ARTICLE I     NAME AND ORGANIZATION

Section 1.
This organization shall be known as EAGLE LAKE PAW PAW ASSOCIATION, a non-profit corporation of Paw Paw Township, Van Buren County, Michigan.

Section 2.
The fiscal year of this Association shall be the calendar year, July 1 to June 30.

ARTICLE II     PURPOSES

Section 1.
This Association shall promote the education of riparian property owners and other lake users about water quality and water safety.

Section 2.
This Association will morally support issues which concern the welfare of the lake in general, including the conservation of the water supply in the lake and watershed, maintain the quality of water safe for swimming and conducive to the renewal of the fish resources.

ARTICLE III     MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.
Membership in the Association shall be limited to riparian property owners on the lake and persons who own or lease property with legal access to the lake.  A person who has negotiated a contract to purchase riparian property or property with legal access to the lake shall be eligible for membership.

Section 2.
The term “member” is defined as either one person or a family unit of husband and wife.  For purposes of voting, the individuals whose names are recorded on the deed or lease and whose dues are paid shall be entitled to one vote.

Section 3.
Each member of this Association shall be equally privileged with all other members in his/her voice and vote upon any policy or proposition presented for discussion or decision at any meeting of the members.

Section 4.
The annual dues are payable to the Treasurer on July 1 of each year. 

Section 5.
Withdrawal from membership in the Association shall be by written notice to or from the Secretary of the Association.

ARTICLE IV     OFFICERS

Section 1.
The officers of this Association shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.  They shall be elected by majority vote of the membership attending the Annual Meeting, and shall hold office for the succeeding two years or until their successors are elected.   They shall take office at the time of the Annual Meeting at which they are elected.

Section 2.
The officers shall serve without compensation and will devote their time and efforts for the public interest, thereby lessening the burdens of government in the areas of public safety and protection of water quality.

Section 3.
In case of death or resignation of the President, the Vice President shall at once assume his title and duties.  The vacancy in the office of Vice President shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.  In the case of death or resignation of any other officer, his office shall be immediately filled by appointment by the President with a majority of the members of the Board concurring.

Section 4.
Any officer becoming ineligible to membership in the Association shall automatically forfeit that office and such vacancy shall be filled in the same procedure as stated above.

Section 5.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors, and shall cast the deciding vote in case of a tie.
The Vice President shall assist the President in the performance of his duties.  In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside at the meetings of the Association and perform all other duties of the President.
The Secretary shall conduct all correspondence for the Association and the Board of Directors, and shall keep the minutes of all meetings and maintain a clear record of the business of the Association and the Board of Directors.
The Treasurer shall receive all monies paid to the Association and shall keep an accurate record of the members and their financial status in the Association.  He/she shall disburse such monies as approved by the Board of Directors.  All expenditures of the Association shall be by check from the Association’s account. The Treasurer shall make an oral report of the financial status of the Association at each meeting of the Association and of the Board of Directors and a written statement of cash receipts and disbursements shall be prepared annually and made available to the membership at the Annual Meeting.  All monies paid to the Association shall be deposited by the Treasurer in the bank account of the Association.

ARTICLE V     MEETINGS

Section 1.
The Annual Meeting of the Association shall be held in July of each year.  The meeting to be held on the day set by the Board of Directors at the previous Annual Meeting, and due notice sent to each member.

Section 2.
Special meetings of the membership may be called at the option of the President or when requested by any two members of the Board.  Every member shall be notified of such meeting by regular United States mail at least 60 days prior to the time of the meeting.

Section 3.
A quorum of the Association shall be no less than 20% of the entire membership.  Voting members shall register with the Secretary of the Association immediately prior to any regular or special meeting.

ARTICLE VI     THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.
The Board of Directors shall consist of the four duly elected officers, the past President last holding office plus nine members elected as follows:
One each from the following areas of Eagle Lake selected by the residents of Eagle Lake area organizations.  Area organizations may have alternates for attendance at Board meetings to insure proper representation.  Organizations are as follows:  Hoodrije Shores, Keepsake Shores, Palmer Beach, Eagle Lake Park, Trails End, Collins Cove,  Eagle Lake Campers and Eagle Lake Sub-Division.  The ninth member to be selected at large  by the Board of Directors to represent areas outside the local organizations.

Section 2.
The Board of Directors shall have control of the affairs and property of the Association, and shall serve as the executive and policy-making group of the Association.

ARTICLE VII     COMMITTEES

Section 1.
All committees, except the nominating committee, shall be appointed by the President and shall consist of 3, 5, or 7 members.

Section 2.
Standing committees shall be:  Water Quality, Health & Safety, Finance, Newsletter, & Government.

Section 3.
Ad Hoc committees may be established by majority vote of the Board of Directors as the need arises and may include interested persons other than board members.

Section 4.
The nominating committee shall consist of three members and shall be elected by majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 5.
Standing committees shall present a written report to the Board of Directors at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE VIII     ORDER OF BUSINESS

All meetings of the membership and of the Board of Directors shall be as follows:

ARTICLE IX     PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER shall govern the Association.  A quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of a majority of the Board.

ARTLE X     AMENDMENTS

Section 1.
The By-Laws may be amended at any annual meeting of the membership by a 2/3 vote of the members in attendance

Section 2.
Members shall be notified in writing of proposed By-Laws changes at least 30 days prior to the meeting called to consider revision of the By-Laws.