Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta

CONSTITUTIOhIAh{DBY-LAWS
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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
OF
CUJARATI SAIvIAJ' INC.
Atlanta. Georgia
Whereasa largenumberof peopleaffiliated with and interestedin GujaratiCulture and Heritage
are settling in Georgiaas permanentresidents,it has beenfelt that a non-profitand non-political
organizationbe formed as to provide a forum for meeting,sharingand fosteringtheir literary and
while facilitatingtheir growth irr the
and continuanceof their original identir.vcultural advancernent
Lrroadframeworkof Arlerican Socielv"With this purpose.be it resolvedtherefore:
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OBJECTIVES:
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To undertakeand promotesuchatherlawful activitiesas may be deemed
ctftheseobjectives.
achieveandin fi.rrtherance
necessar!,to
(a)
The Samajshalinat participatenor intervenein any politicsor pclitical
campaignsas its purposeto be a non-poiiticalorganiintiort.
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amongits memberszutdthoseof other
To fosterfriendshipandunderstanding
origins'
ethnic.nationalandreligious
To provideandsecuremeansfrom amongthe membersof the organization,and
otherresourcesfor educationalandmeciicalneedsof needyanddeserv'ingpeople.
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in preservingandpromotingGujarati
To bring togetherpersonsinterested
lrrdia.
of
Literature
Cultureanci
To organizeand developcharitable,culturai,religious,scientificand educational
activitiesfor the interestof its members'
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The nameof this organizationshallbe "GujaratiSamaj,lnc.", hereinafterknown as
Samaj.
StoneMountain,GA 30088
office shall be:667 LeightonWa,v*,
The registered
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any otherprovisionof thesearticles,this corporationshall
Nofwithstanding
(a) a
noi cafry on any otheractivitiesnot permittedto be canied on by
(3) of
(c)
501
section
ur:rder
Tax
Income
Federal
,o.porution exemptfrom
any
of
provisions
corresponding
the
1954
or
Codeof
theIntemalRevenue
(b)
corporation's
a
or
Law
future lJnited state Intemai-l Revenue
contributionswhich are deductibleundersection170(c) (2) of the
provisionsof
InternalRevenueCodeof 1954or any othercoffesponding
any fufure United StatesRevenueCode'
DEFtr..{TTIONS:
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Far:rily:The tenn, "Family",shal!meanhrsband,wife andunmarriedchildren
jointly
householda
single
as
living
spouse
shallincluderetiredp**ntr of either
shallhavevcting rightsequivalentto trvo (2) votes'
Everyfarnilymembeiship
andthe
Member:The terrn,"Member."shallmeanboth masculineandfeminine
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pronoun."hen"useclin the ConstitutionandByiawsstrallalsomean"she."
OffrcialFinancialYear:The FinancialYearof the Samajshallbe the calendatyear
i to Decemberi l.
from JanuarY
The term.'BOARD" shallmeanBoardof Governorsandthe tenn "Executive
Body" shallmeanExecutiveComrnittee'
MEMBERSHIP:
containedin Afticle 3. subject
to the objectiv'e
Membershipshallbe opento ali r.vhosubscribe
to thefollowingProvisions:
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5.i
i8 yearsof ageandabovemav
Membership:Any'persCIn
indiviclual/single
annualdues'
pa.ving
current
by
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Studelt Membership:Any personpursuingfull-timestudiesmay becomea
memberof the samajby payingcurrentannualdues.
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exceptthe renewals,mustbe sponsored
applications.
Any new rnembership
Executive
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Govemors
of
Board
the
to
two curent memberiand submitted
or rejectionwithin thirr"vfor acceptzurce
Committeewith tlic'irrecornmendations
within thirfy (30) days.
the
Board
to
(j0) days.Applicantwill haverightto appeal
is rejected.
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Family Membership:Any famil.vmay securefamily membershipby paying
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The aboveprovisionsmay be revisedfrorntinreto time on approvalof
by a simplemajoritY.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
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(a)
President
(b)
Vice-President
(c)
SecretarY"
(d)
AssistantSecretan
(e)
Treasurer
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AssistantTreasurer
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of the committees
Chairpersons
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T'heactivitiesof the Samajshallbe organizedandconductedby an Executive
Body consistingof:
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will be
Treasurer
Personsfor the positionsof AssistantSecretaryandAssistant
selectedby the ExecutiveCommittee'
of the ExecutiveCommittee:
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president. The hesident shallbe the chiefexecutiveofficer of the Samaj.He
to the GeneralBodV
ehqltnreqidpnvprthe meetinssandshallbe answerable
thecommitteesand
ail
of
member
the
ex-officio
fbr all his actions.He shallbe
of supervisicnand
duties
powers
zurd
general
subcommitteesandshallhavethe
a
corpration. He
of
President
ofthe
rsually vestedin ttreoffice
management
(five hundred
to
up
$500.00
to authorizear expenditwe
shailhavethepcrrvers
will
appoint
He
dollan)ultimatelyto be approvedby the Bgard'
with othermembersof the
in consultation
r-haimer,qons
for eomrnittees
ExecutiveCommittee.He will be an ex-officiomemberof the Boardof
Governorsfor a periodof oneyear following the completionof his term'
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Vice-president;The vice-president
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the office of the Presidentin the
vested
porvers
shali exerciseali the
administrativesupportto the
provide
shall
He
absenceof the President.
or if he is unable
presidentandilo his work in absence
of the Presrdent
to t'ulfill his duties.
of minutesanci
for maintenance
shallbe responsible
Secretarl;:TheSecretary
H e sh al I b e
recordsof ail meetings,discussionsandpresentations.
work of the
andadministrative
responsible for uil rorr*tpondence
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AssistantSecretary: He shallprovideadministrativesupportto the
Seffetar.l.anddo his work in absenceof the Secretaryor if he is unable to
tulfili his duties.
duesand
for collectingmembership
Treusurer.' He shtilll-reresponsible
by the Samaj''
payable
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authorized
sums
all
disburse
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tsoard.He shallmaintainupto-date recor,JsandprepareannualStatementof
to the GeneralBody meetins
A+cor-mts.
*.ettheitrauditeCfcrpresentation
of Governorsfor a period
Board
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Treasurerand do his
FxecrrriveCommittee in cernsultationwith the Board of Govemors will selectthe
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Chairpersons of Commifiees froin the Hxecutive Comminee- Board
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Committees
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Youth and Educati,rnCommiitee: ire Comrninee sheii be responsi'nie
fnr orcranizinp vnutlr and educationa! activities for different groups.
Speciiil Er eut Committce.
lr4emherqhin Cnm m i fJee.
Cuordiiiationand Lcgal Aifairs Ccrnmittee'
Prrh!icafi rn Clmrnitteet-'illtlllllftee
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shallhetle activememherof theExecutive
of eache+mn:itJ*e
Thecilairyersons
Ccm rirtee.Eachof them ivill sublettlie prapcsalsin regardto the activitiescf'
theircomnitteesro the HxecutiveCommitteefor approvalof the necessaryfunds.
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ASSETSAND LIABILITIES:
by a Boardof Govemonconsisting of
AssetsandLiabilitiesof the Sarnaj'shallbeadministered
The
nineor elevenmemberswho w:iil appointa Chairmanfrom amongstthemselves.
controls
and
exercisingbudgetary
for fund-raising,seekingdonations,
Boardshallberesponsible
of theExecutiveBodv.
appmvingthefinancialproposals
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BOARD OF GOVERI{CRS;
ElectedMemher:Theresirailbe niag ElectedMembers.Eaehmember
shall hold oflice for four yeers.Trvo or th{eeof the niqemembersshal!
retireevery-vearin rotation.Twg-q$Kmembers shall be elected
eachl-earat the anttualgeneralmeetingto replacethe retiring
as a member.
members.Any retiring membermay seekreelection
Not moretllan
The electicnsComrnitteeshalladministerthe electic,n.
onememberin a family maybe electedto serveon theBoardand/or the
ExecutiveComrnitteeat anrt'given time. Al-so,no electedmember
of the Boardshallbe a memberof the ExecutiveComminee.
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Ex-officio l{embers.' ThePresidentandTreasurer
period
of
Board
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6f fiavernorsfor a
ex-clihciomembersof the
1'earfollcrvingthe completianof theirterm.
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Lontributing &iembers'ln recognii.iunuitirc
for a one-year
member(s)
contributing
additional
co-opt
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Tlc:enrisc' The Bcard 3p{ ihe ExeetttiveCommiftee shall fill a-nv
vacencv fcr the balanceof the tenure af the vacant Ccvernorship due
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ELECTTOI\S:
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Celeral: l"he ofTjce-bearers,viz..: President.Vice-President-Secretar]'
genera!meeting
.ri{ Tre:1.,1:.er
"h=11he eierted fnce a vear at the annr:al
v'eek of
the
tltird
thzur
not
later
held
be
rvhich
shall
of the S*maj.
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No membershallbe eligibieto holdoitice if hehaldsor iikeiy'to hold an
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f!:rrmor,: than trvc {2) conser-util'eteriils"
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A,NominatingSub-comrnittee,
consistingof threepersons(not
ecutivemembers).appointedby the ExecutiveCommiftee"
si,:.1solicit and scrutinizenominationsfrom the regularmembers
for all electivepositionsof the Samaj.This Committeeshall
eler-tionsalso.
supervise
(c)
The electionshall be by a secretballotby the memberspresent
only, anda simplemajorityshallgovem.
(d)
by
Otherdetailedprocedures
for the electionsshallbe determined
the ExecutiveBody andthe NominatingCommittee.
(e)
Only one memberfrom a family is eligibleto hold the positionas a
ExecutiveCommitteeor the Memberof the Board of Governors.
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-Ail regularmembersof the Sarnajshallhavea right to vote and to
contestfor the electionof the ExecutiveCommiftee.
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Executivebommittee.In caseof emergency,the Secretarymay convene
the meetingin consultationwith the Presidentor, in his absence,
in
with the Vice-president
consultation
or in consultationwith the Chairman
of the Boardof Governors.
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Regularmeetingof the ExecutiveCommineeshall be held preferablyoncea
month.Emergencymeetingof the ExecutiveCommitteeshall becalled
whenevernecessary"
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(a) At suchmeeting,the ExecutiveCommittee,in consultationand
agreementwith the Board of Governors,may invite person(s)for a
specificpurposeto solicittheir opinionon any issueat hand.
However,suchperson(s)shallhaveno right to vote.
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The quorumfor a meetingof the ExecutiveCommitteeshallbe a majority
of the strenglhof the regularbody.
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GeneralBodyof membersshallmeetat leastoncea yearfor the annualelectir:n,
as well as to approve reports, accounts and to carry out other necessary
. The ExectrtiveCommittee,if it deernsnecessary,
shall convenean
generalmeetingof the members to discuss any special issue
emergency
which needsurgentconsideration.Quorumnecessaryfor all the general
body meetings, including the emergency meeting shall be 25%
(twenty-five percent) of the dues paid membersof the Samaj for that
fiscal year.As an exceptionin emergencyif a quorumis not present,the
meeting shall be adjourned for half an hour and the adjournedmeeting
canwork without a quorum.
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An emergencygeneralbodymeetingmay be petitionedby one-fourth(1/4)
of the regulardues-paidmembersin writing, filed with the Secretaryor
President
of the Samaj.
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All executiveandgeneralbody meetingsshall be chairedby the President,
in whoseabsence
the Vice-President
shallassumehis responsibiliry.nil
BoardmeetingsandAnnual and SpeciaiGeneralBody meetingsshallbe
chairedby the Chainnanof the Boardof Govemors.
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Minutesof ail meetingsshallberecoru;dandmaintainedby tlre Secretaryand
at the nextmeeting.
shallbe presented
MEMBER OBLIGATIOI{:
All membersof the Samajshallstriveto fulfill theaimsandobjectivesof
the Samaj,andshallnot indulgein any activitiesdetrimentaito tire honorand
prestigeof IndianHeritage,tndianComrnunify(or GujaratiSamaj).nor
or incometowardsotherthanthe aimsand
engageit or its funds.properLy
of the Samaj.
objectives
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All sen'iceandeffortsof themembersconffibutedtowardsany of the
shallbe
voluntary'.No compensation
Sarnajactivitiesshall be considered
efforts
and
above
the
for
labor
donated
or
paidto any-ntemberfor the time
pocket
expenses
the
out-of
for
only
services.Memberscanbe compensated
inctrredhv themfor the Samajactivities.The definitionof "Member"
underthis sectionshallincludespouseandchildrenof themembersof the
Samaj.
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Any membersindulgingin anyactivitvin ccntravention
for any improprieqvor misconductshallbe liableto disciplinary
responsible
uponby the ExecutiveCornmitteeby
actionwhich shallbe rdecided
majority.
[n caseof an impropriefyon the partof any memberof the Executive
Committee.the ExecutiveCommitteeshall havethe right to unseatthat
memberfiom the ExecutiveCommitteeby trvo-thirds(213)vote of the
ExecutiveCommittee.
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Any ExecutiveCommitteememberwho remainsabsentfor three
consecutivemeetingsof the ExecutiveCommitteervithoutprior and
properintimationto eitherthe Presidentor the Secretaryshall be
actionb-vthe ExecutiveCommiftee.
for disciplinar.v'
considered
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Any memberof the Boardof Governorswho remainsabsentfor three
Boardmeetingswithout prior and properintimationto the
consecutive
for the disciplinaryactionby the Board.
shallbe considered
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AMEI{DMENT
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Amendmentto the Bylawsshailbe submittedin writingto the Secretary
with the signatureof not lessthantwenty(20) cunentlypaid membersof
theSamaj.
TheexecutiveCommitteezurdthe Boardof Governorsshallconsiderthe
andforwardthe samewith its recommendations
propgsedamendment(s)
to the generalbodY.
shallbe submittedto a vote of the membersat the general
Arnendments
bodymeeting.Vlodificatirrnto the amendmentmay be presented
from the floor.
A trvo-thirds(2/3) affirmativevote of the memberspresentin the
to
generalbody meetingshallbe requiredfor adoptionof an amendment
the Bl'laws.
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Shouldthe Sarnajdisband,the assetsof the Samajshallbe donatedto one or
havingobjectivessimilarto
morenon-profit,non-politicalorganization(s)
the Samaj.Approval by two-thirds (213)memberspresentat the general
meetingis requiredfor suchdistribution,if ever required.
14.2
Any decisionregardingdisbandingor changingthe structureof the Samaj
requiresthe consentof fwo thirds(213)of the memberspresentat the
generalmeeting.
GENERAL
15.1
food or mealsandloralcoholicdrinksor beverages
shatrl
Non-vegetarian
not be slrved at any activitiessponsoredor organizedb.vSamaj.
15.2
Two authorizedsignafuresare requiredto sign any checkfor an
expenditurefor theamountof $5000.00(five thousanddollars)andover.All
shallbe pre-approvedby the Board.
suchexpenditures
Resolvingmembershipdisputes:Any conflict or disputerelatedto the
membershipwill be directedto the Boardof Governorsand their
decisionrvill be final.
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16. Appendix A
JOB DESCRIPTIONI OF GUJARATI
SAMAJ OFFICERS
GujaratiSamajis the largest,serviceoriented,Indianorganizationin metroAtlantain operationsince1980.It hasbeen
admired by rnany other associationsfor its successfulprosnlrus,administration.dedicatedmembersand selfless
serv'ices
renderedby the membersof the Executivecomrnifieeandthe membersof the Board of Governors.Credit for
andboardmembers.
the successgoesto the pastandpresentmembersof the connmittee
Here is a brief descriptionof responsibilitiesof the officers of Samaj.It is providedas a guidelineto distributethe
work. Every one shouldrememberthat this is a public trust and everyetlbrt shouidbe madeto economizeand always
think aboutreducingthe expensesand marimize the revenuefor the rainy days.AII mernbersmust attendthe monthly
meetings,memberswho are absent"without a valid excuse,for threeconsecutivemeetingswill be askedto resignor
will be replacedby theBoard.
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I. PRESIDENT
for the day-to-dayoperationof Samaj.
D Presidentis the CHIEF EXECUTM OFFICERand is responsible
c Presidesas the chairmanand conductsallthe meetings.
a Coordinates
allthe events
tt Is authorizedto sign checks.If the amountexceeds55000.00ifive ttrousanddollars)a secondsignatureis
required.
D Treasureris the otherpersonrvhc is authorizedto sign.
tr Presents
the nominationsfor NominationCommitteeto the Boardin July of eachyear.
tr Presentdatesfor the annualgeneralbody meeting,
n Presentsthe monthly statusreportsat eachrnonthly meeting.
n Presentsthe annualrepon at the generalbody meeting.
il Presents
tentativescheduleof eventsfor the yearat the first meetingto the Boardfor approval.
a Make surethe incometax forms aremailedbeforeMarch I of eachyear.
C Emphasizes
on publicrelationswith Gujaraticornmunitvandoihersomfiunities.
tr Works asthe liaisonofficer with otherorganizations.
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n Fulfills the dutiesof Presidentin his,Arer
C Coordinatesall eventsandmakesurethat enoughvolunteersareavaiiablefor the events.
o Preparesbackupplansfor the events.
A AssistsPresidentin preparingthe scheduleof eventsfor the ,v-ear.
for publicrelations.
e Responsible
3. SECRETARY
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He/sheis the OFFICERFOR RECORDS.
e Keepsall the recordsandcorrespondence.
n Prepares
the agendafor the meetingat leastoneweekbeforethemeetingand finalizewith the President.
3 Prepares
the rninutesof the rneeting.
Il Presents
the minutesof the meetingfor approvai.
tr Sendsout meetingnoticesat leastone week before*re monthly meetingand one month before the annual
meeting.
tl Needsto be presentat all the events.
A N,lakessurethat the annualregistralionis filed u'ith Secretaryof Stateswith appropriatefees.
a preparesconsentforms for the newly electedor appointedofficers and membersof the committeealrd make
surethat they aresigned.
tr Submitsa copy of the meetingminutesto the REGISTEREDAGENT.
C. ,4SST,SECRETARY
absenceor inability.
A Fulfills the dutiesof secretaryin his,ltrer
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Remincisby phoneor a lettei ahoutthe monthlymeetingat leastone week beforethe meting.The meetingplace
andtime to be confirmedwith the secretary'
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Assistsin selecting
the venuefor the events.
Assistsin keepingaccountof eacheventand ensuresthat the eventreportsaresubmittedto the committeeafter
the eventto correctthe deficiencies.
The reportshouldhavevenue,numberof personsatfendingthe event.
Arrangesfor the videoandphotographers
for eachevent.
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D He/sheis the CHIEF FNANCIAL OFFICER,
'l Presents
the financialstatusat allthe monthlymeetings
3 Responsiblefor bookkeepingandreconciliationof the bank accountstatementeachmonth.
D Files the annualincometa,\ returnsby March I of eachyear.
tl Authorizedto sign checksup to $5000,00(five thousanddollars).The secondauthorizedpersonshouldsign
checksabove$5000.00(five thousanddollars).
tl No checkswill be issuedwithout a receiptor an expensevoucher.
e The event coordinatormust approvethe expensevouchersor the Presidentor the p€rsonnominatedby the
commifteefor suchresponsibility.
E Must be presentat all eventswith a checkbookor checksfor emergencyuse.
a lf unableto attendthe eventor the meeting,the relevantdocumentsfor the eventsmustbe givento the Assistant
ffeasurerwho will fulfill the duties.
o Submita copy of the financialrepoftof eachmonthto the REGISTEREDAGENT.
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o Fulfills the dutiesof the treasurerin his,4rerabsenceor inabilir.v.
0 Responsiblefor the accountingfor eachevent.
e Collectsthe feesand assiststhe freasurerand eventcoordinatorto keepthe recordsof the expenses.
fl Makessurethat receiptsand expensevouchersareproperlyfilled out and subminedfor approvaland payment.
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CHAIRJ'UN, BOARD OF GOVERNORS
n Responsiblefor the completefinancialstatus,assetsand liabilitiesof the Samaj.
tr Presidesas the chairmanat all the Board meetings.
g Ensuresthat all meetingsare conductedin a profbssionalmannerand reservesthe right to defera controversial
issueto be discussed
peacefullyandresolvethe problems.
D Presidesas the chairmanat the annualgeneralbody meeting.
tr Must be presentat all the eventsand meetings.
a Reviewsthe budgetfor the eventsand presentsto the board for approval.The Board must approveall expenses
above$500,00(five hundreddollars).
a Worksasthe liaisonofficer alongwith the President.
o Assiststlre Executivecommitteeto securea list of volunteersfor an event.
A Assistsin locatingplacesof major events.
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8. MEMBER, BOARD OF GOVERNORS
O Must be presentat all meetings.They carry a burden for the welfare of Samaj and are responsiblefor the
financialstatus,assetsand liabilities.
D Assiststhe eventcoordinatorin eacheventand providesnecessary
VOLTINTEERS.
tr Must be presentat all the eventsandensurethat the by-lawsandpoliciesof the Samajare followed.
o Informs about a deathin the community to the Secretaryand GujaratDarpan/newslettereditor,
a Reportsto the Board aboutFamilies in needand can requestan emergencymeetingdependingupon the severity
of the situation.
REGISTERED AGENT
B Personappointedby the BoardandExecutivecommiftee.
cl Representativefor legal matters.
tl All legaland generalcorrespondence
shouldbe addressed
to the registeredofiice.
n Responsiblefor distributionof correspondence
to appropriateofficers.
tr Custodianof all legalpapersincludingincornetax forms and meetingminutes.
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All amendments Incorporatsd 09-29-2003