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Washington Bikes Bylaws<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Washington Bikes Bylaws were adopted in May of 2024.<\/p>\n

Full text of Washington Bikes current bylaws:<\/p>\n

ARTICLE 1. OFFICES<\/b><\/p>\n

The principal office of Washington Bikes (the \u201cCorporation\u201d) shall be located at its principal place of business or such other place as the Board of Directors (the \u201cBoard\u201d) may designate.\u00a0The Corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of\u00a0Washington, as the Board may designate or as the business of the Corporation may\u00a0require from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP<\/b><\/p>\n

2.1<\/b> Member<\/b><\/p>\n

The sole member shall be Cascade Bicycle Club (the \u201cMember\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n

2.2 <\/b> Voting Rights<\/b><\/p>\n

The sole member shall have the right (a) to admit new members, (b) to elect the\u00a0Directors of the Corporation, (c) to amend or restate the Articles of Incorporation or\u00a0Bylaws of the Corporation, (d) to approve the sale of all or substantially all of the assets\u00a0of the Corporation, (e) to approve the voluntary dissolution of the Corporation and (f) to\u00a0vote on any other matters on which the approval or vote of members is required by\u00a0applicable Washington law.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.3<\/b> Annual Meeting<\/b><\/p>\n

The annual meeting of the Member shall be held in the last quarter of each year at a designated date, time and place for the purposes of electing Directors of the Corporation to the Board and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS<\/b><\/p>\n

3.1 <\/b> General Powers<\/b><\/p>\n

The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.2 <\/b> Number<\/b><\/p>\n

The Board shall consist of not less than four nor more than twenty-one Directors, the\u00a0specific number to be set by resolution of the Member or if membership has terminated\u00a0by resolution of the Board. The number of Directors may be changed from time to time\u00a0by amendment to these Bylaws, provided that no decrease in the number shall have the\u00a0effect of shortening the term of any incumbent Director.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.3 <\/b> Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n

Directors shall be appointed from among members in good standing of\u00a0Cascade Bicycle Club. Directors may have such other qualifications as the Board may\u00a0prescribe by amendment to these Bylaws.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.4 <\/b> Election of Directors<\/b><\/p>\n

The sole member shall elect Directors to the Board during the last quarter of\u00a0each calendar year. Upon the termination of membership of the Corporation, the\u00a0Directors shall be elected each year at the annual meeting of the Board by the affirmative\u00a0vote of the majority of the Directors then in office.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.5 <\/b> Term of Office<\/b><\/p>\n

The term of office of each Director shall be one calendar year, beginning on the January 1 following their appointment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.6 <\/b> Annual Meeting<\/b><\/p>\n

The annual meeting of the Board shall be held during the last quarter of the calendar year on a date, time and place chosen by the President or the Board for the purposes of electing Directors (upon termination of membership in the Corporation), and transacting such business as may properly come before the meeting. If the annual meeting is not held on the date designated therefor, the Board shall cause the meeting to be held as soon thereafter as may be convenient.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.7 <\/b> Regular Meetings<\/b><\/p>\n

By resolution, the Board may specify the date, time and place for the holding of\u00a0regular meetings without other notice than such resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.8 <\/b> Special Meetings<\/b><\/p>\n

Special meetings of the Board may be called by or at the written request of the\u00a0President or any two Directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings\u00a0may fix any place either within or without the State of Washington as the place for\u00a0holding any special Board meeting called by them.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.9 <\/b> Meetings by Telephone<\/b><\/p>\n

Members of the Board may participate in a meeting of such Board via conference\u00a0telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons\u00a0participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation via such\u00a0equipment shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.10 <\/b> Place of Meetings<\/b><\/p>\n

All meetings shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation or at such other\u00a0place within or without the State of Washington designated by the Board, by any persons\u00a0entitled to call a meeting or by a waiver of notice signed by all Directors.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.11 <\/b> Notice of Special Meetings<\/b><\/p>\n

3.11.1 <\/b> In Writing<\/b><\/p>\n

Notices in writing may be delivered or mailed to the Directors at their addresses\u00a0shown on the records of the Corporation. If notice is delivered via regular mail, the notice\u00a0shall be deemed effective when deposited in the official government mail properly\u00a0addressed with postage thereon prepaid. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the\u00a0purpose of any special meeting need be specified in the notice of a special meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.11.2 <\/b> Personal Communication<\/b><\/p>\n

Notice may be by personal communication with the Directors not less than\u00a010 days before the meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.11.3 <\/b> Electronic Transmission<\/b><\/p>\n

Notices may be provided in an electronic transmission and be electronically\u00a0transmitted. Notice in an electronic transmission is effective only with respect to those\u00a0Directors that have consented, in the form of a record, to receive electronically\u00a0transmitted notices and designated in such consent the address, location or system to\u00a0which these notices may be electronically transmitted. A Director who has consented to\u00a0receipt of electronically transmitted notices may revoke the consent by delivering a\u00a0revocation to the Corporation in the form of a record. Furthermore, the consent is\u00a0automatically revoked if the Corporation is unable to electronically transmit two\u00a0consecutive notices given by the Corporation, and this inability becomes known to the\u00a0person responsible for giving notice. Notice provided in an electronic transmission is\u00a0effective when it is electronically transmitted to an address, location or system designated\u00a0by the recipient for that purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.11.4 <\/b> Posting Electronic Notice<\/b><\/p>\n

Notice may be provided to Directors who have consented to receipt of\u00a0electronically transmitted notices by posting the notice on an electronic network and\u00a0delivering to such Directors a separate record of the posting, together with\u00a0comprehensible instructions regarding how to obtain access to the posting on the\u00a0electronic network. Notice is effective when it has been posted to an electronic network\u00a0and a separate record of the posting has been delivered to the recipient as provided by this\u00a0Section 3.11.4.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.12<\/b> Waiver of Notice<\/b><\/p>\n

3.12.1 <\/b> By Record<\/b><\/p>\n

Whenever any notice is required to be given to any Director under the provisions\u00a0of these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation or applicable Washington law, a waiver thereof in the form of a record, including, without limitation, an electronic transmission\u00a0from the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated\u00a0therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. Neither the business to\u00a0be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Board need be\u00a0specified in the waiver of notice of such meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.12.2 <\/b> By Attendance<\/b><\/p>\n

The attendance of a Director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of\u00a0such meeting, except where a Director attends a meeting for the express purpose of\u00a0objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or\u00a0convened.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.13 <\/b> Quorum<\/b><\/p>\n

A majority of the number of Directors then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any Board meeting. If\u00a0a quorum is not present at a meeting, a majority of the Directors present may adjourn the\u00a0meeting from time to time without further notice.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.14 <\/b> Manner of Acting<\/b><\/p>\n

The act of the majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which there is a\u00a0quorum shall be the act of the Board, unless the vote of a greater number is required by\u00a0these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation or applicable Washington law.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.15 <\/b> Presumption of Assent<\/b><\/p>\n

A Director of the Corporation present at a Board meeting at which action on any\u00a0corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless his\u00a0or her dissent or abstention is entered in the minutes of the meeting, or unless such\u00a0Director files a written dissent or abstention to such action with the person acting as\u00a0secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof, or forwards such dissent or\u00a0abstention by registered mail to the Secretary of the Corporation immediately after the\u00a0adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent or abstain shall not apply to a Director\u00a0who voted in favor of such action.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.16 <\/b> Action by Board Without a Meeting<\/b><\/p>\n

Any action which could be taken at a meeting of the Board may be taken without a\u00a0meeting if a consent in the form of a record, which consent clearly sets forth the action to\u00a0be taken, is executed by all the Directors. Any such record shall be inserted in the minute\u00a0book as if it were the minutes of a Board meeting. For purposes of this Section 3.16,\u00a0record means information inscribed on a tangible medium or contained in an electronic\u00a0transmission.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.17 <\/b> Resignation<\/b><\/p>\n

Any Director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the President\u00a0or the Secretary at the registered office of the Corporation, or by giving oral or written\u00a0notice at any meeting of the Board. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time\u00a0specified therein or, if the time is not specified, upon delivery thereof and, unless\u00a0otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to\u00a0make it effective.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.18 <\/b> Removal<\/b><\/p>\n

One or more Directors (including the entire Board) may be removed from office,\u00a0with or without cause, by the sole member. Upon termination of membership in the\u00a0Corporation, one or more Directors may be removed from office, with or without cause,\u00a0by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors then in office.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.19 <\/b> Vacancies<\/b><\/p>\n

A vacancy in the position of Director may be filled by the sole member. Upon termination of membership in the Corporation, a vacancy in the position of Director may\u00a0be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors. A Director who fills a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term\u00a0of his or her predecessor in office.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.20 <\/b> Compensation<\/b><\/p>\n

Directors shall receive no compensation for service as Directors but may receive\u00a0reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred on behalf of the Corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS<\/b><\/p>\n

4.1 <\/b> Number and Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n

The officers of the Corporation shall be a President, a Vice President, a\u00a0Secretary and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the Board. Other officers and assistant officers may be elected or appointed by the Board, such officers and\u00a0assistant officers to hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such\u00a0duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as may be provided by resolution of the Board.\u00a0 Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of President\u00a0and Secretary. Officers shall be elected from among the Directors of the Corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.2 <\/b> Election and Term of Office<\/b><\/p>\n

The officers of the Corporation shall be elected each year by the Board at the\u00a0January meeting of the Board. Unless an officer dies, resigns, or is removed from office,\u00a0he or she shall hold office from January 1 through December 31 of the year of his\u00a0or her election, or until his or her successor is elected, whichever is later.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.3 <\/b> Resignation<\/b><\/p>\n

Any officer may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the President, a\u00a0Vice President, the Secretary or the Board, or by giving oral or written notice at any\u00a0meeting of the Board. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein\u00a0or, if the time is not specified, upon delivery thereof and, unless otherwise specified\u00a0therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.4 <\/b> Removal<\/b><\/p>\n

Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board may be removed by the\u00a0affirmative vote of at least a majority of the number of Directors then in office whenever in its judgment the best interests of the\u00a0Corporation would be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the\u00a0contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.5 <\/b> Vacancies<\/b><\/p>\n

A vacancy in any office created by the death, resignation, removal,\u00a0disqualification, creation of a new office or any other cause may be filled by the Board\u00a0for the unexpired portion of the term or for a new term established by the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.6 <\/b> President<\/b><\/p>\n

The President shall preside over meetings of the Board and, subject to the Board\u2019s\u00a0control, shall supervise all of the business of the Corporation and execute documents on\u00a0behalf of the Corporation. The President shall also perform such other duties as may be\u00a0assigned to him or her by the Board from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.7 <\/b> Vice President<\/b><\/p>\n

In the event of the death of the President or his or her inability to act, the Vice\u00a0President shall perform the duties of the President, except as may be limited by resolution\u00a0of the Board, with all the powers of and subject to all the restrictions upon the President.\u00a0The Vice President shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned\u00a0to him or her by the President or by the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.8 <\/b> Secretary<\/b><\/p>\n

The Secretary shall ensure that accurate minutes are kept of meetings of\u00a0 the Board as well as any committees of the Board that maintain minutes.\u00a0The Secretary shall ensure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the\u00a0provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law. The Secretary shall also perform such\u00a0other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the President or the\u00a0Board. In the absence of the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary may perform the duties of\u00a0the Secretary.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.9 <\/b> Treasurer<\/b><\/p>\n

The Treasurer shall oversee the financial operations of the Corporation, provide financial reports to the Board at its meetings and on request and perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the\u00a0President or the Board. In the absence of the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer may\u00a0perform the duties of the Treasurer. If requested by the Board, the Treasurer shall give a\u00a0bond for the faithful discharge of his or her duties in such amount and with such surety or\u00a0sureties as the Board may determine.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.10 <\/b> Compensation<\/b><\/p>\n

The officers shall receive no compensation for their service as officers but may\u00a0receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred on behalf of the Corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE 5.\u00a0 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<\/b><\/p>\n

The Corporation may employ an Executive Director who shall be appointed,\u00a0employed, and discharged by the Board. If employed, the Executive Director shall\u00a0manage the affairs of the Corporation according to the policies, principles, practices and budget authorized by the Board, and shall be responsible for management of personnel,\u00a0finances and programs. If employed, the Executive Director shall be responsible for staff\u00a0management including hiring, training, disciplinary action, and discharge. If employed,\u00a0the Executive Director shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board. For the purpose of determining the number of Directors serving the Corporation, the\u00a0Executive Director shall not be considered a member of the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE 6. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR OFFICERS AND\u00a0DIRECTORS<\/b><\/p>\n

6.1 <\/b> Duties of Care and Loyalty<\/b><\/p>\n

Officers and Directors shall discharge their respective duties, including the duties\u00a0of any committee of the Board upon which a Director may serve:<\/span><\/p>\n

(a) <\/span> in good faith;<\/span><\/p>\n

(b) <\/span> with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an ordinary prudent person\u00a0in like position would exercise under similar circumstances; and<\/span><\/p>\n

(c) in a manner such officer or Director believes to be in the best interests of\u00a0the Corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n

6.2 <\/b> Directors\u2019 Duties<\/b><\/p>\n

(a) <\/span> Directors are expected to attend and actively participate in all regular and\u00a0special meetings of the Board, except for good cause.<\/span><\/p>\n

(b) <\/span> Directors shall serve on Board committees as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

(c) <\/span> Directors are expected to educate themselves regarding the history,\u00a0purpose, and activities of the Corporation so as to provide valuable service.<\/span><\/p>\n

6.3 <\/b> Directors\u2019 and Officers\u2019 Ethics<\/b><\/p>\n

(a) <\/span> Directors and officers shall act with honesty, integrity, and openness in all\u00a0their dealings as representatives of the Corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n

(b) <\/span> Directors and officers shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all laws and\u00a0regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n

(c) <\/span> Directors and officers shall promote good working relationships with board\u00a0members, staff, and program beneficiaries that are based on mutual respect, fairness and\u00a0openness.<\/span><\/p>\n

(d) <\/span> Directors and officers shall ensure that all spending practices and policies\u00a0are fair, reasonable, and appropriate to fulfill the mission of the Corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE 7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PROVISIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

7.1 <\/b> Contracts<\/b><\/p>\n

The Board may authorize any officer or officers, or agent or agents, to enter into\u00a0any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the\u00a0Corporation. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.2 <\/b> Loans<\/b><\/p>\n

No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation and no evidences of\u00a0indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Board.\u00a0Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.3 <\/b> Loans or Extensions of Credit to Officers and Directors<\/b><\/p>\n

No loans shall be made by and no credit shall be extended by the Corporation to its\u00a0officers or Directors.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.4 <\/b> Checks, Drafts, Etc<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other\u00a0evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by such\u00a0officer or officers, or agent or agents, of the Corporation and in such manner as is from\u00a0time to time determined by resolution of the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.5 <\/b> Deposits<\/b><\/p>\n

All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time\u00a0to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other\u00a0depositories as the Board may select.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.6 <\/b> Books and Records<\/b><\/p>\n

The Corporation shall keep at its principal or registered office copies of its current\u00a0Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws; correct and adequate records of accounts and\u00a0finances; minutes of the proceedings of its Member and Board; records of the name and\u00a0address of each Director, and of the name and\u00a0address of each officer; and such other records as may be necessary or advisable. All\u00a0books and records of the Corporation shall be open at any reasonable time to inspection\u00a0by the Member.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.7 <\/b> Corporate Seal<\/b><\/p>\n

If the Board determines that it is advisable, the Corporation shall have a corporate\u00a0seal consisting of the name of the Corporation and the state and year of its incorporation.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.8 <\/b> Accounting Year<\/b><\/p>\n

Unless a different accounting year is at any time selected by the Board, the\u00a0accounting year of the Corporation shall be the 12 months ending December 31.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.9 <\/b> Rules of Procedure<\/b><\/p>\n

The rules of procedure at meetings of the Board shall be rules contained in\u00a0Robert\u2019s Rules of Order on Parliamentary Procedure (<\/span>newly revised<\/span><\/i>), so far as applicable and\u00a0when not inconsistent with these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation or any resolution\u00a0of the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE 8. AMENDMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be\u00a0adopted by the vote of a majority of the number of Directors then in office or by the written consent of each of the Directors, and with the consent of the Member.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ne located at its principal place of business or such other place as the Board of Directors (the “Board”) may designate. The corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Washington, as the Board may designate or as the business of the corporation may require from time to time.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.1 Members<\/p>\n

The sole member shall be Cascade Bicycle Club<\/span>.<\/p>\n

2.2 Voting Rights<\/p>\n

The sole member shall have the right (a) to admit new members, (b) to elect the\u00a0Directors of the corporation, (c) to amend or restate the Articles of Incorporation or\u00a0Bylaws of the corporation, (d) to approve the sale of all or substantially all of the assets\u00a0of the corporation, (e) to approve the voluntary dissolution of the corporation and (f) to\u00a0vote on any other matters on which the approval or vote of members is required by\u00a0applicable Washington law.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

3.1 General Powers<\/p>\n

The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by the Board.<\/p>\n

3.2 Number<\/p>\n

The Board shall consist of not less than four nor more than nine Directors, the\u00a0specific number to be set by resolution of the member or if membership has terminated\u00a0by resolution of the Board. The number of Directors may be changed from time to time\u00a0by amendment to these Bylaws, provided that no decrease in the number shall have the\u00a0effect of shortening the term of any incumbent Director.<\/p>\n

3.3 Qualifications<\/p>\n

Directors shall be appointed from among members in good standing of\u00a0Washington Bikes<\/span>. Directors may have such other qualifications as the Board may\u00a0prescribe by amendment to these Bylaws.<\/p>\n

3.4 Election of Directors<\/p>\n

The sole member shall appoint Directors to the Board during the last quarter of\u00a0each calendar year. Upon the termination of membership of the corporation, the\u00a0Directors shall be elected each year at the annual meeting of the Board by the affirmative\u00a0vote of the majority of the Directors then in office.<\/p>\n

3.5 Term of Office<\/p>\n

The term of office of each Director shall be one calendar year, January 1 through December 31.<\/p>\n

3.6 Annual Meeting<\/p>\n

The annual meeting of the Board shall be held during the last quarter of the calendar year on a date chosen by the President or the Board for the purposes of electing Directors (upon termination of membership in the corporation), and transacting such business as may properly come before the meeting. If the annual meeting is not held on the date designated therefor, the Board shall cause the meeting to be held as soon thereafter as may be convenient.<\/p>\n

3.7 Regular Meetings<\/p>\n

By resolution, the Board may specify the date, time and place for the holding of\u00a0regular meetings without other notice than such resolution.<\/p>\n

3.8 Special Meetings<\/p>\n

Special meetings of the Board may be called by or at the written request of the\u00a0President or any one Director. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings\u00a0may fix any place either within or without the State of Washington as the place for\u00a0holding any special Board meeting called by them.<\/p>\n

3.9 Meetings by Telephone<\/p>\n

Members of the Board may participate in a meeting of such Board via conference\u00a0telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons\u00a0participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation via such\u00a0equipment shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.<\/p>\n

3.10 Place of Meetings<\/p>\n

All meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation or at such other\u00a0place within or without the State of Washington designated by the Board, by any persons\u00a0entitled to call a meeting or by a waiver of notice signed by all Directors.<\/p>\n

3.11 Notice of Special Meetings<\/p>\n

3.11.1 In Writing<\/p>\n

Notices in writing may be delivered or mailed to the Directors at their addresses\u00a0shown on the records of the corporation. If notice is delivered via regular mail, the notice\u00a0shall be deemed effective when deposited in the official government mail properly\u00a0addressed with postage thereon prepaid. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the\u00a0purpose of any special meeting need be specified in the notice of a special meeting.<\/p>\n

3.11.2 Personal Communication<\/p>\n

Notice may be by personal communication with the Directors not less than\u00a010 days before the meeting.<\/p>\n

3.11.3 Electronic Transmission<\/p>\n

Notices may be provided in an electronic transmission and be electronically\u00a0transmitted. Notice in an electronic transmission is effective only with respect to those\u00a0Directors that have consented, in the form of a record, to receive electronically\u00a0transmitted notices and designated in such consent the address, location or system to\u00a0which these notices may be electronically transmitted. A Director who has consented to\u00a0receipt of electronically transmitted notices may revoke the consent by delivering a\u00a0revocation to the corporation in the form of a record. Furthermore, the consent is\u00a0automatically revoked if the corporation is unable to electronically transmit two\u00a0consecutive notices given by the corporation, and this inability becomes known to the\u00a0person responsible for giving notice. Notice provided in an electronic transmission is\u00a0effective when it is electronically transmitted to an address, location or system designated\u00a0by the recipient for that purpose.<\/p>\n

3.11.4 Posting Electronic Notice<\/p>\n

Notice may be provided to Directors who have consented to receipt of\u00a0electronically transmitted notices by posting the notice on an electronic network and\u00a0delivering to such Directors a separate record of the posting, together with\u00a0comprehensible instructions regarding how to obtain access to the posting on the\u00a0electronic network. Notice is effective when it has been posted to an electronic network\u00a0and a separate record of the posting has been delivered to the recipient as provided by this\u00a0Section 3.11.4.<\/p>\n

3.12 Waiver of Notice<\/p>\n

3.12.1 Record<\/p>\n

Whenever any notice is required to be given to any Director under the provisions of these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation, or applicable Washington law, a waiver thereof in the form of a record, including, without limitation, an electronic transmission from the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Board need be specified in the waiver of notice of such meeting.<\/p>\n

3.12.2 By Attendance<\/p>\n

The attendance of a Director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of\u00a0such meeting, except where a Director attends a meeting for the express purpose of\u00a0objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or\u00a0convened.<\/p>\n

3.13 Quorum<\/p>\n

A majority of the number of Directors fixed by or in the manner provided by these\u00a0Bylaws shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any Board meeting. If\u00a0a quorum is not present at a meeting, a majority of the Directors present may adjourn the\u00a0meeting from time to time without further notice.<\/p>\n

3.14 Manner of Acting<\/p>\n

The act of the majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which there is a\u00a0quorum shall be the act of the Board, unless the vote of a greater number is required by\u00a0these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation or applicable Washington law.<\/p>\n

3.15 Presumption of Assent<\/p>\n

A Director of the corporation present at a Board meeting at which action on any\u00a0corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless his\u00a0or her dissent or abstention is entered in the minutes of the meeting, or unless such\u00a0Director files a written dissent or abstention to such action with the person acting as\u00a0secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof, or forwards such dissent or\u00a0abstention by registered mail to the Secretary of the corporation immediately after the\u00a0adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent or abstain shall not apply to a Director\u00a0who voted in favor of such action.<\/p>\n

3.16 Action by Board Without a Meeting<\/p>\n

Any action which could be taken at a meeting of the Board may be taken without a meeting if consent in the form of a record, which consent clearly sets forth the action to be taken, is executed by all the Directors. Any such record shall be inserted in the minute book as if it were the minutes of a Board meeting. For purposes of this Section 3.16, record means information inscribed on a tangible medium or contained in an electronic transmission.<\/p>\n

3.17 Resignation<\/p>\n

Any Director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the President or the Secretary at the registered office of the corporation, or by giving oral or written notice at any meeting of the Board. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if the time is not specified, upon delivery thereof, and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.<\/p>\n

3.18 Removal<\/p>\n

One or more Directors (including the entire Board) may be removed from office,\u00a0with or without cause, by the sole member. Upon termination of membership in the\u00a0corporation, one or more Directors may be removed from office, with or without cause,\u00a0by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors fixed by or in the manner provided\u00a0by these Bylaws.<\/p>\n

3.19 Vacancies<\/p>\n

A vacancy in the position of Director may be filled by the sole member. Upon\u00a0termination of membership in the corporation, a vacancy in the position of Director may\u00a0be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors though less than\u00a0a quorum of the Board. A Director who fills a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term\u00a0of his or her predecessor in office.<\/p>\n

3.20 Compensation<\/p>\n

Directors shall receive no compensation for service as Directors but may receive\u00a0reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred on behalf of the corporation.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS<\/p>\n

4.1 Number and Qualifications<\/p>\n

The officers of the corporation shall be a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the Board. Other officers and assistant officers may be elected or appointed by the Board, such officers and assistant officers to hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as may be provided by resolution of the Board. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of President and Secretary. Officers shall be elected from among the Directors of the Corporation.<\/p>\n

4.2 Election and Term of Office<\/p>\n

The officers of the corporation shall be elected each year by the Board at the\u00a0January meeting of the Board. Unless an officer dies, resigns, or is removed from office,\u00a0he or she shall hold office from January 1 through December 31 of the year following his\u00a0or her election, or until his or her successor is elected.<\/p>\n

4.3 Resignation<\/p>\n

Any officer may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the President, a Vice President, the Secretary or the Board, or by giving oral or written notice at any meeting of the Board. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if the time is not specified, upon delivery thereof, and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.<\/p>\n

4.4 Removal<\/p>\n

Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board may be removed by the\u00a0affirmative vote of at least a majority of the number of Directors fixed by or in the\u00a0manner provided by these Bylaws whenever in its judgment the best interests of the\u00a0corporation would be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the\u00a0contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.<\/p>\n

4.5 Vacancies<\/p>\n

A vacancy in any office created by the death, resignation, removal,\u00a0disqualification, creation of a new office or any other cause may be filled by the Board\u00a0for the unexpired portion of the term or for a new term established by the Board.<\/p>\n

4.6 President<\/p>\n

The President shall preside over meetings of the Board and, subject to the Board’s\u00a0control, shall supervise all of the business of the corporation and execute documents on\u00a0behalf of the corporation. The President shall also perform such other duties as may be\u00a0assigned to him or her by the Board from time to time.<\/p>\n

4.7 Vice President<\/p>\n

In the event of the death of the President or his or her inability to act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President, except as may be limited by the resolution of the Board, with all the powers of and subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the President or by the Board.<\/p>\n

4.8 Secretary<\/p>\n

The Secretary shall ensure that accurate minutes are kept of meetings of the\u00a0members and the Board as well as any committees of the Board that maintain minutes.\u00a0The Secretary shall ensure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the\u00a0provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law. The Secretary shall also perform such\u00a0other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the President or the\u00a0Board. In the absence of the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary may perform the duties of\u00a0the Secretary.<\/p>\n

4.9 Treasurer<\/p>\n

The Treasurer shall oversee the financial operations of the corporation and shall\u00a0perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the\u00a0President or the Board. In the absence of the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer may\u00a0perform the duties of the Treasurer. If requested by the Board, the Treasurer shall give a\u00a0bond for the faithful discharge of his or her duties in such amount and with such surety or\u00a0sureties as the Board may determine.<\/p>\n

4.10 Compensation<\/p>\n

The officers shall receive no compensation for their service as officers but may\u00a0receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred on behalf of the corporation.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

The corporation may employ an Executive Director who shall be appointed, employed, and discharged by the Board. If employed, the Executive Director shall manage the affairs of the corporation according to the policies, principles, practices, and budget authorized by the Board, and shall be responsible for the management of personnel, finances, and programs. If employed, the Executive Director shall be responsible for staff management including hiring, training, disciplinary action, and discharge. If employed, the Executive Director shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board. For the purpose of determining the number of Directors serving the corporation, the Executive Director shall not be considered a member of the Board.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE 6. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR OFFICERS AND\u00a0DIRECTORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.1 Duties of Care and Loyalty<\/p>\n

Officers and Directors shall discharge their respective duties, including the duties\u00a0of any committee of the Board upon which a Director may serve:<\/p>\n

(a) in good faith;<\/p>\n

(b) with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an ordinary prudent person\u00a0in like position would exercise under similar circumstances; and<\/p>\n

(c) in a manner such officer or Director believes to be in the best interests of\u00a0the corporation.<\/p>\n

6.2 Directors’ Duties<\/p>\n

(a) Directors are expected to attend and actively participate in all regular and\u00a0special meetings of the Board, except for good cause.<\/p>\n

(b) Directors shall serve on Board committees as needed.<\/p>\n

(c) Directors are expected to educate themselves regarding the history,\u00a0purpose, and activities of the corporation so as to provide valuable service.<\/p>\n

6.3 Directors’ and Officers’ Ethics<\/p>\n

(a) Directors and officers shall act with honesty, integrity, and openness in all\u00a0their dealings as representatives of the corporation.<\/p>\n

(b) Directors and officers shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all laws,\u00a0regulations, and applicable international conventions.<\/p>\n

(c) Directors and officers shall promote good working relationships with board\u00a0members, staff, and program beneficiaries that are based on mutual respect, fairness and\u00a0openness.<\/p>\n

(d) Directors and officers shall ensure that all spending practices and policies\u00a0are fair, reasonable, and appropriate to fulfill the mission of the corporation.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE 7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PROVISIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.1 Contracts<\/p>\n

The Board may authorize any officer or officers, or agent or agents, to enter into\u00a0any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the\u00a0corporation. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.<\/p>\n

7.2 Loans<\/p>\n

No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the corporation and no evidences of\u00a0indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Board.\u00a0Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.<\/p>\n

7.3 Loans or Extensions of Credit to Officers and Directors<\/p>\n

No loans shall be made by and no credit shall be extended by the corporation to its\u00a0officers or Directors.<\/p>\n

7.4 Checks, Drafts, Etc.<\/p>\n

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other\u00a0evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation shall be signed by such\u00a0officer or officers, or agent or agents, of the corporation and in such manner as is from\u00a0time to time determined by resolution of the Board.<\/p>\n

7.5 Deposits<\/p>\n

All funds of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time\u00a0to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other\u00a0depositories as the Board may select.<\/p>\n

7.6 Books and Records<\/p>\n

The corporation shall keep at its principal or registered office copies of its current\u00a0Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws; correct and adequate records of accounts and\u00a0finances; minutes of the proceedings of its members and Board; records of the name and\u00a0address and class, if applicable, of each member and Director, and of the name and\u00a0address of each officer; and such other records as may be necessary or advisable. All\u00a0books and records of the corporation shall be open at any reasonable time to inspection\u00a0by any member of three months standing or to a representative of more than five percent\u00a0of the membership.<\/p>\n

7.7 Corporate Seal<\/p>\n

If the Board determines that it is advisable, the corporation shall have a corporate\u00a0seal consisting of the name of the corporation and the state and year of its incorporation.<\/p>\n

7.8 Accounting Year<\/p>\n

Unless a different accounting year is at any time selected by the Board, the\u00a0accounting year of the corporation shall be the 12 months ending December 31.<\/p>\n

7.9 Rules of Procedure<\/p>\n

The rules of procedure at meetings of the Board shall be rules contained in\u00a0Robert’s Rules of Order on Parliamentary Procedure (new rev.), so far as applicable and\u00a0when not inconsistent with these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation or any resolution\u00a0of the Board.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE 8. AMENDMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be\u00a0adopted by the vote of a majority of the number of Directors fixed by or in the manner\u00a0provided by these Bylaws or by the written consent of each of the Directors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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