BYLAWS OF THE AZALEA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC.
A Florida Corporation
Article I – Name
This organization shall be known as the Azalea Neighborhood Association Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Association.
Article II – Purpose
The purpose of the Association shall be to enhance our area of the City of Saint Petersburg, Florida, to promote civic improvements and social activities within our community; which is bounded on the West by the right of way between Robinson Drive North and Country Club Road North, bounded on the North by Twenty Second Avenue North, bounded on the East by the Pinellas Trail and bounded on the South by Fifth Avenue North to Park Street North.
Article III – Membership
Section 1. There shall be two types of membership in the Association. These shall be known as residential property owner members and business members. It should be noted that if the business owner is also a residential property owner: only one vote will be accepted.
Section 2. Membership is limited to adults at least 18 years of age who reside full-time and own property or own a business within the area specified for this Association.
Section 3. A Business Membership shall be limited to any business which operates within the neighborhood boundaries. The primary location must be within the area specified for this Association.
Section 4. The Association shall allow ongoing membership enrollment throughout the year. All persons owning property or owning a business within the boundaries of the association shall have full membership available to them, which is defined as the right to attend meetings, vote, and serve on the board.
Article IV – Dues
Section 1. Dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors and Treasurer (CFO) per year for residential membership and per year for business membership. Association dues shall be set by the board of directors.
Section 2. Membership dues are due annually.
Section 3. New memberships shall be available at any time. All memberships expire at the end of each calendar year.
Section 4. Each member of the Association shall receive a receipt for membership which serves as evidence of membership.
Article V – Voting
Section 1. Every member household in good standing may cast one vote on any question and participate in any election before the Association. There shall be only ONE vote per residential household and business membership.
Section 2. All questions to be voted upon by the general membership will be decided by a vote of a majority of the members present at any meeting of the membership voting in favor or against. Email or electronic votes will NOT be allowed. All questions to be voted upon by the Board of Directors will be decided by a vote of a majority of the Directors present, provided that at least a majority of the Board is in attendance.
Article VI – Board of Directors & Officers
Section 1. A Board of Directors shall be the governing body of the Association and shall consist of seven members in good standing of the Association. Four of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the general membership. At the Annual Meeting, the remaining three members shall consist of the Association President (CEO), the Association Vice President and the past President. Board member terms shall be two years and shall be staggered.
Section 2. Nominations for the Board of Directors will be accepted at the Annual Meeting in December. Nominees must be members in good standing and live within the Association boundaries.
Section 3. Officers of the Association may include a President (CEO), Vice President (COO), Secretary (CGO), Treasurer (CFO), and any such other officers as determined by the Board. Officers shall be chosen by the Board prior to the January meeting.
Section 4–7. Officers serve staggered two-year terms. Vacancies may be filled by Board vote. Officers may be removed by a majority of the membership with written notice.
Article VII – Duties of the Officers
President (CEO): Presides over meetings, appoints committees, supervises Association affairs, delivers annual reports.
Vice President (COO): Performs duties of the President when necessary, and succeeds the Presidency if the office becomes vacant.
Secretary (CGO): Keeps minutes, maintains records, issues notices of meetings.
Treasurer (CFO): Collects dues, manages accounts, signs checks, presents financial statements.
Article VIII – Committees
The Board may establish committees as needed. Standing committees include Fundraising, Housing, Environmental, Membership, and Margie’s Toy Drive Committee.
Article IX – Meetings
Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern unless in conflict with these bylaws. The Board shall meet quarterly, and the General Membership shall meet monthly. December is the Annual Meeting. Special meetings may be called with notice. No proxy voting is allowed.
Article X – Scholarship Program
Up to two $250 scholarships may be awarded each year to students or members seeking accreditation. Applicants must be members in good standing, provide an essay, and submit two recommendation letters.
Article XI – Monetary Matters
No member, director, or officer shall receive compensation, except reimbursement for expenses. Upon dissolution, assets shall be refunded to members or donated to a similar organization.
Article XII – Amendments
Bylaws may be amended at the December Annual Meeting with prior written proposal, Board approval, and a two-thirds vote of members in good standing present. Proxy votes are not allowed.
