BOARD BYLAWS: I. Name 1.The name of the organization shall be James and Eunice Smith Charitable Organization, Inc. II. Board of Directors 1.The Board of Directors shall serve without pay and consist of no less than six members and no more than ten members. 2. Board members shall be Descendants of James and Eunice Smith. 3. Board members shall serve four year terms. 4. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board, with the recommendation of the President. 5. Board members with five absences in a row may be dismissed from the Board if agreed upon by the Board. III. Officers 1. The officers of the board shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer nominated by the Board. 2. Elected officers will serve a term of one year. 3. (a)The President shall preside at all Board meetings, appoint committee members, and perform other duties as associated with the office. (b)The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President in case of the President’s absence. (c)The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of the Board, keep all approved minutes in a minute book, and send out copies of minutes to all. (d)The Treasurer shall keep record of the organization’s budget and prepare financial reports as needed. IV. Committees 1.The Board may appoint standing and ad hoc committees as needed. V. Meetings 1.Regular meetings shall be held at least once a year at time and place decided upon by the officers of the Board. 2.Special meetings may be held at any time when called for by the President or a majority of Board members. 3.Agendas shall be provided at least ten days in advance. VI. Voting 1.(a) A majority of board members constitutes a quorum. (b) In absence of a quorum, no formal action shall be taken except to adjourn the meeting to a subsequent date. 2.Passage of a motion requires a simple majority (ie, one more than half the members present). VII. Conflict of Interest 1.Any member of the board who has a financial, personal, or official interest in, or conflict (or appearance of a conflict) with any matter pending before the Board, of such nature that it prevents or may prevent that member from acting on the matter in an impartial manner, will offer to the Board to voluntarily excuse him/herself and will vacate his seat and refrain from discussion and voting on said item. VIII. Fiscal Policies 1.The fiscal year of the board shall be January first to the last day of December. IX. Amendments 1.These by-laws may be amended by a two-third vote of Board members present at any meeting, provided a quorum is present and provide a copy of the proposed amendmend(s) are provided to each Board member at least one week prior to said meeting.