval of the president and executive board.Section 3: All binding contracts that will commit the organization legally must be approved by the majority (50% or more) of the membership and signed by the President and two members of the Executive Board.
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5ARTICLE VI
(Membership and Dues)		Clipped due to size. Please refer to current
Bylaws Article VI – Membership and Dues		Clipped due to size. Please refer to 2024 DRAFT
Bylaws Article VI – Membership and Dues		Key points of difference:

1. Simplify the paragraph defining membership eligibility criteria into a list

2. Move non-descrimination clause to its own article. See 2024 DRAFT Bylaws Article XV: Statement of Non-Discrimination

3. Add membership honorarium to be granted at the discretion of the Executive Committee

4. Change the attendance criteria for voting elligibility from 3 meetings within the last 12 months to 2 meetings within the last 11 months.

5. Updated dues structure

6. Voting elligibility moved to here from Article VIII: General Membership Meetings
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6ARTICLE VII
(Sources of Revenue/Fundraising)		Clipped due to size. Please refer to current
Bylaws Article VII – Sources of Revenue/Fundraising		Clipped due to size. Please refer to 2024 DRAFT
Bylaws Article VII – Sources of Revenue/Fundraising		Fixed typos and adjusted section structure.
No meaningful changes.
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7ARTICLE VIII
(General Membership Meetings)		Section 1 – The meeting shall be held on the second Saturday of each month, beginning in January, except when otherwise determined by the president and executive board.Section 1: General body meetings shall be held on the fourth Saturday of each month, except in December and January, for a total of ten (10) meetings per year, unless otherwise determined by the President and Executive Board.
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8ARTICLE VIII
(General Membership Meetings)		(a) The executive board meeting shall be established by the executive board members and shall be held on a monthly basis one (1) week prior to the regular scheduled community meeting.1. The Executive Board meeting shall be held monthly at a time prior to the regularly scheduled community meeting.
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9ARTICLE VIII
(General Membership Meetings)		NoneNotice of the time of the monthly meeting will be designated by email and either: (1) posting on the calendar or (2) posting on social media (Facebook or What’s App).
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10ARTICLE VIII
(General Membership Meetings)		Section 2 – Quorum – A quorum for the transaction of business shall constitute fifty (50%) of paid members present.Section 2: A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting shall consist of a majority of the Executive Board and a minimum of ten (10) members eligible to vote on the matter at hand.
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11ARTICLE VIII
(General Membership Meetings)		Section 3 - Voting – All members present and in good standing are entitled to vote; no member may vote by proxy or cumulatively. Dissolution of the organization shall require a two-third (2/3) vote of the members present.Section 2:

1. Dissolution of the organization shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members.

Section 3: No member may vote by proxy or cumulatively.		Voting languaged moved to Membership and Dues. See 2024 DRAFT Bylaws Article VI: Membership and Dues
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12ARTICLE VIII
(General Membership Meetings)		Section 4 - Minutes – All minutes of meetings will be kept and available upon request.Section 4: Minutes of the general body meetings will be kept and posted upon approval by the Executive Committee.
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13ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 1 – At the annual membership meetings, the paid members shall elect from the membership the Executive Board which shall consist of the following: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer who shall hold office for one(1) year. These officers shall take office January 1st of the current year, for the succeeding year for a term of one (1) year; and shall serve without pay.Section 1: Composition
The Executive Board shall comprise the following positions:
• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Non-Executive Parliamentarian		Add Parliamentarian as a non-executive role.
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14ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		NoneSection 2: Election of Executive Board

1. Term of Office: Each Executive Board member shall serve a term of two years, with the possibility of re-election. After the first year of their term, both the Executive Board member and the general body shall have the opportunity to decide on the continuation of the term. The Executive Board member shall express their willingness to continue serving, and the general body shall vote at the annual meeting. If both the board member wishes to continue and the majority of the general body votes in favor, the board member will complete the second year of their term.

2. Timing: The Executive Board shall be elected at the October meeting.		Lengthen the term of all Executive Board members from 1 year to 2 years. Include a "vote of confidence" at 1 year of service of the term.
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15ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 2 – President – shall be a member ex-officio of all committees. He/she shall be considered “President” of the organization for the sole purpose of carrying out the duties of signatory agent and may execute documents on behalf of the organization under that title. The President shall be entitled to vote on all matters before the Board in the same manner as any other delegate to those bodies. The President shall perform all duties usually incident to that office and such other duties as the Board may prescribe.Section 4: Responsibilities

1. President
• Leadership and oversight: Provide overall leadership and direction to the organization.
• Meeting facilitation: Preside over all general body and Executive Board meetings.
• Representation: Serve as the primary representative of OCCO to external entities and stakeholders.
• Strategic planning: Lead the strategic planning process and ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Delegation: Assign duties and responsibilities to other board members and committees as necessary.
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16ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 3 - Vice President - shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be specified in these By-Laws or in the event of absence or disability of the President, the Vice-President shall succeed to his/her power and duties.Section 4: Responsibilities

2. Vice President
Support to President: Assist the President in their duties and act in their absence.
Program oversight: Oversee the implementation of programs and initiatives.
Special projects: Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by the President.
Membership engagement: Work to engage and retain members, ensuring active participation in organizational activities.
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17ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 4 - Secretary – shall be secretary of the meetings, and shall record all proceedings of the meetings in the appropriate Minute Book of the organization. He/she shall give proper notifications of the meetings to officers. He/she shall sign and execute such documents as may be necessary to the transaction of business by the organization. He/she shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the President or the Executive Board.Section 4: Responsibilities

3. Secretary
• Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of all meetings, including minutes of general body and executive board meetings.
• Correspondence: Manage the organization’s correspondence and communication.
• Documentation: Ensure that all organizational documents are up-to-date and properly archived.
• Member communication: Notify members of meeting times, agendas, and important updates.
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18ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 5 - Treasurer – shall have charge of all organization funds and bank accounts. Keep accurate accounts of all expenditures of the organization in permanent books belonging to the organization; and shall render to the president, the executive board and the general membership an account of the financial condition of the organization. Shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the president or executive board. He/she shall be responsible for supervising the receipts, deposits and disbursements of all funds of the organization in accordance with the policies established by the By-Laws. The treasurer shall render a written monthly report of all transactions to all members present at each monthly meeting. The treasurer or secretary shall be a signatory along with the president of all disbursement checks; and shall be responsible for preparing the organization's Annual Budget.Section 4: Responsibilities

4. Treasurer
• Financial management: Oversee the organization’s finances, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Fund management: Manage the collection and disbursement of funds, ensuring proper documentation of all transactions.
• Financial reporting: Provide regular financial reports to the Executive Board and general membership.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements, including IRS filings.
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19ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		NoneSection 4: Responsibilities

5. Non-Executive Parliamentarian
• Governance: Ensure that meetings and organizational procedures follow Robert’s Rules of Order and other governance standards.
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20ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 6 - In the event of a vacancy in any office, the executive board shall fill such vacancy from its general membership.Section 5: In the event of a vacancy in any office, the Executive Board shall fill the vacancy from its general membership. The vacancy can be filled by appointment to finish the remaining term subject to the requirements of Article IX Section 2.1.
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21ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 7 - The executive board shall make an annual report to the annual membership meeting.Removed
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22ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 8– No officers shall be eligible for or be elected to a second consecutive term to the same office unless voted on by the membership.Removed
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23ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 9 - Meetings of the executive board, other than the annual meeting, may be called at any time by the president or at the request by the secretary a notice in writing or by telephone to each board member, at lease five (5) days before such meeting.
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24ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 10 - Each officer shall deliver to his or her successor within fifteen (15) days after retiring from office, all records, papers and other property belonging to the organization.Section 6: Each officer shall deliver to their successor all records, papers, and other property belonging to the organization within fifteen (15) days after retiring from office. Each officer also commits to having a meeting with their successor to go over any outstanding transition issues.
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25ARTICLE IX
(Executive Board)		Section 11 - The executive board members shall not miss more than two (2) meetings per calendar year. If such absence is warranted the president should be notified within 24 to 48 hours.Removed
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26ARTICLE X
(Committees)		Section 1-The executive board may appoint by resolution such other committees and delegate to these committees such powers and responsibilities as it may from time to time deem appropriate. Any member of the organization is eligible to serve on and participate in these committees. All actions taken by a committee shall be forwarded to the executive board which shall have the right to alter, accept, or reject these actions. At the time that a committee is formed, the executive board will identify the committee as either standing or temporary and shall identify the major purpose, term and tasks of that committee in writing. The executive board and the finance committee shall be standing committees. The current committees are as follows:Section 1: The Executive Board can create new committees and assign tasks to them. Any member can join these committees. The Executive Board can change, approve, or reject committee decisions. The Executive Board will specify if a new committee is permanent or temporary and what its job is.
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27ARTICLE X
(Committees)		NoneSection 2: Types of Committees
• Standing Committees: Always present, such as the Executive Board and Finance Committee.
• Temporary Committees: Created for specific tasks and disbanded when the task is completed.
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28ARTICLE X
(Committees)		NoneSection 3: Current Committees
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29ARTICLE X
(Committees)		Section 2-Each committee will have a Vice President chair.Section 4: Each committee will have a chairperson and a designated Executive Board member as a liaison.
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30ARTICLE XI
(Parliamentarian Authority)		Section 1- The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the organization in all cases in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules adopted by the organization. A quorum at Executive Board meetings shall be a majority of Executive Committee members. A quorum at a general organization meeting shall be at least 25% of the voting membership.Section 1: The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the organization in all cases not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules adopted by the organization. A quorum at Executive Board meetings shall be a majority of Executive Committee members.Definition of a quorum of the general body moved to ARTICLE VIII: General Membership Meetings
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31ARTICLE XII
(Amendments to By-laws)		Section 1 – These By-Laws may be amended by the members of the organization as follows:Section 1: Amendment Process by Members
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32ARTICLE XII
(Amendments to By-laws)		(a) Executive board may propose an amendment to the by-laws by resolution setting forth the proposes amendment and directing that it be submitted for adoption at a meeting of members; or1. The organization’s bylaws can be changed by a resolution passed by the executive board and approved at a members' meeting.
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33ARTICLE XII
(Amendments to By-laws)		(b) Any five (5) members may set forth a proposed amendment by petition by them subscribed, which petition shall be filed with the Secretary of the organization. Notice of the meeting of the members stating the purpose including the proposed amendment shall be given to each member entitled to vote on the proposed amendment, and to each officer regardless of his/her voting rights. Notice of 14 days shall be given prior to vote on the proposed amendment. If notice required by this clause has been given and quorum present, the proposed amendment may be adopted at any meeting of the members by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present and voting.2. Any group of five members can propose a change by submitting a petition to the secretary. Members must be notified of the meeting's purpose at least 14 days before the vote. The amendment can be adopted at any meeting with a two-thirds vote of members present.

3. Notice Requirement: The proposed amendment must be provided in writing to each member at least 10 days prior to the meeting at which the amendment will be considered.
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34Section 2 - Amendments by the Executive Board
The By-Laws may be amended by the Executive Board as follows:		Section 2 - Amendment Process by Executive Board: The executive board can also change the bylaws in the following manner:
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35(a) The members of the organization may, by a majority vote of the members voting at a meeting duly called for the purpose, authorize the executive board, subject to clause ( c), to exercise from time to time, the power of amendment of these By- Laws in the manner prescribed in clause ( c).1. Members, by a majority vote at a duly called meeting, can authorize the executive board to amend the bylaws as outlined in the organization's rules.
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36(b) When the members have authorized the executive board under clause (a) to amend these By-Laws, the Board of Directors, by a two-third (2/3) vote of the Directors who are present and entitled to vote on the proposed amendment, may amend the By-Laws at any meeting of the Board. Notice of the meeting and of the proposed amendment shall be given 14 days in advance of such meeting.2. Once authorized by the members, the Board of Directors can amend the bylaws with a two-thirds vote of Executive Board Members’ present at any board meeting. Notice of the meeting and proposed amendment must be given at least 14 days beforehand.
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37(c) The members, by a majority vote of the members present and voting at a meeting duly called for the purpose, may prospectively revoke the authority of the Board To exercise the power of the members to amend these By-Laws. The By-Laws adopted by the general membership on February 19, 2000.3. Members can revoke the board's authority to amend the bylaws with a majority vote at a duly called meeting.
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38ARTICLE XIII (OLD)
(Rules of Conduct)		Any person other than standing committees who desire to give a presentation before the general body will be required to submit a request (via email or telephone) no later than a week prior to schedule monthly meeting.None
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39(OLD) ARTICLE XIV
(NEW) ARTICLE XIII
(Indemnification)		No change
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40ARTICLE XV
(SEAL, BOOKS AND RECORDS, AUDIT, FISCAL YEAR, OFFICES)		Removed
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41(OLD) ARTICLE XVI
(NEW) ARTICLE XIV
– DISSOLUTION		Section 1 - The organization may be dissolved in the same manner as the procedure outlined in Article XIII, provided that the disbursement of all moneys and properties be acted upon prior to dissolution, and in accordance with the requirements of the Articles of Incorporation and Georgia Non-profit Corporation Act then in existence.Section 1: Upon dissolution of the Organization, the Executive Board shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all the liabilities of the Organization, dispose of all assets of the Organization exclusively for the purposes of the Organization in such manner or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as the Executive Board shall determine. Any such assets not so 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.
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42(OLD) ARTICLE XVI
(NEW) ARTICLE XIV
– DISSOLUTION		NoneSection 2: As stated elsewhere in these bylaws, dissolution of the organization shall require a two-third (2/3) vote of all dues paying members.
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(AFFIRMATIVE ACTION)

(NEW) ARTICLE XV
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION		No person shall be discriminated against by this organization in its hiring policies, delivery of services, or other business on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, affectionate preference, disability, age, marital status, and source of income, or criminal record where the offense is not validly related to the job, services or organization business. Affirmative action is not mere passive non-discrimination. It is action including procedures, methods and parties which will equalize opportunities relating to all means of participation in this organization's activities for members, staff and other community residents. The organization encourages people and other organizations to make recommendations about how this organization can act affirmatively to increase participation in the activities of the organization.Section 1: The Organization shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. We seek to promote equity in our action procedures, methods and parties and seek to ensure all means of participation in this organization's activities for members, staff and other community residents. The organization encourages people and other organizations to make recommendations about how this organization can act to increase participation in the activities of the organization.
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44(OLD) ARTICLE XVIII
ARTICLE XVI
COMPLAINTS		Any complaints against OCCO, or any of its activities, shall be made in writing and directed to a meeting of the Executive Committee, which shall respond in writing within five (5) business days of their meeting.Section 1: Any member may submit a complaint in writing to the Secretary. The complaint will be addressed at the next Executive Board meeting. The member will be notified of the outcome within 30 days.
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45(OLD) ARTICLE XIV
(NEW) ARTICLE XVII
ADOPTION OF BYLAWS		Approved by the membership on October 12, 2013 as
Witnessed by Duedishar Jenkins, President and Lela Randle, Secretary.		Section 1: These bylaws shall be effective immediately upon adoption by a two-thirds vote of the members present at the meeting.
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46ARTICLE XVIII
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY		NoneSection 1: All content created by the Organization, including but not limited to logos, trademarks, website content, and marketing materials, shall be the property of the Organization.
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47ARTICLE XVIII
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY		NoneSection 2: Any use of the organization’s name, image, brand, or likeness for promotional or commercial purposes must be authorized by the executive board or designated authority.
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48ARTICLE XVIII
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY		NoneSection 3: The organization’s name, image, brand, and likeness are considered intellectual property and are protected from unauthorized use. Members are prohibited from using the organization's name, image, brand, or likeness in a manner that could be damaging to the organization's reputation or interests.
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