ARTICLE I
VISION AND MISSION
Vision. As members of the human community, we share a vision of a peaceful world based on compassion and understanding, one that celebrates art, diversity and liberty, built atop democratic, people-powered institutions.
Mission. Cannabis Defense Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization devoted to reducing the harms associated with drug use. We advocate sensible, science-based drug policy, and for the health, safety and civil liberties of individuals and communities affected by drugs.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: Eligibility. Any natural person who subscribes to the vision and mission of the Cannabis Defense Coalition shall be eligible for membership.
Section 2: Dues. Dues shall be set by the Board of Directors, and reviewed annually. Only those who have paid dues for the current year shall be considered members.
Section 3: Term. The term of membership shall be the calendar year, January 1 through December 31.
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
Section 1: Annual Meeting. Once per year the corporation shall hold an annual meeting of its membership. The time and location shall be determined by the Board of Directors. At this meeting, the membership shall hold elections for a new Board of Directors.
Section 2: Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the President, or by written request of one-tenth of the membership.
Section 3: Notice. Notice of each meeting shall be given to each voting member, by electronic mail or US Mail, not less than five days before the meeting.
Section 4: Quorum: No formal business may be conducted at membership meetings unless at least one-tenth of the membership, or fifty members, whichever is less, are present.
Section 5: Procedures: Robert's Rules of Order, in the current revised edition, shall be in force at all meetings.
ARTICLE IV
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1: Board Size. The Board shall have up to seven and no less than two members.
Section 2: Compensation. The Board receives no financial compensation.
Section 3: Board Elections.
(a)Annual Meeting. Election of directors for the upcoming calendar year will occur as the first item of business at the annual meeting of the corporation.
(b)Candidates. Any member nominated by two other members may run for election to the Board of Directors. Nominations shall be sent to the Secretary.
(c)Eligible Voters. Only current members in good standing are eligible to vote.
(d)Voting. Each eligible voter shall vote for up to seven candidates. The seven candidates with the highest vote count shall become the new Board of Directors.
Section 4: Terms. All Board members shall serve for one calendar year, and are eligible for re-election.
Section 5: Meetings. The Board of Directors shall hold a regular meeting at least once per quarter.
Section 6: Quorum. A quorum must be attended by at least half of the Board members before business can be transacted or motions made or passed.
Section 7: Notice. Notice of each meeting shall be given to each Board member, by electronic mail or US Mail, not less than five days before the meeting.
Section 8: Vacancies. When a vacancy on the Board exists, nominations for new members may be received from present Board members by the Secretary. The Board may elect a new member to fill each vacancy.
Section 9: Resignation and Termination. Resignation from the Board must be in writing and received by the Secretary. A Board member may be removed by a three-fourths vote of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1: Number of Officers. The officers of the corporation shall be a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person with the exception that whoever holds the office of president may not hold the office of secretary.
Section 2: Compensation. Officers receive no financial compensation.
Section 3: Election of Officers. At the first meeting of the year, the Board of Directors shall elect officers. Only Board members may run for office.
Section 4: Terms. All officers shall serve for one calendar year, and are eligible for re-election.
Section 5: President. The President shall oversee the affairs of the corporation. The President shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors.
Section 6: Vice-President. The Vice-President shall perform the President's duties if the President is absent. The Vice-President shall perform any other duties that the Board may assign to the Vice-President.
Section 7: Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of Board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each Board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained. The Secretary shall perform the President's duties if the President and Vice-President are absent.
Section 8: Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the corporation. The treasurer shall make a report at each Board meeting.
ARTICLE VI
AMENDMENTS
Section 1: These Bylaws may be amended when necessary by a three-fourths majority of the membership.
These Bylaws were approved at a meeting of the membership on July 3, 2008.
