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Chairman : Tom Bourke Co Clare

Vice Chairman : Uel Mc Clintock Co Tyrone

Event Chairman: Tom Dyke Co Galway

Secretary : Caroline Ryan Co Limerick

Treasurer: John O Halloran Co Clare

Public Relations Officer: Gerard O Halloran Co Kildare

BYLAWS

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IRISH PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ASSOCIATION

Article 1 - Name and Purpose

1. The name of this club shall be Irish Personal Watercraft association.

2. The purposes of the club are to promote the sport of watercraft riding for pleasure, recreation and other non-profitable purposes; work for fair and equitable watercraft laws; promote development of launching and docking facilities; provide education and promote safety in all water sports; and perform all desirable and lawful functions for the successful operation of the club.

Article 1- Membership

There shall be two types of membership in the club a) Single, b) Family,.
Membership shall be available to anyone who is in agreement with the purposes of the club.
Dues shall be 20 euro for a single membership, 25 euro for a family membership, payable in advance for each fiscal year.
Agencies of government and other organizations who do not become members but share common interests with the club, may affiliate with and participate in club activities but will not be required to pay dues.
Special memberships such as Honorary or Lifetime may be granted by the Board of Directors to any person's deemed appropriate and subject to such rights and privileges as designated by the board.
A member may be expelled for conduct unbecoming a member of the club, but charges must first be made in writing and the accused member given a hearing before the Board. The Board shall take evidence and report its findings to the club with the recommendation that the charges be considered proven and the accused member be expelled, or the charges be considered not proven and the accused remain a member of the club. The club shall then vote whether the recommendation of the Board shall be adopted It shall acquire a two thirds vote of the active membership present and enticed to vote in order to veto the recommendation of the Board.
Any membership dues owed past a period of three months will automatically terminate.
A member may resign from the Club at any time upon written notice to the Secretary.
All members in good standing are entitled to all the benefits and privileges of the club.
The Board shall set the time and place for the Annual Meeting of the membership. Special meetings of the membership, for the transaction of business, may be called.
All members shall sign and agree to the code of ethics.

Article 2 - Management

Management shall be vested by the executive board.

All bills must be reviewed and approved by the Executive Board before they are paid. All cheques should be signed by both the Treasurer and an additional officer.

Article 3 – Officers

Replace "Board of Directors" with " Board"
The officers of the club shall be , Secretary, Public Relations Officer , Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Event Chairman. These officers shall constitute the Board.
All club officers must be IPWA members.
The duties of the Chairman shall be:

To preside at all the meetings of the club.
To have general supervision of the affairs of the club.
To appoint any person or committee not otherwise ordered by the club.
To represent the club personally on apt occasions and in business contacts.
To assist all other officers of the club in their records, correspondence and other duties.
To promote interest on the part of each member in club life and activities.
To vote only when necessary to break a tie.

The Vice Chairman shall perform the duties of the Chairman in his or her absence.
The duties of the Secretary shall be:

To keep a record of the meetings of the club.
To send out the notices of regular or special meetings.
To handle all club correspondence.
To perform such other duties that generally fall to that office.

The duties of the Treasurer shall be:

To collect dues from all members.
To collect all the money due to the club.
To maintain club financial records and deliver reports on a timely basis.

The duties of the Event Chairman shall be:

To plan all club rides, activities etc.
To stimulate interest in activities.
To assist in handling club socials, parties and other functions.
To enforce all rules of group riding.
To appoint members of Activities Committee to assist with event planning.

The duties of the Board shall be:

To act for the club in all matters ordered by the club. To make final decisions on expulsion of members.
To investigate properly and present to the club all business or important activities. To have general control over all club affairs.

2. Only dues-paying club members shall be eligible to hold club office.

3. The executive board will establish policy and procedures regarding the voting process

ARTICLE 4 - MEETING

1. The President or Executive Board may call a special meeting at any time by advance notice.

2. 10 percent of the membership and a majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum for transaction of club business.

3. Decisions of club business shall be determined by a majority vote of attending members.

ARTICLE 5 - AMENDMENTS

1. These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the whole Board or by a majority vote of the membership at the annual meeting of the membership or at any special meeting of the membership duly called.