Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1919-10-30
ARTICLE II. Objecr

Sec. A. The object of this organiza-
tion shall be to promote the econopic
and social welfare of -- County,
especially as related TO agriculture and
country life;
by correlating, co-ordinating, and guild
ing the work Of the various agencies
and organizations in the county;
by encouraging the organization of
specialized associations or industries
for the purpose of developing specific
part Of the economic or social re-
sources Of the county;
by assisting In the organization Of
rural communities for economic and
social welfare purposes throughout the
county;
by fostering friendly relations between
rural and urban communities
by cooperating with the various
branches Of the county, state and fed
eral government In the broadcast pos
sible manner.
ARTICLE III.-Membership.
Sec A. Any person Interested In
the objects of this County Council of
Agriculture may become a member by
subscribing to this constitution and
paying I'm membership fee hereinafter
provided.
Sec. b, Any person, or persons may
subscribe for more than one member
ship in the County Council Of Agrlcul-
ture by undertaking to pay the annual
dues therefor, provided that all the
privileges Of each such membership
are assigned to an individual.
Sec. G. The membership fee shall
be s. per year, pledged for a period
of three years, to be paid annually in
advance ANY member more than six
months In arrears for dues shall not
be entitled to the privileges of the
County Council of Agriculture, but
such action shall not relieve him from
liability.
ARTICLE V.-DirectOrs.
Sec. A. The government of the
County Council OF Agriculture shall
be vested In a board of p directors.
Sec. b. The directors shall be
nominated and elected annually in the
manner hereinafter described, the cleo,
tion to be completed on or before the
second Saturday in January.
See. c. A membership roster ballot
properly classified by interests wit1
members to be voted for in each class
as indicated on membership subscrip
tion blanks (see sample ballot and sub
scrlptl0n blank), shall be mailed to
each member, together with stamped
return envelope. The member shall
designate on the membership roster
ballot by cross tx, opposite each
name voted for, choice Of twenty.
one members for the board of direc
tors.
The completed ballots are then ia
be returned in time to reach the Coun.
~ Council Of Agricultures headquar
ters before the date set for the official
election
At the official election the votes shall
be counted and the members receiving
the highest number Of votes In eacl
class, as indicated, aggregating TWEEN.
ty-one in all, shall be declared elected
In case Of tie, the election shall
be made by lot under the direction OF
the committee in charge Of the cleo
ton
No proxy voting will be permi<ed.
Sec. D. Vacancies In the board OF
directors shall be filled by the board
OF directors for the unexplred term.
Sec. Il. The board Of directors shat
be empowered to employ such skilled
or technical help as may be necessary
for the proper carrying out of the OBJ
jects Of the County Council Of Agri
culture, and shall determine the com
pensation 10 be paid for such services
Such skilled or technical help shall
not be members OF the board of direc
tors, but are to be considered ex
officiO members thereof.
Sec. +. The board OF directors shall
request the county court to appoint {
committee Of three members to act II
ar advisory capacity to the board Of
directors Of the County Council Of
Ags hcuIture.
ARTICLE Vs-0fficers.
Sec. A The board of directors shat
meet on the LAST saturday Of January
to elect By ballot from It's own mem