Constitution & Bylaws

Constitution & Bylaws

Article I: Name

The name of the corporation shall be Squier Park Neighborhood Association (hereinafter “Corporation”).

Article II: Service Area

The corporation shall serve that segment of Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri community which is located within the boundaries of Armour to 39th Street and Troost Avenue to the Paseo Boulevard.

Article IIIPurpose of Corporation

The purpose of the Corporation shall be:

• To promote a better living environment by developing resources for the welfare of the community.

• To promote neighborhood conservation and preservation of houses, apartments and businesses by all property owners and residents.

• To promote that type of planning, zoning and development of the neighborhood which will provide for better health, welfare, human needs, and recreational services.

• To act as a liaison with various city, county, state and federal agencies, as well as with neighborhood institutions, their affiliated organizations and other outside neighborhood associations.

• To provide a forum for expressing public opinion on issues concerning Squier Park.

Article IV: Membership

The membership of the Corporation shall be: 

• 18 years of age and older

• a property owner, resident, tenant, or business owner within Squier Park boundaries

• current in his/her dues

All members shall be entitled to one vote in the conduct of  official business except upon such matters as fall within the authority of the Board of Directors.  Households are not restricted to one membership.  However, households with more than one eligible adult may share a single membership.

All members shall be entitled to be nominated for an elected office according to the provisions set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws.

The membership may also elect representatives to other groups and organizations or choose people to attend outside meetings.

Article V: Board of Directors

Except as otherwise required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or these bylaws, the entire control over the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be vested in the Board of Directors.

The Board shall be composed of the officers of the Corporation.  The officers of the Corporation shall hold corresponding offices on the Board.

The duties of the directors shall be the managing of all affairs of the Corporation, the planning of the program and agenda of all meetings, and serve as the interim group between meetings.

The directors shall meet regularly once a month and/or at the request of the President.

The members present shall constitute a quorum.  Their actions shall be subject to review at the next meeting at which a majority of the members are present.

Article VI: Officers

The officers of the Corporation shall be: President, Vice President, four Area Representatives, Secretary, and Treasurer; all of whom shall be members of the Board of Directors.

Nominations for officers may be made from the floor by members at the January meeting and published in the February newsletter.  Additional nominations can be made from the floor at the beginning of the February meeting, before the vote. 

All elected officers shall be elected by a majority vote of those members present at the annual meeting.  Area Representatives are appointed by the Board of Directors and are not elected officers.

All officers shall have a term of one year and may succeed themselves for a one year term.  In the event that one officer occupies more than one office (i.e. secretary/area representative) they will have only one vote.  In the case of remaining vacancies, an officer could continue to serve.

The officers shall have the following duties

• It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Corporation and of the Board of Directors and to perform all duties pertaining to the office.  The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.

• It shall be the duty of the Vice President to perform duties of the President in case of the latter’s absence or disability and to assume any duties requested by the President and/or Board of Directors.  The Vice President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. 

• It shall by the duty of each Area Representative to represent his/her respective area within the recognized area of incorporation.  These shall be:

  • 3500 block and Armour

  • 3600 block

  • 3700 block

  • 3800 block, Manheim and 39th

  • All blocks include Paseo and Troost

• It shall be the duty of the Secretary to assist the President on meeting agendas, to keep the minutes of the corporation, to have charge of all corporate records and to be responsible for corporate correspondence, and production of a monthly newsletter.

• It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to collect all dues of the corporation and to keep an accurate account of all money received and dispersed.  A monthly written report will be presented to the board and available upon request.  All current financial records will be brought to each board meeting.  The Treasurer shall disburse no money except as approved by the Board of Directors and/or the President.

Article VII: Committees

The Board of Directors and/or President shall create and/or disband special committees as needed.

Committee findings must be approved by the Board or general membership before any action can be taken.

Article VIII: Meetings

The annual meeting shall be held during the month of February.

Other meetings may be held at the request of the Board.

All meetings shall be open to the public.

These bylaws and Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of all meetings.

Article IX: Dues

The membership dues for the corporation shall be thirty five dollars ($35) per year and seniors 65 and older thirty dollars ($30) per year, and shall be due and payable in January of each year.  Dues may be increased or decreased at any regular meeting by a majority vote of members present.

Article X: Vacancies

If any elected officer or Area Representative is absent from three (3) consecutive Board meetings without a legitimate excuse, the Board shall declare the position vacant.  All interim vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Directors.

Article XI: Fiscal Year

The fiscal year shall be the same as the calendar year.

Article XII: Amendments

These Bylaws may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the dues paying members present at a regular meeting, provided that the proposed amendment has been read into the record at a regular meeting prior to that meeting at which voting occurs.

Article XIII: Address

The address of the corporation’s registered office will be Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri and the Registered Agent will be appointed by the Board, and Squier Park Neighborhood Association will maintain a post office box in the city of Kansas City, Jackson County, state of Missouri.