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ARTICLE I: NAME |
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The name of this organization shall be the Waseca Lakes Association. (WLA) |
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ARTICLE II: PURPOSE |
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The Association shall work in conjunction with federal, state, and local agencies, public and private, to maintain the quality of the area lakes and watershed along with promoting positive use of the lakes and surrounding areas for all. |
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The Association may provide educational resources relating to the protection and quality of Clear Lake and vicinity lakes area and its wildlife. |
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The Association shall inform the general membership of civil concerns relating to the purposes of the Association. |
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The Association shall be a nonprofit, nonstock organization. |
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ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP |
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Membership shall be open to all interested parties who share a concern for the purposes of the Association. There shall be two types of membership: |
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A. General Membership shall be voting members consisting of interested individuals, families, or businesses. |
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B. Associate membership shall be non voting members who have been appointed as representatives to the Waseca Lakes Association by resource organizations such as city, county, state, and non-profit agencies. |
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ARTICLE IV: DUES |
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Annual dues: |
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A. General Membership: Annual membership dues shall be voted on at a Board meeting at the end of each year for implementation in the following calendar year. |
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B. Associate Members: Annual membership for associate (non-voting) members shall be free of charge. (City of Waseca, Waseca County, DNR, or other partners) |
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C. Annual dues shall be payable no later than April 1st of the current fiscal year to remain a voting member in good standing with the Association. |
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ARTICLE V: OFFICERS |
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The officers of the Association shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and five At-Large Board Members. |
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Past Presidents shall have the honorary title of Emeritus and shall serve on the Board of Directors as voting members and to advise the Board |
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Duties: |
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A. The President shall preside at all annual, board, and special meetings of the Association and shall represent the Association at all official functions. |
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B. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President, fulfill the duties of the President. Further, the Vice President shall fulfill other duties as designated by the President, the Board, or the general membership. The Vice President shall be expected assume the office of president when the current president term expires. |
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C. The Secretary/Treasurer shall record and maintain minutes of all annual, board, and special meetings of the Association and shall manage all routine correspondence of the Association. |
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D. The Secretary/Treasurer shall maintain all revenues of the Association and shall disperse expenditures as designated by the Board or the general membership. |
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(1) The SecretaryTreasurer shall be bonded at the expense of the Association. |
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(2) The SecretaryTreasurer shall present a yearly report of income and expenditures at the annual meeting of the Association. |
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(3) All Waseca Lakes Association checks shall require dual signatures of the secretary/ treasurer and one additional officer. |
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E. Board members shall fulfill all duties as directed by the President, Board of Directors, or the general membership. |
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Term of office: |
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A. Officers and Board Members shall serve a term of three years and shall be elected at any Board of Directors meeting by a simple majority. |
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B. There are no term limits for officer positions. |
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ARTICLE VI: MEETINGS |
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The Association shall meet annually in the Spring of the year with the date and place set no later than March 15th. This meeting will invite all WLA members and be scheduled at a time and place to encourage all members to attend. |
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The Board of Directors shall meet monthly. Included in the agenda for the March meeting will be setting the agenda and other plans for the annual WLA Spring meeting. |
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Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the Board of Directors or at the request of the general membership. A minimum of 14 days notice to all members is required to conduct a special meeting. |
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ARTICLE VII: ADDRESS |
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The Association shall maintain a mailing address in Waseca, Minnesota, 56093. |
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ARTICLE VIII: VOTING AND QUORUM |
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Each paid membership is entitled to one (1) vote. |
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Proxy votes, in writing or preauthorized, shall be allowed. |
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A quorum shall consist of twenty-five percent (25%) of the general membership in attendance and voting, including allowable proxy votes. |
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ARTICLE IX: PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE |
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All meeting of the Association and the Board of Directors shall be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, unless otherwise specified by these bylaws. |
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ARTICLE X: SUSPENSION OF THE BYLAWS |
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These bylaws may be suspended by a two-thirds vote of the majority, present and voting, for emergency situations only. |
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ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS |
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These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Association, provided that written notice is given to the general membership at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the meeting at which action is to be taken. |
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02/26/2001 Last Amended: 09/01/2026 |
