The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-22
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shall constitute the board OF directors,
and shall be elected annually at the
stated meeting in December. All the
powers and immunities of this associa-
tion shall be vested in them for the direc-'
tion and management of its business ex-
cept the election of officers and members,
unless otherwise ordered by the assocla-
tion. A majority of the board OF direc-
tors shall constitute quorum for the
transaction of business.
Sec. 2. The board of directors shall meet
monthly for the transaction of all busi-
ness connected with the welfare OF the
association.
Sec. 3. The president, vice president, Sec
retary and treasurer shall be eligible to
successive elections; but no trustee shall
be eligible to two successive terms and
but one trustee shall be elected from the
same company.
Sec. 4. The board of directors shall keep
correct record of their meetings and
proceedings, which record shall be read
at the meetings of the association.
ARTICLE V.-Funds and Instruments
of Writing-Sec. l. The funds of this asso-
citation, derived from the state shall not
be used for any purpose whatever ex-
cept as provided for in article III of this
constitution.
Sec. 2. All deeds agreements or other in
struments of writing, to which this asso-
citation shall be a party shall be drawn
in the name of the Firemen's Relief AS
sociation of Scranton, Pa, and all moneys
must be deposited in the name of the as
sciaton.
ARTICLE VI-Amendments-No mo-
tion to amend this constitution shall be
entertained. except it be made in writing
at a regular stated meeting of the asso-
citation and not then unless by consent of
at least two-thirdS of the association
present, which motion shall lie over until
the next stated meeting of the associa-
tion and not then unless by consent of at
least two.thirds of the association pres
ent, which motion shall lie over until the
next stated meeting of the association,
for the purpose of alteration or amend
ment, after which the secretary of the
association shall notify every member of
the proposed amendment, which shall he
acted upon at the next annual meeting, at
which time n motion to ratify such
amendment shall not prevail unless it re-
ceives the sanction of at least two-thirds
of the members present.
BYLAWS.
ARTICLE I.--Meetings - The Stated
meetings OF the association shall be held
on the of every month ATT.
president or at the request of ten men,
bers In writing. Nine members shall con-
Stitute a quorum.
ARTICLE II.-Sec /. The election for
officers shall be held annually by ballot
at the stated meeting in -, and they
shall hold their respective offices until
their successors are duly elected. Can
didates shall be nominated at the preced-
ing stated meeting.
Sec 2. Vacancies occurring by death,
resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled
for the uneXpired term, in the manner
prescribed in section one.
ARTICLE III-President - The presi-
dent shall preside at all meetings of the
association and board of directors and
preserve order therein, and sign all or
ders drawn on the treasurer and attested
~ the secretary. He shall appoint all
committees and perform all the duties ap-
pertaining TO his office.
ARTICLE IV.-Vicc President-In the
absence of the president, the vice presi-
dent shall perform all the duties re-
quired of the president
ARTICLE V-Treasurer-The treasurer
shall receive from the secretary all
moneys paid into the association, giving
n receipt therefor; pay all orders signed
by the president and attested by the Sec
retary; keep correct account of all
moneys received and orders paid in
books provided for that purpose which
shall at all times be open to the inspec-
tion OF the board of directors; give satis-
factory security for the faithful per-
formance of his duties in such amount
as the board of directors may from time
to time order, and perform such other du-
ties as the board may deem necessary;
and at the expiration of his term of office,
or in case of resignation, or inability to
perform his duties, he shall deliver or
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or to his successor in office, all moneys,
books, papers and valuables of every de-
scription belonging to the association.
ARTICLE VI.-Secretary-The secre-
| tary shall keep correct minutes of all pro-
| ceedings of the association and board of
| directors in books provided for that pur-
| pose. He shall keep an accurate account
| with each member, receive all moneys
and pay the same to the treasurer i'm
mediately; notify all members of their
| election and sign all orders on the treas
| urer. Upon the death of a member he
| shall give due notice to every member
| of the association of the amount of mis-
| Indebtedness and when payable; and per-
| form such other duties as the board of
| directors may require of him. He shall
| give satisfactory security for the faith
| ful performance of his duties and re-
| ceive such compensation as the board of
| directors may determine. At the end of
| his term of office, he shall deliver to the
| board of directors all moneys, books pa
pers and valuabes of every description
I in his possession, or under his control,
belonging to the association.
ARTICLE VII.--f3oard of Directors
| Sec. /. The board of directors shall have
! general Charge of all the affairs of the as
! sociation; see the constitution and by
laws duly enforced; manage the finances
! and see that the investments and oil
! and proper custody and promote the well
being of the association in every need
| full way.
Sec. 2. They shall fix the compensation
of the secretary meet as often as the
business may require; and may elect a So
licitor to act as law officer of the board
and association.
ARTICLE VlII.-Funds-All moneys ac.
| cruing to this association (except by
state appropriation, such as fees, lega'
cies, gifts, donations and other moneys
| shall form separate fund, TO be used
/ for the maintenance of the association
and such other purposes as the board OF
directors may from time to time deter
mine.
ARTICLE Misrepresentation /
Representation in this association shal
be secured by the election of two mem
bers from each company, who shall bC
elected annually by said companies anC
who shall serve until their successors are
duly qualified
Sec. 2. No company shall be entitled q
representation unless the annual dues ol
per capita have been paid,
ARTICLE X.-Source Of Revenue-(a) A
per capita tax of $l.G0 per member, pc
annum, in advance, shall be colectet
from each company in the department o
this city to defray the current expenses
of this associatiCn n and surplus money
thus derived to be applied as the asso