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THE LAKE GRANBURY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
OF HOOD COUNTY, TEXAS
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE 1: NAME
The name of this organization shall be The Lake Granbury Ministerial Alliance of Hood County, Texas (The Alliance).
ARTICLE 2: TIME CONSTRAINTS
The period of duration of The Alliance shall be perpetual as long as the purpose of such an organization is required.
ARTICLE 3: PURPOSE
The Alliance is set in place as an umbrella organization covering the varied joint activities of the individual churches and pastors who may be serving a ministry post in Hood County, Texas at any given point in time. It will be responsible to continue, as long as necessary, those activities implemented previously through the foresight and vision of those who have served this extended spiritual community previously. It shall also serve to continue to implement other activities as the manifest need becomes evident.
The Alliance shall commit itself to religious, charitable and educational purposes for the good of Hood County, Texas. It is pursuing the following objectives:
1)PRIMARY PURPOSE. To cooperate together in whatever means are mutually acceptable to all to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to this community.
2)SECONDARY PURPOSE. To promote a spirit of good will and fellowship among the members of the ministry of Hood County, Texas recognizing that no one individual can stand alone. Together we can accomplish far more than we could ever accomplish as individual pastors or churches.
No part of the net earnings of The Alliance shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its officers, or other private persons, except to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, expense reimbursements, or to make payments or distributions in the furtherance of the purposes set forth in this article hereof. The Alliance as an organization shall not be participant in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. The Alliance does not hold power over the individual members in their political activities.
Although not a corporation recognized under Section 501 ( c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, The Alliance shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by these provisions, or the corresponding provisions of any future federal tax code.
ARTICLE 4: RELATIONSHIPS
The Alliance is a voluntary cooperative organization and holds itself responsible to other beneficial and benevolent organizations of Hood County, Texas.
ARTICLE 5: OFFICERS
Section 1: Administrative Committee
The Administrative Committee shall consist of the following individuals: 1) The President, 2) The Vice-President, and 3) The Secretary/Treasurer of The Alliance.
Section 2: Duties of Officers
1)They shall establish such guidelines and recommendations as are deemed necessary for the continuance of the effectiveness of The Alliance.
2)They shall exercise necessary executive powers in the organization.
3)They shall have the ultimate responsibility of the overall supervision of The Alliance during their tenure.
4)They shall meet quarterly to discharge their duties, or as called by the President, or any other officer in his absence.
Section 3: Elections
Elections shall be held annually in the month of November to establish the officers who will lead The Alliance in the coming year. Nomination shall be either by recommendation from the current Administrative Committee or from the floor. A simple majority is required for election. The term of office of each officer shall be for one year, or, unless an officer shall be asked to continue as the will of the membership of the Alliance. The greatest succeeding length of office of any officer shall be no more than three years.
ARTICLE 6: FINANCES
Section 1: The Alliance shall be financed through membership dues set annually and payable within the first four months. Although each minister of a congregation located within the environs of Hood County shall be considered a member and invited to meetings by virtue of office, the membership requirements secure the ongoing viability of this organization.
Section 2: No indebtedness shall be incurred in the name of The Alliance.
Section 3: Banking accounts may be established in the name of The Alliance as may be deemed necessary. Funds will be disseminated under the signature of the Secretary/Treasurer or an appointed individual under the direction of the Secretary/Treasurer.
Section 4: Until a decision is made by the entire membership of The Alliance, the offerings received during the annual Sunrise service, and the Community Thanksgiving service shall inure to the benefit of People Helping People, a benevolent corporation established by The Alliance in 1984 and separated from The Alliance to operate as a separate entity in 1985.
ARTICLE 7: AMENDMENTS
Amendments to these By-Laws may be made at any regular or special meeting of The Alliance providing that due notice of the proposed amendment has been presented to the membership of the Alliance in writing fourteen (14) days in advance. A two-thirds majority vote of all the duly recorded membership of The Alliance shall be necessary for adoption.
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