Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-12

Daughters Hospital and adopted the
following bylaws. which were prepared
by the com nittse appointed for that pur-
pose.
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
/. This Association shall be known as
the "Citizens Relief Association, of Mar
tinsburg, w. Va"
II. Its object shall be to aid the poor
and needy, and provide, as may be nee
essary, for the wants Of those in destitute
circumstances in Berkeley county; and for
that purpose to acquire and dispurse funds
and property as prescribed BY the Agree
ment for Incorporation,
MEMBERSHIP.
H. I. Membership in this Associa-
iion may be conferred by the Executive
Board or By the Association upon
any person who shall have contribut-
ed money or supplies to the Association
tor the furtherance OF its work.
?. Honorary membership may be con-
ferred by the Executive Boon or by the
Association upon any person or persons
who shall have rendered the Association
conspicuous service in furtherance Of its
objects.
". a. The annual meeting shall be
held on the first Monday OF October in
each year.
b. Special meetings may be called by
the President when in his judgment nec-
essary, or upon request of five members,
the President shall cause the Secretary TO
issue call for such requested special meet
ing.
c. Notice through one or more city
newspapers at least two days in advance,
shall be sufficient for any special meetings
except hereinafter provided.
QUORUM.
v. A quorum for the transaction OF
business at any regular or special meet
Ings shall consist of not less than fifteen
members.
OFFICERS.
VI. 1. The officers shall consist of a |
president, vice president,a treasurer and |
a secretary who together with one MEM
Der from each Of the respective wards of |
Martnsburg shall constitute an Executive |
Board. All OF the above shall be elected |
and hold Offices until their successors are |
duly elected and qualified except that the |
Board elected at this meeting shall serve
untll the annual meeting in October, 1900, |
or until their successors have qualified.
,. 1t shall be the duty of the Executive
Beard to supervise the workings of the
Association; direct and instruct the Off
GERS and such committees as they may
appoint; hold monthly meetings, or often
er If necessary, at which meetings they
shall pass upon the reports Of committees, |
examine the finances, make appropriations
Tor the use OF the various committees, or
for the relief Of persons in distress, and in |
general manage the affairs of the Asso
citation.
;. They shall also make, and cause the
Secretary and the treasurer to make full |
reports at the annual meetings or other
wise, when called upon.
4. They shall also receive and take |
charge of all contributions, and designate
bank for the deposit OF funds, and shall
cause the Treasurer to execute bond for
the faithful performance of his duties in
such sum as they may deem proper.
;. They shall have full power to receive
IN the name OF the Association any and
all contributions and to expend the same
as shall in their judgment seem best
., The, Executive Board shall have au-
thority 10 create and appoint the follow
ing standing committees:
a. A relief COMMITTEES which shall con-
siSt Of two from each of the five wards
which two together with that member Of
the Executive Board from their respec-
tive wards shall be known as First, Sec
Ond, Third, Fourth and Fifth Ward Re-
lief Committees, respectively.
b. A Finance Committee whose duty
it shall be to solicit contributions when so
instructed.
c. There shall also be Ladies Auxili-
AIRY Society which shall be treated as a
standing commit ee of this Association,
which may, however, work under its own
rules and officers. in so far as it relates TO
their particular work. This society shall
be allowed appropriations from time %
time in the discretion of the Executive
Board to be expended in such manner as
they may elect, but in furiherance OF the
objects of the Association.
d. The Ladies Auxiliary Society may
be constituted OF FIVE or more ladies from
each ward, who-shall work in conjunction
with the. respective Relief Committees of |
this Association.
{. This Society shall, at the annual |
meetings or, when called on, render
report of their expenditures.
t. Any and all other committees for the
proper working Of the Association may
be appointed by the Executive Board.
7. A majority of the members of the
Executive Board in the city shall const- |
Gute a quorum for the transaction of any
business at Board meetings.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
VII. I. 1t shall be the duty of the
President to pres de at all meetings of the
Board, to supervise the affairs of the AS
sociation. direct the committees and SUBJ
committees, have custody of the Treas
urer's bond, and call meetings of the
Board whenever necessary or requested
by three or more members of the Board
2. He shall, at the annual meeting,
render an intelligent report and review