HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransfer Agreement - 1340 SB Ave. – LaSalle Council, Boy Scouts of America, Inc. No. 165 - TABLEDREAL PROPERTY TRANSFER AGREEMENT
This Real Property Transfer Agreement is entered into as of June 15, 2023 (the
"Effective Date"), by and between the City of South Bend, acting by and through its Board of
Public Works, of 1300 N. County -City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana
46601 (the "City") and LaSalle Council„ Boy Scouts of America, Inc. No. 165, an Indiana non-
profit corporation, with its registered address being 1340 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, IN
46617 (the "Organization") (each a "Party," and together the "Parties").
RECITALS
A. The City is a municipal corporation existing and operating pursuant to the laws of
the State of Indiana.
B. The Organization is an Indiana non-profit corporation organized exclusively to
conduct, support, encourage, and assist such charitable and other programs and projects as are
described both in Section 170(c)(2)(B) and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is
exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
C. The City owns the certain real property described in attached Exhibit A (the
"Property")-
D. The Organization desires to acquire ownership of the Property from the City for
future program deliveries for youth.
E. Pursuant to I.C. § 36-1-11-1(b)(7), a sale or lease of property by the City to an
Indiana non-profit corporation organized for educational, literary, scientific, religious, or
charitable purposes that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal
Revenue Code is not subject to the disposition requirements of I.C. § 36-1-11.
F. The City, acting by and through the Board of Public Works, has determined that
conveying the Property to the Organization under the terms of this Agreement is in the best
interests of the residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants stated herein, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the City and the Organization agree as follows:
l . Oualifications of Organization. The Organization represents and warrants that (a)
it is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Indiana; (b) the
Organization's articles of incorporation dated May 22, 2003 (the "Articles"), attached hereto as
Exhibit B, have not been superseded or further amended and currently remain in full force and
effect; and (c) the Organization is currently exempt from federal income taxation as stated in the
Internal Revenue Service letter dated January 24, 2022, attached hereto as Exhibit C.
2. Transfer of Property. The City desires to convey the Property to the Organization
for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00), and the Organization desires to accept the
Property, and any and all improvements located on the Property, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
3. Use of Property. The Organization agrees to use the Property only for purposes
consistent with and permissible under its Articles and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code and for no other purpose.
4. Parking Lot Use. The Organization agrees to reserve fifteen (15) parking spaces
(the "Parking Spaces") on the Property in perpetuity for the general public's use of Fredrickson
Park, subject to the Organization's right to use those Parking Spaces for the Organization's own
use during a day in which a University of Notre Dame Stadium event is occurring. The Parking
Spaces will initially be chosen by staff of the City and may be changed in agreement with the
Organization. These Parking Spaces must be accessible from public right-of-way.
5. Right of First Refusal. In the event that the Organization should decide to sell,
transfer, or otherwise dispose of the Property in the future, the Organization agrees that the City
shall have the Right of First Refusal ("ROFR") to purchase the Property. In such event, the
Organization shall first offer said Property to the City at the same price and on such other terms
and conditions as Organization will later offer on the open market. The Organization shall notify
the City of its decision to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of -the property and of its price and
other terms and conditions of sale by certified mail addressed to the City at:
227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend IN 46601 Suite 1400 S. Department of
Community Investment
The City shall have sixty (60) days from the date of its receipt of the offer to sell to reply to said
offer. If the City declines the offer or does not reply within the said 60-day period, the
Organization may then offer the property for sale on the open market.
6. Closing. The City will convey title to the Property to the Organization by quit
claim deed in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit D, on or before July 31,2023 (the
"Closing"), or at such other date as agreed upon by the parties. The Board of Public Works (the
"Board") hereby authorizes and instructs Elizabeth Maradik, President of the Board and Theresa
Heffner, Clerk of the Board to execute and deliver the deed to the Organization. At the
Organization's option, the City will record the deed at the City's expense, and the Board
authorizes and instructs Joseph Molnar of the City's Department of Community Investment to do
so.
7. No Warranties. The Organization agrees to accept the Property in its condition on
the Closing Date "as -is, where -is" and without any representations or warranties by the City
concerning title to or the condition of the Property. The City offers no such representation or
warranty as to title or condition, and nothing in this Agreement will be construed to constitute
such a representation or warranty as to title or condition. The Organization may, at its sole cost
and expense, obtain an owner's policy of title insurance or a survey prior to the transfer of such
Property.
8. Taxes. The Organization, and the Organization's successors and assigns, will be
liable for any and all real property taxes and assessments, if any, assessed and levied against the
Property with respect to the year in which the Closing takes place and for all subsequent years.
The City will have no liability for any real property taxes and assessments associated with the
Property, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require the proration or other
apportionment of real property taxes or assessments resulting in the City's liability therefor.
9. Entire Agreement, Severability. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement
between the Parties and supersedes all prior discussions, understandings, or agreements between
the Parties concerning the transaction contemplated in this Agreement, whether written or oral.
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will remain in full
force and effect and will in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
10. Assignment. The Organization may not assign this Agreement or any of its rights
hereunder, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the City. In the event the
Organization wishes to obtain the City's consent regarding a proposed assignment of this
Agreement, the City may request and the Organization will provide any and all information
reasonably demanded by the City in connection with the proposed assignment and/or the
proposed assignee.
11. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana. Venue for any action concerning this
Agreement will be in the courts of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
12. Recitals and Exhibits. The above recitals and the attached exhibits are hereby
incorporated into this Agreement.
13. Authority, Counterparts. Each undersigned person signing and delivering this
Agreement on behalf of the Parties, respectively, represents and warrants that he or she is duly
authorized and fully empowered to sign and deliver this Agreement. The Parties may execute
this Agreement in separate counterparts, which taken together will constitute one original
document. An electronically transmitted copy of a signature will be regarded as an original
signature.
[Signature page follows.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Organization have signed this Real Property
Transfer Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Elizabeth Maradik , President
Joseph Molnar, Vice President
Jordan Gathers, Member
Gary Gilot, Member
Murray Miller, Member
ATTEST:
Theresa Heffner, Clerk
Date
LASALLE COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF
AMERICA, INC. NO, 165
By:
Printed: John M. Cary
Title: Scout Executive/CEO
Date: 6/ 16/23
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Tax Key Number:
Parcel Number:
Legal Description:
street split 06835
EXHIBIT A
Description of Property
018-5102-358902
71-09-06-176-044.000-026
Lot 2 Lasalle Council BSA Minor Sub Ex pt sold for
EXHIBIT B
Articles of Incorporation of
LaSalle Council, Inc, Boy Scouts of America
[See attached.]
EXHIBIT C
IRS 501(c)(3) Qualification Letter
[See attached.]
EXHIBIT D
Form of Quit Claim Deed
HOLD FOR:
City of South Bend
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1400S
South Bend, IN 46601
QUIT CLAIM DEED
AUDITOR'S RECORD
TRANSFER NO.
TAXING UNIT
DATE
KEY NO.O t 8-5102-358902
THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH THAT the City of South Bend, Indiana, by and through its
Board of Public Works (the "Grantor" or the "City")
CONVEYS AND QUIT CLAIMS TO LaSalle Council, Inc, Boy Scouts of America, an Indiana
non-profit corporation, with its registered address being 1340 South Bend Avenue, South Bend,
IN 46617 (the "Grantee") for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the following real estate in
St. Joseph County, Indiana (the "Property"):
Tax ID: 018-5102-358902
Parcel Number: 71-09-06-176-044.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 2 Lasalle Council BSA Minor Sub Ex pt sold for
street split 06835
Grantor hereby conveys the Property subject to all covenants, restrictions, and easements of record,
and subject to a Right of First Refusal as set forth in the Real Property Transfer Agreement dated
by and between the Grantor and Grantee.
The undersigned persons executing this Quit Claim Deed on behalf of the Grantor represent and
certify that each has been fully empowered and authorized to execute this Quit Claim Deed and
that all action necessary to complete this conveyance on Grantor's behalf has been duly taken.
,Dated this ,day of 2023..
GRANTOR:
Ciity of .South 'Bend, 'Indiana, 'by :and through ;lts
]Boarrd of .Public 'Works
Elizabeth 'Maradik, President
.ATTEST:
By:
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Theresa Heffner, clerk
STATE OF IN:D.I.ANA )
) :SS:
ST..JOSEPH COUNTY )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for and in said County and State this day of
2023, personally ;appeared Elizabeth Maradik .and Theresa Heffner, to me
known to be the President and Clerk, respectively, of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of
Public 'Works, the Grantor, and acknowledged execution of the foregoing Quit Claim Deed as
,authorized by the :Real Property'Transfer Agreement, dated January 10, 2023
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official
seal.
(SEAL)
Resident of
Commission expires:
_, Notary Public
County,
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document,
unless required by law, Danielle Campbell Weiss.
Pirepa-red by Danielle Campbell'Weiss, Assistant City Attorney, 1200 S. County -City Building, 227 W. JetleTsun Blvd., South Bend,
Indiana 46601
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
1325 W WALNUT HILL LN
IRVING TX 75038-3008
000910
Employer ID number: **-***6300
Form 990 required: YES
Dear Taxpayer:
In reply refer to: 0752253593
Jan. 24, 2022 LTR 4168C D
**-***6300 000000 00
00044226
BODC: TE
We're responding to your request dated Jan. 12, 2022, about your
tax-exempt .status.
We issued you a determination letter in November 1965, recognizing
You as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)
(3).
We also show you're not a private foundation as defined under IRC
Section 509(a) because you're described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and
170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
Donors can deduct contributions they make to you as provided in IRC
Section 170. You're also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests,
legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts under IRC Sections 2055, 2106,
and 2522.
Under IRC Section 170, donors may be eligible to deduct contributions
they make to you exclusively for the charitable purposes specified in
Section 501(c)(3). If you solicit contributions or gifts for
non-501(c)(3) purposes, you must include a statement indicating that
these payments aren't deductible as charitable contributions for
federal income tax purposes.
In the heading of this letter, we indicated whether you must file an
annual information return. If you're required to file a return, you
must file one of the following by the 15th day of the 5th month after
the end of ,your annual accounting period:
- Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
- Form 990EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income
Tax
- Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax -Exempt
Organizations Not Required to File Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
- Form 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation or Section 4947(a)(1)
Trust Treated as Private Foundation
According to IRC Section 6033(j), if you don't file a required annual
information return or notice for 3 consecutive years, we'll revoke
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0752255593
Jan. 24, 2022 LTR 4168C 0
**-***6300 000000 00
00044227
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
1325 W WALNUT HILL LN
IRVING TX 75038-3008
your tax-exempt status on the due date of the 3rd required return or
notice.
You can get IRS forms or publications you need from our website at
www.irs.gov/forms-pubs or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
If you have questions, call 877-829-5500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
local time, Monday through Friday (Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific
time).
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
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Teri M. Johnson
Operations Manager, AM Ups. 3
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Amended
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
LASALLE COUNCIL
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of the corporation is LaSalle Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, sometimes
referred to as the "corporation."
ARTICLE II. DURATION
The corporation shall have perpetual existence but shall take such action as may be necessary
to dissolve in the event of the revocation or termination of its charter from the Boy Scouts of
America, a corporation organized under Act of Congress.
ARTICLE III. PURPOSES
The corporation shall promote, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time
granted it by the Boy Scouts of America and in accordance with the Congressional Charter,
Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, the Scouting program of
promoting the ability of boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and
others, training them in Scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism, courage, self - reliance, and
kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the Boy Scouts of
America.
ARTICLE IV. PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES
The corporation shall be operated as a nonprofit corporation exclusively ,for charitable and
educational' purposes within the meaning of Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1954, as from time to time amended. The corporation is a public benefit corporation.
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The corporation shall at all times maintain the principles and policies of the Boy Scouts of
America, as set forth in detail in the Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts
of America in official handbooks, or as may be announced by the Boy Scouts of America from
time to time, specifically restricting the leadership to those persons who are willing to
subscribe to the declarations of principles therein set forth and to the Scout Oath and Law and
who otherwise are qualified to receive certificates of leadership.
ARTICLE V. POWERS
The corporation shall have and may exercise (in a manner consistent with the Congressional
Charter, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America) any lawful activity
and all powers given to nonprofit corporations under the Indiana Nonprofit Corporations Act
I.C. 23-17-1-1 et seq.
ARTICLE VI. MEMBERS
The corporation shall have one or more classes of members, as provided in the Bylaws of the
corporation, and may have honorary members. Each member, other than an honorary
member, shall be a delegate at that term is defined under I.C. 23-17-2-8 and shall be entitled
to vote for the election of members of the Executive Board.
Each active, associate, or honorary member of the corporation shall be a citizen of the
United States of America or have taken the preliminary steps to becoming a citizen of the
United States of America, (a) has subscribed to the Scout Oath and Law and the Bylaws and
Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts .of America, (b) has been registered by the Boy
Scouts of America in accordance with its Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, and .(c) otherwise
meets all qualifications for membership from time to time established by the Boy Scouts of
America.
ARTICLE VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD
The executive board of the corporation shall be composed of such number of persons, in no
event fewer than 25 or more than 50 regular members who shall be elected in such manner as
prescribed in the bylaws and rules and regulations of the corporation. The initial executive
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board shall be composed of 35 members. The names and addresses of the persons who are to
serve as the initial executive board of the corporation until the first annual meeting of the
members of the corporation and until their successors are elected and qualify are:
Name Address
ARTICLE VIII. ADDRESS
The address of the initial registered office of the corporation is 1433 Northside Blvd. South
Bend, IN 46615 and the name of its initial registered agent at such address is Patrick D.
Bridges.
ARTICLE IX. INCORPORATORS
The name and address of each incorporator is:
Name Address
ARTICLE X. DISSOLu 1 !ON
The property and assets of the corporation are irrevocably dedicated to the charitable and
educational purposes of carrying out the program of the Boy Scouts of America.
In the event of the dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation or upon the revocation
or termination of its charter from the Boy Scouts of America, none of such property or assets
or the proceeds therefrom shall inure to the benefit of any individual but shall, after all
liabilities and obligations of the corporation have been paid or satisfied or provision otherwise
made therefor, be distributed (a) to another local council of the Boy Scouts of America as
specified by the Boy Scouts of America to be used for charitable and educational' purposes, or
(b) in the absence of such specification, to the Boy Scouts of America itself to be used for
charitable and educational' purposes, contemplated that in either instance such property and
assets shall continue to be devoted to the furtherance of Scouting in Indiana and Michigan
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ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENT'
These Articles of Incorporation may be amended by the majority vote of the members having
the right to vote present at a duly called meeting of the members of the corporation at which a
quorum is present and of which at least twenty days written notice has been given, the notice
for which has been accompanied by the text of the proposed amendment or amendments,
provided, however, that no amendment to these Articles of Incorporation shall be effective
unless first presented to and approved by (a) the executive board of the corporation and (b) an
authorized official at the national office of the Boy Scouts of America.
Adogted this =� day of
Scout Executi
V20/2001
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BYLAWS
OF THE LASALLE COUNCIL
Boy Scouts of America (165)
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of the corporation is LaSalle Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, sometimes
referred to in these bylaws as the "corporation. " It has been registered in the state of Indiana
since 1998 and operates as a not -for -profit educational and charitable organization under the
rules of the United States Tax Code 501 (c) 3. These By Laws apply the governance of the
territory chartered by Boy Scouts of America since 1912 and, in 2003, operating under the
name "LaSalle Council of the Boy Scouts of America."
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PURPOSE
SECTION 1.
The corporation shall promote, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time
granted it by the Boy Scouts of America and in accordance with the Congressional Charter,
Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, the Scouting program of
promoting the ability of boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and
others, training them in Scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and
kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the Boy Scouts of
America. In achieving this purpose, emphasis shall be placed upon the educational program of
the Boy Scouts of America and the oaths, promises, and codes of the Scouting program for
character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness.
The corporation shall fulfill the basic purpose of the Scouting movement within its territory,
making Scouting training available to all boys and young men and women and serving
organizations and community groups using the Scouting program while maintaining standards
and policies, protecting official badges and insignia, and providing adequate leadership and
finances.
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RESFONSIBIIdTIES
SECTION 2.
The responsibilities of the corporation shall be controlled and directed by the Boy Scouts of
America through its Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.
Clause 1. It shall be the duty of the corporation to promote the program of Scouting through
the organization and registration annually of units and their personnel; also to approve and
provide leadership and supervision of all program activities, within the territory covered by its
charter, in such a manner as to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Bylaws of the Boy
Scouts of America and the Rules and Regulations thereof.
Clause 2. The corporation shall guard against the use of the official uniform and insignia by
persons not officially registered with the Boy Scouts of America and shall bring to the
attention of the Boy Scouts of America any violation of regulations not within its power to
prevent or any attempt to commercialize the Scouting movement.
Clause 3. Ile corporation shall, through its Scout executive and other representatives, make
the benefits of the Scouting program known to all organizations or community groups having
contact with youth life and cooperate in the organization of units so that boys and young men
and women may have the benefit of the Scouting program.
The corporation shall provide means for assisting chartered organizations in securing and
training qualified persons to serve as unit leaders and assistants. The corporation shall provide
facilities and leadership in order that Scouts under its jurisdiction may have the opportunity to
have a year-round outdoor program totaling at least 10 days and nights of hike, overnight
camp, camporee, and summer camp experiences, with adequate facilities and supervision.
Clause 4. The corporation shall endeavor to provide facilities and leadership in order that
Venturers under its jurisdiction may have the opportunity to participate in at least 5 days and 5
nights of trips and Venturing activities away from home each year.
Clause 5. The corporation shall provide procedures for advancement in order that youth
members may meet the various requirements of rank as authorized by the Boy Scouts of
America, under such conditions as will reduce to a minimum the necessity of traveling a great
distance from home or of interfering with schoolwork or home duties.
Clause 6. The corporation shall cooperate with the Boy Scouts of America in the selection of
stores, located within the local council's territory, for appointment as authorized and licensed
distributors of official uniforms, literature, and equipment. A sufficient number of stores shall
be authorized by the Boy Scouts of America to provide adequate service to the youth and adult
members in the territory served by the local council.
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ARTICLE III. MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COUNCIL
NUMBER, CLASSES, AND QUALIFICATIONS
SECTION 1.
The corporate membership of the corporation shall be composed of active members and may
also include associate members and honorary members; the corporate membership shall be
known and designated collectively as the LaSalle Council of the Boy Scouts of America. All
active, associate, and honorary members must meet the membership qualifications established
by article VI of the corporation's articles of incorporation. The corporation also may enroll
Friends of Scouting pursuant to clause 3 of this section. Friends of Scouting shall not be part
of the corporate membership of the corporation unless elected as associate members pursuant
to clause 2.
Active Members
Clause 1. The active membership of the local council shall consist of chartered organization
representatives and members at large. Chartered organization representatives shall represent
organizations or community groups operating units. Each organization or community group to
which a charter is granted by the Boy Scouts of America to operate one or more recognized
Scouting units shall elect or appoint a chartered organization representative, who shall be other
than the unit leader or assistant unit leader, as, a member of the local council.
Members at large of the local council shall include persons chosen from the various business,
civic, educational, labor, professional, social, and religious interests of the communities in the
corporation's territory.
The local council shall have not fewer than 100 active members. At all times chartered
organization representatives shall constitute a majority of the active membership of the local
council.
Associate Members
Clause 2. The active members of the local council may elect as associate members of the
local council persons desiring to maintain an active Scouter membership without assignment to
active service. Associate members shall have no vote but may wear the uniform and insignia of
lay members without office.
)Friends of Scouting
Clause 3. The local council may enroll as Friends of Scouting persons desiring to be
identified through their financial support and influence in expansion of the corporation's
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program. Friends of Scouting who satisfy the eligibility requirements may be elected as
associate members pursuant to clause 2 of this section. Friends of Scouting shall have no vote.
Honorary Members
Clause 4. The active members of the local council may elect as honorary members of the
local council persons whose election may further the Scouting program. Honorary members
shall have no vote.
ELECTION AND TERM; VACANCIES
SECTION 2.
Active Members
Clause 1. Chartered organization representatives shall become active members of the local
council upon their election or appointment by the chartered organization or community group
and upon their being registered by the Boy Scouts of America as chartered organization
representatives; they shall continue to be active members for such period as such organization
or community group shall desire but in any event only during such time as such organization
or community group shall continue to hold a charter from the Boy Scouts of America to
operate a unit.
Each member at large shall be elected at the annual meeting of the local council by the active
members then in office, shall take office immediately following such meeting, and shall hold
office until the conclusion of the next succeeding annual meeting of the local council.
Associate and Honorary Members
Clause 2. Associate members and honorary members of the local council shall be elected at
the annual meeting of the local council by the active members then in office, shall take office
immediately following such meeting, and shall hold office until the conclusion of the next
succeeding annual meeting of the local council.
Vacancies in Active Membership
Clause 3. A vacancy in the active membership of the local council caused by the death,
resignation, removal, or failure to qualify of a chartered organization representative shall be
filled by the chartered organization or community group which initially elected or appointed
the chartered organization representative. A vacancy in the active membership of the local
council caused by the death, resignation, removal, or failure to qualify of a member at large
may be filled by the executive board of the corporation and the member at large so elected
shall hold office until the conclusion of the next succeeding annual meeting of the local
council. Nominations to fill vacancies shall be made by the nominating committee.
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MEETINGS; QUORUM; VOTING
SECTION 3.
Annual Meeting
Clause 1. The annual meeting of the local council shall be held at such place within the
corporation's territory, or on property that is owned or leased by the corporation that is not
located within the corporation's territory, and at such time as the executive board of the
corporation may determine. The annual meeting of the local council shall be for the purpose of
(a) receiving annual reports of the executive board, officers, and various committees, (b)
electing members at large, associate and honorary members of the local council, National
Council members, regular members of the executive board, and officers of the corporation
other than the Scout executive, (c) receiving and approving financial statements showing the
financial position of the corporation as of the close of its most recent complete fiscal year and
the results of operations during such year, and (d) transacting such other business as may come
before the meeting.
Other Regular Meetings
Clause 2. In addition to the annual meeting, the local council may have such other regular
meetings as may be established by resolution of the executive board of the corporation. Each
regular meeting shall be held at such place within the corporation's territory, or on property
that is owned or leased by the corporation that is not located within the corporation's territory,
as the president or the executive board may specify.
Special Meetings
Clause 3. Special meetings of the local council may be called by the president or the
executive board at any time and shall be called within 60 days upon the request in writing of at
least one -fifth of the active members of the local council (such request specifying the object of
the special meeting). Special meetings shall be held at such place within the corporation's
territory, or on property that is owned or leased by the corporation that is not located within
the corporation's territory, as the president or executive board may specify except that a
special meeting called to consider a proposal to merge or consolidate with one or more
corporations which are chartered local councils of the Boy Scouts of America may, to the
extent permitted by law, be held in the territory of one of such other corporations if the
president or the executive board shall so specify.
Notice
Clause 4. A written notice of any meeting of the local council, regular or special, shall be
mailed to each member of the local council who is entitled to attend the meeting at least 20
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days or earlier in the case of the annual meeting (see section 4) in advance thereof and shall
indicate the time and place of and the business to be transacted at the meeting.
Quorum
Clause S. A quorum for the local council shall be 10 % of the active members of the council.
Attendance at Meetings; Voting
Clause 6. All active, honorary, and associate members of the local council shall be entitled
to attend any meeting of the local council. The local council may invite other persons to attend
local council meetings but such persons shall have no vote. Each active member of the local
council present at a local council meeting shall be entitled to one vote and voting by proxy
shall not be permitted. Individual member's ballots may be submitted by electronic means, but
must be received prior to the election to be counted. Nominations for elective offices shall
only be made by the nominating committee, and nominations from the floor shall not be
permitted. Except in the case of elections where voting shall be by ballot, voting at a meeting
of the local council may be by ballot, voice, or show of hands as the chairman of the meeting
may rule unless otherwise determined by the members entitled to vote. Unless otherwise
required by law, the articles of incorporation or these bylaws, any question presented to a
meeting of the local council at which a quorum is present shall be determined by a majority of
those actually voting.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE OF THE
LOCAL COUNCIL
SECTION 4.
At least 90 days prior to the annual meeting of the local council, the president shall appoint,
with the approval of the executive board, not fewer than three active members of the local
council to serve as a. nominating committee. Nominations for all council elective offices shall
be made by the nominating committee. At the annual meeting of the local council the
nominating committee shall nominate persons to be elected as members at large of the local
council, associate and honorary members of the local council, regular members of the
executive board, National Council members, and officers of the corporation other than the
Scout executive. The notice of the annual meeting should be mailed between 45 and 60 days
prior to the meeting, announcing the membership of the nominating committee so that active
members of the local council may make recommendations of possible nominees to the
committee for its consideration. Recommendations to the committee shall be made in writing
at least 30 days prior to the meeting.
SECTION 5.
The council election procedure appears in the appendix.
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COMMITTEE ON PROGRAM AND
RESOLUTIONS
SECTION 6.
At least 60 days prior to each regular meeting of the local council including the annual
meeting, the president may appoint, with the approval of the executive board, not fewer than
three nor more than five active members of the local council to serve as a committee on
program and resolutions for the next regular local council meeting. The notice of such meeting
mailed to members of the local council shall announce the membership of this committee and
shall invite suggestions from each active member of the local council for the arrangement of
the program and resolutions to be considered at the meeting. All suggestions to the committee
shall be in writing. The committee shall consider and present to the meeting of the local
council or to the appropriate committee of the executive board with recommendations, all
suggestions made to it at least 5 days prior to. the meeting or which it itself proposes for
consideration and action. If a committee on program and resolutions is appointed, no
resolution shall be considered at any regular meeting of the local council unless it has first
been presented to or proposed by the committee in accordance with this section.
ARTICLE IV. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
SECTION 1.
The executive board shall be the governing body of the corporation and shall manage its
affairs. The executive board shall be the local reviewing authority with respect to matters
within the Scouting movement which arise in the territory of the corporation.
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 2.
The executive board of the corporation shall consist of (a) not fewer than 25 nor more than
50 regular members elected by the local council from among its active members plus, (b) the
officers of the corporation including the Scout executive, who shall have no vote, (c) the
chairmen of the committees of the executive board, (d) the chairmen of the several district
committees, upon their being approved by the executive board, and (e) not more than two
youth members, who shall be registered Boy Scouts or Venturers appointed by the council
president with the approval of the executive board to serve for a term of one (1) year.
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ELECTION AND TERM; VACANCIES
SECTION 3.
Regular members of the executive board shall be elected at the annual meeting of the local
council, shall take office immediately following such meeting, and shall continue in office until
the conclusion of the next succeeding annual meeting of the local council and until their
respective successors are elected and qualify. Chairmen of the committees of the executive
board take office as members of the executive board upon their being appointed by the
president and approved by the executive board. District chairmen take office as members of
the executive board upon their being approved by the executive board.
Upon the death, resignation, removal, or failure to qualify as a member of the executive
board of any regular member or officer, the executive board may elect an eligible person to fill
the vacancy so created for the unexpired period of the term of office.
MEETINGS; QUORUM; VOTING
SECTION 4.
The executive board shall meet at such time and place as the executive board may direct and
in any event at least four (4) times annually including an organizational meeting as soon as
practicable following the annual meeting of the local council. It shall be the general practice of
the executive board to meet monthly. Special meetings of the executive board may be called by
the executive committee of the executive board or by the president and shall be called within
30 days upon the written request of at least one -fifth of the members of the executive board
(which request shall specify the purpose of such special meeting). A notice of each meeting of
the executive board shall be sent to each member at least 5 days in advance of the meeting.
One-third of the members of the executive board shall constitute a quorum for all purposes.
Unless otherwise required by law, the articles of incorporation or these bylaws, all questions
presented to a meeting of the executive board at which a quorum is present shall be decided by
a majority of those actually voting.
Any regular member of the executive board who fails to attend a minimum of two (2)
meetings of the executive board in any one year shall not be eligible for reelection as a regular
member of the executive board for the ensuing term, provided, however, that the executive
board may excuse absences and any absence so excused shall be counted as a meeting
attended.
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ADVISORY COUNCIL
SECTION 5.
There shall be an advisory council to the executive board composed of (a) members of the
executive board who have served on the executive board not less than 5 years and who can no
longer attend regular meetings of the board but wish to continue their relationship with the
corporation in an advisory or consulting capacity; (b) such other persons who, being unable to
devote time to Scouting on a regular basis, wish to serve Scouting upon special assignment.
Both (a) and (b) membership on the advisory council requires a two-thirds vote of the
members of the executive board present at any meeting.
Members of the advisory council shall be entitled to receive notice of and to attend all
meetings of the executive board, but shall have no vote.
ARTICLE V. COMMITTEES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
COMMITTEES; APPOINTMENT
SECTION 1.
There shall be an executive committee consisting of the persons and having the powers
specified in section 2 of this article.
In addition, subject to the provisions of section 3 of this article, the executive board shall
have committees, each of which shall have such powers and responsibilities as may be fixed by
resolution of the executive board in accordance with guidelines and procedures from time to
time recommended by the Boy Scouts of America. The committees of the executive board shall
be appointed from members of the local council or from persons satisfying the qualifications
set forth in article III, sections 1 and 2, annually by the president with the advice and approval
of the executive board, at the regular meeting of the executive board next following the annual
meeting of the local council. In the event a person, other than the chairman of a committee in
the district, who is not a member of the local council, is appointed to such a committee, that
person may be elected as a member at large of the local council. As provided in section 2 of
article IV of these bylaws, the chairmen of the committees shall, by reason of their positions
as such, be members of the executive board.
All actions of the committees shall be subject to the approval of the executive board.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECTION 2.
The executive committee shall be composed of those persons who are the officers of the
corporation, including the Scout executive (who shall have no vote), and may include others
appointed by the president.
The executive committee of the executive board shall have and may exercise all the necessary
powers of the executive board in the management of the corporation during the intervals
between the meetings of the executive board, but in no event shall the executive committee act
contrary to action theretofore taken by the executive board. Minutes shall be kept of all
executive committee action and reported to the ensuing meeting of the executive board for its
approval.
Meetings of the executive committee may be called at any time by the president and shall be
called by the president within 30 days upon the request of three (3) or more members of the
executive committee. It shall be the general practice of the executive committee to meet in
those months in which the executive board does not meet. All meetings of the executive
committee shall be held on at least 3 days' written notice or day's notice by telegram, cable,
fax, or electronic mail. A majority of the voting members of the executive committee shall
constitute a quorum.
COMMITTEES
SECTION 3.
The committees of the executive board shall be responsible for the development and
effectiveness of programs and policies of the corporation in accordance with standards and
requirements as established by the Boy Scouts of America. The corporation shall have
committees (or specialists under one plan of council and district organization) of the executive
board as may be authorized by the Boy Scouts of America operations manual published for the
council's adopted plan of council and district organization.
The committees of the executive board shall be so organized as to provide for the
coordination of their work throughout the entire territory of the corporation. The executive
board's committees shall be concerned with the development of policy, program, and
procedures as approved by the executive board in the interest of the uniform development and
extension of Scouting throughout the territory of the corporation.
The committees shall function throughout the year, meeting as often as may be necessary in
the judgment of the committee chairman, president, or Scout executive.
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Committees shall be guided by the program material and manuals made available by the
national office of the Boy Scouts of America and shall make recommendations in light of their
experience and knowledge of local conditions.
The committees shall perform the tasks organized under the four functions:
membership/relationships, finance, program, and unit service. Other committees may be
formed to handle special functions.
ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS AND
NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
OFFICERS; ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENT
SECTION 1.
The officers of the corporation shall be a president, a maximum of ten (10) vice-presidents, a
treasurer, a council commissioner, and a Scout executive who shall also fill the office of
secretary. The officers, with the exception of the Scout executive, shall be elected from the
active membership of the local council at the annual meeting of the local council, shall take
office immediately following such meeting, and shall hold office until the conclusion of the
next succeeding annual meeting of the local council and until their successors are elected and
qualify.
Vacancies in these offices occurring between annual meetings of the local council may be
filled by the executive board. The Scout executive shall be appointed by and shall serve during
the pleasure of the executive board.
The local council may, upon the nomination of the executive board, create honorary offices
and elect persons to fill the offices so created. Honorary officers shall have no duties or vote.
PRESIDENT
SECTION 2.
The president shall serve as chairman of meetings of the local council, the executive board,
and the executive committee and shall be a member ex officio of all committees of the
executive board and shall perform such other functions as herein provided or as are assigned
by the executive board. The president is automatically elected by the National Council to serve
as a local council representative during the term of office.
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VICE-PRESIDENTS
SECTION 3.
The vice-presidents shall perform such functions as may be assigned to them by the
president. In case of the president's inability or failure to make such designation, the executive
board or executive committee may designate one of the vice-presidents to serve during the
president's absence or inability to serve.
TREASURER
SECTION 4.
The treasurer shall be responsible, through methods of internal control, for the recording and
deposit of all receipts of the corporation, for the proper disbursement of its cash, and
accounting for all property of the corporation, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible,
however acquired. The treasurer shall present annually to the executive board a statement of
all income and expenses during the prior year, together with a statement of all assets,
liabilities, and fund balances of the corporation as at the end of that year, these statements first
having been duly audited and certified in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards by certified public accountants or other recognized independent public accountants
approved by the executive board or executive committee. A copy of such audited annual
statements shall be kept available at the office of the corporation for inspection by members of
the corporation, and a copy shall be filed with the national office of the Boy Scouts of
America. The treasurer shall also present interim period reports as required by the executive
board.
No more than two assistant treasurers may be appointed by and shall act during the pleasure
of the executive board or executive committee.
The treasurer and assistant treasurers shall be bonded.
COUNCIL COMMISSIONER
SECTION 5.
The council commissioner is responsible for seeing that the unit -service function is
performed.
The council commissioner shall:
(a) Supervise the activities of the commissioner staff and preside at regular meetings of
district commissioners.
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(b) Lead efforts to recruit an adequate commissioner staff to provide continuing and effective
commissioner service for each unit (a ratio of one commissioner for every three units).
(c) Provide a year-round training program for commissioners in all districts. Conduct an
annual commissioner conference.
(d) Assist district nominating committees in selecting district commissioners as needed.
(e) Maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America, uphold national policies, promote
good uniforming, and lead efforts to hold regular roundtable programs in the district.
(f) Be concerned with proper recognition of unit leaders. Maintain their morale,
periodically reporting unit conditions to the executive board.
(g) Help the district commissioners maintain a good working relationship with related district
executives.
(h) Maintain procedures to assure maximum on -time unit charter renewal by district
commissioner staffs.
(i) Work with the council president to secure the help of committees in meeting unit needs.
The council commissioner must be at least 21 years of age and election is subject to approval
and issuance of a commission as council commissioner by the Boy Scouts of America.
The council commissioner is automatically elected by the National Council to serve as a local
council representative during the term of office.
SCOUT EXECUTIVE
SECTION 6.
(a) The Scout executive shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation and shall have
general direction over the administrative work of the corporation, subject to the authority
and direction of the executive board. The Scout executive shall serve as the secretary of
the local council, the executive board, its executive committee, all other committees of
the executive board, and district committees and shall be a member ex officio of all
committees of the executive board but without vote.
The Scout executive may designate one or more representatives to serve as secretaries of
district committees and, when necessary, committees of the executive board.
(b) The Scout executive shall be responsible for the administration of the Scouting program
within the territory of the corporation and for making effective within such territory the
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policies and programs of the corporation in accordance with the policies of the Boy
Scouts of America as from time to time announced by it.
(c) The Scout executive shall assist the treasurer in maintaining the accounting records and
the budget system, and shall be responsible for preparing monthly detailed statements of
all financial operations including the budget report for the information of the treasurer
and the finance committee.
(d) The Scout executive may, with the prior approval of the Executive Board, delegate to any
staff officer or employee authority in writing to execute such leases, contracts, and other
instruments as may be deemed desirable. Subject to the provisions of these bylaws and
the direction of the executive board, the Scout executive shall have the power to appoint
and remove all employees of the corporation and to direct their work.
(e) The Scout executive shall see that notices are sent to those elected as members of the
local council and the Executive Board and as officers of the corporation and to those
appointed as members of committees; and shall cause notices to be sent out of all
meetings for which provision is made hereunder and be responsible for the minutes of all
meetings of the local council, executive board, and committees of which the Scout
executive is secretary.
(f) The Scout executive shall be responsible for the preparation and keeping of such records
as will make possible the corporation's application for renewal of its charter. The Scout
executive shall submit a report at each meeting of the executive board relative to the
work of the corporation and to the status of the Scouting movement throughout the
territory of the corporation, inviting attention to matters of particular interest and
informing the executive board concerning any problems of which the executive board
should be advised, together with recommendations and suggestions for the good of the
movement requiring action by the executive board.
(g) The Scout executive shall prepare an annual report covering the activities and
achievements of the corporation which, with the approval of the executive board, shall be
presented to the annual meeting of the local council, transmitted to the national office of
the Boy Scouts of America, and made public to the communities within the territory of
the corporation.
(h) The Scout executive appointed by the executive board must be one recommended by the
Boy Scouts of America and have been commissioned as Scout executive by the Boy
Scouts of America.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
SECTION 7.
At its annual meeting, the local council shall elect from its active membership such number
of National Council members as the corporation is entitled to under the Bylaws of the Boy
Scouts of America to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual meeting of the local
council and until their successors are elected and qualify. National Council members shall
attend the annual meeting, and any special meetings, of the National Council of the Boy Scouts
of America and shall participate in its proceedings and perform such other duties as may be
assigned to them by the Executive Board or the National Council of the Boy Scouts of
America. As liaison officers between this corporation and the National Council they shall:
(a) Present the point of view of the corporation to the National Council in respect to matters
of national policy and procedure, and
(b) Interpret to the corporation decisions and policies of the National Council and assist the
corporation in its responsibility to make effective and bring about an understanding
among local Scouters of such decisions and policies of the National Council.
National Council members shall serve as members of the regional committee and shall attend
all regional committee meetings and participate in the proceedings thereof. The duly elected
council president and council commissioner are automatically elected by the National Council
to serve as local council representatives during their terms of office.
(NOTE: In addition to the council president and council commissioner each local council
may elect one of its members as a member of the National Council for every 5,000 youth
members, or major portion thereof enrolled as of December 31 of the preceding year.)
ARTICLE VII. COMMISSIONER STAFF
AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF
COMMISSIONER STAFF
SECTION 1.
The commissioner staff may be composed of the council commissioner, one or more assistant
council commissioners, district commissioners, assistant district commissioners, roundtable
commissioners, assistant roundtable commissioners, and unit commissioners. Each such
Scouter shall be 21 years of age or over to whom the Boy Scouts of America has issued a
commission for a respective volunteer post.
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The council/district commissioner staff, subject to the approval of the executive board, shall
be selected as required and in such a manner as is set forth in the commissioner manuals of the
Boy Scouts of America for the council's adopted plan of council and district organization, the
Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, and these bylaws.
Each member of the commissioner staff shall serve as a volunteer and carry out the mission
of the position for which commissioned in cooperation with the council's plan for the delivery
of its programs to chartered organizations and community groups and in accord with these
bylaws, policies, procedures, and the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
SECTION 2.
The corporation may employ individuals in professional positions who have been
recommended by and commissioned as such by the Boy Scouts of America. Such members of
the professional staff shall be appointed to office by the executive board upon the
recommendation of the Scout executive and shall serve, under the direction and supervision of
the Scout executive, at the pleasure of the executive board and the Scout executive.
Duties of members of the professional staff shall be as defined by the Scout executive with
the approval of the .executive board. They may be designated so as to indicate their respective
functions, but all professional titles first shall be approved by the Boy Scouts of America.
ARTICLE VIR. DISTRICT ORGANIZATION
DISTRICTS
SECTION 1.
For the purpose of area service and administration, the corporation's territory may be
divided geographically into such districts as the executive board from time to time determines,
subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America. The corporation shall
supervise Scouting in each district through the active members of the local council residing
within the district and such additional district members as may be elected.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
SECTION 2.
The district committee shall be elected annually by the district members to administer the
Scouting program within the territory of the district. The district committee and the
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committees of the district have no legislative authority, the purpose of the district committee
being to make effective within the district policies and programs adopted by the corporation.
The district committee consists of chartered organization representatives and council members
at large within the district territory plus duly elected district members at large.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE OFFICERS
SECTION 3.
Each district committee shall elect a chairman and vice-chairmen as may be required and in
such a manner as set forth in the official operations manual of the Boy Scouts of America and
election procedures approved by the executive board. The district chairman shall be nominated
for election to the executive board in accordance with article IV, section 2 of these bylaws.
MEETINGS OF THE DISTRICT COMMITTEE
SECTION 4.
The district committee shall meet monthly at such time and place, preferably within the
district, as may be fixed by the committee or its chairman. The business transacted at each
monthly meeting shall address the four (4) functions of operation (membership/relationships,
finance, program, and unit service) and shall be concerned with service to chartered
organizations and to units within the district and shall include the receiving of reports from the
chairmen of various district operating committees, the Scout executive or designee (as
secretary of the district committee), and the district commissioner, and such other business as
the chairman and officers and Scout executive may indicate.
The district committee meeting immediately preceding the annual meeting of the local
council shall be the annual meeting of the district. At least 90 days prior thereto three (3)
names of a potential district nominating committee shall be submitted to the council president
for approval. The president has the discretion to add or delete names for the nominating
committee from the council executive board or the community at large. When approved, the
committee shall make nominations for district officers and members at large for election at the
annual meeting of the district. At this meeting the officers and district committees shall present
reports of the year's activities.
SECTION 5.
The district election procedure appears in the appendix.
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DISTRICT OPERATING COMMITTEES
SECTION 6.
Each district may have such committees as approved by the executive board and as
authorized by the Boy Scouts of America operations manuals. Each district shall be
responsible for cooperating in making effective the policies and programs adopted by the
executive board and for the performance of the four functions.
The chairmen of committees of the district shall be appointed by the district chairman with
the approval of the district committee. The members of these committees shall be appointed by
the district committee, upon the recommendation of the respective committee chairman and the
district chairman.
ARTICLE IX. LOCAL UNITS
APPROVAL OF UNIT CHARTERS
SECTION 1.
The executive board shall review or shall authorize some committee or person to review all
applications for new charters or renewal of charters by community or chartered organizations
within the corporation's territory and shall forward the recommendation with respect to each
such application to the national office of the Boy Scouts of America.
UNIT DESIGNATION
SECTION 2.
All units within the corporation's territory shall be designated by the name of the community
in which the unit is located, by the name of the chartered organization or community group
operating the unit, and by a serial number assigned by the corporation.
ARTICLE X. FINANCES AND PROPERTY
RAISING FUNDS
SECTION 1.
Clause 1. All money raised by or received for the benefit of the corporation or a unit under
its jurisdiction and all property acquired by the corporation or such a unit shall be deemed to
be received or acquired for the benefit of Scouting as interpreted and promoted by the Boy
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Scouts of America, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and procedures from time to
time adopted by the Boy Scouts of America.
Clause 2. Subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, the
corporation shall control the raising and expenditure of all funds for local Scouting work
within the territory of the corporation. The necessary expenses of the corporation shall be met
by funds secured by solicitation or otherwise in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of
the Boy Scouts of America pertaining to the raising of funds for Scouting purposes.
Clause 3. Neither the corporation nor any unit under its jurisdiction shall have any authority
to bind the Boy Scouts of America to any financial obligation whatever.
CONTROL OF FUNDS AND PROPERTY
SECTION 2.
Budget
Clause 1. The executive board shall, preceding the commencement of each fiscal year,
consider and adopt a budget of estimated expenditures by the corporation for such fiscal year.
No funds shall be expended by the corporation during a fiscal year without the authorization of
the executive board or the executive committee for any item not covered by, or in excess of
the amount authorized by, the budget for such year.
General Funds
Clause 2. All funds of this corporation or funds handled on behalf of this corporation or the
Boy Scouts of America, from whatever source and for whatever purpose received, shall be
deposited to the credit of the corporation in such depositories as shall be approved by the
executive board or executive committee. The funds shall be disbursed only upon the authority
of the executive board, executive committee or upon the order of officers of the corporation
duly authorized by the executive board or executive committee; in any event the signatures of
at least two authorized persons shall be required for the disbursal of funds except in the case of
checks made payable to the Boy Scouts of America where a single signature will be accepted
provided authorization has been accorded by the executive board.
All receipts from registration fees, Boys' Life subscriptions, and any other funds of the Boy
Scouts of America which are received by this corporation for transmission to the Boy Scouts
of America shall be carefully segregated, through bookkeeping and accounting procedures, as
established by the Boy Scouts of America.
All persons having access to any funds (general or special) of the corporation shall be
bonded.
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Special Funds
Clause 3. The corporation may create special funds for specific purposes to be used in the
interest of the Boy Scouts of America by the corporation or a unit under its jurisdiction. Such
special funds may be established by recordation in proper account on the books of the
corporation and shall, if required by direction of the executive board or the term of a gift or
bequest, be vested in a bank or trust company in trust for the use of the corporation or the
unit, with the provision in the statement of the conditions governing the administering of the
trust that in the event of the dissolution of the unit or corporation or revocation, termination,
or lapse of its charter said trustee will, after satisfying any claims against such fund, turn over
to the Boy Scouts of America the balance for use by the Boy Scouts of America for the benefit
of Scouting in such locality and for the specific purposes for which the fund was granted. If,
after a reasonable period, there is no suitable opportunity for the use of said fund in such
locality, it may be used elsewhere.
Real Estate
Clause 4. The corporation may hold title to real property in its own name as long as its
Articles of Incorporation expressly provide for the conveyance of such property or the net
proceeds from the sale thereof to the Boy Scouts of America in the event of the dissolution of
the corporation or the revocation or termination of its charter. Title to real property acquired
for the corporation may also be vested in a bank or trust company in trust for the use of the
corporation, where appropriate in accordance with the wishes of the donor, with a provision in
the trust deed that in the event of the dissolution of the corporation or the revocation or
termination of its charter, the trustee, after satisfying any claims against the corporation to
which such property may be subject, will convey said property or pay the net proceeds from a
sale of the property to the Boy Scouts of America, which shall hold or use said property or
funds for the benefit of Scouting in the locality in which the corporation is located or
elsewhere if after a reasonable period there is not suitable opportunity to use said property or
funds in said locality.
Title to all real estate acquired for a unit under the jurisdiction of the corporation shall be
vested in (a) the name of the corporation (if the corporation agrees to hold title to property),
(b) the operator of such unit (if the operator is a chartered organization or community group),
or (c) a bank or trust company, in each case in trust for the use of the unit, where appropriate
in accordance with the wishes of the donor, with a provision in the trust deed that in the event
of the dissolution of the unit or the revocation, termination, or lapse of its charter, the trustee
will, after satisfying any claim against such unit to which such real estate may be subject, hold
the property upon the instructions of the corporation or, if so instructed, convey said property
or pay the net proceeds from a sale of the property to the corporation, which shall hold or use
said property or funds for the benefit of Scouting in the locality in which the unit is located or
elsewhere if, after a reasonable period, there is not a suitable opportunity to use said property
or funds in such locality.
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Securities
Clause 5. The securities of the corporation shall be deposited in any such deposit vault or
vaults or with such bank or banks, trust company or trust companies, or such other
depositories as may from time to time be designated by the executive board, .executive
committee, or finance committee. Access to the securities may be had as provided by
resolutions of the executive board or executive committee and not otherwise.
Audit
Clause 6. A statement of all income and expenses of the corporation during the fiscal year
and a statement of all assets, liabilities, and fund balances of the corporation as at the end of
such year shall be duly audited and certified annually in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards, by certified public accountants or other recognized independent public
accountants approved by the executive board or executive committee.
ADMIMSTRATION OF UNIT FUNDS
SECTION 3.
Clause 1. At the request of the unit committee of any unit under the jurisdiction of the
corporation, the treasurer may hold for such committee funds for the unit. Such funds shall be
transferred, in whole or in part, to the custody of the unit or a treasurer of the chartered
organization upon duly accredited authority for such transfer.
Clause 2. In the event of the dissolution of a unit or the revocation or lapse of its charter, the
unit committee shall apply unit funds and property to the payment of unit obligations and shall
turn over the surplus, if any, to the corporation. In the case of an organization unit, any funds
or equipment which may have been secured as property of the unit shall be held in trust by the
organization or the corporation, as may be agreed upon, pending its reorganization or the
development of other plans, with the approval of the corporation, for the use of such funds and
property in connection with a program for character development, citizenship training, mental
and physical fitness for the youth of that organization or, by the agreement of those involved,
shall be used elsewhere for the promotion of the program of the Boy Scouts of America.
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ARTICLE XI. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
INDEMNIFICATION
SECTION 1.
.Any person made a party to any action, suit, or proceeding, civil or criminal, by reason of
the fact that such person, his/her testator or intestate, is or was a member of the executive
board or committee of the executive board of the corporation, or an officer or National
Council member or employee of the corporation, or a director, officer, or employee of any
corporation in which he/she served as such at the request of the corporation, or a member of
the commissioner staff of the corporation, or a member of a district committee or a district
officer under the jurisdiction of the corporation, shall be indemnified by the corporation
against the reasonable expenses, (including amounts paid by way of judgment and settlement
and including attorney's fees), actually and necessarily incurred by him/her in connection with
defense of such action, suit, or proceeding, whether or not such defense shall be successful in
whole or in part, or in connection with any appeal therein or any settlement thereof, except in
relation to matters as to which it shall be adjudged in such action, suit, or proceeding that such
person is liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of duties. Such
indemnification, if afforded, shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which such
persons may be entitled apart from this section. This section shall not be deemed to limit any
power or exclude any right of the corporation to provide any additional or other indemnity or
right for any executive board member, officer, employee, or other person. If this section
should be invalid or ineffective in any respect, the validity and effect of the section in any
other respect shall not be affected.
CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC.
SECTION 2.
Except as otherwise provided by law or in these bylaws, such officer or officers, employee or
employees, or agent or agents of the corporation as shall be specified by the executive board
or executive committee shall sign, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, all deeds,
bonds, contracts, mortgages, and other instruments or documents, the execution of which shall
be authorized by the executive board or executive committee; and such authority may be
general or confined to specific instances.
Except as otherwise provided by law or in these bylaws, all checks, drafts, notes, bonds,
bills of exchange, or other orders, instruments, or obligations for the payment of money shall
be signed by such officer or officers, employee or employees, or agent or agents of the
corporation as shall be specified by the executive board or executive committee.
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NOTICES AND WAIVERS
SECTION 3.
Whenever any notice is required by these bylaws or by any law to be given to any member
of the local council, member of the executive board, or any committee or any officer, such
notice except as otherwise provided by these bylaws or by any law may be given personally or
by telegram, cable, fax, or electronic mail addressed to such person at his/her or its place of
business, if any, or (to the extent applicable) at such address as has been given to the
corporation as the home address of the person; or the notice may be given in writing by mail,
in a sealed wrapper, postage prepaid, addressed to such person at such address. Any notice
given by telegram, cable, fax, or electronic mail shall be deemed to have been given when it
shall have been delivered for transmission and any notice given by mail shall be deemed to
have been given when it shall have been deposited in a post office, in a regularly maintained
letter box, or with a postal carrier. A waiver of any such notice in writing, signed by the
person entitled to such notice in writing -,.as required, shall be deemed the equivalent thereof;
and the presence at any meeting of any person entitled to notice thereof shall be deemed a
waiver of such notice as to such person.
ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING
SECTION 4.
Except to the extent otherwise restricted by any applicable law, any action required or
permitted to be taken at any meeting of the executive board or any committee thereof may be
taken without a meeting if prior to such action a written consent thereto is signed by all
members of the executive board or committee and such written consent is filed with the
minutes of the proceedings of the executive board or committee.
FISCAL YEAR
SECTION 5.
The fiscal year of the corporation shall be the calendar year.
SEAL
SECTION 6.
The seal of the corporation shall be in the form of a circle enclosing the universal badge with
the motto "Be Prepared" underneath this badge and the words "LaSalle Council, Inc., Boy
Scouts of America," around the circle and shall be used only as authorized.
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AMENDMENT
SECTION 7.
These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the executive board, upon the
recommendation of the executive committee of the executive board, or when the proposed
amendment has been sent to members of the executive board at least 15 days in advance of the
meeting. All amendments to these bylaws must first be approved by the national office of the
Boy Scouts of America before being submitted to the executive board for adoption.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 1. This resolution implements article V, section 3.
COMMITTEES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
RESOLVED. That the following committees of the executive board shall be appointed:
Program Finance Nominating
Operations Compensation & Benefits Administration
Learning for Life Bylaws Membership
Public Relations / Marketing
Their duties and responsibilities shall be as set forth in the operations manuals and applicable
literature of the Boy Scouts of America.
RESOLUTION 2. This resolution implements article VI, section 6 (c) and (e).
AUTHORITY OF SCOUT EXECUTIVE
RESOLVED, That subject to any limitation imposed by law, the bylaws, or any resolution of
the executive board or executive committee, the Scout executive be and hereby is authorized
and empowered, for and on behalf of the corporation and in its name, to deliver, enter into,
acknowledge, cancel, and revoke any and all agreements, conveyances, mortgages, powers of
attorney, or other instruments which are incident to the carrying on, in the normal course, of
the regular affairs of the corporation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That subject to any limitation imposed by law, the bylaws, or any resolution of
the executive board or executive committee, the Scout executive, and the treasurer, be and
hereby are and each of them hereby is authorized and empowered, for and on behalf of the
corporation and in its name, to deliver, execute, acknowledge, and pay any fees connected
with any and all applications, reports, returns, or other instruments required by any
governmental authority, which are incident to the carrying on, in the normal course, of the
regular affairs of the corporation.
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RESOLUTION 3. This resolution complements article XI.
CONFLICT -OF -INTEREST POLICY FOR
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
RESOLVED, That it is the basic policy of the corporation that all executive board members
or members of any committee thereof or officers or employees of the corporation have a duty
to be free from the influence of any conflicting interest when they act on behalf of the
corporation or represent it in negotiations or advise others in the corporation with respect to
dealing with third parties. They are expected to deal with suppliers, customers, contractors,
and others having dealings with the corporation on the sole basis of what is in the best interest
of the corporation without favor or preference to third parties based on personal
considerations. To this end the following rules shall be observed:
1. No member of the executive board or member of any committee thereof or officer or
employee of the corporation shall accept from any person, directly or indirectly, whether
by himself or herself or through his or her spouse or a member of his or her family or
through any partner or business or professional associate, any gift, favor, service,
employment or offer of employment or any other thing of value which he or she knows or
has reason to believe is made or offered to him or her with the intent to influence him or
her in the performance of his or her duties as a member of the executive board or member
of any committee thereof or officer or employee of the corporation.
2. No member of the executive board or member of any committee thereof or officer or
employee of the corporation who is a partner, officer, or employee of a partnership, firm,
or corporation or who owns or controls more than 10 percent of the stock of such
corporation, shall represent, appear for, or negotiate on behalf of the corporation in
connection with the acquisition or sale by the corporation of any interest in real or tangible
or intangible personal property to such partnership, firm, or corporation.
3. No member of the executive board or member of any committee thereof shall participate by
discussion, voting, or by any other action taken by the executive board, or any committee
thereof, in the enactment of or defeat of a motion which relates to any transaction with any
party referred to in paragraph 2 above. In case any such matter is discussed at any meeting
where any executive board or committee member who has such an interest is present, he or
she shall promptly disclose his or her interest in the matter to be voted on to the chairman
of the meeting. He or she shall not vote on the matter and at the discretion of the
disinterested members present may be required to leave the meeting during the discussion
and the voting on the matter.
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RESOLUTION 4. This resolution complements article XI.
CONFLICT -OF -INTEREST POLICY FOR
PROFESSIONAL SCOUTERS
RESOLVED, That the following conflict -of -interest policy become the policy of this
corporation and be applied to professional Scouters. It is imperative that employees of the Boy
Scouts of America conduct themselves with a degree of honesty and integrity which is beyond
reproach or even suspicion.
While it is not possible to anticipate every situation and prescribe a precise rule for each, it
is possible to set forth certain basic, general principles to be observed by employees at all
times. The essence of this policy is that employees shall always deal with others doing, or
seeking to do, business with the Boy Scouts of America in a manner that excludes all
consideration of personal advantage. Accordingly, every employee of the LaSalle Council is
subject to the following policy:
1. Interest in Other Business Organization
Employees of the Boy Scouts of America or any local council thereof or members of their
immediate families shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, in any other business
which in any degree conflicts with the employee's primary obligations to the Boy Scouts of
America or any local council thereof. In this regard, employees or members of their
immediate families should not possess a significant financial interest in any business that
does, or seeks to do, business with the Boy Scouts of America or any local council thereof.
In addition, employees should not conduct business on behalf of the Boy. Scouts of America
or any local council thereof with members of their immediate family, or a business
organization with which the employees or members of their immediate families have any
association which could be construed as significant in terms of potential conflict of interest.
2. Gifts, Favors, Entertainment and Payments to Employees
Employees shall not seek or accept any gifts, payments, fees, services, valuable privileges,
vacations or pleasure trips, loans (other than conventional loans from lending institutions)
or other favors from any person or business organization that does, or seeks to do, business
with the Boy Scouts of America or any local council thereof. No employee shall accept
anything of value in exchange for referral of parties to any person or business organization
that does, or seeks to do, business with the Boy Scouts of America or any local council
thereof. In the application of this policy:
(a) Employees may accept common courtesies of nominal value usually associated with
accepted business practices for themselves and members of their families.
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(b) An especially strict standard is expected with respect to gifts, services or
considerations of any kind from suppliers. Entertainment at the expense of suppliers
beyond that contemplated by (a) above should not be accepted under any circumstance.
(c) It is never permissible to accept a gift in cash or cash equivalents of any amount.
(d) This policy does not preclude the acceptance of benefits to the Boy Scouts of America
as compared to benefits to an individual employee.
(e) This policy does not preclude the acceptance of courtesies extended to employees of the
Boy Scouts of America or any local council thereof in their official capacities, such as
gratis hotel rooms for business (but not personal use) in connection with meetings.
(f) This policy will be communicated to persons and organizations doing, or seeking to
do, business with the Boy Scouts of America or any local council thereof.
3. Confidential Information
Employees shall not, without proper authority, give or release to anyone not an employee,
or to another employee who has no need for the information, data or information of a
confidential nature concerning the Boy Scouts of America or any local council thereof.
4. Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments by the Boy Scouts of America or Any
Local Council Thereof
Gifts, favors, and entertainment may be given others at the expense of the Boy Scouts of
America or any local council thereof only if they meet all of the following criteria:
(a) They are consistent with accepted business practices.
(b) They are of sufficiently limited value, and in a form that will not be construed as
improper.
(c) They are not in contravention of applicable law and generally accepted ethical
standards.
(d) Public disclosure of the facts will not embarrass the Boy Scouts of America or any
local council thereof.
5. Obligation to Disclose
Any employee who believes that his or her personal actions or interests, or the actions of
others, may violate this policy must discuss the matter with the Scout executive. Additional
interpretations of this policy and definitions of words and phrases used herein will be made
upon request to the Scout executive.
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6. Sanctions
Any employee whose actions or interests violate this policy is subject to termination on that
account alone, if such is determined to be in the best interests of the movement.
It is the responsibility of every employee of the Boy Scouts of America or any local council
thereof to be aware of and to observe these standards. Accordingly, each employee is asked to
sign and return the accompanying Employee Statement relating to these standards. Employee
Statements will be held in complete confidence. The employee statement will be re -executed
on a regular basis.
EMPLOYEE STATEMENT
I certify that I have received a copy of the Council Conflict of Interest Policy, dated _
and that neither I nor any member of my immediate family have any personal economic
interest that could be construed as opposed to the best interests of the Boy Scouts of America
or any local council thereof or in violation of the stated conflict of interest policy, other than
any exceptions listed below.
(Give full details below or on a separate sheet, if appropriate, concerning any outside
interests that you believe require or may require the approval of the Scout executive. If none,
please so state).
Signature of Employee:
Date:
RESOLUTION 5. This resolution enhances article III, section 3, Clause 6.
MEETINGS; QUORUM; VOTING
Attendance At Meetings; Voting
RESOLVED, That additionally, individual member's ballots may be submitted by electronic
means, but must be received prior to the election to be counted.
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RESOLUTION 6. This resolution enhances Article VII, Section 3.
COMMISSIONER STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Support Staff
RESOLVED, That the Support Staff shall consist of persons hired to perform the duties of the
Administrative Staff for the Corporation and are the sole responsibility of the Scout Executive
who will obtain budget approval for the positions from the Executive Board.
RESOLUTION 7. This resolution enhances Article X, Section 2, clause 2.
FINANCES AND PROPERTY
Control of Funds and Property: General Funds
RESOLVED, That the executive board or executive committee shall approve dispersion of
funds only after research and recommendation of the Finance Committee of the corporation.
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APPENDIX
THE LOCAL COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING
These are the recommended procedures for conducting a local council annual meeting based
upon the procedures set forth in article III, section 3, clause 1, of the Standard Local Council
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, No. 3736A, which states:
"The annual meeting of the local council shall be held at such place ... and at such time as
the executive board of the corporation may determine. The annual meeting of the local council
shall be for the purpose of:
a. Receiving annual reports of the executive board, officers, and various committees,
b. Electing members at large, associate and honorary members of the local council,
National Council members, regular members of the executive board, and officers of the
corporation other than the Scout executive,
c. Receiving and approving financial statements showing the financial position of the
corporation as of the close of its most recent complete fiscal year and the results of
operations during such year, and
d. Transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. "
It is suggested that the following guidelines be observed:
1. The proposed agenda, notice, and election procedures should be reviewed in conference
by the council president, Scout executive, and area director well in advance of the
meeting (i.e., prior to the board meeting which is 3 months before the annual meeting).
2. The council president must give careful attention to the appointment of both the
nominating committee and the committee on program and resolutions within the time
specified in the bylaws. It would be well for the council president to appoint a volunteer
Scouter knowledgeable in the BSA election procedures, as well as the applicable
nonprofit corporation state law requirements, to serve as parliamentarian and also
election judge(s). These appointments should be published with sufficient advance notice
to give voting members the opportunity to send in written recommendations.
3. Notice of the annual meeting must be given in writing a minimum number of days in
advance of the meeting, as specified in the bylaws of the council.
4. Develop a list of the names of presently registered chartered organization representatives
in the council and the name of the organization which each represents. The list should
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indicate anticipated attendance at the annual meeting. Chartered organization
representatives must constitute a majority of the active membership of the local council at
all times.
5. Local council bylaws should stipulate the quorum requirements. The National Council
recommends that a quorum for the local council conform to the laws of the state in which
the council is incorporated.
6. Voting delegates and nonvoting delegates should be properly identified at the annual
meeting with easily recognizable and distinctive name tags. All voting delegates should
register as they arrive.
7. The council president may desire to call upon the parliamentarian to explain the election
procedures before turning the meeting over to the nominating committee chairman to
present the nominating committee. report and conduct the elections. Copies of the election
procedures and council bylaws should be on hand for ready reference. The election
procedure should be dignified and be carried out in a businesslike manner. Nominations
from the floor are not permitted in BSA election procedures.
8. It is strongly recommended that all officers and members of the executive board be
contacted personally (and proposed members at large of the council written to) informing
them of the intention of the nominating committee to place their name in nomination for
election at the council's annual meeting unless they inform the chairman of the
nominating committee otherwise. This is not only a courtesy, but strengthens the position
of the nominating committee's final recommendations.
9. A strategy meeting should be held no more than 10 days (preferably within 24 hours) in
advance of the annual meeting, at which the council president, Scout executive,
parliamentarian, nominating committee chairman (and where possible the regional and/or
area representative) are present to review the agenda and to discuss the possibility of
problems arising.
10. In the event that problems or divisive matters are anticipated at the meeting, it is
appropriate to determine whether or not it is proper to raise such items at the meeting
under the council's bylaws. If so, it will be necessary to devise strategy to cope with each
matter. It may be appropriate to contact all voting members to give them additional
information and to assess the voting position of each.
11. Misunderstandings occur because of inadequate communication.. Be sure all volunteer
Scouters, especially those from the districts, are well informed. It may be useful to
suggest to district Scouters that they have direct representation on the executive board
through their district chairman and thus may have their views represented in this manner.
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12. The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America may be called upon by the executive
board of a local council for assistance in these matters; such as conducting special audits
in such areas as personnel, membership, or fiscal stewardship.
COUNCIL ELECTION PROCEDURES
Purpose
To elect council members at large, associate and honorary members of the local council, local
council representatives to the National Council, regular members of the executive board, and
officers of the corporation other than the Scout executive.
Those eligible to vote
1. Registered chartered organization representatives currently officially representing
chartered organizations within the council's geographical boundaries.
2. Registered, duly elected council members at large.
Time of elections
The date, time, and place of the annual business meeting of the local council is specified by
the executive board of the corporation as prescribed by the council's bylaws.
Process
1. At least 90 days prior to the date set for the annual business meeting of the local council
the president shall appoint a nominating committee, subject to board approval, of not
fewer than three active council members. Consideration may be given to adding a former
council president and the inclusion of one or two persons of the highest community
stature who are not active members of the local council.
2. The members of the nominating committee will be identified to council Scouters between
60 and 45 days prior to the annual council business meeting so that names may be given
to them for consideration.
3. Suggested nominees from registered local council Scouters are to be considered if they
are received in writing no less than 30 days prior to the annual business meeting. Those
who offer names to the nominating committee should supply some background
information but should not have secured the permission of the person to be nominated
and to serve if elected.
4. The nominating committee will meet with the Scout executive, serving as the secretary
and having no vote, for the purpose of selecting a slate of nominees for election.
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5. Nominations received in writing within the allowable time from Scouters not on the
nominating committee are given serious consideration. Each such nomination should be
acknowledged with a brief letter of thanks and the assurance that the candidate will be
considered.
6. The nominating committee will select a slate consisting of a single candidate for each
council officer position and no more than the legally allowable number of persons for
each of the following categories: executive board members, council members at large,
associate and honorary members, local council representatives to the National Council;
however, the committee may elect not to completely fill the latter categories.
The nominating committee will then ensure that sufficient copies of the ballot are printed
and that one is provided to each official voting member present at the local council
annual business meeting. The order of listing on the ballot is as follows:
Council members at large
Associate and honorary members
Executive board members and advisory council members
Council officers (except Scout executive) and local council representatives to the National
Council
7. Following the elections it is important to notify those elected, to congratulate each, and
to register those not already registered as active members of the Boy Scouts of America.
Details and Contingencies
1. Newly elected officers and local council members at large take office immediately
following the annual business meeting.
2. Should any portion of the nominating committee's report be rejected, this portion would
be reintroduced, with or without changes, for consideration at an adjourned or special or
postponed meeting to be held no more than 60 days after the annual business meeting.
This would permit write-in nominations to be submitted and studied by the nominating
committee.
Formal notice of the rescheduled meeting, stating the purpose, etc., should be sent to
eligible voters. The nominating committee should, at the rescheduled meeting, be called
upon by the president to proceed with that portion (or portions) of the election that was
not completed. It is hoped that nominating committee members will discover the reasons
for the failure of acceptance of the slate and attempt to deal with them prior to one
rescheduled meeting.
3. In the event that a resolution is still not obtained, the process described in "2" above will
be followed once more. Failing resolution the second time, the president may (a) elect to
entertain a motion to follow the process in "2" above once again, or (b) dismiss the
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present nominating committee and appoint a new one which will meet and draw up a
slate to be presented according to the guidelines above.
4. Since officers, regular members of the executive board, and council members at large
take office immediately following the local council annual business meeting (local council
Bylaws, Article III, Section 2, Clause 1 and Article IV, Section 3) they will assume
office as soon as the local council annual business meeting is adjourned.
5. Voting should be done by ballot. The nominating committee's slate, having been printed
and distributed to eligible voters at the meeting, may be used as an official ballot should
there be the need.
The chairman of the nominating committee may "move the acceptance of the category
under consideration and instruct the secretary to cast a unanimous ballot for the proposed
nominees." If this motion is carried, there is no need to collect the printed ballots.
If the "unanimous ballot" motion is defeated then the president immediately will appoint
tellers from among the active, registered members present to collect and tally the ballots.
It may be helpful to have eligible voters sign their names so that their eligibility can be
checked.
DISTRICT ELECTION PROCEDURES
Purpose
To elect district officers and district members at large.
Those eligible to vote
1. Chartered organization representatives registered and currently representing chartered
organizations within the district's geographical boundaries. (See "chartered organization
representative" on next page.)
2. Registered district members at large duly elected at the last annual district committee
meeting or during the interim at a regular, duly called district committee meeting.
3. Registered council members at large residing in the district.
Time
The district committee meeting immediately preceding the council annual meeting should be
the district annual meeting.
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Process
1. Ninety days prior to the district annual meeting, the district chairman will submit
suggestions for members of the nominating committee to the council president for
approval. This committee should consist of three to five members. The president has the
discretion to add or delete names for the nominating committee from the council
executive board or the community at large. It is recommended that the council president
appoint a member of the council executive board to serve on this committee. In the event
of a vacancy in the office of district commissioner, the president may ask the council
commissioner to serve on the nominating committee.
2. When approval is received from the council president the nominating committee will
meet with the district executive as adviser to form the slate comprised of nominees for
district chairman, one or more vice-chairmen, and district members at large, plus a
nominee to be submitted by the district chairman for council executive board approval to
serve as district commissioner.
3. The nominating committee not only will agree on the slate but also will secure the
nominees' permission to stand for election and to serve if elected.
4. The members of the nominating committee will be identified to the district Scouters
between 60 and 30 days prior to the annual district committee meeting so that suggestions
may be given to them for consideration. (This information may be included in one formal
notice of the annual meeting.)
5. Suggestions may be made in writing to the nominating committee for inclusion in its
report providing the nominees thus entered are received by the nominating committee at
least 2 weeks prior to the annual meeting of the district. If accepted by the nominating
committee, the candidate will be contacted by the nominating committee and permission
received from the person to stand for election and to serve.
6. At the district annual meeting the district chairman will call upon the chairman of the
nominating committee for the committee's report and "turn over the chair to conduct the
elections. "
a. The chairman of the nominating committee will present first the committee's
nominees for district members at large; call for a motion, second, and vote.
b. The chairman of the nominating committee then will present the committee's
nominees for district chairman and vice-chairmen; call for a motion, second, and
vote.
c. The district commissioner is to be an elected member at large but is offered for
appointment and approval as district commissioner by the council executive board
through the report of the district nominating committee and with the concurrence of
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the Scout executive. The district commissioner is not elected at the district annual
meeting.
d. Vote of the majority of the members present at the district meeting is required for
election.
Details and Contingencies
1. Newly elected officers and members at large take office immediately upon election.
2. If any portion of the nominating committee's report is rejected, this portion must be
reintroduced at a special or adjourned or recessed meeting of the district committee to be
held within 30 days of the present meeting. Formal notice of this meeting must be sent to
eligible voters immediately so that it is received at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Additional names may be submitted to the nominating committee during that period. The
nominating committee will, at the next meeting, proceed with the portion of the election
that failed passage. It is hoped that the nominating committee members will discover the
reasons for the failure of acceptance and attempt to deal with them.
3. In the event that a resolution is still not obtained, then the matter will be referred to the
council president and/or executive board for final resolution.
4. Because members at large take office immediately upon election, they and the chattered
organization representatives are eligible to vote at postponed elections if they were
elected and the officers' slate was not accepted.
5. Voting may be done by ballot but voice or hand votes are acceptable since a district is a
non-policymaking body. If ballots are used, the secretary should be instructed to collect
ballots only from those eligible to vote, marked with the name of eligible voters and
counted by clerks appointed by the chairman of the nominating committee. A motion to
cast a unanimous ballot for the proposed candidates is acceptable.
Chartered Organization Representative
1. The chartered organization representative is automatically a voting member of the council
and the district upon the selection or appointment by the community organization and
when registered as a member of the Boy Scouts of America. The individual is to be
registered during the time that the chartered organization designates this person as
chartered organization representative.
2. Primary responsibilities are (1) help units to be successful and (2) serve as liaison
between the chartered organization and Scouting.
3. The chartered organization representative is encouraged to become an active,
participating member of one of the district's committees.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date 6/20/2023
Name Joseph Molnar Department DCI
BPW Date 06/27/23 Phone Extension 6052
Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board
Diversity Compliance ❑
Officer Name
and Inclusion Officer
BPW Attorney
❑ Attorney Name
Dept. Attorney ® Attorney Name
Purchasing ❑
Danielle Campbell Weiss
Check the Appropriate Item Type — Required. for All Submissions
❑ Professional Services Agreement ❑ Contract ❑ Proposal
❑ Open Market Contract ❑ Amendment/Addendum ❑ Special Purchase, QPA
❑ Bid Opening ❑ Bid Award ❑ Req. to Advertise ❑ Title Sheet
❑ Quote Opening ❑ Quote Award ❑ Reject Bids/Quotes
❑ Proposal Opening ❑ C/O & PCA No. ❑ PCA
❑ Chg. Order, No. ❑ Traffic Control ❑ Resolution
N Other: Transfer Agreement n Ease./Encroach
Company or Vendor Name
New Vendor
MBE/WBE Contractor
Project Name
Project Number
Funding Source
Account No.
Amount
Terms of Contract
Information
LaSalle Council, Boy Scouts of America
❑ Yes ❑ If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
❑ No
❑❑ WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached ❑❑ Neos
Transfer of property to LaSalle Council, Boy Scouts of America
Purpose/Description Request to transfer City property off at 1340 South Bend Ave. to LaSalle
Council, Boy Scouts of America for expansion of the services offered by the
Boy Scouts at their South Bend location near Fredrickson Park.
For Change Orders Only
Amount of ❑ Increase $
❑ Decrease ($ )
Previous Amount $
Increase
Current Percent of Change: Decrease
New Amount $
Increase
Total Percent of Change: Decrease
Time Extension Amount:
New Completion Date: