Constitution

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Article 1: NAME

The name of this organization shall be CINCINNATI PC USER GROUP, hereafter referred to as "CPCUG".

Article 2: PURPOSE

The purposes of the CPCUG are as follows:

• To provide a forum for members of the personal computer user community for their mutual benefit, increased understanding, and better utilization of personal computers.
• To provide an opportunity for all users of personal computers to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experience for the enrichment of all concerned.
• To provide an opportunity for both formal and informal education in computer applications, hardware, and software technologies.
• To provide a medium of communication with user groups in other areas (location and orientation).
• To provide an opportunity for the formation of special interest groups (hardware, software and application topics)
• To provide a medium for the exchange of public domain and contributed software. The illegal copying, use, or distribution of software will not be condoned.
• To assist members in acquiring and dispensing computer hardware and software.
• To promote the effective interchange of ideas between members and vendors of personal computer hardware and software through programs, meetings and publications.

 

Article 3: Membership

Membership in the CPCUG shall not be denied to anyone based upon age, physical disabilities, race, creed, sex or religion.

Membership in this organization is open to anyone interested in personal computers. Ownership of a personal computer is not a prerequisite for membership.

Article 4: Rights of Membership

Each member is entitled to one copy of the CPCUG's newsletter as issued.

Each member is entitled to cast one vote in any election or CPCUG activity that requires general membership approval.

Each member is entitled to membership discounts as defined by the Board of Directors.

Each member is entitled to join any or all active Special Interest Groups.

Article 5: Dues

Dues shall be collected annually from members as specified in the Bylaws.

Article 6: Officers

Officers of the CPCUG shall consist of the following:

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

The term of office for all officers is one year, commencing July 1.

With the concurrence of the Board of Directors, the officers shall execute the daily business of the CPCUG as provided in the Bylaws.

Article 7: Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall consist of the following individuals:

• All officers of the CPCUG.
• Immediate Past President.
• Other persons as designated by the Board of Directors.

In all Board of Directors decisions, each individual Board member shall cast one vote.

Article 8: General Meetings

General meetings shall be held monthly or as directed by the Board of Directors.

Persons eligible to attend the general meetings shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Article 9: Board of Directors Meetings

Board of Directors meetings shall be held monthly or as directed by the Board of Directors.

Article 10: Elections

General elections for CPCUG officers shall be held annually.

Elections shall be conducted according to the CPCUG Bylaws.

Candidates for office shall be CPCUG members in good standing.

Article 11: Fiscal Considerations

The CPCUG shall be a not-for-profit organization according to Section 501c7, Social Club, of federal law.

An audit of the CPCUG's financial records shall be made annually by individuals designated by the Board of Directors.

In the event of the dissolution of the CPCUG, all assets shall be transferred in accordance with applicable U.S. Code and Ohio state law.

Article 12: Standing Rules

Any rules for the general government of the CPCUG not specifically covered in the foregoing articles shall be set forth in the Bylaws.

No Bylaws or other rules of the CPCUG shall take precedence over this Constitution.

Article 13: Conflict of Interest

No member of the Board of Directors may accept any salary or compensation for serving as a member of the Board of Directors.

The terms of any financial agreement between the CPCUG and a current member of the Board of Directors, or a person who has served on the Board of Directors within the year prior to the agreement, or a candidate for election or appointment to the Board of Directors must be fully disclosed to the general membership.

Any member of the Board of Directors who has a financial interest in an issue being decided by the Board of Directors may not vote on questions related to that issue.

Article 14: Amendments

A general or special meeting shall be called by the Board of Directors for the purpose of amending this Constitution. An official mail ballot, when authorized and approved by the Board of Directors, shall constitute a special meeting for the purpose of amending this Constitution or the CPCUG Bylaws.

Each general member may cast one vote on the proposed amendments.

This Constitution may be amended only by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting at the meeting designated in Section 1 of this Article.

Notice of proposed amendments must be published by all general members prior to the meeting designated in Section 1 of this Article.

Article 15: Validity

The invalidity of any part of this Constitution shall not impair or otherwise affect in any manner the validity, enforceability, or intent of the balance of this Constitution.