Bylaws of the Arizona Council

 Of Professional Genealogists

                                                                            

  ARTICLE I.  NAME

 

The name of this association will be the Arizona Council of Professional Genealogists, hereafter referred to as AzCPG.

 

  ARTICLE II.  OBJECTIVES

 

AzCPG will be operated as a nonprofit, educational organization. No part of any net earnings will inure to the benefit of any private individual.

 

The objectives of AzCPG will be:

1.  To promote professional standards in genealogical research, writing, and speaking

2.  To promote the education of the membership and the public

3.  To promote awareness of professional genealogical services

4.  To promote improved access and preservation of records used in genealogical and local history research

5.  To promote awareness of activities and/or laws, which may affect genealogical and local history research, including pending legislation in Arizona and elsewhere

6.  To provide support for those engaged in genealogical pursuits as a business; and

7.  To enable those interested in any aspect of professional genealogy to network together as teachers, speakers, researchers, writers and librarians.

 

  ARTICLE III.  MEMBERSHIP

 

1.  Membership will be open to any person or institution willing to support the objectives of this organization and up hold the professional standards of ethics as set forth by the national Association of Professional Genealogists.

 

  ARTICLE IV.  OFFICERS

 

1.  Officers of AzCPG will be president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer.

2.  Officers will serve for one year.

3.  Duties of officers are specified in the Policies, Procedures, and Standing Rules.

 

ARTICLE V.  MEETINGS

 

1.  AzCPG will meet a minimum of two times a year at a time and place determined by the membership. Qualifications and methods for voting will be according to procedures as established in the Standing Rules.

2.  AzCPG meetings will be open to the public, who may attend as guests.

3.  Only members of AzCPG can vote, serve as officers, or be listed in materials published by the organization.

4.   Non-members can attend meetings and participate in any activities except those designated in Article V:3.

 

  ARTICLE VI.  ELECTION

 

1.  Officers will be nominated and elected by the membership on a date to be determined by the AzCPG standing rules. Terms will last one year.

 

  ARTICLE VII.  OPERATING PROCEDURES

 

1.  AzCPG will be governed by these Bylaws and the Policies, Procedures, and Standing Rules.

2.  AzCPG will conduct itself in a manner that is in keeping with the professional nature of the organization.  All literature, banners, posters, letters, etc., will be professional in appearance.

 

  ARTICLE VIII.  FINANCES

 

1.  The amount of dues or other moneys to be collected will be included as part of the Standing Rules.

2.  If any moneys are collected beyond the cost of postage for mailings to members, and miscellaneous expenses, AzCPG will establish a bank account in its own name.

 

  ARTICLE IX.  AMENDMENTS

 

1.  Amendments or revisions of these bylaws may be proposed by any member of AzCPG and voted on as set forth in the Policies, Procedures, and Standing Rules.

 

  ARTICLE X.  DEACTIVATION

 

1.  AzCPG may be dissolved by a two-thirds vote of the membership as specified in the Policies, Procedures, and Standing Rules.

2.  Any moneys left by the organization will be donated to the Arizona State Genealogy Library.

 

Approved 1 May 2004

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