Article I. Name
The name of this organization shall be the Sherwood Civic Association Inc.


Article II. Purposes

It shall be the purpose of this organization to provide a general framework
within which all qualified persons interested in the association may meet
to discuss the following:

(a.) Promoting interest in the association.

(b.) Aid in the proper use, management, preservation, and development of
     property in mutual interest of the members of the association.

(c.) Propagate, Preserve, and protect the natural growth of trees and
     flowers, wildlife, and other natural resources.

(d.) Insure that streets, avenues, and thoroughfares are properly
     maintained, marked, and safe.

(e.) Cooperate with all agencies or groups of other Communities by
     initiating or assisting similar activities in the interest
     of Sherwood area.

(f.) Voice the consensus of the Association in order to serve residents
     to their best advantage in health, education, and general welfare.

(g.) Aid residents to register and encourage voting.

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Article III. Membership

(a.) Prerequisites to membership shall be ownership of property by a
     bona fide resident or the tenancy thereof  of the Sherwood park,
     Nottingham, arid Hermitage area.

(b) Candidates for membership shall be referred to the Membership
    Committee.

(c.)Dues shall be $5.00 per calendar year or part thereof and are payable
    on January 1 of each year.

(d.) Membership dues shall cover membership of an entire household.

(e.) Assessments  above the dues will not be made unless approved by
     vote of the Association members in good standing.

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Article IV. Governing Body

(a.) The governing body shall consist of a Board of Directors composed of
     ten( 10) members elected by the membership of the Association for a
     period of two years.

(b.) New directors shall take office at a joint meeting of the past year's
     Executive Board and the newly elected Directors, such meeting to be
     held during the month of January. New Directors shall  serve two years.

(c.) It shall be the responsibility of the past year's Board of Directors
     to notify new Directors of their election, to arrange the joint
     meeting, to turn over assets and records and to fully inform such
     new Directors of unfinished business, carry-over programs, etc.

(d.) The past year's Chairman of the Board of Directors shall serve as
     an ex officio member of the Board  in order that new electees may
     benefit from experience obtained during the past period.

(e.) Operating officers of the Board of Directors shall be Chairman,
     Vice-Chairman, Recording Secretary,  Treasurer,  City Liaison,
     Membership, Special Programs, Beautification, Public Relations,
     and Newsletter and shall be elected by the  existing Board of
     Directors as soon after the January joint meeting as practicable
     and shall assume office at the time of such election.

        1. The Chairman, or in his/her absence the next highest officer,
           shall preside at all regular or special meetings of the
           association.  He/She shall maintain order and dispatch such
           business as may legally come before him.   He/She shall
           perform all other duties that may be reasonably assumed
           to be incidental to his/her office, or such as are delegated
           to him/her by the Association.

        2. The Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, in the order named,
           shall, in the event of absence, death, resignation, or
           removal of the Chairman, perform the duties of the Chairman.

        3. The Treasurer shall keep membership lists and receive and
           immediately deposit all the money in the bank account in
           the name of the Association, without any deductions or
           offsets. He shall make authorized disbursements only by
           checks or vouchers after approval by the board.  He shall
           keep a system of accounts approved by the association and
           shall preserve all receipts and checks as vouchers for
           payments made. He shall render a quarterly report of
           receipts and expenditures for payments made, and approved
           by the Auditing Committee, and an annual report each
           January to the Association.

        4. The Secretary shall keep a true and complete record of all
           business conducted by the ssociation and its Executive
           Committee, and shall conduct all necessary correspondence
           and, in addition to other duties assigned to him or her by
           the Association, shall render such services and do all
           things necessary to increase the membership, activities,
           and the effectiveness of the Association.

(f.) Standing Committees may be established and appointed by the Board
     of Directors as needed.

(g.) Provided an explanation satisfactory to the remaining Board members
     is not received by such Board within two weeks after written notice
     has been sent to the affected Director that any of the following
     delinquencies exist, it shall be assumed and acted upon accordingly
    that such director has, in fact, resigned his Directorship.

        1. Either because of non-payment of dues or requirements of
           Article Ill, Section (a.), are no longer applicable.

        2. Refusal to accept an official Association assignment,
           provided the Board of Directors in formal meeting
           determines that such refusal is detrimental to
           Association aims and programs.

        3. Fails to attend as many as three consecutive Board
           meetings unless excused by the majority of Board members.


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Article V. Election of Governing Body

(a.) Prior to the First of December, the Board of Directors shall
     prepare and mail to all Association members a  ballot containing
     the names of at least five members, which will comprise the
     recommendations for candidates to replace the five expiring
     Directorships, and a provision for write-in.

(b.) Association members shall vote, sign, and return the ballots as
     soon as practicable; ballots not received for counting by
     January 1 shall not be counted.

(c.) The Nominating Committee shall tabulate the results of the
     balloting and such tabulation, together with the supporting
     ballots, shall become a part of the files of the Association.

(d.) The five candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall
     be declared elected.

(e.) More than one member of a household may not serve on the Board of
     Directors at any given time.


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Article VI. Meetings

(a.) Regular meetings of the Executive committee shall be held as often
     as necessary, but no less often than once each calendar quarter.
     A meeting may be called by the Chairman or a majority of the
     Board members.

(b.) Quorum:
        1. In order to conduct business at least six members of the
           Board of Directors must be present.

        2. An affirmative vote of at least 2/3 o f the Directors
           present shall be required for valid action of the Board.

        3. The Chairman of the Board shall vote only in case of a tie.

(c.) Meetings of the Association membership shall be conducted at least
     once a year and at other times deemed necessary  by the Board
     of Directors.

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Article VII. Bylaws

(a.) The bylaws may  be amended by a two-thirds vote of Association
     members voting, provided the Association membership has been
     given at least two weeks prior notice.


Article VIII. Measures of Personal Liability

The limit of personal liability for obligations of the society to be
assumed by  each member shall be and is one ($1.00) dollar.

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