The Barrier Islands Governmental Council By-Laws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of the organization shall be THE BARRIER ISLANDS GOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL: IT MAY BE CALLED "THE BIG C".
To stimulate communications between the barrier islands cities to focus on problems common to all, including but not limited to: tourism, recycling, public transportation, beach preservation, renourishment and access, marine environment, air and water quality, public safety, density management, waterway regulation, taxation based on permanent residents and average transient population, to unite and be able to have one voice addressing the County, State and Federal governments while respecting the individuality of each city.
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Qualifications |
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| Members are limited to the municipalities on the barrier islands consisting of St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Indian shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Shore, and Belleair Beach, Clearwater. |
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Representation |
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All elected officials of each municipality shall be members of the Council, one of whom shall be appointed by the municipality as the voting delegate. Each municipality may appoint any other elected official as an alternate voting delegate. Each municipality shall designate its delegates in writing.
Delegate #1 - Name - Voting delegate.
Delegate #2 - Name - Alternate to delegate #1
Delegate #3 - Name - Alternate to delegate #2
Alternate may vote when the delegate is absent. Each municipality is entitled to one vote.
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Dues |
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| Dues shall be established from time to time by vote of the membership to defray such proper expenses as may be incurred by the Council; dues are payable upon notification and are considered delinquent sixty (60) days thereafter; if dues are not paid, voting rights shall be suspended until the dues are paid. |
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ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
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Qualifications |
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| Only elected officials appointed by the municipality member shall be qualified to serve as officers; the officers of the Council shall be a President, Vice President, and a Secretary/Treasurer. |
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Election and Term |
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| The officers hall be elected at-large by the voting members at the annual meeting and shall serve for a term of two (2) years or until their (respective) successors are elected. |
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Duties |
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- The President shall preside at all meetings, appoint all committees with approval of the Executive Board, call special meetings when deemed necessary, be ex-officio of all committees except the nominating committee, prepare the agenda for meetings and adhere to them, and perform other duties as required.
- The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence, or in the vacancy in that office, and shall perform such other duties as may be requested by the President or the Executive Boars.
- The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the minutes and any official records, collect all monies and deposit them in a bank account in the name of the Council, pay all bills authorized by the Executive Board, keep an accurate record of receipts and disbursements, follow standard acceptable accounting practices, make a financial report at the end of the year and at each regular meeting and perform such other duties as may be required by the President or the Executive Board.
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ARTICLE V. OFFICERS
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Regular |
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| Regular membership meetings shall be held the last Wednesday of each month; the meeting held in April shall be called the Annual Meeting. |
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Special |
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| A special meeting for urgent matters may be called by any six (6) members by notifying the Secretary. The Secretary will follow-up and confirm the meeting in writing. |
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Quorum |
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| A quorum shall consist of representatives of six (6) municipalities. |
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ARTICLE VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Board Members |
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| The members of the Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers and standing committee chairperson. |
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Meetings |
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| The Executive Board shall meet not fewer than two (2) times annually and upon call of the President or by any two (2) members; a quorum shall be the majority of the Executive Board. |
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Duties |
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| The Executive Board shall approve the appointment of the Chairperson of all standing and special committees and shall transact any emergency business of the Council between regular meetings and report at the next regular meeting. |
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ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEE
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Standing |
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- The Nominating Committee consisting of a representative of each of three (3) municipalities shall be appointed by the President three (3) months in advance of the annual meeting and shall present its report at the annual meeting; the committee shall nominate not more than one candidate for each office.
- The Audit Committee shall consist of two (2) members, whose duty it shall be to inspect the books of the Treasurer prior to the annual meeting and to give a report at the meeting.
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Special |
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| Special committees may be appointed by the President with approval of the Executive Board. |
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ARTICLE VIII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
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| Rules for procedure shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. |
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ARTICLE IX. DISSOLUTION
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| In the event that this Council is dissolved, any remaining funds in the Treasury shall be donated to the Pinellas Chapter of Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association. |
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ARTICLE X. AMENDMENT
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| These by-laws may be amended with prior notice at any regular meeting by a majority vote of those members present and voting. |
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SPECIAL RULES OF ORDER
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STANDING RULES
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| Amended: June 24, 1998 |
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