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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS<\/u><\/p>\n

OF THE <\/u>LIVONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY<\/u><\/p>\n

Incorporated on the 12th<\/sup> day of September 1961<\/p>\n

As Amended November 14, 2022<\/p>\n

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CONSTITUTION<\/u><\/p>\n

Incorporated on the 12th day of September 1961 <\/u><\/p>\n

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS, SEPTEMBER 2022<\/u><\/p>\n

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ARTICLE 1: NAME<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The name of this organization shall be \u201cThe Livonia Historical Society.\u201d<\/p>\n

ARTICLE II: OBJECT<\/p>\n

The object of this Society shall be to give all residents of our community knowledge of our common heritage: to foster the collection and preservation of records and objects which explain and interpret the story of Livonia; to cooperate with all persons and groups to further these objects.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE III:\u00a0 MEMBERSHIP<\/p>\n

The Society offers membership to individuals, couples, and students. In addition, honorary membership may be offered by the Society.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS<\/p>\n

Sect. 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The officers of this Society shall be President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer.<\/p>\n

Sect. 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The President shall appoint an Election Committee to recommend candidates for a ballot to be submitted to the membership at the May membership meeting. Nominations may also be submitted at the May meeting and added to the printed ballot. The Election Committee will tally and announce the election results.<\/p>\n

Sect. 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In case of the death or resignation of the President from office, the Vice-President shall become President.<\/p>\n

Sect. 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vacancies in the office of Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and\/or Treasurer shall be filled by vote of the membership from nominees submitted by the Election Committee, or made from the floor at the meeting.<\/p>\n

Sect. 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In the event of office vacancies or lack of nomination for one or more officer positions, the membership may choose to elect Directors consisting of five members in good standing including existing officers. These elected Directors will have the option of either choosing Society officers from among their duly-constituted Board or operating as an Executive Board in lieu of officers. This section shall amend and rescind all other applicable articles and sections of this constitution and provide for Board-approved changes in officer positions and functions as deemed necessary by the Board.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE BOARD<\/p>\n

Sect. 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Executive Board shall include five elected Officers, the immediate Past President, the Committee Chairs, and , up to six Directors.<\/p>\n

Sect. 2: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Chairs of all Committees and the Directors\u00a0 shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive\u00a0 Board. The Directors wills serve two year terms, with three appointed each year.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE VI:\u00a0 MEETINGS<\/p>\n

Sect. 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Regular meetings shall be held on the third Monday of September, November, January, March and May. If necessary, these days may be changed. With appropriate note\u00a0 least provided to the membership.<\/p>\n

Sect. 2 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Times for the Executive Board meetings will be determined at the beginning of the fiscal year. \u00a0(The Executive Board shall meet at the discretion of the President.)<\/p>\n

Sect. 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special meetings of the members may be called by the President or by the Executive Board or by nine members of the Society upon five days advance notice to the membership.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE VII:\u00a0 QUORUM<\/p>\n

Sect. 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Members in good standing in attendance shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Society.<\/p>\n

Sect. 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A simple majority shall constitute a quorum for meetings of the ExecutiveBoard.<\/p>\n

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ARTICLE VIII:\u00a0 PERPETUITY<\/p>\n

Sect. 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In the event that the Livonia Historical Society should become inactive for a period of five successive years, or should vote to disband, such historic documents or objects as are in its possession or custody shall be returned to the donors, or their legal heirs, if so desired; or, if not so directed, shall be placed in the custody of the Livonia Historical Commission for preservation and for display.<\/p>\n

Sect. 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Any funds remaining in the control of the Society at the time of disbanding shall go to the City of Livonia Historical Commission for the development of Greenmead.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE IX:\u00a0 AMENDMENTS<\/p>\n

Sect. 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This Constitution may be amended at any membership meeting by a two-thirds vote of those voting, a quorum being present; the proposed amendments having been submitted in writing and read to the Society at the preceding membership meeting.<\/p>\n

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