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<div class="rtecenter"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bylaws</span></div>
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<div class="rtecenter"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Article 1 &ndash; Name<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The name of this committee shall be the 4th Congressional Republican Executive Committee. &nbsp;Hereinafter, referred to as the District Committee.<br />
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<div class="rtecenter"><span style="font-size: medium;">Article 2 &ndash; Purpose<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The purpose of the District Committee shall be to:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">a.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">Perform all duties delegated to it by law and such other duties not prohibited by law.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">b.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Coordinate the affairs and business of the 4th District Committee.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">c.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Promote active citizenship through the county Republican Committees in the District.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">d.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Provide a vehicle for citizens of the 4th Congressional District to influence the direction, purposes and goals of the Republican Party.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">e.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Support Republican Candidates seeking elective office at the local, county, state, and national levels.<br />
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<div class="rtecenter"><span style="font-size: medium;">Article 3 &ndash; Powers<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The powers of the District Committee shall be to:</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">b.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Transact necessary business between conventions.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">c.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Serve as the policy-making board of the 4th Congressional District Committee.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 1. The Regular Members of the District Committee shall be:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">a.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Those fifteen (15) persons elected at the District Caucus of the Winter State Convention in every odd-numbered year as provided by law; and</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">b.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>The Congressional District officers; and</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">c.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>The six (6) representatives, who, with the District Chair, comprise the District Delegation to the Michigan Republican State Committee.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 2. Each member shall be a resident of and a registered elector in the 4th Congressional District of Michigan.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 3. The Regular Members of the District Committee shall be elected in accordance with Article 7.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 4. Vacancies occurring in the membership of the District Committee shall be filled by election, by the remaining members of the District Committee, provided at least ten (10) days&rsquo; notice of that intent has been given prior to the meeting where the replacement shall be made.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 5. Resignations by members of the District Committee shall be made in Writing to the Chair and the Secretary and shall be announced to the District Committee at the next regular meeting of the District Committee. &nbsp;If the office to be filled is the District Chair, a meeting of the Executive Committee shall be called by the Secretary within 20 days of written notice of the vacancy. &nbsp;The interim chair for the meeting to replace the Chair will be the District Treasurer.<br />
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<div class="rtecenter"><span style="font-size: medium;">Article 5 &ndash; Officers<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 1. &nbsp;The officers of the District Committee shall be the District Chair, the Vice-Chair, the Secretary, and the Treasurer. &nbsp;<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 2. &nbsp;The District Committee officers shall be elected in accordance with Article 7.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 3. &nbsp;The term of office for the elected officers shall be for two (2) years, or until their successors are elected.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 4. &nbsp;The duties of the officers shall be prescribed in Article 6.<br />
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<div class="rtecenter"><span style="font-size: medium;">Article 6 &ndash; Duties of the Officers<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 1. &nbsp;It shall be the duty of the District Chair to:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">a.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Call District Committee meetings and District Caucuses as provided by law or Committee rules.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">b.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Preside over all meetings of the District Committee and the call to order of the District Caucuses as provided by law or Committee rules.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">c.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Create temporary or special committees or appoint members to them.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">d.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Serve as an Ex-Officio member of all committees.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">e.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Cause a budget to be prepared for each fiscal year and submitted to the District Committee for approval.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">f.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Make determinations on all procedural and substantive matters relating to the implementation of the District Committee&rsquo;s policies.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">g.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Perform such duties as may be provided by law.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">h.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>To make aware executive committee members and officers from the county executive committees of any desire on the part of anyone wishing to become a candidate for officer on the 4th congressional committee for the next two year cycle.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 2. &nbsp;The Vice Chairs for their district shall:</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 3. &nbsp;The Secretary shall:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">a.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Make and keep accurate records of the actions taken at all District Committee meetings and shall publish minutes at each succeeding meeting except those that pertain to another office or committee.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 4. &nbsp; The Treasurer shall:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">a.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Receive and be custodian of all funds of the District Committee and deposit them in the name of the District Committee in a bank designated by the District Committee.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">b.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Pay all District Committee bills when authorized by the District Chair, subject to the following limits:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">1.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">The District Chair has approval authority for up to $1000.00 per invoice.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">2.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">Any expenditure above $1000.00 must be approved by the Executive Committee. &nbsp;This prior approval will serve as the authority to pay the resultant invoice when the committed-to product or service is complete and accepted.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">c.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Keep an account of all moneys received and disbursed and shall report in full at all District Committee meetings.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">d.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Provide a most recent report to each executive committee member.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">e.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Provide an annual report to each executive committee member and county chairs at the close of each fiscal year.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">f.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Have a review/audit of the District Committee&rsquo;s financial records at the close of each fiscal year of so directed by the District Committee.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 5. &nbsp;All officers shall turn over to their successor all funds, assets, books, records, and other properties pertaining to the affairs of the District Committee no later than 30 days upon leaving office. &nbsp;This shall include all electronic as well as hard copies.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 1. &nbsp;The election of officers, State Committee Members and regular members of the District Committee shall be conducted at the District Caucus of the Winter State Convention of every odd-numbered year as provided by law in accordance with State Committee By-Laws and Rules.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 2. &nbsp;The Caucus at which the elections shall take place, will determine the form of the election. &nbsp;Election of Officers and State Committee members shall be by slot or slate. &nbsp;Election of Executive Committee Members may be by slot or by slate as the rules so designate. &nbsp;Nominations from the floor may only be by slot.<br type="_moz" />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;All elections must be won by 50% plus one vote. &nbsp;If no candidate receives 50% plus one vote, the two candidates with the highest number of votes will face one another in a runoff election.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">a.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Nominations shall reflect the goal of providing each one of the 15 counties within the 4th District an elected representative to the District Executive Committee.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;">In the event that there are no nominations from the floor or slate from a county, the Caucus Chair shall place a name in nomination from that county.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">b.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>With a goal of dispersing the six State Committee Members throughout the 15 counties, the State Committee Members shall be allocated by region. &nbsp;The District shall have three (3) regions with each region receiving two (2) State Committee Members.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">1.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">The Chair shall determine regions based upon both geographic relationship and each county&rsquo;s percentage of the District&rsquo;s Nominee for Congress in the most recent election.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">2.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">The counties within a region must share geographic borders and no region should be greater than 36% of the Nominee&rsquo;s total votes, nor less than 30% of the Nominee&rsquo;s total votes.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">3.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">The District Chair shall submit proposed regions to the District Executive Committee for approval no less than thirty (30) days prior to the District Caucus at which State Committee Members are to be elected.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">4.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">The district chair shall appoint the regional caucus chairs to conduct the business of the caucus.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">c.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Nominations for State Committee.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">1.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">Nominations will be conducted by region 1, 2, and 3.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">2.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">Each region shall caucus and shall vote for each regions two representatives to the state committee.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">3.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">In the event there are more than 3 nominees for state committee at a regional caucus only the top three vote getters after the first ballot will be placed on the final ballot for consideration.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">4.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre;">	</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">If a second ballot is required the top two vote getters will be selected to be on the state committee from that region.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 1. &nbsp;Officers of the District Committee shall be removed from office for dereliction of duty or malfeasance of office by a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the membership present at a meeting called for that purpose provided that at least ten (10) days&rsquo; advance notice is given to all District Committee Members.</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 3. &nbsp;If any member of the District Committee is attributed with three (3) unexcused absences per two year term, that member may be deemed to have resigned. &nbsp;An unexcused absence shall be defined to mean any absence where the Chair, Vice Chair, or Secretary is not notified of the absence in advance, or where said member has not sent a proxy, in accord with Article 10.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 1. &nbsp;Meetings of the District Committee shall be held quarterly at a time and place to be set, with notice given at least ten (10) calendar days in advance thereof by the Secretary. &nbsp;Meetings can be held in person, by conference call, or teleconference provided notification requirements are met.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 2. &nbsp;Special meetings of the District Committee shall be held pursuant to:</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 3. &nbsp;A quorum of the District Committee shall consist of one-third (1/3) of the Regular Membership of the District Committee present in person or by proxy as provided in Article 10, except for special meetings in accord with Section 2.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">The secretary shall accept a proxy vote of any District Committee member upon receiving written authorization from the member naming another resident of the 4th District as proxy, provided that individual meets the requirements of Article 4 of these Bylaws. &nbsp;No person shall hold more than one vote. &nbsp;No proxy may vote on Amendments to the Bylaws. &nbsp;The Chair shall be empowered to appoint proxies at any meeting for those District Committee members not present at the start of the meeting. &nbsp;However, should the Member arrive before the end of that meeting, they shall immediately be seated and the proxy nullified.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">The fiscal year for the District Committee shall be from January 1st to the last day of December each year.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 1. &nbsp;The District Committee shall not endorse any Primary candidate for public or Committee office.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 2. &nbsp;While it is desirable that officers maintain the official position of the District Committee regarding issues and candidates, nothing in these Bylaws shall be interpreted to prohibit individual rights or prerogatives contrary to the organization.<br />
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<div class="rtecenter"><span style="font-size: medium;">Article 13 &ndash; District Dues<br />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">Each county shall be assessed annual dues per State Convention Delegate payable on or before April of each year. &nbsp;Such funds shall be collected by the District Treasurer and deposited in the District account.<br type="_moz" />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">The dues will be determined annually by majority vote of the District Committee.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">The District Committee shall name the depository for District funds. &nbsp;The named depository shall be within a reasonable proximity of the District Treasurer. &nbsp;<br />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">Robert&rsquo;s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall be the parliamentary authority in those matters not covered by these Bylaws. &nbsp;The District Chair shall appoint an official Parliamentarian at all District Committee meetings and Caucuses as needed. &nbsp;Need will be determined by the chair.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 1. &nbsp;These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the District Committee at a regularly scheduled meeting.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Section 2. &nbsp; The Secretary shall provide all members of the District Committee with the text of the proposed amendments no less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">In the event that this Committee is disbanded; all physical property and money, whether in cash or held in any account, will be dispensed at the discretion of the Committee.<br />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">These Bylaws shall become effective immediately upon adoption by a majority vote of the District Committee in attendance, at a regular scheduled meeting.<br />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: medium;">Approved by majority vote June 24, 2014.<br />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">Amy Carl, Secretary</span></div>
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