BYLAWS OF THE
ARKANSAS CONCEALED CARRY ASSOCIATION
(ARCCA)
ARTICLE 1: OFFICE
SECTION 1. PRINCIPAL OFFICE
The principal office of the corporation is located in Pulaski County, State of Arkansas.
SECTION 2. CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The designation of the county or state of the corporation's principal office may be changed by amendment of these Bylaws. The Governing Board may change the principal office from one location to another by noting the changed address and effective date below, and such changes of address shall not be deemed, nor require, an amendment of these Bylaws:
SECTION 3. OTHER OFFICES
The corporation may also have offices at such other places, within or without its state of incorporation, where it is qualified to do business, as its business and activities may require, and as the Board of Advisors may, from time to time, designate.
ARTICLE 2: NONPROFIT PURPOSES
SECTION 1. IRC SECTION 501(C)(4) PURPOSES
This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
SECTION 2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be:
To promote the continuation and improvement of the Arkansas Concealed Handgun License program.
To represent the standards and concerns of the members to the general public, news media, Arkansas Department of Public Safety, legislators, governor, and judiciary.
To support the passage of laws that support and strengthen the right of responsible, law-abiding citizens to own, keep, and lawfully carry firearms for personal protection.
To promote responsible firearms safety, ownership, and use in our communities.
To provide current information to members about the laws, lesson plans, and topics related to the Concealed Handgun License program.
To promote high standards of instruction and training for the Concealed Handgun License program.
ARTICLE 3: BOARD OF ADVISORS
SECTION 1. NUMBER
The corporation shall have ten (10) advisory Advisors and collectively they shall be known as the Board of Advisors.
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS
Advisors shall be of the age of majority in this state, and shall support the right of responsible, law-abiding citizens to own, keep, and lawfully carry firearms for personal protection.
SECTION 3. POWERS
Subject to the provisions of the laws of this state and any limitations in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws relating to action required or permitted to be taken or approved by the Governing Board or members, if any, of this corporation, the activities and affairs of this corporation shall be conducted, and all corporate powers shall be exercised, under the non-binding advisement of the Board of Advisors.
SECTION 4. DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the Advisors to:
Consult with all officers and members of the corporation to assure that their efforts are consistent with the stated Specific Objectives and Purposes of this corporation.
Meet at such times and places as required by these Bylaws.
Register their addresses with the Secretary of the corporation, and notices of meetings mailed or telegraphed to them at such addresses shall be valid notices thereof.
Perform all functions required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws.
SECTION 5. TERM OF OFFICE
Each Advisor shall hold office for a period of three (3) years and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies. Initial board members shall be appointed by the majority vote of the governing board.
SECTION 6. COMPENSATION
Advisors shall serve without monetary compensation.
SECTION 7. PLACE OF MEETINGS
Meetings shall be held at the location specified and provided for by the Governing Board.
SECTION 8. REGULAR MEETINGS
Regular meetings of Advisors shall be held during the first weeks of January and July of each year, immediately following the regular meeting of members.
SECTION 9. SPECIAL MEETINGS
Special meetings of the Board of Advisors may be called by the President, the Executive Director, the Secretary, by any two Advisors, or by the persons specifically authorized under the laws of this state to call special meetings of the board. Such meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation or, if different, at the place designated by the person or persons calling the special meeting.
SECTION 10. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Unless otherwise provided by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law, the following provisions shall govern the giving of notice for meetings of the Board of Advisors:
Regular and Special Meetings. At least one-week prior, notice shall be given by the Secretary of the corporation to each Advisor of each special meeting of the board. Such notice may be oral or written, and may be given personally, by first class mail, by telephone, by e-mail, or by facsimile machine, and shall state the place, date and time of the meeting and the matters proposed to be acted upon at the meeting. In the case of facsimile or e-mail notification, the Advisor to be contacted shall acknowledge personal receipt of the facsimile notice by a return message or telephone call within twenty four hours of being notified.
Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice of a meeting is required to be given to any Advisor of this corporation under provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the law of this state, a waiver of notice in writing signed by the Advisor, whether before or after the time of the meeting, shall be equivalent to the giving of such notice.
SECTION 11. QUORUM FOR MEETINGS
A quorum shall consist of five (6) of the members of the Board of Advisors. Except as otherwise provided under the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law, no business shall be considered by the board at any meeting at which the required quorum is not present, and the only motion the President shall entertain at such meeting is a motion to adjourn.
SECTION 12. MAJORITY ACTION AS BOARD ACTION
Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the Advisors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present is the act of the Board of Advisors, unless the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law require a greater percentage or different voting rules for approval of a matter by the board.
SECTION 13. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
Meetings of the Board of Advisors shall be presided over by the President or, in his or her absence, the Executive Director of the corporation or, in his or her absence, by an Executive Vice-President of the corporation or, in the absence of each of these persons, by a Chairperson chosen by a majority of the Advisors present at the meeting. The Secretary of the corporation shall act as secretary of all meetings of the board, provided that, in his or her absence, the presiding officer shall appoint another person to act as Secretary of the Meeting. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
SECTION 14. VACANCIES
Vacancies on the Board of Advisors shall exist (1) on the death, resignation or removal of any Advisor, and (2) whenever the number of authorized Advisors is increased.
Any Advisor may resign effective upon giving written notice to the President. Advisors may be removed from office, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the Board of Advisors or, by a majority vote of the Governing Board or, as permitted by and in accordance with the laws of this state.
Unless otherwise prohibited by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws or provisions of law, vacancies on the board may be filled by approval of a majority vote of the Governing Board and a majority vote of the Board of Advisors. A person elected to fill a vacancy on the board shall hold office until the next election of the Board of Advisors or until his or her death, resignation or removal from office.
SECTION 15. NONLIABILITY OF ADVISORS
The Advisors shall not be personally or professionally liable for the positions taken, issues addressed, debts, liabilities, associations, or other obligations and actions of the corporation.
SECTION 16. INDEMNIFICATION BY CORPORATION OF ADVISORS AND OFFICERS
The corporation to the fullest extent permissible shall indemnify the Advisors and officers of the corporation under the laws of this state.
ARTICLE 4: GOVERNING BOARD
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF GOVERNING BOARD OFFICERS
The governing board of the corporation shall be comprised of six officers: President, Executive Director, Executive Vice-President, Executive Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS
Any Arkansas concealed handgun licensee.
SECTION 3. TERM OF OFFICE
Officers shall be elected by the members, and each officer shall hold office until he or she resigns or is removed or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first.
Each officer shall hold office for a period of three (3) years and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies. Initial officers shall be appointed by the majority vote of the initial members.
SECTION 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION
The members may remove any officer, either with or without cause, at any time. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or Secretary of the corporation. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice or at any later date specified therein, and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. The above provisions of this Section shall be superseded by any conflicting terms of a contract that has been approved or ratified by the Governing Board relating to the employment of any officer of the corporation.
SECTION 5. VACANCIES
Any vacancy caused by the death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, of any officer shall be filled by a majority vote of the Governing Board. In the event of a vacancy in any office other than that of President, such vacancy may be filled temporarily by appointment by the President until such time as the Governing Board shall vote to properly fill the vacancy. Vacancies occurring in offices of officers, or committees appointed at the discretion of the Governing Board, may or may not be filled, as the Governing Board shall determine.
SECTION 6. DUTIES OF PRESIDENT
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation and shall supervise the affairs of the corporation and the activities of the officers. He or she shall perform all duties incident to his or her office and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may be advised from time to time by the Board of Advisors. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Advisors and, if this corporation has members, at all meetings of the members. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, he or she shall, in the name of the corporation, execute such deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, checks, or other instruments which may from time to time be authorized by the Governing Board.
SECTION 7. DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
In the absence of the President, at the discretion of the President, or in the event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the Executive Director shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions on, the President. The Executive Director shall also defacto serve as the chief of staff to the President - responsible for the day-to-day decision-making and supervision of the Governing Board with full signing authority of the President. The Executive Director shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws.
SECTION 8. DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENTS
There shall be two Executive Vice-Presidents and they shall assist the corporation at the discretion of the President or the Executive Director. Duties can include chairing special committees, media relations, industrial relations, and managing membership and recruitment drives.
SECTION 9. DUTIES OF SECRETARY
The Secretary shall:
Certify and keep at the principal office of the corporation the original, or a copy, of these Bylaws as amended or otherwise altered to date.
Keep at the principal office of the corporation or at such other place as the Governing Board may determine, a book of minutes of all meetings of the Governing Board, the Board of Advisors, the members, and, if applicable, meetings of committees of directors and of members, recording therein the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, how called, how notice thereof was given, the names of those present or represented at the meeting, and the proceedings thereof.
See that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law.
Be custodian of the records as authorized by law or the provisions of these Bylaws, to duly executed documents of the corporation.
Keep at the principal office of the corporation a membership database containing the name and address of each and any members.
In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws.
SECTION 10. DUTIES OF TREASURER
The Treasurer shall:
Have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds and securities of the corporation, and deposit all such funds in the name of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected by the Governing Board.
Receive, and give receipt for, monies due and payable to the corporation from any source whatsoever.
Disburse, or cause to be disbursed, the funds of the corporation as may be directed by the President or Executive Director, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements.
Keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the corporation's properties and business transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses.
Exhibit at all reasonable times the books of account and financial records to any Governing Board member, member of the Board of Advisors, or to his or her agent or attorney, on request therefore.
Render to the President, Executive Director, or member of the Board of Advisors, whenever requested, an account of any or all of his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the corporation.
Prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify, or cause to be certified, the financial statements to be included in any required reports.
In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation, or by these Bylaws.
SECTION 11. COMPENSATION
There will be no monetary compensation given to Governing Board members for duties performed in the name of the corporation.
ARTICLE 6: EXECUTIONS OF INSTRUMENTS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS
SECTION 1. EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS
The President or Executive Director, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may authorize any officer or agent of the corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. This authorization shall be in written form and signed, and authorized only with concurrence of a majority of the Governing Board officers. Unless so authorized, no officer, agent, or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable monetarily for any purpose or in any amount.
SECTION 2. CHECKS AND NOTES
Except as otherwise specifically determined by the Governing Board, or as otherwise required by law, checks, drafts, promissory notes, orders for the payment of money, and other evidence of indebtedness of the corporation shall be signed by the Treasurer of the corporation.
SECTION 3. DEPOSITS
All funds of the corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Governing Board may select.
SECTION 4. GIFTS
The Governing Board may accept on behalf of the corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or devise for the nonprofit purposes of this corporation.
ARTICLE 7: CORPORATE RECORDS, REPORTS AND SEAL
SECTION 1. MAINTENANCE OF CORPORATE RECORDS
The corporation shall keep at its principal office:
Minutes of all meetings of directors, committees of the board and, if this corporation has members, of all meetings of members, indicating the time and place of holding such meetings, whether regular or special, how called, the notice given, and the names of those present and the proceedings thereof.
Adequate and correct books and records of account, including accounts of its properties and business transactions and accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses.
A record of its current members, indicating their names and addresses.
A copy of the corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the members, if any, of the corporation at all reasonable times during office hours.
SECTION 2. CORPORATE SEAL
The Governing Board may adopt, use, and at will alter, a corporate seal. Such seal shall be kept at the principal office of the corporation. Failure to affix the seal to corporate instruments, however, shall not affect the validity of any such instrument.
SECTION 3. INSPECTION RIGHTS
Every Governing Board officer or member of the Board of Advisors shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and shall have such other rights to inspect the books, records and properties of this corporation as may be required under the Articles of Incorporation, other provisions of these Bylaws, and provisions of law.
SECTION 4. MEMBERS' INSPECTION RIGHTS
If this corporation has any members, then each and every member shall have the following inspection rights, for a purpose reasonably related to such person's interest as a member:
To inspect and copy the record of all members' names and addresses, at reasonable times, upon written demand on the Secretary of the corporation, which demand shall state the purpose for which the inspection rights are requested.
To obtain from the Secretary of the corporation, upon written demand on, and payment of a reasonable charge to, the Secretary of the corporation, a list of the names and addresses of those members entitled to vote for the election of members of the Governing Board, as of the most recent record date for which the list has been compiled or as of the date specified by the member subsequent to the date of demand. The demand shall state the purpose for which the list is requested. The membership list shall be made within a reasonable time after the demand is received by the Secretary of the corporation or after the date specified therein as of which the list is to be compiled.
To inspect at any reasonable time the books, records, or minutes of proceedings of the members or of the board or committees of the board, upon written demand on the Secretary of the corporation by the member, for a purpose reasonably related to such person's interests as a member.
Members shall have such other rights to inspect the books, records and properties of this corporation as may be required under the Articles of Incorporation, other provisions of these Bylaws, and provisions of law.
SECTION 5. RIGHT TO COPY AND MAKE EXTRACTS
Any inspection under the provisions of this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney and the right to inspection shall include the right to copy and make extracts.
SECTION 6. PERIODIC REPORT
The board shall cause any annual or periodic report required under law to be prepared and delivered to an office of this state or to the members, if any, of this corporation, to be so prepared and delivered within the time limits set by law.
ARTICLE 8: IRC 501(C)(4) TAX EXEMPTION PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. LIMITATIONS ON ACTIVITIES
Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws, this corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation that may be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which may be deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
SECTION 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST PRIVATE INUREMENT
No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall inure to the benefit of its members or officers, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes of this corporation.
SECTION 3. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
Upon the dissolution of this corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 510(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Such distribution shall be made in accordance with all applicable provisions of the laws of this state.
SECTION 4. PRIVATE FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
In any taxable year in which this corporation is a private foundation as described in Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, the corporation 1) shall distribute its income for said period at such time and manner as not to subject it to tax under Section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Code; 2) shall not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in Section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code; 3) shall not retain any excess business holdings as defined in Section 4943(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; 4) shall not make any investments in such manner as to subject the corporation to tax under Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code; and 5) shall not make any taxable expenditures as defined in Section 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE 9: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
Subject to the power of the members, if any, of this corporation to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of this corporation and except as may otherwise be specified under provisions of law, these Bylaws, or any of them, may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws adopted by approval of a majority vote of the Governing Board, and a majority vote the Board of Advisors.
ARTICLE 10: CONSTRUCTION AND TERMS
If there is any conflict between the provisions of these Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation shall govern.
ARTICLE 11: MEMBERS
SECTION 1. DETERMINATION AND RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
The corporation shall have one class of members. Except as expressly provided in or authorized by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of this corporation, or provisions of law, all memberships shall have the same rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions.
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS
Any person, qualified to purchase a firearm, may apply for membership by submitting an application on-line, in the mail, or to any Governing Board member.
SECTION 3. ADMISSION OF MEMBERS
Applicants shall be admitted to membership on making an application therefore in writing and upon approval of the application by the Executive Director of this corporation [and/or] upon payment of the application fee and the first annual dues, as specified in the following sections of this bylaw.
SECTION 4. FEES AND DUES
The following fee shall be charged for making application for membership in the corporation: none.
The annual dues payable to the corporation by members shall be in such amount as may be determined from time to time by the Governing Board.
The member's annual dues to the Association shall be due and payable not later than the expiration date noted in the membership database. No member in arrears shall be eligible to vote or enjoy any other of the privileges or benefits of membership. Annual membership dues are for a twelve-month period.
SECTION 5. NUMBER OF MEMBERS
There is no limit on the number of members the corporation may admit.
SECTION 6. MEMBERSHIP DATABASE
The corporation shall keep a membership database containing the name and address of each member.
SECTION 7. NONLIABILITY OF MEMBERS
A member of this corporation is not, as such, personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.
SECTION 8. NONTRANSFERABILITY OF MEMBERSHIPS
No member may transfer a membership or any right arising therefrom. All rights of membership cease upon the member's death.
SECTION 9. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
The membership of a member shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
Upon his or her notice of such termination delivered to the President or Secretary of the corporation personally or by mail, such membership to terminate upon the date of delivery of the notice or date of deposit in the mail.
If this corporation has provided for the payment of dues by members, upon a failure to renew his or her membership by paying dues on or before their due date.
Upon suspension or revocation of a Concealed Handgun License by the Arkansas State Police.
All rights of a member in the corporation shall cease on termination of membership as herein provided.
ARTICLE 12: MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
SECTION 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS
Meetings of members shall be held at such a place or places as may be designated by the Governing Board.
SECTION 2. REGULAR MEETINGS
A regular meeting of members shall be held in the first quarter of the year, for the purpose of electing officers and transacting other business as may come before the meeting. The exact date of these meeting will be posted on the corporate website. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes up to the number of officers to be elected shall be elected. Each voting member shall cast one vote, with voting being by ballot. If only one candidate is running for an office, such candidate shall be vocally affirmed by the members. The annual meeting of members for the purpose of electing directors shall be deemed a regular meeting.
SECTION 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
Special meetings of the members shall be called by the President of the corporation, the Board of Advisors, or upon written demand of the corporation membership to any member of the Governing Board stating the reason for proposed meeting and signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the members entitled to vote or, if different, by the persons specifically authorized under the laws of this state to call special meetings of the members.
SECTION 4. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Unless otherwise provided by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law, notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be posted on the corporate website not less than ten (10) days before the date of the meeting.
The notice of any meeting of members at which directors are to be elected shall also state the names of all those who are nominees or candidates for election to the Governing Board.
SECTION 5. QUORUM FOR MEETINGS
A quorum shall consist of five percent (5%) of the voting members of the corporation.
Except as otherwise provided under the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law, no business shall be considered by the members at any meeting at which the required quorum is not present, and the only motion which the President shall entertain at such meeting is a motion to adjourn.
SECTION 6. MAJORITY ACTION AS MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Every act or decision done or made by a majority of voting members at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present, is the act of the members, unless the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law require a greater number.
SECTION 7. VOTING RIGHTS
Each voting member is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote by the members. Voting at duly held meetings shall be by voice vote. Election of officers, however, shall be by ballot.
SECTION 8. ACTION BY WRITTEN BALLOT
Approval of action by written ballot shall be valid only when the number of votes cast by ballot within the time period specified equals or exceeds the quorum required to be present at a meeting authorizing the action, and the number of approvals equals or exceeds the number of votes that would be required to approve the action at a meeting at which the total number of votes cast was the same as the number of votes cast by ballot.
SECTION 9. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
Meetings of members shall be presided over by the President or, in his or her absence, the Executive Director of the corporation or, in his or her absence, by an Executive Vice-President of the corporation or, in the absence of each of these persons, by a Chairperson chosen by a majority of the directors present at the meeting. The Secretary of the corporation shall act as secretary of all meetings of the board, provided that, in his or her absence, the presiding officer shall appoint another person to act as Secretary of the Meeting. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
Should any of the provisions or portions of these Bylaws be held unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions and portions of these Bylaws shall be unaffected by such holding.
All references in these Bylaws to the Articles of Incorporation shall be to the Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, Certificate of Incorporation, Organizational Charter, Corporate Charter, or other founding document of this corporation filed with an office of this state and used to establish the legal existence of this corporation.
All references in these Bylaws to a section or sections of the Internal Revenue Code shall be to such sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended from time to time, or to corresponding provisions of any future federal tax code.
SECTION 10. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS.
Bylaws altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws adopted by approval (as per Article 9. of these Bylaws) may be altered, amended or repealed by a three-quarter (3/4) majority vote of the total voting membership of the corporation. This action must take place at a meeting of the corporatio called for the express purpose of altering, amending or repealing a portion or the bylaws in their entirety.
Bylaws adopted by the membership cannot be altered, amended or repealed by the Governing Board or the Board of Advisors except as may be specified under provisions of law or the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation.
ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
As the Secretary of Arkansas Concealed Carry Association, I hereby certify the foregoing Bylaws, consisting of eighteen pages, as the Bylaws of this corporation.
Dated: March 7th, 2007
Gina M. Burton
Secretary
Arkansas Concealed Carry Association
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