The name of this association shall be Bellevue Civic Association, hereafter to be referred to as The Association.

The object of this association shall be to promote and coordinate community welfare, education, safety, preservation, social and recreational activities.

Section 2. Members in good standing are those who have paid annual dues.

Section 3. Each member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote.

Section 1. Dues shall be recommended by the Board and approved by a majority vote of the membership at the annual meeting.

Section 2. Dues are payable by January 1.

A. Members in arrears shall be notified by the Treasurer.

B. New members will be accepted into The Association upon payment of dues.

Section 2. The President shall preside at all meetings of The Association, The Executive Board, and special meetings whenever the need demands. The President shall appoint the chairpersons of standing committees (with the approval of the elected officers) and special committees. The President shall be ex officio a member of all committees except the nominating committee. He/she shall present a report at the Annual Meeting.

Section 3. The Vice-President shall, in the absence of the President, assume the duties of that office. In case of a permanent vacancy the Vice-President shall automatically become President.

Section 4. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the regular meetings as well as meetings of the Executive Board and special meetings; shall have custody of all books and papers belonging to The Association, except those specifically assigned to other officers.

Section 5. The Treasurer shall be custodian of all funds of The Association, shall collect all dues and disburse funds as authorized by the Executive Board; shall close the books at the end of the calendar year and submit them for audit.

Section 2. There shall be a nominating committee of three (3) persons. It shall be the duty of the committee to submit a slate of officers to be voted on at the annual meeting.

Section 3. Election of officers shall take place at the annual meeting, which will be held in the fourth quarter. The floor shall be open for nominations. The election shall be by ballot and a majority of those voting may elect. If there is only one candidate for each office, election may be by voice vote.

Section 4. The newly elected officers shall be installed at the annual meeting and shall assume their duties at the close of the year.

Section 5. If a vacancy should occur in any office except that of the President, it shall be filled by the Executive Board.

Section 2. The Executive Board shall have general supervision over the affairs of The Association, but shall refer, with recommendations, all proposed measures to The Association for its decision. The Executive Board is then empowered to act on behalf of The Association and to report such action at the next regular meeting.

Section 2. Each committee chairman shall appoint members to that committee.

Section 3. The Chairmen of Standing Committees shall present written reports of the work at the annual meeting.

Section 1. The regular meetings of The Association shall be held at least four times per year, including an annual meeting, as announced by the Board.

Section 2. The Executive-Board shall hold quarterly meetings, and other meetings as necessary, prior to a regular meeting, or at the call of the President, any two elected officers or by a majority of the Board.

Section 1. Twenty five (25) members of The Association shall constitute a quorum for regular and special called meetings.

Section 2. Five (5) members, provided two are officers, shall constitute a quorum for the Executive Board.

Section 2. "Robert’s Rules of Order" (revised) shall prevail at all meetings of The Association except where differences are specifically defined in the Bellevue Civic Association Bylaws.