Article I Name
The name of this chapter shall be the "Tri-Counties Chapter of the Peace Officers Research Association of California."
Article II Purpose
Section 1
The purpose of the Tri-Counties Chapter is to provide and maintain an organization of peace officers employed by the various law enforcement agencies within the geographical boundaries of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Functions of the Tri-Counties Chapter shall be conducted in accordance with pertinent State law, Federal law, and the Bylaws P.O.R.A.C.
Section 2
This Chapter shall have the ability to engage in political activities in the name of "The Tri- Counties Chapter of P.O.R.A.C.:" This Chapter shall have the full power to endorse or oppose any candidate, political measure, initiative, bond measure, or any other issue requiring public vote or ratification. This Chapter shall also have the right to expend P.O.R.A.C. funds, which have been designated by P.O.R.A.C. as belonging to the Tri-Counties Chapter.
Section 3
This Chapter shall seek to promote and encourage the highest professional standards for peace officers and shall seek to sponsor all activities tending to improve the morale and contributing to the general welfare of the chapter members.
Article III Membership
Section 1
Membership shall be in accordance with Article II of the Bylaws of P.O.R.A.C.
Article IV Dues
Section 1
Dues shall be in accordance with Article ill of the Bylaws of P.O.R.A.C.
Article V Tri-Counties Chapter Officers and Executive Board
Section 1
The Executive Board of the Tri-Counties Chapter shall be composed of the following Chapter Officers:
(1) President, (3) Vice Presidents, (1) Secretary, (1) Treasurer, (1) Chapter Director
Section 2
(a)President
- Shall preside at all Chapter meetings, shall appoint all committees, and shall be an ex- officio member of those committees.
(b)Vice Presidents
- One from each county (Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo )
- The Vice President of longest tenure shall preside at all meetings in the President's absence.
(c)Secretary
- Shall record the minutes of the Chapter meetings and shall maintain the records of the Chapter
- Shall maintain a record of the Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules
(d)Treasurer
- Shall keep the financial records of the Chapter
- Shall provide the Executive Board of the Chapter with a financial report at the Chapter meetings
- Shall make quarterly reports to P.O.R.A.C.
(e)At the President's discretion, a Chapter Officer may hold two positions on the Executive
Board. Under no circumstances shall a Chapter Officer hold more than two positions on the
Executive Board.
(f)One of the members of the Executive board shall hold a collateral assignment as the P.A.C.
representative for the Tri-Counties Chapter.
Section 3
The Chapter Officers designated in Section 1 shall be elected or appointed:
(a) The President shall entertain nominations from the members in attendance at a third quarter Chapter meeting under the "New Business" section of the meeting. Such nominations shall remain open until declared closed by the president as directed by the members in attendance. The elections shall be determined by ballot in October with the Officers being seated at the completion of the Annual P.O.R.A.C. State Conference.
(b) The President and (3) Vice Presidents of the Chapter shall be elected for a term of two years- ( c) In order to ensure a continuity of service, the elections for the Executive Board shall be staggered as follows:
.The President of the chapter and the Vice President from Ventura County shall be elected on even years-
.The Vice President from Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County shall be elected on odd years-
( d) The Secretary and Treasurer shall be appointed by the President and shall hold their respective positions for a term of two years.
( e) The Chapter Director shall be elected in accordance with Article IX Section 6 of the
P.O.R.A.C. Bylaws.
(f) The President of the Chapter may not be an "at large" Director of P.O.R.A.C.
Section 4
All ACTIVE P.O.R.A.C. members of the Tri-Counties Chapter shall be eligible for election to any office of this Chapter, excepted as provide in Section 2 (b) of this Article.
Section 5
In the event of vacancies, the Executive Board shall appoint a member of the Chapter to perfonn the duties of the vacant office for the remaining term of that office.
Section 6
Political Action Committee (P.A.C.)
(a) Any political action or endorsements made by or in the name of the Tri-Counties Chapter of P.O.R.A.C. shall comply with P .O.R.A.C. By Laws.
(b) Any association requesting a political endorsement shall have made a similar endorsement by their respective association prior to the Tri-Counties Chapter endorsement.
(c) Any association seeking an endorsement within the Tri-Counties Chapter shall send a representative to a chapter meeting and request the endorsement in person.
Article VI Conduct of Business
Section 1
Whenever possible, the business of the Chapter shall be conducted at the regular Chapter meetings. Any other business shall be carried out by the Executive board, subject to the approval of the Chapter at the next regular Chapter meeting.
Section 2
The Executive Board may adopt, without ratification of the general membership, such Standing Rules as are necessary to insure the efficient operation and fiscal accountability of the offices specified in Article V Section I. Such Standing Rules shall not supersede any Article of the Bylaws of this Chapter.
Section 3
Standing Rules shall be adopted or amended by resolution of a majority of the Executive Board.
Article VII Amendment to Chapter Bylaws
Section 1
A representative of the agency proposing the arnendment(s) to these Bylaws must submit the proposed amendment(s) in writing at a regular Chapter meeting. The proposed amendment(s) must be read into the minutes of the meeting and be carried by a 2/3 majority of the members in attendance. The membership of the Chapter shall be notified at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the meeting at which any amendments to these Bylaws are to be submitted. Notification shall be in writing to each member association.
Article VIII Meetings
Section 1
(a) General meetings of this Chapter shall be held no less than five (5) times a year, with at least one meeting per quarter on the date, time, and place announced by the President.
(b) Dates of the next general meetings are to be noted by the Secretary in the minutes of the regular meetings.
(c) The President or any two (2) members of the Executive Board may call special meetings
Section 3
The order of business at the Chapter meetings shall be as follows:
(1) Roll/sign-in
(2) Reading of the minutes
(3) Treasurer's report
(4) Communication received to be read
(5) Committee/Director's Report, etc.
(6) Vice Presidents Reports
(7) Unfinished Business
(8) New Business
(9) Good of the Chapter
(10) Adjournment
Section 2
Meetings of the Executive Board shall be held at any time and place deemed necessary by the President or quorum of the Executive Board.
Section 4
ACTIVE members present, in good standing, shall constitute a quorum of the Chapter.
Section 5
Any three (3) members of the Executive Board present at a Chapter Meeting called by the President shall constitute a quorum.
Article IX Parliamentary Procedures
Except as otherwise provided, Roberts Rules of Order shall regulate the conduct of this Chapter.
Jan. 2004
