UJGS - Our Bylaws
Bylaws of the Utah Jewish Genealogical Society
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this organization is the Utah Jewish Genealogical Society.
ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES
This society is a not-for-profit organization. The objectives are:
- to Promote an interest in Jewish genealogy,
- to encourage and instruct members in genealogical research, and
- to provide opportunities for sharing of genealogical information.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Membership: any applicant interested in furthering the objectives of this Society is eligible for membership, and will be admitted upon payment of annual dues.
Dues: annual dues as determined by a vote of the society are payable January 1. The dues year is the calendar year.
ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS
Meetings of the Society will be held on a periodic basis, as called by the President. For the purpose of conducting business, five members comprise a quorum.
ARTICLE V - OFFICERS
The officers of the Society are the President, the Program Chair/Secretary, the Newsletter Editor, and the Treasurer.
ARTICLE VI - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
The President will:
- Preside at all meetings of the Society.
- Appoint committees and chairmen as necessary.
- Sign all contracts and documents authorized by the Society.
- Set the dates for and call meetings.
The Program Chair/Secretary will:
- Assume the duties of the President in the absence of, or at the request of, the President.
- Maintain and publish minutes of the meetings and conduct correspondence as needed.
The Secretary/Treasurer will:
- Be custodian of all funds of the Society.
- Sign checks and make authorized disbursements on behalf of the Society.
The Newsletter Editor will:
- Publish and distribute the Newsletter on a quarterly basis.
- Gather information for publication in the Newsletter.
- Solicit, receive, and edit submissions for the Newsletter.
- Determine editorial policies for the Newsletter.
ARTICLE VII - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Elections will be held at the first meeting in each alternate calendar year. Nominations will be made by the general membership from the floor, provided each nominee has agreed to serve if elected.
Each member in good standing may vote in Society elections. Voting will be by voice if there is only one candidate for any office. If more than one candidate is running for any one office, the voting will be by written ballot. The candidate receiving the majority of the votes cast is elected.
ARTICLE VIII - DISSOLUTION OF SOCIETY
In the event of the dissolution of the Society, any salable assets will be disposed as outlined in the Society's constitution.
ARTICLE IX - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, will govern the Society in all cases in which they are applicable and not inconsistent with these Bylaws.
ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS
Once adopted, these Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of those voting, using the following procedures:
- Proposals may be submitted in writing by any member to the President by the last meeting prior to the meeting at which the Amendment is to be decided.
- Written notice of all proposed Amendments must be provided to the membership at least five (5) days prior to the Regular Meeting at which the Amendment is to be decided.