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Article 2. Membership

Section 1. Any person who has obtained a valid GDPA permit shall be considered a member of the GDPA.

Section 2. Representation: Each GDPA member will have one vote, on each matter submitted to vote. Voting at GDPA meetings shall be by voice or ballot.

Article 3. Officers and Board Members

Section 1. Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer

Section 2. Board of Directors shall consist of the above officers and two directors. The directors shall be the immediate past President and the founder of the GDPA, if they are willing and able to serve.

Section 3. The term of office shall be one (1) year.

Article 4. Amendments

Section 1. Proposed amendments to this constitution shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors no fewer than two (2) weeks prior to the next scheduled meeting. Copies of the proposed amendments shall be posted at the GDP at least one (1) week prior to the meeting. Amendments will be read at the next two meetings. Approval by two-thirds of those present will be necessary for adoption.

Section 2. Upon adoption, such amendments must be both filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days and posted at the GDP for at least two (2) weeks.

BYLAWS for the GREENBELT DOG PARK ASSOCIATION (GDPA)

Article 1. Membership

Section 1. Any person who has obtained a valid GDPA permit shall be considered a member of the GDPA.

Section 2. Representation: Each GDPA member will have one vote for each matter submitted for vote. Voting at GDPA meetings shall be by voice or ballot.

Section 3. Loss of Membership: Loss of membership shall occur by action of the officers under the following circumstances:

1. The use of illegal drugs by any member or guest at any GDPA facility or function;
   
   
2. Disorderly conduct at any GDPA facility or function by any member, guest or dog, or;
   
   
3. Failure of a member or guest to adhere to the GDPA objectives or rules. If the conditions warrant, a member may be required to resign by unanimous decision of the officers. If the member involved is an officer, the decision must be made by a 2/3 vote of the votes cast at an open meeting.

Section 4. All members and their dogs shall adhere to the rules of the GDPA. These rules include:

• Owners are legally responsible for their dog(s) and any injuries caused by their dog(s).
• The dog park is for use and the enjoyment of permit holders only.
• Dog owners must remain with their dog(s) in the exercise area, and must keep their dog(s) in sight at all times.
• Dog owners must carry a leash.
• Dogs showing aggressiveness towards people or other dogs must be immediately leashed and removed from the dog park.
• Dogs must be wearing up-to-date rabies vaccination tags and GDPA permit tags at all times.
• No dogs in heat are allowed in the dog park.
• No more than two dogs per owner are allowed in the dog park at the same time.
• Puppies using the park must be older than four (4) months.
• Owners must clean up and dispose of feces deposited by their dogs.
• Owners must stop their dog(s) from digging. Any holes created by your dog(s) must be filled.
• Dogs must be leashed before leaving the dog park.
• The dog park exercise area is for the use and enjoyment of the dogs and their owners. Recreational use by others is not permitted.
• No smoking or eating while in the exercise area.
• Violations of rules for use of the park are subject to removal for the park, suspension, or revocation of dog park permits, and the issuance of municipal infractions.
• Professional dog trainers may not use this facility for the conduct of their business.

Article 2. Board Members and Duties

Section 1. Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer

Section 2. Board of Directors: The Board shall consist of the above officers and two directors. The directors shall be the immediate past President and the founder of the GDPA, if they are willing and able to serve.

Section 3. Duties:

1. President shall preside at all meetings, appoint committees, and be ex-officio member of all committees. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the GDPA and shall exercise a general supervision over the affairs of the GDPA, in keeping with the expressed wishes of the majority of the membership.
   
   
2. In the absence of the President or in the event of his/her inability or refusal to act, the Vice President shall assume the duties of the president in his/her absence. The Vice President shall also act as an aid to the President.
   
   
3. Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings. These minutes shall be posted at the Greenbelt Dog Park (GDP) and be available at the following meeting. The Secretary shall also maintain GDPA records and handle Association correspondence. The Secretary may have a petty cash fund of $20.00 for correspondence.
   
   
4. Treasurer shall maintain control of all Association finances, pay any bills submitted for payment to the GDPA, maintain a record of voluntary contributions, and submit a report at each meeting, with bank statement attached and post the report at the dog park. The Treasurer may have a petty cash fund of $25.00 for use in emergencies.
   
   
5. The Board of Directors shall formulate the general policies and conduct the formal business for the functioning of the Association, subject to vote of the members.
   
   
6. The Board shall be empowered to act on behalf of the members on emergency matters that pertain to the well-being of the GDPA.

Article 3. Committees

Section 1. Membership and Telephone Committee

Section 2. Public Relations Committee

Section 3. Fundraising Committee

Section 4. Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the president. It shall be formed at least 2 months prior to the annual election held in October.

Section 5. Other committees shall be appointed by the president as needed.

Article 4. Meetings

Section 1. Meetings will be held bimonthly. A notice stating the time, place, and proposed agenda shall be posted at the GDP at least one (1) week in advance.

Section 2. Three board members must be present in order to conduct any business meeting. A majority of the members present at any business meeting shall carry the vote.

Section 3. Special Meetings: The Secretary shall call special meetings at the request of the members. A notice stating the time, place, and proposed agenda shall be posted at the GDP at least one (1) week in advance. If a vote is noted on the agenda, members may submit absentee ballots to an officer prior to the meeting.

Section 4. Annual Meeting: An annual meeting will be held in October with the purpose, at minimum, of electing officers. The date of the annual meeting shall be announced no later than September 15th. A notice stating the time, place, agenda, and a list of candidates nominated for office, shall be posted at the GDP at least two (2) weeks in advance. Contact information for appropriate Committee members shall also be included in the notice

Article 5. Nominations and Elections

Section 1. Candidates: The nominating committees shall name at least one willing candidate for each office. The Committee will present the slate of candidates to the Secretary at least three (3) weeks prior to meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the annual meeting.

Section 2. Elections will be held in October, or in the month following a vacancy of any office. Voting will be by voice and ballot with every member present being given an opportunity to vote. Ballots will be collected and tallied by two tellers that the membership designates.

Section 3. Duties will be assumed by the new officers at the adjournment of the annual meeting.

Article 6. Liability of Members

Section 1. No member or officers shall be personally liable for any bills or obligations for the GDPA, past or present.

Section 2. No officer or member will obligate or disburse any money belonging to the GDPA without authorization.

Section 3. No person shall use the name, mailing list, or official insignia of the Association for any reason other than strict Association purposes, without authorization of the Board, and written confirmation by the GDPA president.

Section 4. Members and dogs shall observe the rules and bylaws, and respect the rights of others while in the dog park.

Article 7. Amendments

Section 1. Proposed amendments to these bylaws shall be submitted to the Board of Directors in writing no fewer than two (2) weeks prior to the next scheduled meeting.

Section 2. Copies of the proposed amendments shall be posted at the GDP at least one (1) week prior to the meeting.

Section 3. Amendments will be read at the next two meetings. The amendments may be passed with an affirmative vote of 2/3 of the voting members present.

Section 4. Upon adoption, such amendments must be both filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days and posted at the GDP for at least two (2) weeks.