WPC, p|D̟m[D{;pGt9 #]k&T,Z˹_Kp ;IK2*Br|Q$05;~B=D}Icd`#RL3V=YװA c H.݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*j@2%(  G  )3  0   FoundingMembersarethoseMembersoftheorganizationwhopaid @ MembershipfeesinfullbyNovember30 ,2001.#XX%&F\1#&F\%XXW*j@@݌d # # Ќ     ` Section5.40 ` AFFILIATES.#XX%&F\A#&F\%XX ` #` # L (%(('L 0  0` ##(A)0 ` #` #TheBoardmayestablishoneormorecategories ofAffiliates ofthe  organizationbyresolution,andmayassessduestosuchAffiliates. d # # L I" ((L Б   0   БrD0##0` ##2"(  B  )3  0 ` #` #  Affiliate status maybeavailabletothefollowingdisciplines:MentalHealth, 8 Accounting,Appraising(personalproperty,realproperty,businessvaluation,and/orbenefits),andFinancialPlanning.ThislistmaybemodifiedfromtimetotimebyamajorityvoteoftheExecutiveCommittee.БrDD݌  # # Ќ     ` (C)0 AnAffiliate   shall:\ # #  [9      ` [9(G0 2"(  1  )3  0 # #  ݀atalltimesduringMembershipinthisorganizationremainlicensed(if 4  requiredbyhis/herdiscipline)topracticehis/herprofessioninFlorida,andbeingoodstandingwiththeappropriateStateofFloridacertificationorlicensedbody;[9(GkG݌ ## Ќ   [9      ` [9I0 2"(  2  )3  0 # #  adheretotheprinciplesandguidelinesofcollaborativefamilylawas X#% prescribedbythisorganization ;[9I]I݌,$|&## Ќ   [9      ` [9J0 2"(  3  )3  0 # #  participateincontinuingeducationasrequiredbythisorganization ;[9JJ݌%$!(## Ќ     `  [9      ` [9K0 2"(  4  )3  0 # #  maintainMembershipinaprofessionalassociationrelatedtohis/her |'"* fieldofpractice;[9K-L݌ ## Ќ   [9      ` [9CM0 2"(  5  )3  0 # #  payanonrefundableApplicationFeeandAffiliateduesas_required; )H%- and[9CMM݌ ## Ќ     `     +&/  [9      ` [9N0 2"(  6  )3  0 # #  applytheprinciplesofcollaborativelawinappropriatecases.#XX%&F\rB#&F\%XX[9N*O݌t,'0## Ќ   H-(1 L J&( IL W*      ` W*P2&(  D  )3  0   IndividualswhoareinterestedinAffiliatestatuswiththeorganizationshall  completeanAffiliatesApplicationwhichshallbereviewedbytheMembershipReviewCommittee.W*PQ݌  # # Ќ  L DW&((JL W*      ` W*R2W&(  E  )3  0   Affiliates shallnotbeeligibletoserveontheBoard,oronanyofthe P committeesrequiring Memberstatus,butmaybeappointedtoother $ committees.W*R S݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*qT2W&(  F  )3  0   Affiliatesshallnothavethepowerorrighttovoteonanymatterbeforethe P  Boardorwhenparticipatingonanycommittee.#XX%&F\O#&F\%XXW*qTT݌$ t  # # Ќ  __L )%((DL_#XX%&F\U#&F\%XX_____   @  @`  @  @  ARTICLE6.GOVERNANCE    2WSection6.10 ` EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE.Thisorganizationshallbegovernedandmanagedby P  its ExecutiveCommittee.$t ` #` # Section6.20 ` BOARDOFDIRECTORS.0` #` #TheBoardofDirectorsisthatgroupofindividuals## 0  0` ##vestedwiththeultimatereviewoftheactionsandrecommendationsoftheExecutiveCommittee.#XX%&F\V#&F\%XXt` #` #    `   ARTICLE7.EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE @  Section7.10 ` EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE.0` #` #0##TheExecutiveCommitteeshallconsistofthe## 0  0` ##Officers,Counseltotheorganization,andtwoadditional BoardMembersforatotal t ofseven(7)Members.#XX%&F\Y#&F\%XXԀ AllOfficerssitatthepleasureoftheBoard.H` #` # Section7.20 ` QUALIFICATIONS.0h` #` #@h#h# L !%(()L W*      ` W*\2%(  A  )3  0   QualificationsshallbeestablishedbytheBoardataBoardmeetingwhere  establishmentofsuchqualificationswasontheagenda.QualificationsshallbepublishedaspartoftheMinutesoftheBoardmeetingatwhichsuchqualificationsweredecided,andshallbeavailabletotheMembersuponrequest.W*\)]݌  # # Ќ  L "%((!L W*      ` W*N_2%(  B  )3  0   NominationstotheExecutiveCommitteeshallbepublishedaspartofthe ! # agendaoftheBoardmeetingwhennominationsaretobediscussed.TheagendashallbemadeavailableareasonabletimebeforetheBoardmeetingtoprovideadequatenoticetoallMembersandDirectors.ElectionshallbebymajorityvoteofBoardMemberspresent(inperson,telephonically,orbyproxy). W*N__݌%0!( # # Ќ  _L #%(("L W*      ` W*b2%(  C  )3  0   MembershipontheExecutiveCommitteerequirescomplianceatalltimeswith '"* allcriteriaforMembershipontheExecutiveCommittee,ontheBoard,andforMembershipintheorganizationingeneral.W*bbb݌  # # Ќ  L $%((#LSection7.30 ` TERM.0` #` #ExecutiveCommitteeMembersshallserveoneyearterms,butmay*(&.## 0  0` ##serveconsecutivetermsifelectedbytheBoard.ThereshallbenolimitationonconsecutivetermsifelectedbytheBoardtoserve. ` #` #  T-(1 Section7.40 ` PURPOSE,SCOPE,ANDAUTHORITY.` #` #  Б   Бe0  0` ##2%(  A  )3  0 ` #` #  TheExecutiveCommitteeshallmanagetheaffairsoftheorganization.Бef݌ # # Ќ   Б   Б g0  0` ##2%(  B  )3  0 ` #` #  TheExecutiveCommitteedoesnothavethepowertoadopt,amend,orrepeal ,| theBylaws.However,itdoeshavethepowertorecommendtotheBoardsuchchangesintheBylawsasitbelievesareinthebestinterestsoftheorganization.AnaffirmativevoteofamajorityofExecutiveCommitteemembersisrequiredbeforeachangeinBylawscanberecommendedtotheBoard.Б g7g݌  # # Ќ   Б   Б|i0  0` ##2%(  C  )3  0 ` #` #  TheExecutiveCommitteeshallreviewtherecommendationsofstandingand  H  specialcommittees.AnaffirmativevoteofamajorityofExecutiveCommitteemembersisrequiredtoratifycommitteerecommendations.Б|ii݌  # # Ќ   Б   БHk0  0` ##2%(  D  )3  0 ` #` #  TheExecutiveCommitteemaymakerecommendationstotheBoardfor H  specialassessmentswhichitbelievesareinthebestinterestsoftheorganization.AnaffirmativevoteofamajorityofExecutiveCommitteemembersisrequiredbeforeanyspecialassessmentcanberecommendedtotheBoard.БHksk݌  # # Ќ  Section7.50 ` ACCOUNTABILITY.0h` #` #ThedecisionsoftheExecutiveCommitteeshallberecordedlh#h# 0  0` ##intheCorporateBookoftheorganization,madeavailabletothegeneralmembershipuponrequest,andreportedtotheBoardofDirectorsattheirmeetings.MinutesofExecutiveCommitteemeetingsshallbetakenbyamemberoftheExecutiveCommitteeactingasSecretaryoftheMeeting,andretainedbytheExecutiveCommitteeinaMinuteBook. ` #` # Section7.60 ` QUORUM.AmajorityoftheMembersoftheExecutiveCommitteeshall 8 constituteaquorum.AnExecutiveCommitteeMembermaybepresentatameetinginpersonortelephonically. ` #` # Section7.70 ` REMOVALANDRESIGNATION.0` #` #0p##p#p# L g%(($L W*      ` W*pq2g%(  A  )3  0   ResignationorremovalfromtheBoardshallincluderesignationorremoval \ fromanycommitteeinwhichtheMemberparticipates,includingtheExecutiveCommittee.W*pqq݌  # # Ќ  L w%((L W*      ` W*Rs2w%(  B  )3  0   AMembermayresignfromtheExecutiveCommitteebygivingwrittennotice !# toanyotherMemberwhositsontheExecutiveCommittee.W*Rss݌  # # Ќ  L %((L W*      ` W*u2%(  C  )3  0   AMembershallberemovedfromtheExecutiveCommittee:W*uRu݌($x& # # Ќ     `  (1)ConcurrentlywithremovalfromtheBoardand/ortheorganization;   `  (2)ForanyactinviolationofSection  4.1oftheseBylaws;and % !( 0  0` ##0 ` #` #0 # # (3)ForanyactinviolationofanyotherprovisionoftheseBylaws,asamendedfromtimetotime. ## _#XX%&F\[#&F\%XX   @  @`  @  @   @h ARTICLE8.BOARDOFDIRECTORS  @  @`  @  @  *&. Hx0  #XX%&F\&x#&F\%XX ## Section8.10 ` QUALIFICATIONS.0h` #` #ThequalificationsforthepositionofDirectorshallbethesame|,'0h#h#    ` asthosefor Membership.Allqualificationsmustcontinuetobemetduringthe P-(1    ` individualsentiretermasDirector.Section8.20 ` NUMBEROFDIRECTORS.0` #` #TheBoardofDirectorsshallbecomprisedofatleastX##    ` seven#XX%&F\>y#&F\%XX(7)#XX%&F\{#&F\%XXԀbutnotmorethantwentythree(23) members. ,| Section8.30 ` ELECTIONOFDIRECTORS. MembersoftheorganizationshallelectDirectors.$` #` # Ѐ#XX%&F\{#&F\%XX   Section8.40 ` TERM,STAGGEREDBOARD.| ` #` # L A&((L W*      ` W*}2&(  A  )3  0   Boardmembersshallservetwo(2)yearterms.Termsshallbestaggeredto P  providecontinuitytotheBoard.W*}<~݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*Q2&(  B  )3  0   EffectivewiththeannualelectionofOctober,2004,onehalftheBoardplus    onemembershallbeelectedforatwo(2)yearterm,andonehalftheBoardminusonemembershallbeelectedforaone(1)yearterm.Ateachsubsequentannualelection,onehalftheBoardshallbeelectedfortwo(2)yearterms.#XX%&F\}#&F\%XXW*Q݌l  # # Ќ     ` L B&((AL W*      ` W*#2&(  C  )3  0   ANominatingCommitteeshallidentifythenumberofBoardseatsavailable  foraparticularannualelection,andshallpresentaslateofcandidatestofillthoseseatsbetweenSeptemberandDecemberofeachcalendaryear.ThenewBoardshallbepresented,andshallbeseated,attheAnnualMeetingeachJanuary.NewlyelectedBoardMembersshallattendallBoardmeetingsheldbetweentheirelectionandtheAnnualMeeting,andshallbeassistedintheirorientationbyseatedBoardMembers.#XX%&F\\#&F\%XXԀW*#f݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*J2&(  D  )3  0   NoDirectorshallbeeligibletoservemorethantwo(2)consecutivetwo(2) d yearterms.However,anyMemberwhohasservedtwo(2)consecutivetwoyearterms,andwhodoesnotservefortwo(2)yearsaftersuchservice,maystandforelectiontotheBoardasanyotherindividualaftersuchbreakinservice.#XX%&F\#&F\%XXW*J݌ # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  E  )3  0   VotingshallbebyamethoddeterminedbytheBoard.W*݌\ # # Ќ  Section8.50 ` QUORUMOFDIRECTORS.0` #` # T!##  Б   Б.0  0` ##2&(  A  )3  0 ` #` #  Onethird(1/3)oftheDirectorsthemservingbutnolessthanseven(7)shall  (" constituteaquorum,unlessagreaternumberisrequiredbylaw,bytheprovisionsoftheArticlesofIncorporation,orbytheseBylaws.#XX%&F\V#&F\%XXБ.Y݌"$ # # Ќ   Б   БL0  0` ##2&(  B  )3  0 ` #` #  ADirectormaybe presentataBoardmeetingtelephonicallyorbyother ($x& conferencingmeansiftheBoardmemberisabletohearalldiscussionandengageinsuchdiscussion,orbyproxyasprovidedintheseBylaws.БLw݌  # # Ќ  Section8.60 ` REMOVAL.0` #` #ADirectormayberemovedatanytimebytheaffirmativevoteofatx'"*## 0  0` ##leasttwothirds(2/3)ofallDirectors(includingthatDirector),wheneverinthejudgmentofsuchtwothirds(2/3)oftheBoardsuchanactionwouldbeinthebestinterestsoftheorganization.#XX%&F\#&F\%XX)D%-` #` # Section8.70 ` RESIGNATION;VACANCIES.0` #` #ResignationofaDirectorshallbeeffective+&/## 0  0` ##immediatelyuponreceiptofwrittennotice,oronthedatespecifiedtherein;andavacancyshallbedeemedtoexistasoftheeffectivedate.Anyvacancyoccurringin D-(1 theBoard,whetherbyresignation,removal,incapacity,deathorotherwise,shallbefilledbymajorityvoteoftheremainingDirectors.ThenewDirectorelectedtofillthevacancyshallservefortheunexpiredtermofthepredecessorinofficeunlessotherwiseprovidedbytheBoard. ` #` # Section8.80 ` PLACEOFMEETINGS.0` #` #MeetingsoftheDirectorsshallbeheldat#XX%&F\Î#&F\%XXsuchtimes#XX%&F\.#&F\%XX$## 0  0` ###XX%&F\{#&F\%XXand#XX%&F\#&F\%XXԀplacesasarespecifiedbytheBoardortheChairfromtimetotime. ` #` # Section8.90 ` REGULARMEETINGS.Regularmonthlymeetingsmaybeheldwithoutnoticeof P  thedate,time,placeorpurposeofthemeetingiftheBoardchoosestoschedulemeetingsataparticulartimeofeachmonth,oriftheBoardmakesascheduleofmeetingsavailabletoallDirectorsinatimelyfashion.Ifregularmonthlymeetingsaretobescheduled,thescheduleshallbeestablishedattheAnnualMeetingeachyear,oratalatertimeifnecessary. ` #` # Section8.100 ` ANNUALMEETINGS.OnemeetingeachyearshallbedesignatedtheAnnual l  MeetingoftheBoard.TheAnnualMeetingshallbeheldinJanuaryofeachyearunlessthefirstmonthlymeetingofanycalendaryeartakesplaceatalaterdate.Writtennotice,statingthedate,time,andplaceofeachAnnualMeetingshallbedeliveredtoeachDirectornotlessthanten(10)daysbeforethedateofthemeeting,eitherpersonally,byfirstclassmail,byelectronicmail,byExpressMailorFederalExpress,byfacsimile,orbytelegram,atthedirectionofthePresident.Ifmailed,suchnoticeshallbedeemeddeliveredwhendepositedintheUnitedStatesMail,addressedtotheDirectorathisaddressasitappearsontherecordsofthisorganization,withpostageprepaid.Suchnoticeshallcontainanagendaforbusinesstobetransactedatthemeeting. ` #` # Section8.110 ` SPECIALMEETINGS.AspecialmeetingoftheBoardmaybecalledbyanyone  \ ofthefollowing:theExecutiveCommittee,thePresident,oramajorityoftheDirectors. ` #` # Section8.120 ` NOTICEOFSPECIALMEETINGS.Writtennoticestatingthedate,timeandplace \ ofanyspecialmeetingoftheBoardshallbedeliveredtoeachDirectornotlessthanfive(5)businessdaysbeforethedateofthemeeting,eitherpersonallybyfirstclassmail,byelectronicmail,byExpressMailorFederalexpress,byfacsimileorbytelegram,atthedirectionoftheChair,oratthedirectionofthePresidentorSecretaryiftheChairsodelegates.Ifmailed,suchnoticeshallbedeemeddeliveredwhendepositedintheUnitedStatesMail,addressedtotheDirectorathisaddressasitappearsontherecordsofthisorganization,withpostageprepaid.Suchnoticeneednotstatethebusinesstobetransactedat,northepurposeof,suchmeeting. ` #` # Section8.130 ` WAIVERSOFNOTICEOFMEETING.Noticeofthedate,time,place,and &!) purposeofanymeetingofDirectorsmaybewaivedinwriting,eitherbeforeorafter_theholdingofsuchmeeting,byanyDirector,whichwritingshallbefiledwithorenteredupontherecordofthemeeting.AttendancebyanyDirectoratanymeetingwherenoticeofsuchmeetingmaynothavebeenprovidedassetforthabovewhenanyDirectorattendssuchmeetingwithoutprotestingpriortooratthecommencementofthemeeting,shallbedeemedtobeawaiverbysuchDirectorofnoticeofthemeeting. ` #` #  D-(1 ЇSection8.140 ` DIRECTORSMEETINGSBYCOMMUNICATIONSEQUIPMENT.Meetings` #` # 0  0` ##ofthe#XX%&F\A#&F\%XXDirectorsmaybeheldthroughanymeansofcommunicationsbywhichall  Directorsparticipatinginameetingbythismeansaredeemedtobepresentinpersonatthemeeting. ` #` # Section8.150 ` ACTIONBYDIRECTORSWITHOUTAMEETING.0 ` #` #Actionrequiredor$ # # 0  0` ##permittedtobe#XX%&F\#&F\%XXtakenatameetingoftheBoardmaybetakenwithoutameetingifthe   actionistakenbyalloftheDirectors.TheactionmustbeevidencedbyoneormorewrittenconsentsdescribingtheactiontakenandsignedbyeachDirector.Anysuchwrittenconsentshallbefiledwithorenteredupontherecordsoftheorganization.Aconsentsignedunderthissectionhastheeffectofameetingvoteandmaybedescribedassuchinanydocument.ActiontakenunderthissectioniseffectivewhenthelastDirectorsignstheconsent,unlesstheconsentspecifiesadifferenteffectivedate. ` #` # Section8.160 ` RATIFICATION.0h` #` #AnyDirectornotpresentatameetingmayratifythel h#h# 0  0` ##validityand#XX%&F\Ǣ#&F\%XXactionthattookplaceinsuchmeetingbysigningawrittendocumentso @  indicatingratification.Suchratificationshallbedeemedtobeanaffirmativevoteforeveryactiontakeninthemeeting,unlessotherwisespecifiedinwriting.Suchratificationshallalsobedeemedtoconstitutepersonalpresentatsuchmeeting. ` #` # Section8.170 ` COMPENSATION.0h` #` #Nocompensationshallbepaidbytheorganizationtothedh#h# 0  0` ##DirectorsforservicesasDirectorsoftheorganization.NoDirectorshallbepreventedfromreceivingcompensationforotherservicestotheorganizationbyreasonofthefactthatheorsheisaDirectoroftheorganization. ` #` # Section8.180 ` EXOFFICIOANDHONORARYDIRECTORS.0` #` #0 ##TheBoardmayelect8 # # 0  0` ##oneormoreEx#XX%&F\?#&F\%XXOfficioDirectors,andoneormoreHonoraryDirectors,whomay  \ attendBoardmeetings,butwhoshallnothavetherighttonoticeorvote.EachsuchExOfficioorHonoraryDirectorshallserveforsuchtermasspecifieduponhiselection,butifnoneisspecified,thetermshallbeone(1)year.OtherprovisionsoftheseBylawsrelatingtovacanciesand/orremovalofDirectorsshallapplytoExOfficioand/orHonoraryDirectors.UnlessotherwisespecifiedintheseBylaws,allreferencestoDirectorsshallbetovotingDirectorsandnottoExOfficioand/orHonoraryDirectors. ` #` # Section8.190 ` SCOPEANDAUTHORITY."$` #` # L P&((BL W*      ` W*2&(  A  )3  0   Bylaws.󀀀OnlytheBoardhasthepowertoamendtheBylaws.TheBoardmay T#% proposeBylawschanges,andmayconsiderBylawschangesproposedbytheExecutiveCommittee,butonlyuponpriorwrittennoticetoBoardmembersatleastthirty(30)daysbeforethemeetingatwhichsuchBylawchangesaretobediscussed.NoticesshallidentifywithspecificitytheBylawstobeconsidered,andthenatureandscopeofproposedchanges.W*݌x'"* # # Ќ   W*      ` W*i2&(  B  )3  0   AmendmentProcedure.󀀀Proposedamendmentsmustappearwithspecificity  )p$, onthemeetingagenda,andbeopentofullandcompletediscussion.Bylaw )D%- amendmentsshallrequiretheapprovaloftwothirds(2/3)oftheBoard.ProxyvotesshallbeacceptedbutonlyifsuchproxyspecificallyidentifiesthebylawtobeamendedandtheDirectorsvote.W*i݌p,'0 # # Ќ   D-(1  W*      ` W*2&(  C  )3  0   ExecutiveCommitteeVacancies.󀀀OnlytheBoardmayfillvacanciesinthe  ExecutiveCommittee,andthenonlyuponpriorwrittennoticetoBoardmembersatleastthirty(30)daysbeforethemeetingatwhichsuchvacanciesaretobediscussed.NoticesshallidentifythenumberofExecutiveCommitteepositionstobefilled,andwhetheranyspecialrequirementsordutiesareinvolved.W*8݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*p2&(  D  )3  0   Boardvacancies.󀀀OnlytheBoardhasthepowertofillvacanciesonthe $ t  Board,#XX%&F\f#&F\%XXԀandthenonlyuponpriorwrittennoticetoBoardmembersatleastthirty  H  (30)daysbeforethemeetingatwhichsuchvacanciesaretobediscussed.NoticesshallidentifythenumberofBoardpositionstobefilled,andwhetheranyspecialrequirementsordutiesareinvolved.W*p݌  # # Ќ  #XX%&F\#&F\%XXSection8.200 ` ADDITIONALAUTHORITY.TheBoardshallhavetheauthoritytoreviewdues, l  fees,costs,orchargesfromtimetotime,atitsdiscretion.TheBoardshallalsohavetheauthoritytoincreasesuchdues,fees,costsorchargesfortheentireorganization,andtowaiveorreducedues,fees,costs,orchargesforindividualMembersforgoodcause,orforotherreasonsifsuchwaiverorreductionfurthersthepurposesofthisorganization. ` #` # #XX%&F\E#&F\%XXSection8.210 ` PROXYVOTING.Proxyvotingshallbepermittedunderthefollowingconditions: ` #` # L K&((PL W*      ` W*2&(  A  )3  0   Theproxyshallbeinwriting,signedbythememberanddated,andshall  directandauthorizethePresidentor,inhisorherabsence,theSecretary,tovoteonbehalfofthememberfororagainstaparticularagendaitemorissue;W*׻݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*i2&(  B  )3  0   TheproxyshallbeintheformdeterminedbythePresident;W*i݌0 # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  C  )3  0   TheproxyshallbeforwardeddirectlytothePresident,andreceivednolater  thanfortyeight(48)hourspriortothescheduledmeeting;W*Ⱦ݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  D  )3  0   ThePresidentmayhavetheproxyreviewedorscrutinizedbyoneormore  T! MembersoftheExecutiveCommitteeiftherearequestionsastoitsscopeorvalidity,andmaycontacttheMembervotingbyproxytoclarifysuchquestions;W*>݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  E  )3  0   AnyMemberwhohascasthisorhervotebyproxymay,atanytimepriorto ($x& thetimescheduledforthemeetingtobegin,personallyattendthemeetinginlieuofcastingavotebyproxyand/orrevoketheproxyinwriting.W*݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  F  )3  0   Noproxyvotesshallbepermittedatanymeetingwhereaquestionofwhether x'"* ornottoadopt,amend,orrepealabylawisontheagenda,unlessotherwisedeterminedbythePresidentonacasebycasebasis.W*݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*Q2&(  G  )3  0   Proxyvotesmaynotbecountedwhendeterminingwhetheraquorumis *&. presentatanymeeting.W*Q݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  H  )3  0   NoExecutiveCommitteeMembermayvotebyproxyformorethantwo(2) D-(1 consecutivemeetingswithoutthepriorwrittenapprovalofthePresident.W*݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  I  )3  0   ShouldtheorganizationestablishaRulesorEthicsandChallenges X Committee,allquestionsarisingwithrespecttoproxiesshallbehandledbythatcommitteeandnotbythePresident.Untilthattime,allsuchquestionsshallbehandledbythePresident.W*X݌  # # Ќ     `  W*      ` W*2&(  J  )3  0   Exceptforvotesconcerningbylawsorothersubjectsidentifiedbythe |  ExecutiveCommittee,amajorityofvotescastonaparticularmattermaybecastbyproxyatanymeeting.W*\݌  # # Ќ    #XX%&F\#&F\%XX   #XX%&F\#&F\%XX @  @`  @  @  @h ARTICLE9.EXECUTIVEOFFICERS      Section9.10 ` ELECTIONOFOFFICERS.P ` #` #  L C&((KL W*      ` W*2&(  A  )3  0   EachOfficershallbeelectedannuallybytheBoardfromamongthose $t  MemberswhoarealsoDirectors.EachOfficershallremaininofficeuntilasuccessor,ifany,tosuchofficehasbeenelectedandqualified.W*݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*^2&(  B  )3  0   #XX%&F\:#&F\%XXOfficersshallbeelectedbetweenSeptemberandDecemberofeachcalendar t year.ThenewlyelectedOfficersshallbepresented,andshallbeseated,attheAnnualMeetingeachJanuary.W*^݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*G2&(  C  )3  0   NewlyelectedOfficersshallattendallExecutiveCommitteemeetingsheld  betweentheirelectionandtheAnnualMeeting,andshallbeassistedintheirorientationbyseatedExecutiveCommitteeMembers.#XX%&F\#&F\%XXW*G݌l # # Ќ  Section9.20 ` PRESIDENT.d` #` # L :&((CL W*      ` W*2&(  A  )3  0   ThePresidentshallbethechiefelectedOfficer.ThePresidentshallpreside 8 atallregularandspecialmeetings.ThePresidentshallhavetherighttocallspecialmeetingsoftheMembership,theExecutiveCommittee,andtheBoard,uponatleastten(10)dayspriorwrittennoticetoeachMember,unlessotherwiseprovided.ThePresidentshallbeanexofficioMemberofeachcommitteeestablishedbytheorganization,butshallvoteonlyto_breakatie. W*B݌  # # Ќ  L ;'&((:L W*      ` W*2'&(  B  )3  0   ThePresidentshallselecttheChairofeachcommitteetobeactiveduringhis "$ orhertenure,andshallprovideallcommitteeswithwrittenchargesincludingtheminimumnumberofMemberstoparticipateineachcommittee. (# W*]݌0$& # # Ќ  L <7&((;L W*      ` W*F27&(  C  )3  0   IfanyExecutiveCommitteeshouldbecomevacant,thePresidentshallfillthe %(!( vacancytemporarilyuntilaspecialelectioncanbeheldtofillthatvacancy.W*F݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*27&(  D  )3  0   ThePresidentshallalsoperformthosedutiesotherwiseassignedbythe T(#+ Board.W*݌  # # Ќ     ` Section9.30 ` VICEPRESIDENT.* &.` #` # L +%((<L W*      ` W*2%(  A  )3  0   TheVicePresidentshallworkwiththePresidentinallaspectsofhisorher +&/ position.W*݌  # # Ќ   L-(1  W*      ` W*+2%(  B  )3  0   IntheeventthePresidentistemporarilyunabletoperformanyofhisorher  duties,theVicePresidentshallperformthoseduties.IfthePresidentshouldbecomeunabletocompletehisorherterm,theVicePresidentshallassumetheroleofPresidentforthebalanceoftheterm.W*+n݌  # # Ќ  L *%((+L Б   Б0  0` ##2%(  C  )3  0 ` #` #  TheVicePresidentshallberesponsibleformaintainingcommunicationswith $ eachcommitteeChair,andreportingtheprogressofeachcommitteetothePresident.TheVicePresidentmaydeterminetheneedforthecreationofadditionalcommitteesand/orspecialprojects.IftheVicePresidentdeterminessuchaneed,thefinaldecisionforcreationofanewcommitteeshallbedecidedbyamajorityvoteoftheExecutiveCommittee.Б݌  # # Ќ  Section9.40 ` TREASURER. ` #` # L .&((*L W*      ` W*2&(  A  )3  0   TheTreasurershallbecustodianoftheorganizationsfunds;W*B݌t  # # Ќ   W*      ` W* 2&(  B  )3  0   shallsupervisereceiptsandexpenditures;W* c݌H  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*+2&(  C  )3  0   shallrendermonthlyreportstotheBoardandExecutiveCommittee;W*+n݌l  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*M2&(  D  )3  0   shallrenderanannualstatementtothemembershiponthefinancialcondition @  oftheorganization,W*M݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  E  )3  0   shallprepareandsubmitanyreportsrequiredbylawnotpreparedbyCounsel  oranaccountantfortheorganization;W*݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  F  )3  0   shallprepareanAnnualBudgetforpresentationtotheBoardbetween @ SeptemberandDecemberofeachyear;W*>݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*P2&(  G  )3  0   shallprepareacompletelistofmembersingoodstandingentitledtovote, 8 whichlistshallbeopenforexaminationbyanymember;W*P݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  H  )3  0   shallsitonanyMembershipCommitteecreatedbytheBoard;W*݌ # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  I  )3  0   shallreceiveMembershipandAffiliateApplications;andW*݌d # # Ќ  _ W*      ` W*2&(  J  )3  0   _shallsendletterspursuanttoSection11.5(F)regardingnonpaymentof_dues._W*E݌8 # # Ќ     ` Section9.50 ` SECRETARY.0` #` #  Б   Б0  0` ##2&(  A  )3  0 ` #` #  TheSecretaryshallkeepMinutesofallmeetingsoftheBoard,ofthe  ExecutiveCommittee,oftheAnnualMeeting,andofallmeetingsofmembers;;Б݌  # # Ќ   Б    БG0  0` ##2&(  B  )3  0 ` #` #  shallbecustodianofcorporaterecords;БGr݌0  # # Ќ   Б    Б_0  0` ##2&(  C  )3  0 ` #` #  shallprepareanddistributeallnoticesrequiredbylaworbytheseBylaws;andБ_݌ T! # # Ќ   Б    Б0  0` ##2&(  D  )3  0 ` #` #  shallgenerallyperformalldutiesincidenttotheofficeofSecretary,andsuch  (" otherdutiesasmayberequiredbylaw,bytheArticlesofIncorporation,orbytheseBylaws,orwhichmaybeassignedfromtimetotimebytheExecutiveCommitteeorbytheBoardofDirectors.Б݌  # # Ќ  Section9.60 ` ADDITIONALOFFICERS.TheBoardmayelectsuchadditionalVicePresidentsand $L ' AssistantOfficersastheymaysodecideatameetingoftheBoard. ` #` # Section9.70 ` VACANCIES.Resignationofanofficershallbecomeeffectiveimmediately,or x'"* onthedatespecifiedintheletterofresignation,andavacancyshallbedeemedtoexistasofsucheffectivedate.Anyvacancy,whetherbyresignation,removal,incapacity,deathorotherwise,shallbefilledbymajorityvoteoftheBoard.Thenewofficerelectedshallservefortheunexpiredtermofthepredecessorinoffice. ` #` # Section9.80 ` REMOVALOFOFFICERS.Anyofficerelectedorappointedmayberemoved p,'0 byanaffirmativevoteofatleasttwothirds(2/3)ofallDirectors.D-(1` #` # ЇSection9.90 ` COMPENSATION.Nocompensationshallbepaidbytheorganizationtoits  officersforservicesrenderedasofficers.Noofficershallbepreventedfromreceivingcompensationforotherservicestotheorganizationbyreasonofthefactthatheorsheisanofficeroftheorganization. ` #` #    `     h      p    @  @`  @  @  ARTICLE10.COMMITTEES  $ Section10.10 ` ESTABLISHMENT.TheBoardorExecutiveCommitteemaydesignateand   appointoneormorecommittees,anddelegatetosuchcommitteesspecificandprescribedauthority.ThecommitteechairshallbeappointedbythePresident. ` #` # Section10.20 ` LIMITATIONOFPOWERS.0` #` # $ ##  L 4&((.L W*      ` W*2&(  A  )3  0   Nocommitteeshallhavetheauthorityto:W*݌  # # Ќ  L 0rZ (4L v   v0  0` ##0 ` #` #2rZ  1  .3  0 # #  fillvacanciesontheBoard,ExecutiveCommittee,or_Mebership_ |  ReviewCommittee;v ݌ ## Ќ  L 5( 0L W*      `  W*2  2  .3  0    adopt,amend,orrepealtheBylaws;W*݌$t ## Ќ  L 6((5L W*      `  W*&2  3  .3  0    adopt,amend,orrepealanyresolutionoftheBoardorExecutive H  Committee;W*&u݌ ## Ќ  L 7Ť((6L W*      `  W*2Ť  4  .3  0    actonmatterscommittedbytheBylawsorbyResolutionoftheBoard  orExecutiveCommitteetoanothercommittee;W*݌ ## Ќ   W*      `  W*2Ť  5  .3  0    Initiateorimplementanyspecialassessmentwithoutfirstobtaining H ExecutiveCommitteeapprovalforrecommendationtotheBoard,andapprovalbyamajorityoftheBoard.W*l݌ ## Ќ  L 8W&((7L   ` L 9g&((8L W*      ` W*2g&(  B  )3  0   Affiliatesmaybeappointedtoanycommittee(exceptasotherwiseprovided  bytheBylaws),butshallnothavevotingrightswithsuchparticipation. W*݌l # # Ќ  Section10.30 ` COMMITTEEACTION.d` #` #    ` (A)0 AmajorityofvotingcommitteeMembersmustbeinfavorofanycommittee 8 actiontobebindingonthecommittee,#XX%&F\#&F\%XXԀortoberecommendedtotheExecutive   Committeeforimplementationbytheorganizationasawhole.#XX%&F\I #&F\%XXԀCommittee  MinutesshallrecordthevotesforandagainstcommitteerecommendationsbyvotingandAffiliatecommitteeMembers.#XX%&F\ #&F\%XXԀ8  # # L =G&((9L W*      ` W* 2G&(  B  )3  0   Actionrequiredorpermittedtobetakenatacommitteemeetingmaybetaken  0" withoutameetingiftheactionistakenbyallthecommitteesmembers.#XX%&F\ #&F\%XXԀThe !# actionmustbeevidencedbyoneormorewrittenconsentsdescribingtheactiontakenandsignedbyeachcommitteemember.Anysuchwrittenconsentshallbefiledwithorenteredupontherecordsoftheorganization.Aconsentsignedinthismannerhastheeffectofameetingvoteandmaybedescribedassuchinanydocument.Suchactionsbecomeeffectivewhenthelastcommitteemembersignstheconsent,unlesstheconsentspecifiesadifferenteffectivedate.#XX%&F\#&F\%XXW*  ݌'"* # # Ќ  Section10.40 ` Committeesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:()x$,` #` # L -&((=L W*      ` W*V2&(  A  )3  0   MembershipReviewCommittee(SeeSection10.5)W*V݌)L%- # # Ќ   W*      ` W*l2&(  B  )3  0   AdministrationandFinanceW*l݌* &. # # Ќ   W*      ` W*f2&(  C  )3  0   EducationandConferencesW*f݌+&/ # # Ќ   W*      ` W*_2&(  D  )3  0   ExternalRelationsW*_݌x,'0 # # Ќ   W*      ` W*Q2&(  E  )3  0   LawandLegislationW*Q݌L-(1 # # Ќ   W*      ` W*D2&(  F  )3  0   MembershipW*D݌ # # Ќ   W*      ` W*.2&(  G  )3  0   NominatingW*.q݌ # # Ќ   W*      ` W*2&(  H  )3  0   ProfessionalDevelopmentandQualificationsW*[݌X # # Ќ   W*      ` W*#2&(  I  )3  0   ProfessionalResponsibilityW*#f݌,| # # Ќ    Section10.50 ` MEMBERSHIPREVIEWCOMMITTEE.0p` #` #0p#p#$##  Б   Б0  0` ##2&(  A  )3  0 ` #` #  TheorganizationconsidersitsMembershipthedefiningelementofits   existence,andtheprocessofreviewingandapprovingapplicationsforMembershipcriticaltoitsgrowth.Therefore,aMembershipReviewCommittee(_MRC_)iscreatedtoreviewapplicationsandmakerecommendationstotheExecutiveCommittee .Б݌ H  # # Ќ   Б    Б0  0` ##2&(  B  )3  0 ` #` #  The_MRC_ԀshallbecomprisedonlyofBoardMembers,numberingnotlessthan   three(3). EachBoardMembershallhaveanobligationtoserveonthe_MRC_ t  forthree(3)consecutivemonths,suchservicetooccuraseachMembersassignednumberarises.Numbersshallbeassignedconsecutivelyuponacceptanceasa MemberoftheBoard.Deferralshallonlybeforgoodcause, @  andthensuchdeferralshallbelimitedtoonethree(3)monthperiod.БJ݌  # # Ќ   Б    БK!0  0` ##2&(  C  )3  0 ` #` #  Failuretoserveonthe_MRC_Ԁshallbeconsideredgroundsforremovalasa   memberoftheorganization.Shouldanyoneresignorberemovedasa l  memberoftheorganizationwhileservingonthe_MRC_,thenextmemberin @ sequenceshallservethebalanceoftheterm.Ifthereplacementmembersserviceisforaperiodoflessthanonemonth,thensuchserviceshallcontinuethroughthenextfollowingterm.БK!v!݌  # # Ќ   Б    БQ$0  0` ##2&(  D  )3  0 ` #` #  Meetingsofthe_MRC_Ԁmaybeheldinpersonorbyconferencecall.Atleast d three(3)Membersofthe_MRC_Ԁmustbepresenttoconstituteaquorum.Amajoritydecisionofthe_MRC_ԀshallbesufficienttobringitsrecommendationstotheExecutiveCommittee.Membersmaybepresentinpersonortelephonically.Proxiesshallnotbevalidfor_MRC_Ԁdecisionmaking.Themeetingsofthe_MRC_Ԁshallremainconfidential.#XX%&F\"#&F\%XXБQ$|$݌ # # Ќ  Section10.60 ` NOMINATINGCOMMITTEE.0` #` #0 ##  L Fw&((-L W*      ` W*(2w&(  A  )3  0   ANominatingCommitteeshallbeestablished.ThePresidentshallselectthe  T! ChairofthecommitteenotlaterthanAugust1stofeachyear.TheChair#XX%&F\p'#&F\%XXԀshall  (" select,bySeptember1stofeachyear,notfewerthantwo(2)additional !# Memberstoassistindevelopingtheslateofcandidatestoholdofficethefollowingyear.TheslateshallbepresentednotlaterthanOctober1stfor T#% electionstobeheldnotlaterthanNovember15thofeachyear.W*((݌($x& # # Ќ   W*      ` W*+2w&(  B  )3  0   Ithasbeendeterminedtobeinthebestinterestsoftheorganizationforthe % !( BoardandExecutiveCommitteeseatedforthe20022003inauguralyeartoremaininofficeforthe20032004Membershipyear;provided,however,thateachMemberremainaMemberingoodstandingoftheorganization.TheNominatingCommitteeshallbeestablishedforthe20032004Membershipyear.Forpurposesofthisprovision,sections 4.2,4.3,and8.5shallnotapply. )D%- W*+;,݌  # # Ќ     @  @`  ARTICLE11.OPERATIONS  t,'0 . P-(1 N_ N N  Section11.10 ` FISCALYEAR.Thefiscalyearoftheorganizationshallbethecalendaryear.` #` # Section11.20 ` BOOKSANDRECORDS.Theorganizationshallkeepcorrectandcomplete X recordsofaccountandshallalsokeepminutesoftheproceedingsoftheBoard,ExecutiveCommittee,andothercommittees. ` #` # Section11.30 ` INSPECTIONOFBOOKSANDRECORDS.Exceptasotherwiseprovidedin   theseBylaws,allfinancialbooksandfinancialrecordsoftheorganizationmaybeinspectedbyanyDirectororExecutiveCommitteeMember  foranyproperpurpose P  atanyreasonabletime. ` #` # Section11.40 ` CORPORATEBOOKANDSEAL.Counselshallobtainacorporatebookand    corporatesealbearingthewords:COLLABORATIVEFAMILYLAWYERSOFSOUTHFLORIDA,INC. ` #` # Section11.50 ` DUES,FEES,ANDASSESSMENTS.l ` #` # L /'&((FL W*      ` W*D42'&(  A  )3  0   TheBoardhastheauthoritytoestablishdues,applicationfees,andspecial @  assessmentstobepaidbymembersandaffiliates,andmayestablishotherfeesorcharges,fromtimetotime,asitmayonitsowninitiativedeemnecessaryfortheproperoperationoftheorganization,oruponadoptionofExecutiveCommitteerecommendation.W*D44݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*62'&(  B  )3  0   AnonrefundableApplicationFeeof$75.00isestablishedforallmemberand 8 Affiliateapplicants.W*66݌  # # Ќ   W*      ` W*72'&(  C  )3  0   Allmembersandaffiliatesshallpayduesunlessotherwiseprovidedinthese d BylawsorbyvoteoftheBoardorExecutiveCommittee.W*78݌8 # # Ќ   W*      ` W*U92'&(  D  )3  0   AnnualduesforMembersshallbe$100.00regardlessofthemonthamember 0 joinstheorganization,unlessotherwisedeterminedbytheMembershipCommittee,orbymajorityvoteoftheExecutiveCommitteeorthe_Board.3:T:݌$.t)1 # # Ќ  _W*U99݌ # # Ќ   W*      ` W*;2'&(  E  )3  0   AnnualduesforAffiliatesshallbe$50.00regardlessofthemonthanAffiliate \ joinstheorganization,unlessotherwisedeterminedbytheMembershipCommittee,orbymajorityvoteoftheExecutiveCommitteeortheBoard.W*;;݌ T! # # Ќ   W*      ` W*k=2'&(  F  )3  0   DuesshallbepayableinSeptemberofeachyear.Duesnotpaidby !# September30thareconsidereddelinquent.MembersorAffiliateswhosedues "$ arenotpaidbySeptember30thshallincuralatefeeoftenpercent(10%)of T#% thethencurrentannualdues,andshallreceiveaLetterfromtheTreasurernotifyingtheMemberorAffiliatethatifallamountsduearenotpaidbyOctober31st,theMemberorAffiliatesparticipationintheorganizationshall % !( beterminated,andtheMemberorAffiliateshallberequiredtoreapplyforMembership.#XX%&F\*#&F\%XXW*k==݌x'"* # # Ќ  #XX%&F\@#&F\%XX    L(#+ Section11.60 ` ANNUALMEETING.TheAnnualMeetingoftheBoardshallbethefirst  )p$, monthlymeetingofthecalendaryear. ` #` # Section11.70 ` SPECIALMEETINGS.SpecialmeetingsmaybecalledbythePresident,the +&/ Board,ortheExecutiveCommittee. ` #` # Section11.80 ` NOTICES..h)2` #` #  Б   БSC0  0` ##2'&(  A  )3  0 ` #` #  MeetingnoticesshallbegiventotherespectivemembersoftheBoard,the  ExecutiveCommittee,orthemembersand/orAffiliatesbyfax,mail,email,orotherwrittenmeans,atthediscretionoftheSecretary.БSC~C݌  # # Ќ   Б   Б!E0  0` ##2'&(  B  )3  0 ` #` #  Meetingnoticesshallbepostedontheorganizationswebsite.#XX%&F\GA#&F\%XXБ!ELE݌P # # Ќ  Section11.90 ` DISSOLUTION.0h` #` #Uponatwothirds(2/3)voteoftheBoard,thisorganization h#h# 0  0` ##maybedissolved.#XX%&F\2F#&F\%XXԀTheBoardshall,afterpayingormakingprovisionforthepayment |  ofliabilitiesoftheorganization,distributeallassetstooneormoreorganizationsqualifiedtoreceivecharitablecontributions. ` #` #   HSection11.100 ` INSURANCEANDINDEMNIFICATION.Theorganizationisauthorized,atanytime,    topurchaseandmaintaininsurancetothefullextentpermittedbylawonbehalfofitsofficersanddirectorstoprotectthemagainstanyliabilityassertedagainst,orincurredbythemintheircapacityasagentsoftheorganization. ` #` # Section11.110 ` ADDITIONALEXPENSES.0` #` #Theorganizationisfurtherauthorized,atanytime,@ ## 0  0` ##toindemnify,reimburse,orotherwiseprovideforthepaymentofanyexpensesincurredbyitsOfficersordirectorsnotcoveredbysuchinsuranceinconnectionwithservicesrenderedbythemforthebenefitoftheorganizationsolongassuchexpenseswerenottheresultofmalfeasanceorbadfaith.#XX%&F\}G#&F\%XX@` #` # Section11.120 ` REQUESTSFORREIMBURSEMENT.0p` #` #Requestsforsuchreimbursement8p#p# 0  0` ##shallbemadetotheBoard.AdecisiontoindemnifyanyindividualoverandabovecostspaidbytheorganizationsinsuranceshallbeexpressedbyresolutionoftheBoardanddulyvotedupon.#XX%&F\7L#&F\%XXd` #` # 12/03̀#XX%&F\N# .`)1  .`)1    `     .`)1 XX1203#XX?O#   `