The Omaha guide., 1956-03-02
A Proposed Constitution
First Draft
SPECIAL NOTE

First DrafN
SPECIAL NOTE
The constitution submitted here for your consideration
has been limited, as you will note, to the parts most essential
for basic organization and operation. This has been done in
the interest of speeding up the Associations approach to some
of the cogent problems which are bearing down on the bust
nesses located in this part of Omaha. Simplicity has been
observed, too, because of the obvious probability that additions
and amendments will be made by the Associations member
ship as it sees fit from time to time after the constitution has
been adpoted.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE
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ARTICLE - NAME
The name Of this organization shall be THE MDCTTY BUSINESS
MEMS ASSOCIATION.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
Section ]. The purpose of this Association shall be to work for the
improvement of Mid-Ciy business and the community it
Section 2 This Association shall be nonprofit and nonpartsan and
its name shall not be used for the endorsement of political
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. The membership OF, this Association shall be limited to
business and professional persons actively engaged in bust
nesses located in the MdCity section.
Section 2. Those admitted to membership shall share all Of the
rights, privileges, and responsibilities as hereinafter pro-
vided for.
ARTICLE w OFFICERS
Section l. The officers of this Association shall be a president. vice
president, recording secretary, corresponding secretary and
treasurer.
Section 2. The President shall preside at all meetings call snaGal
meetings, appoint standing and special committees to rep
resent the organization when authorized to do so by the
membership, sign all Withdrawals from the treasury, and
shall serve as ex officio member of all committees.
Section g. The Vice-President shall assume the duties and RESPONSE
blities Of the President in the absence of incapacny of
the President.
Section 4 The Recording Secretary shall keep a record of the minutes
of all meetings and Of all money received or disbursed.
Section D The Corresponding Secretary shall be responsible for all
correspondence.
Section 6. The Treasurer shall sign properly approved Withdrawals
from the treasury; shall collect, keep and disbmse all funds
Of this Association and shall keep a record of all monies
received and disbursed.
ARTICLE - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the elected Of
fcerS and six elected members and shall be the noIicv
making body of the Association.
Section z. All policies and actions of the Executive Committee shall
be subject to the approval of the membership.
ARTICLE vi - ELECTIONS AND MEETINGS
Section L. The officers and executive committee shall be elected the
hrs week IN March OF each year. Elections shall be by
nominations from the floor and shall be conducted in such
a manner as may be determined by the membership.
Section 2. Regular meetings shall be held on the first Wednesday
of each month for at least eight motnhs of any given year.
Special meetings may be called at any time upon three days
notice in writing.
Section 3 Roberts Rules of Order shall be the guide in all meetings.
Section 4 A quorum shall consist of three officers and six members
of the Association.
ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES
Section ]. Standing and special committees may be created BY the
President with the approval of the Executive Committee
or the membership.
Section 2. Among the standing committees shall % . aoonnon
tons Committee, which shall consist of a representative
from each type of business having membership in the AS
ISOLATION It shall be the duty of this committee to study
and report to the Executive Committee and the member
ship on any suggestions, problems or recommendations
made to the Association. 1t shall also be the function Of
this committee to present to the Executive Committee and
the membership suggestions and recommendations for a.
doption and action.
ARTICLE VIII - FUNDS I,
Section l. The Association shall be financed bv annual assossuon ;,
approved by the membership.
section z. All Withdrawals shall be approved by the Executive Com
mntee or the membership and shall bear the signature of
The President and the Treasurer.
ARTICLE TX AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be ammended at any regular Meeting "
vote of those present, providing thirty days notice has been
to the membership in writing.