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1.1: Name
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name of this organization shall be called "The Minot CHARACTER
COUNTS! Coalition."
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1.2: Purpose
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purpose of the Coalition is to provide leadership in promoting
character education throughout the community, as well
as supporting organizations and individuals who believe
that character counts.
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2.1: Eligibility
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is open to all without regard to race, color, religions,
age, sex or national origin, who personally embrace the
principle that character counts. Membership is dependent
upon approval by a simple majority of the Coalition at
a regularly scheduled board meeting. Anyone interested
in membership needs to be sponsored by a current Coalition
member in good standing. Ongoing goal of membership is
to provide diverse representation of the Minot community.
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2.2: Rights and Privileges of Membership
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have the right to attend all general Coalition meetings,
receive general publications & mailings/emails, to
be a candidate for an office and participate in all Coalition
activities.
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2.3: Categories of Membership
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of membership shall include but not be limited to the following:
Business, Schools, Civic Groups, Government, Faith Communities,
Youth Groups, Parent/Family /Daycare, and Sports.
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2.4: General Powers
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Coalition shall have supervision, control and direction over
the affairs of the Coalition, shall determine its policies
or changes therein within the limits of the By-laws, shall
actively prosecute its purposes and shall have discretion
in the conduct of business and formulation of the rules and
procedures of the Coalition, consistent with these By-laws.
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2.5: Number and Terms of Office
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shall be not less than twenty (20) members of the Coalition
and no more than thirty-five (35). The numbers of coalition
members shall be set from time to time (by vote of coalition
members). Effort will be taken to provide diverse community
representation on the Coalition. Term of office will be three
(3) years with option of additional terms.
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2.6: Board Member Attendance
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a coalition member is absent from 4 consecutive scheduled
meetings, unless excused, his or her position shall become
vacant for the remainder of the term. Meeting minutes should
note any excused absence(s).
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2.7: Recommendation of Coalition members/Filling of Vacancies
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for additional Coalition members may be submitted by present
Coalition members to the Coalition Coordinators with emphasis
on maintaining diverse community representation. Any Coalition
member may resign at any time by giving written notice to
Coalition Coordinators. Vacancies will be filled by recommendations
from Coalition Members.
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2.8: Nomination and Election of Coordinators/Term of Office
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Coordinators shall be selected by Executive Board. Term of
office will be three (3) years with option of additional terms.
Co-coordinators (2) strongly encouraged.
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2.9: Frequency of Meetings
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shall be no less than (6) regular Coalition meetings in each
calendar year with a goal of monthly meetings the first Friday
of each month.
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2.10: Compensation
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Members shall serve without compensation except when prior
authorization has been obtained. This compensation would be
allowed when board members are performing official functions
of the Coalition beyond those normally required by attending
meetings.
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3.1: Officers
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officers of the Coalition shall be Co-coordinators (2), Secretary,
Treasurer and immediate past Co-coordinators.
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3.2: Election & Term of Office
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officers of the Coalition shall be elected by the Coalition
and serve the remainder of their Coalition term.
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3.3: Authority and Duties of Officers
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Section 3.3.1 Co-coordinators
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Co-coordinators shall preside at Coalition meetings, ensure
meeting locations & times, and promote the Coalition's
vision and mission.
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3.3.2 Secretary
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Secretary shall keep minutes of Coalition meetings and
attendance records.
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3.3.3 Treasurer
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Treasurer shall maintain a complete and accurate account
of all funds received and disbursed, including grant monies.
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3.4: Executive Board
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Co-coordinators, Secretary, and Treasurer, and past Coordinators
shall comprise the Executive Board, meeting as needed with
decision-making authority on Coalition issues. Every effort
shall be made to gather input from the majority of the Coalition
membership before decisions are made. Decisions shall be made
with the best interests of positive character education in
mind.
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CHARACTER
COUNTS! and the Six Pillars of Character are service marks of
the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, a project of the Josephson
Institute of Ethics. www.charactercounts.org
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