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BYLAWS |
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SEFLUC
Bylaws are currently being reviewed
and updated. The Bylaws Review Committee
consists of Chair: Julie Leonard,
Fort Lauderdale, Vice Chair of SEFLUC;
Gene Dupris, Coconut Creek; and Joel
Wasserman, Hollywood. |
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Southeast Florida Utility Council
- SEFLUC
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Charter |
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Article
I: Names |
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The
name of the organization shall be
Southeast Florida Utility Council. |
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Article
II: Mission Statement |
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To
provide a communications, networking,
and support structure for member utilities
to continue to provide superior-quality
water supply and wastewater management
services to its customers in a cost-effective
manner. |
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Article
III: Objectives |
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The
objectives of the Southeast Florida
Utility Council are: |
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A.
To develop a support system for member
utilities to rely upon during natural
or
man-made disasters. |
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B.
To work toward maintaining and preserving
our natural resources. |
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C.
To develop an organized member network
that proactively addresses as a single
voice regulatory issues that impact
the membership and the public. |
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D.
Through a cooperative approach, provide
information and assistance to the
members
beneficial to the objectives of the
Southeast Florida Utility Council. |
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E.
To provide education in order to enhance
confidence in the services we provide
through proactive public education
and information programs. |
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Article
IV: Executive Board |
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Section
4.1. Number.
The Executive Board shall consist
of three (3) members: Chairperson,
Co-Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer.
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Section
4.2. Chairperson.
The Chairperson shall act as Chairperson
of the Executive Board; preside at
meetings of the Executive Board, meetings
of the general membership and the
Annual Meeting, and in conjunction
with other Executive Board members
will plan agendas for the Executive
Board and general meetings, facilitate
all meetings and serve as spokesperson
for the network. The office of Chairperson
shall sign all contracts and perform
such other duties as may be designated
by the Executive Board. |
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Section
4.3. Co-Chairperson. The
Co-Chairperson shall serve as the
Chairperson-elect. In the absence,
disability, death, or resignation
of the Chairperson, the Co-Chairperson
shall possess all the powers and perform
all the duties of that office until
such time as the Chairperson is able
to resume those duties or until the
Chairperson's term expires. The Co-Chairperson
shall perform other duties such as
the Chairperson and Executive Board
may designate. |
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Section
4.4. Secretary/Treasurer. The
Secretary/Treasurer shall keep minutes
of all meetings of the Executive Board
and of the General Membership; keep
a file of those minutes and other
records as may be deemed necessary
by the Executive Board; give an oral
report summarizing the executive board
meeting minutes, and general meeting
minutes at the subsequent general
meeting, Secretary/Treasurer shall
assist with other document preparation
as needed. The Secretary/Treasurer
shall collect and receive all money
due, be custodian of this money, deposit
money in a bank designated by the
Executive Board, and disburse funds
only upon order of the Executive Board.
Dual signatures shall be required
on all disbursal; members of the Executive
Board shall be authorized as signatories
on all accounts. The Treasurer shall
maintain financial records and prepare
monthly reports and a simple yearly
financial statement and budget. The
Secretary/Treasurer will chair and
coordinate all fund raising activities.
The Secretary/Treasurer will administer
grants and all other sources of revenue
generated by the Council, and maintain
a list of members. |
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Section
4.5. Nominations.
The Nominating Committee, selected
annually by the Chairperson, will
present to the membership a slate
of candidates for consideration. Additional
nominations will be accepted from
the General Membership at the Annual
Election Meeting. |
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Section
4.6. Selection. New
members shall be elected to the Executive
Board by a majority of the Voting
Members voting at the Annual Meeting. |
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Section
4.7. Term
of Office.
The Term of
Office for the Executive Board shall
be one (1) year. The Term of Office
shall begin on May 1st and end on
April 30th.
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Section
4.8. Vacancies. Any
vacancy occurring in the Executive
Board except in the position of Chairperson
shall be filled for the remainder
of that term by a majority vote of
the remaining Board Members. In the
event of a vacancy in the Chairperson's
position, the Co-Chairperson shall
automatically fill the Chairperson's
position and the General Membership
shall then select a new Board Member
as described above.
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Section
4.9. Meetings.
Executive Board Members are expected
to attend a majority of all Board
and General Meetings in any term year. |
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Section
4.10. Quorum.
A minimum of
ten (10) members of the Council shall
constitute a quorum. |
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Section
4.11. Qualifications.
All elected members of the Executive
Board shall be Voting Members of the
Southeast Florida Utility Council.
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Section
4.12. Policy-Making.
The Executive Board may establish
policies and procedures for consideration
and approval by the entire council. |
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Section
4.13. Contracts.
The Executive Board may contract for
services as deemed necessary to fulfill
the purposes of the organization.
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Article
V: Membership |
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Section
5.0. Voting Member.
A Voting Member shall be any water
resources, potable water supply or
wastewater management utility representative,
public or private, located in Broward
County, Miami-Dade County or Palm
Beach County, where such representative
agrees to promote Council objectives
and programs. Only one (1) Voting
Member per utility. A Southeast Florida
Utility Council Executive Board Member
will miss no more than three (3) regularly
scheduled meetings in one year. A
utility member will be listed on the
Southeast Florida Utility Council
mailing list. If a meeting must be
missed, a Voting Member may send a
representative who can vote and/or
make a commitment in his/her absence.
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Section
5.1. Voting Member Privileges.
A Voting Member
may serve on the Nominating Committee
and vote on Directors at the Annual
Membership Meeting. A Voting Member
may also vote on issues brought to
the membership. A Voting Member not
in attendance at the Annual Meeting
may vote by written proxy according
to Policies established by the Board
of Directors. Should multiple individuals
represent one organization, only one
vote will be valid.
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Article
VI: Meetings
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Section
6.1. General Meetings.
General Meetings
of the Southeast Florida Utility Council
shall be held at least quarterly at
a place agreed upon by the Executive
Board.
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Section
6.2. Business Items. Business
items requested by Voting Members,
for hearing at General Meetings, will
be submitted to the Council Chairperson.
The Chairperson is responsible for
agenda preparation and shall make
every effort to bring all items to
the floor for discussion. |
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Section
6.3. Annual Meeting.
An Annual Meeting shall be held during
the month of March, each year to conduct
the following business:
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a)
Election of Executive Board
b) Adoption of the
Budget
c) Report of Activities
d) Any Other Business
of an Appropriate Nature
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Article
VII: Amendments |
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Section
7.1. Amendments. These
Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds
vote of the Voting Members present
at the Annual Meeting. |
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Section
7.2. Proposals of Change. Proposals
for changes in the Bylaws shall be
submitted to the Executive Board by
a Voting Member, by a Board-appointed
Committee Chairperson, or by a Member
of the Executive Board. All proposed
amendments shall be given in writing
to every Voting Member at least thirty
(30) days prior to being voted upon. |
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