Proposed Bylaws Changes 2025

BYLAWS OF CONTEMPO MARIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

A Non Profit Organization

ARTICLE I - OFFICES

Section 1.01. Name and Principal office. The name of this Association is Contempo Marin Homeowners Association hereinafter called - the Association. The principal office for the transaction of the business of the Association shall be the residence of the President of the Association.

Section 1.02. Change of Address. The Board of Directors (hereinafter

called the Board) may change the principal office from the residence of the

President to another location by majority vote, and noting the changed

address and effective date thereof, notifying all members thereof. Such

changes of address shall not be deemed an amendment to these Bylaws.

ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

Section 2.01. Objectives and Purposes. The objectives and purposes of this association are to:

(a) encourage and assist resident homeowners of Contempo Marin Homeowners Association in all dealings and negotiations with management relative to any facet of management/homeowner relationships;

(b) assist resident homeowners in understanding and using their rights and privileges;

(c) establish and maintain an active liaison with park management through the CMHOA Board; and

(d) promote the general welfare of all homeowners.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERS

Section 3. Determination of Members. Membership shall be of one class, open to and limited to all natural persons, who are resident homeowners whether rent controlled or not. All resident homeowners shall become members of the Association. Dues, if any, shall be recommended by the Board - and approved by a written ballot vote by the general membership as described in Section 6.04(b). In cases of hardship, consult with the Treasurer of the Board for the fee schedule. Membership shall continue as long as the homeowner lives in Contempo Marin.

ARTICLE IV - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 4.01. Number. The Board of Directors- (hereinafter called the

Board) shall consist of eleven (11) members of the Association. The

numbers may be changed by amendment to this Bylaw, or by repeal of this

Bylaw and adoption of a new Bylaw, as provided in these Bylaws.

Proposed change #1: Section 4.01. Number. The Board of Directors- (hereinafter called the Board) shall consist of ten (10) members of the Association. The numbers may be changed by amendment to this Bylaw, or by repeal of this Bylaw and adoption of a new Bylaw, as provided in these Bylaws.

Section 4.02. Members. The members of the Board shall consist of:

(a) Four officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

(b) Five (5) directors.

(c) The Immediate two Past Presidents shall be a members of this board.

Proposed change #2: Section 4.02. Members. The members of the Board shall consist of: 

1. Four officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer 

2. Five (5) directors. 

3. The Immediate Past President shall be a non-voting, honorary member of this board.

Section 4.03. Powers & Responsibilities:

(a) The Board shall have all the powers necessary for the administration of the business of the Association and may do all such acts and things as are not by law or by these Bylaws prohibited or directed to be exercised and done by the members.

(b) All communications, written or verbal, which are policies of the Association, shall have prior approval of the Board.

(c) The Board shall meet at least 10 times each year.

(d) The Board shall provide for a monthly general membership meeting at least 10 times each year.

(e) Emergency meetings of the general membership may be called by the Board with no less than 7 days notice.

(f) All meetings of the Board of Directors shall be closed except upon invitation of the President and the Board.

(g) There shall be an Executive Committee of the Board of Directors consisting of the President, the Vice President and the Immediate Past President whose duty it is to make emergency decisions between General Membership and Board of Director meetings. They shall communicate such actions to the full Board as soon as possible after having taken such action.

(h) Board members who have a total of four (4) unexcused absences from either Board or Membership meetings shall be removed from the Board. The removal of an Officer(s) or Director(s) by the Board shall be for cause and by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the total Board. (This is not a new policy. It was moved into section 4.03 from 6.03). 

Proposed change #3: 

(h) Board members who have a total of four (4) unexcused absences (when a board member does not indicate in advance to the board that they will be unable to attend) from either Board or Membership meetings shall be removed from the Board. The removal of an Officer(s) or Director(s) by the Board shall be for cause and by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the total Board. (This is not a new policy. It was moved into section 4.03 from 6.03).

(i) Once an individual has been removed for cause they become ineligible to serve on future boards unless a future board unanimously votes to restore the individual’s eligibility.

ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 5.01. Length of Terms of Office. No one may serve for more than four consecutive years in any one position as an Officer or Director. No one will be eligible for board membership for one year after serving four years in one position. Any member may run for an office different from the one just completed, even if he/she was in that office for 4 full years.

Section 5.02. President. The term of office and duties of the President shall be:

(a) 2 years in length, limited to four consecutive years, after which a one- year hiatus is required before the person can run again for this position. The election for President is to be held in odd years.

(b) to preside at all meetings and conduct the business of the Association subject to the decisions and approval of the Board.

(c) to meet with the Board and report all activity and proposed activity to the Board and, together with the Board, shall form the policies of the Association.

(d) to appoint committees with the consensus of the Board and receive committee reports. The President may appoint members to committees who may be any member of the Association or outside individuals with specific expertise the Board deems necessary.

(e) to appoint an interim officer or director from the general membership to fill a vacancy(ies) on the Board. (See Section 6.03 for election of interim appointments).

Proposed change #4: (e) to appoint an interim officer, director or past president from the general membership to fill a vacancy(ies) on the Board. (See Section 6.03 for election of interim appointments).

(f) to prepare an annual report of all aspects of the activities of the Association for the year. This report shall be presented to the membership at the June Annual Meeting.

(g) to perform all duties incident to the office of President and such other duties as may be required by law or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board.

Section 5.03. Vice President. The term of office and duties of the Vice President shall be:

(a) 2 years in length, limited to four years, after which a one-year hiatus is required before the person can run again for this position.

(b) to assume the duties of the President and fulfill the unexpired term of the President in the event the President is unable to fulfill his/her term.

(c) responsible to investigate and initiate long-term projects that would benefit the community. The projects shall come from a variety of sources within the community.

(d) to perform all duties incident to the office of Vice President and such other duties as may be required by law or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board.

Section 5.04. Secretary. The term of office and duties of the Secretary shall be:

(a) 2 years in length, limited to four years, after which a one-year hiatus is required before the person can run again for this position.

(b) to keep minutes of both General Membership meetings and the Board meetings.

(c) responsible to perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board.

(d) cause to have posted in the Clubhouse the minutes of Membership meetings.

Section 5.05. Treasurer. The term of office and duties of the Treasurer shall be:

(a) 2 years in length, limited to four years, after which a one-year hiatus is required before the person can run again for this position.

(b) the financial officer of the Association, reporting to and responsible to the Board.

(c) responsible to receive all funds acquired by the Association, and shall receive all bills and invoices as pertains to the Association and shall account for each item received and each item disbursed and furnish receipts therefore.

(d) responsible to present all bills amounting to more than $100.00 to the Board prior to payment. The Board will review and approve each such bill to be paid.

(e) responsible to maintain and control a checking account in a financial institution designated by the Board. Checks executed on behalf of the Association shall be signed by (1) either the President or the Vice President, and countersigned (2) by either the Secretary or Treasurer.

(f) responsible to receive payment of dues from the members, record same and maintain a roster of members who have paid dues.

(g) the Treasurer shall prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to the Board and General Membership at their monthly meetings. These reports shall reflect the activity during the month and the status of the Treasury to date.

(h) the fiscal year shall extend from the first day of June to the last day of May.

(i) responsible to certify that officers and directors are current with their dues.

(j) responsible for preparation of all reports required by Governmental Units for Non profit Organizations.

(k) responsible to prepare an annual report of all financial aspects of the Association's activity to be presented at the June Annual Meeting.

(l) In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board.

Section 5.06. Directors are limited to serving four (4) consecutive one year terms, after which a one-year hiatus is required before the person can run again for this position. There shall be five (5) Directors on the Board who shall be elected each year and they shall:

(a) serve as representatives of the Membership to the Board.

(b) serve as liaison to committees as directed by the President.

(c) prepare reports for Board meetings as requested.

(d) perform all duties consistent with the office.

ARTICLE VI - ELECTIONS

Section 6.01.  Announcement of forthcoming Board and Office vacancies shall be made at the April monthly Membership Meeting of the membership. Nominations will be accepted in writing or from the floor at the May monthly Membership meeting. Nominations. Nominations from the floor must include a written or verbal agreement from the person nominated that he/she will accept the nomination. Nominations shall be closed at the end of the May monthly Membership Meeting. Nominations received shall be certified by the Treasurer that the nominees are current with their dues, if any, and are members of the Association as defined in Section 3.00.

Proposed change #5: 6.01.  Announcement of forthcoming Board and Office vacancies shall be made at the April monthly Membership Meeting. Nominations will be accepted in writing or by electronic means and submitted to the Secretary and/or Election Committee. Nominees will present themselves and their platform at the May Membership Meeting. Bios will be made available to residents 1 week after the May Membership Meeting. Nominations will be closed 1 week after the May Membership Meeting. Nominations received shall be certified by the Treasurer that the nominees are current with their dues, if any, and are members of the Association as defined in Section 3.00.

Section 6.02 Ballot/voting. In the event there is only one nominee per office, the President or his/her designee can take a voice vote. The voice vote may be taken at the close of nominations from the floor at the May meeting. The result of the voice vote should be restated at the June Annual meeting after the President’s report. When more than one candidate per office and/or more than 5 nominees for director positions has occurred, they shall be elected by the general membership by written ballot, one vote per household. The ballot shall be prepared by the Elections Committee and proceed per section 6.04. Absentee ballots shall be provided on request. Results of the election shall be announced immediately after the President's annual report, and the Board shall be installed and perform the

duties of their offices from this time.

Proposed change #6: Section 6.02 Ballot/voting. Voting shall be conducted by written ballot or electronic ballot, one vote per household.  All absentee and electronic ballots must be submitted 24 hours before election day.  The election shall take place at the beginning of the June Membership Meeting.  The ballots shall be prepared by the Elections Committee and proceed per section 6.04. Absentee ballots shall be provided on request.  No proxy voting will be permitted. Results of the election shall be announced immediately after the votes have been counted and certified as per section 6.04 and the Board shall be installed and perform the duties of their offices from this time.

Section 6.03 Replacement. Replacement of Officers and Directors shall be

by voice vote if only one candidate is presented, and by ballot vote if there

is more than one candidate, to fulfill the term(s) of the member(s) who

leave(s) the Board. Permanent replacement of an Officer(s) or a Director(s)

shall be voted into place at a general membership meeting as soon as

possible after nomination.

Section 6.04. Manner of Voting.

(a) Voting, whether written or verbal, shall be conducted at meetings; no proxy voting shall be permitted.

(b) Bylaws changes, dues changes, and such changes as affect the entire

membership community shall be conducted by written ballot, one vote per

household, voting time and place to be determined by the Board and announced at the next membership meeting or by electronic methods, whichever is most timely. Absentee voting shall be permitted. No proxy voting shall be permitted.

Section 6.05. Absentee voting. Members may apply to the Secretary or the

Election Committee Chair for authorization permitting another member to

cast the applicant’s vote at a future specific meeting. The Secretary or the

Election Committee Chair shall verify that the substitute voter represents a

homeowner who is unable to attend the meeting where voting takes place.

On specific matters, a member may record their own vote with the

Secretary or Election Committee Chair in advance.

Proposed change #7: 6.05. Absentee voting. Members may apply to the Secretary or the Election Committee Chair for a paper or electronic absentee ballot.  On specific matters, a member may record their own vote with the Secretary or Election Committee Chair in advance.

ARTICLE VII - PROCEDURAL RULES

Section 7.01. Quorum. For purposes of holding a meeting, the presence, in person of at least 15 members of the Association (including at least 2 Officers and 1 Director) shall constitute a quorum. In the absence of a quorum, the members may take procedural action only, and only if two Officers and one Director are present.

Proposed change #8: For purposes of holding a meeting, the presence, in person (includes residents present via video conference technology and who can be identified on camera) of at least 15 members of the Association (including at least 2 Officers and 1 Director) shall constitute a quorum.

Section 7.02. Conduct of Meetings. The current edition of "Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised" shall govern this Association whenever applicable.

ARTICLE VIII - COMMITTEES

Section 8.01. Committees. The Contempo Marin Homeowner’s Association shall have such committees as may from time to time be designated by resolution of the Board. Such committees may consist of person(s) who are not members of the Board.

Section 8.02. Meetings and Actions. Meetings and actions of committees shall be governed by, noticed, held and taken in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws concerning meetings of the Board. All committees shall be dissolved at the end of their business or at the June Annual Meeting when the President presents his/her Annual Report. The new President, at the June Annual Meeting, may reconstitute any or all the committees at his/her discretion with the exception of Standing committees, which are established by a membership vote (see Section

8.03).

Section 8.03. Standing Committees. The Board may create Standing Committees as required or allowed by these Bylaws with concurrence of the Membership. Standing Committees are constituted to perform a continuing function and remain in existence permanently or for the life of the assembly that establishes them. Such committees shall be listed in this section.

Proposed addition #9: The following committees have been established as Standing Committees: The Events Committee (established 6-3-2025), The Library Club (established 6-3-2025) and the Traffic Safety Committee (established 6-3-2025).  

ARTICLE IX - FISCAL MANAGEMENT 

Section 9.01. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the first day of June and end on the last day of May every year. The commencement date of the fiscal year herein established shall be subject to change by the Board should Association practice subsequently dictate.

Section 9.02. Books and Accounts. Books and accounts of the Association shall be kept under the direction of the Treasurer.

Section 9.03.  At the close of each fiscal year, the books and records of the Association shall be reviewed and a written report furnished to the Board (See 9.04). Based on such reviews, the Associations' Treasurer shall make an annual report at the June Annual Meeting.

Section 9.04. Annual Review of books and records: The Board may appoint a committee of three (3) members from the general membership at large to assist the Treasurer in the annual review of the books of the association. This review shall become a part of the Treasurer’s annual report to the membership.

Section 9.05. Execution. With the prior authorization of the Board, all notes and contracts shall be executed by either the President or the Vice President, and all checks shall be executed by (1) either the President or the Vice President, and countersigned (2) by either the Secretary or Treasurer.

ARTICLE X - BYLAWS

Section 10.01. Bylaws of Association. These Bylaws shall supersede any existing Bylaws.

Section 10.02. Bylaws Committee. The Board may appoint a Bylaws Committee composed of five persons from the membership every 6th year from the previous review, or sooner, if required.

(a) Amendments may be proposed by six or more members of the Association. The amendment proposed must be in writing and signed by the person(s) proposing the amendment and submitted to the Bylaws Committee.

(b) The Bylaws Committee shall bring to the Board any recommended changes at a regular Board meeting. The recommended changes, if any, shall be brought to the next General Membership meeting. Discussion shall take place, and distribution of changes, if any, shall be made. Voting shall be by written ballot as outlined in Section 6.04 (b).

ARTICLE XI

DISSOLUTION

Section 11.01. Dissolution: No member, director, officer, employee, or other person connected with Association, or any private individual, shall receive at any time any of the net earnings or pecuniary profit from the operations of the Association, provided that this provision shall not prevent payment to any such person reasonable compensation for services performed for the Association in affecting any of its public or charitable purposes, provided that such compensation is otherwise permitted by these Bylaws and is fixed by a resolution of the Board; and no such person or persons shall be entitled to share in distribution of, and shall not receive any of the Association assets on dissolution of the Association. All members, if any, of the Association shall be deemed to have expressly consented and agreed that on such dissolution winding up of the affairs of the Association, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, the assets of the Association, after all debts have been satisfied, then remaining assets in the hands.of the Board shall be distributed by the Association proportionately to homeowners according to the contributions made by those homeowners so contributing.

ARTICLE XII - MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.01. Notices. Any notices permitted or required to be delivered as provided herein may be delivered in person, by depositing in the paperboxes of the Homeowners, by mail or by electronic mail. If delivery is made by mail, it shall be deemed to have been delivered forty eight (48) hours after a copy has been deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each such person at the address given by such person to the Board for the purpose of service of such notice or to the unit occupied by such person if no address had been given. Such address may be changed from time to time by notice in writing to the Board. If delivery is made by email, it shall be deemed to have been delivered if there is no notice within 24 hours of a non-delivery computer message.

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