By-Laws - Bel Air Ranch Estates Community Association

BY-LAWS OF BEL AIR RANCH ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE I MEMBERSHIP

Section 1
A member must be an owner of real property within the boundaries of Bel Air Ranch Estates as established by the official map or plat of said subdivision of record in the office of the County Recorder of Pima County, Arizona and a resident of said subdivision.

Section 2
Membership to the Bel Air Ranch Community Association (BARECA) shall be granted to any person who qualifies by being a lot owner within the subdivision whose annual dues are current. Each member in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) vote during any meeting of the membership of the Association.

Section 3
The Board of Directors shall fix the membership dues each year, but in no event shall the Board of Directors fix and impose special assessments.

Section 4
Not more than one membership shall be issued to one family, and for this purpose a “family” is defined as all those persons living in any residence in the subdivision. Any adult of a family may represent that family and exercise its membership vote at any meeting.

ARTICLE II MEETINGS

Section 1
The annual meeting of the membership of the Association shall be held in the fall of each year.

Section 2
Special meetings of the membership may be called by the President of the Association from time to time by mailing or delivering a notice of such special meeting to each member at least ten (10) days before the date of such meeting.

Section 3
Upon the written request of at least fifteen (15) members in good standing, the president shall call a special meeting of the membership of the Association at a date fixed in said request.

Section 4
The President, or in his/her absence the Vice-President, or in the absence of both, a Chairman selected by the members present, shall preside at meetings of the membership and Board of Directors.

Section 5
The presence in person of seven (7) of the members in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the annual meeting of the membership.

Section 6
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at any time by the President mailing notice thereof, or telephoning, each member of the Board of Directors at least five (5) days before the date of such meeting.

Section 7
The President, or in his absence the Vice-President, or in the absence of both, a chairman selected by the Directors present, shall preside at meetings. of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE III OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Section 1
The membership of the Association at each annual meeting thereof shall elect members in good standing to serve on the Board of Directors. Each Director shall serve for one (1) year, or until a successor is elected and qualified.

Section 2
The Board of Directors shall have those powers as are generally vested in a corporate board of directors, including the management and control of the business and affairs of the Association.

Section 3
At each annual meeting of the Board of Directors there shall be elected from among the Directors, a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Each such officer shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified.

Section 4
The President shall preside at all meetings of the membership and meetings of the Board of Directors. The President shall sign and execute all instruments for and on behalf of the Association, and shall do and perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

Section 5
The President shall appoint all committees, but selection of standing committees must be confirmed by the Board of Directors.

Section 6
In the event of the absence or disability of the President, the duties of his office shall be performed by the Vice President.

Section 7
The Treasurer shall have custody of all of the funds of the Association, and shall deposit such funds in a bank or banks as designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be authorized to endorse for collection on behalf of the Association, all checks, notes and other obligations payable to the Association. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Association in accordance with the directions of the Board of Directors, but all checks of the corporation must bear the signature of one other officer to be designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all receipts and disbursements and a report thereof shall be rendered from time to time to the Board of Directors, and to each annual meeting of the membership.

Section 8
The Secretary shall keep records of the membership lists and send all notices necessary or appropriate to the purposes of the Association and its Board of Directors. The Secretary will record and maintain minutes of the meetings of the membership and of the Board of Directors, and when requested, will recite at any such meeting the minutes of the prior meeting.

Section 9
In the event of a vacancy on the Board of Directors, for whatever cause, the remaining Directors at a duly called meeting of the Board of Directors, may elect a successor Director who shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the membership of the Association.

Section 10
In the event of a vacancy in any other office of the Association, for whatever cause, the Board of Directors at a duly called meeting, a quorum being present and voting, elect a successor to hold office until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE V AMENDMENTS

These By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the membership; at a duly called meeting of the membership, provided that notice of any proposed amendment is included in the notification of such meeting.

ARTICLE III OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Section 1

ARTICLE VI STANDING COMMITTEES

Nominating Committee
Shall consist of two (2) members of the existing Board of Directors who will approve the slate of officers before the annual board meeting.

Section 2

Publicity Committee
Shall notify members of all upcoming meetings and publish a regular newsletter for the general information of all members.

Section 3

Zoning, Roads and Common Areas Committee
The Board of Directors shall handle problems concerning any and all common areas within the subdivision, including streets, ways, median strips and drainage facilities, and shall keep informed on any and all zoning proposals or changes which may affect the community as a whole, including attending meetings of the Pima County Planning and Zoning Commission when deemed necessary.

Section 4

Deed Restrictions Committee
Shall, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, serve to enforce compliance with all zoning ordinances pertaining to the lots therein.

Section 6

Social Committee
Shall care for all social affairs of the Association and execute plans for all social functions.

Section 7

Membership Committee
Shall welcome all new homeowners in Bel Air Ranch Estates and make available any and all information pertaining to membership in BARECA, and shall insure all new members have a copy of the Association’s By-Laws.