Bylaws - Revision history

Jnm: Replace remaining instances of "officer" with "officer or board member" in Article 4, Section 7

2025-01-09T19:36:10Z

Replace remaining instances of "officer" with "officer or board member" in Article 4, Section 7

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	<li>no member has requested a full quorum for this vote.</li>		<li>no member has requested a full quorum for this vote.</li>
	</ol>		</ol>
	If any of these criteria is not met, then the officer must wait until at least 24 hours have passed since a quorum’s worth of the membership has voted on the proposal before they may call to resolve the internet vote.		If any of these criteria is not met, then the officer or board member must wait until at least 24 hours have passed since a quorum’s worth of the membership has voted on the proposal before they may call to resolve the internet vote.
	Once the officer has called to resolve the internet vote, the motion passes if the “yes” votes outnumber the “no” votes and fails otherwise. If the vote has not passed in fourteen (14) days since it was proposed, it will be automatically dropped.		Once the officer or board member has called to resolve the internet vote, the motion passes if the “yes” votes outnumber the “no” votes and fails otherwise. If the vote has not passed in fourteen (14) days since it was proposed, it will be automatically dropped.

	== Article 5: Officers ==		== Article 5: Officers ==

Jnm: Update per annual meeting on March 16, 2024; see https://forum.baltimorenode.org/t/bylaws-amendment-march-16-2024/6417?u=jnm

2025-01-09T19:32:39Z

Update per annual meeting on March 16, 2024; see https://forum.baltimorenode.org/t/bylaws-amendment-march-16-2024/6417?u=jnm

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	=== Section 7: Internet Voting ===		=== Section 7: Internet Voting ===
	Any officer may propose a vote to the membership via writing through the internet. That officer must make reasonable efforts to contact the membership electronically, including emailing the relevant mailing lists.		Any officer or board member may propose a vote to the membership via writing through the internet. That officer or board member must make reasonable efforts to contact the membership electronically, including emailing the relevant mailing lists. Any officer or board member may call to resolve the internet vote once all of the following criteria are met:
	Any officer may call to resolve the internet vote once all of the following criteria are met:
	<ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">		<ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
	<li>Ten (10) calendar days have passed since the vote was started, and</li>		<li>Ten (10) calendar days have passed since the vote was started, and</li>
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	=== Section 1: Role, Number, Qualification, Term and Compensation ===		=== Section 1: Role, Number, Qualification, Term and Compensation ===

	There shall be four officers, consisting of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each officer must be a member and each officer shall serve from the time of their election until their successor is elected and qualifies. No officer may serve more than 3 consecutive terms. No officer shall be compensated for their service as an officer, though the corporation may provide insurance and indemnity for officers as allowed by law.		There shall be four officers, consisting of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each officer must be a member and each officer shall serve from the time of their election until their successor is elected and qualifies. No officer may serve more than 3 consecutive terms in the same officer position. No officer shall be compensated for their service as an officer, though the corporation may provide insurance and indemnity for officers as allowed by law.

	=== Section 2: Duties of the President ===		=== Section 2: Duties of the President ===

Jnm: Amend "Section 7: Internet Voting" in accordance with 2023 annual meeting and subsequent signatures: https://discuss.baltimorenode.org/t/discussion-for-proposed-bylaw-change-voluntary-suspension-of-voting-rights/5742/17?u=jnm

2023-08-02T03:10:12Z

Amend "Section 7: Internet Voting" in accordance with 2023 annual meeting and subsequent signatures: https://discuss.baltimorenode.org/t/discussion-for-proposed-bylaw-change-voluntary-suspension-of-voting-rights/5742/17?u=jnm

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	=== Section 7: Internet Voting ===		=== Section 7: Internet Voting ===
	~~If a matter cannot wait for a regular meeting or if the president deems it appropriate, the president~~ may propose a vote to the membership via writing through the internet. ~~The president~~ must make reasonable efforts to contact the membership electronically, including emailing the relevant mailing lists. ~~Members~~ may ~~vote either "yes" or "no" on the internet vote. When the president calls~~ to resolve the internet vote~~, the motion passes if~~ the "~~yes~~" ~~votes outnumber~~ the ~~"no"~~ votes and ~~fails otherwise~~. ~~The president may~~ not ~~call to resolve~~ the ~~internet vote~~ until at least 24 hours have passed since a ~~quorum's~~ worth of the membership has voted on the proposal. If the vote has not passed in ~~2 weeks~~ since it was proposed, it will be automatically dropped.		Any officer may propose a vote to the membership via writing through the internet. That officer must make reasonable efforts to contact the membership electronically, including emailing the relevant mailing lists.
			Any officer may call to resolve the internet vote once all of the following criteria are met:
			<ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
			<li>Ten (10) calendar days have passed since the vote was started, and</li>
			<li>at least 2 officers and 1 non-officer member have voted, and</li>
			<li>all votes are “yes”, and</li>
			<li>no member has requested a full quorum for this vote.</li>
			</ol>
			If any of these criteria is not met, then the officer must wait until at least 24 hours have passed since a quorum’s worth of the membership has voted on the proposal before they may call to resolve the internet vote.
			Once the officer has called to resolve the internet vote, the motion passes if the “yes” votes outnumber the “no” votes and fails otherwise. If the vote has not passed in fourteen (14) days since it was proposed, it will be automatically dropped.

	== Article 5: Officers ==		== Article 5: Officers ==

Madmaze: Changes as per 2017 Annual meeting.

2017-02-27T14:56:09Z

Changes as per 2017 Annual meeting.

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	=== Section 2: Becoming a member ===		=== Section 2: Becoming a member ===
	Any person who submits a freely available membership application, supports the purposes laid out in Article I of these bylaws, and meets the requirements of the Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies, is qualified to become a member. Any qualified person may become a member ~~at any regular meeting by~~ an ~~affirmative vote of more than three quarters (3/4ths) of voting power present~~. A vote to affirm a qualified person ~~as a member may only~~ occur ~~if the qualified person is present~~ for the ~~vote~~. Existing members should consider the qualified person's commitment to the ~~corporations~~ purposes, trustworthiness and any relevant risks before affirming a qualified person with their vote. If a member is unable to assess these considerations, they should make an effort to get ~~the~~ know the qualified person so they can make a proper assessment.		Any person who submits a freely available membership application, supports the purposes laid out in Article I of these bylaws, and meets the requirements of the Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies, is qualified to become a member. Any qualified person may become a member with the acceptance of an officer. A vote to affirm a qualified person must occur for the member to become a keyholder. Existing members should consider the qualified person's commitment to the corporation's purposes, trustworthiness and any relevant risks before affirming a qualified person with their vote. If a member is unable to assess these considerations, they should make an effort to get to know the qualified person so they can make a proper assessment.

	=== Section 3: Membership Dues ===		=== Section 3: Membership Dues ===
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	=== Section 7: Internet Voting ===		=== Section 7: Internet Voting ===
	If a matter cannot wait for a regular meeting or if the president deems it appropriate, the president may propose a vote to the membership via writing through the internet. The president must make reasonable efforts to contact the membership electronically, including emailing the relevant mailing lists. Members may vote either "yes" or "no" on the internet vote. When the president calls to resolve the internet vote, the motion passes if the "yes" votes outnumber the "no" votes and fails otherwise. The president may not call to resolve the internet vote until at least 24 hours have passed since a quorum's worth of the membership has voted ~~"yes" to~~ the proposal. If the vote has not passed in 2 weeks since it was proposed, it will be automatically dropped.		If a matter cannot wait for a regular meeting or if the president deems it appropriate, the president may propose a vote to the membership via writing through the internet. The president must make reasonable efforts to contact the membership electronically, including emailing the relevant mailing lists. Members may vote either "yes" or "no" on the internet vote. When the president calls to resolve the internet vote, the motion passes if the "yes" votes outnumber the "no" votes and fails otherwise. The president may not call to resolve the internet vote until at least 24 hours have passed since a quorum's worth of the membership has voted on the proposal. If the vote has not passed in 2 weeks since it was proposed, it will be automatically dropped.

	== Article 5: Officers ==		== Article 5: Officers ==
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	=== Section 8: Resignation, Termination and Vacancies ===		=== Section 8: Resignation, Termination and Vacancies ===
	Any officer may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary. An Officer may be terminated in their role by written petition signed by more than two thirds (2/3rd) of the voting power. Vacant offices shall be filled at the next regular meeting or special meeting using the applicable processes outlines in these bylaws.		Any officer may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary. An Officer may be terminated in their role by written petition signed by more than two thirds (2/3rd) of the voting power. Vacant offices shall be filled at the next regular meeting or special meeting using the applicable processes outlines in these bylaws.

			=== Section 9: Policies ===
			The officers may put in place as needed new policies for the continued operations of the organization by a vote of ¾ (3/4) of the officers. When a new policy is enacted the officers must notify the mailing list with the written policy as well as a reason for enacting the policy. The membership may reject the new policy in accordance with the internet voting (Article 4 Section 7). Policies will need to be written down and saved with other official documents.

	== Article 6: Board of Directors ==		== Article 6: Board of Directors ==

Madmaze: /* Section 2: Change of Address */ updated address

2017-02-27T14:45:53Z

Section 2: Change of Address: updated address

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	'''New Address:'''		'''New Address:''' 2106 N Lovegrove Street, Baltimore, MD

	'''Dated:'''		'''Dated:''' 4/1/15

	=== Section 3: Other offices ===		=== Section 3: Other offices ===

Nwf: Revision of bylaws as per several years ago.

2015-03-27T01:58:27Z

Revision of bylaws as per several years ago.

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	=== Section 4: Membership Rights and Responsibilities ===		=== Section 4: Membership Rights and Responsibilities ===
	Each member shall have an equal right to voice their opinion and vote their preference or abstain from voting in the affairs of the corporation. Each member shall exercise only one vote for each decision before the corporation. Each member shall have reasonable inspection rights of corporate records. Each member shall be responsible for timely payment of dues, providing their current address, contact information, and preference for electronic receipt of communications. Each member is responsible for continuing to support the purposes of the corporation.		Each member shall have an equal right to voice their opinion and vote their preference or abstain from voting in the affairs of the corporation. Each member shall exercise only one vote for each decision before the corporation. Each member's vote shall not be worth more than another member's vote. Member votes may not be transferred to other entities or other members. Members shall not be allowed to have another member determine their vote or vote in their absence. Each member shall have reasonable inspection rights of corporate records. Each member shall be responsible for timely payment of dues, providing their current address, contact information, and preference for electronic receipt of communications. Each member is responsible for continuing to support the purposes of the corporation.

	=== Section 5: Nonliability of Members ===		=== Section 5: Nonliability of Members ===
	A member of this corporation is not, as such, personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.		A member of this corporation is not, as such, personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.

	=== Section 7: Membership Resignation and Termination ===		=== Section 6: Membership Resignation and Termination ===
	Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary. Resignation shall not relieve a member of unpaid dues or other monies owed. Membership may be suspended for non-payment of dues by the Treasurer. Any suspended member may restore their membership 90 days after suspension upon payment of dues owed and payable through one month beyond the end of the suspension period, or upon the granting of a dues waiver as outlined in Section 4. Membership may also be terminated for any reason by written petition signed by more than three quarters (3/4ths) of the board of directors as defined in Article 6 Section 2. Suspended membership is effective immediately. Once a membership has been terminated the president must send out notification with in 24 hours. The membership may overturn any suspended membership with one half (½) of the membership voting to overturn. An overturned suspension immediately initiates a new round of elections for officers as detailed in Article 6 Section 4. No more than five (5) suspensions per 30 days.		Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary. Resignation shall not relieve a member of unpaid dues or other monies owed. Membership may be suspended for non-payment of dues by the Treasurer. Any suspended member may restore their membership 90 days after suspension upon payment of dues owed and payable through one month beyond the end of the suspension period, or upon the granting of a dues waiver as outlined in Section 4. Membership may also be terminated for any reason by written petition signed by more than three quarters (3/4ths) of the board of directors as defined in Article 6 Section 2. Suspended membership is effective immediately. Once a membership has been terminated the president must send out notification with in 24 hours. The membership may overturn any suspended membership with one half (½) of the membership voting to overturn. An overturned suspension immediately initiates a new round of elections for officers as detailed in Article 6 Section 4. No more than five (5) suspensions per 30 days.

	=== Section 8: Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies ===		=== Section 7: Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies ===
	All members must follow the rules and guidelines as stated in the "Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies" in order to be a member. They must be aware signing makes you held accountable to the rules and regulations as stated by the "Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies".		All members must follow the rules and guidelines as stated in the "Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies" in order to be a member. They must be aware signing makes you held accountable to the rules and regulations as stated by the "Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies".

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	=== Section 6: Voting ===		=== Section 6: Voting ===
	When a quorum is present, all issues, except when otherwise specified in these bylaws, shall be decided by affirmative voice vote of more than one half (1/2) of the voting power present. A motion, seconded and carried by one third (1/3) of voting power present, shall force the voting on a particular issue to be conducted by secret ballot.		When a quorum is present, all issues, except when otherwise specified in these bylaws, shall be decided by affirmative voice vote of more than one half (1/2) of the voting power present. A motion, seconded and carried by one third (1/3) of voting power present, shall force the voting on a particular issue to be conducted by secret ballot.

			=== Section 7: Internet Voting ===
			If a matter cannot wait for a regular meeting or if the president deems it appropriate, the president may propose a vote to the membership via writing through the internet. The president must make reasonable efforts to contact the membership electronically, including emailing the relevant mailing lists. Members may vote either "yes" or "no" on the internet vote. When the president calls to resolve the internet vote, the motion passes if the "yes" votes outnumber the "no" votes and fails otherwise. The president may not call to resolve the internet vote until at least 24 hours have passed since a quorum's worth of the membership has voted "yes" to the proposal. If the vote has not passed in 2 weeks since it was proposed, it will be automatically dropped.

	== Article 5: Officers ==		== Article 5: Officers ==

Madmaze: Added Dissolution article to allow us to become a 501(c)3, signed by more than 1/2 of membership

2014-10-22T17:49:59Z

Added Dissolution article to allow us to become a 501(c)3, signed by more than 1/2 of membership

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	All references in these bylaws to the articles of incorporation shall be to the articles of incorporation, articles of organization, certificate of incorporation, organizational charter, corporate charter, or other founding document of this corporation filed with an office of this state and used to establish the legal existence of this corporation.		All references in these bylaws to the articles of incorporation shall be to the articles of incorporation, articles of organization, certificate of incorporation, organizational charter, corporate charter, or other founding document of this corporation filed with an office of this state and used to establish the legal existence of this corporation.
	All references in these bylaws to a section or sections of the Internal Revenue Code shall be to such sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended from time to time, or to corresponding provisions of any future federal tax code.		All references in these bylaws to a section or sections of the Internal Revenue Code shall be to such sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended from time to time, or to corresponding provisions of any future federal tax code.

			== Article 14: Dissolution ==
			Upon the dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.

Mehuman: /* Section 7: Membership Resignation and Termination */

2014-09-11T18:47:46Z

Section 7: Membership Resignation and Termination

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	=== Section 7: Membership Resignation and Termination ===		=== Section 7: Membership Resignation and Termination ===
	Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary. Resignation shall not relieve a member of unpaid dues or other monies owed. Membership may be suspended for non-payment of dues by the Treasurer. Any suspended member may restore their membership 90 days after suspension upon payment of dues owed and payable through one month beyond the end of the suspension period, or upon the granting of a dues waiver as outlined in Section 4. Membership may also be terminated for any reason by written petition signed by more than three quarters (3/4ths) of the ~~members~~.		Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary. Resignation shall not relieve a member of unpaid dues or other monies owed. Membership may be suspended for non-payment of dues by the Treasurer. Any suspended member may restore their membership 90 days after suspension upon payment of dues owed and payable through one month beyond the end of the suspension period, or upon the granting of a dues waiver as outlined in Section 4. Membership may also be terminated for any reason by written petition signed by more than three quarters (3/4ths) of the board of directors as defined in Article 6 Section 2. Suspended membership is effective immediately. Once a membership has been terminated the president must send out notification with in 24 hours. The membership may overturn any suspended membership with one half (½) of the membership voting to overturn. An overturned suspension immediately initiates a new round of elections for officers as detailed in Article 6 Section 4. No more than five (5) suspensions per 30 days.

	=== Section 8: Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies ===		=== Section 8: Baltimore Node Membership Rules, Guidelines, & Policies ===

Mehuman: /* Article 12: Amendment of Bylaws */

2014-09-11T18:45:14Z

Article 12: Amendment of Bylaws

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	== Article 12: Amendment of Bylaws ==		== Article 12: Amendment of Bylaws ==
	These bylaws may be amended or revised only when an amendment proposal petition is approved at a membership meeting and signed by more than ~~three quarters~~ (3/~~4ths~~) of voting members. Written notice of such petition must be submitted electronically to all members.		These bylaws may be amended or revised only when an amendment proposal petition is approved at a membership meeting and signed by more than half (1/2) of voting members. Written notice of such petition must be submitted electronically to all members.

	== Article 13: Construction and Terms ==		== Article 13: Construction and Terms ==

Madmaze: /* Section 2: Change of Address */

2014-09-11T16:35:23Z

Section 2: Change of Address

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	'''New Address:'''		'''New Address:''' 403 E Oliver Street, Baltimore, MD

	'''Dated:''' 3/1/13		'''Dated:''' 3/1/13