Article I  Name:

 The name of this nonprofit organization is the Westside Community Association hereafter referred to as the WCA. 

Article II  Location:

The WCA shall encompass most of ward 1, City Sectors 1 and 2 of the city of Athens Ohio. (see Map) This area is defined:
on the East by Franklin Ave. and Madison Ave.
on the North by the Hocking River 
on the South including all ward 1, excluding Campus
on the West by Athens city Limits 

Article III  Purpose:

The purpose of this nonprofit Association is to encourage a sense of community and to provide an opportunity for the residents of the Westside of Athens to have a voice in city government, maintain social contacts and engage in a variety of volunteer, advocacy, resource development and educational activities as appropriate for an organization of this type. This purpose will be met using the following strategies:
To increase the awareness of residents of the Westside community in its issues, concerns, and needs.
To increase communications between long term residents, student residents, and landlords in the Westside neighborhood.
To identify, improve, develop, and revitalize neighborhood common areas.
To promote and create a safe neighborhood in which to live.
To increase participation of the residents of the Westside community in all aspects of city and county government.
To build collaborative relationships with other neighborhood organizations, city and county governments, and other nonprofits. 

Article IV  Membership

The general membership shall be open to residents, property owners, and persons engaged in business within the Westside neighborhood. 

Article V  the Executive Board

 The Executive Board shall consist of at least 7 persons who are geographically representative of the neighborhood.
 Executive Board members shall be elected by a majority of those in attendance at a general membership meeting held annually.
 Executive Board members shall serve a one year term.
 Whenever a vacancy occurs in the Executive Board, such vacancy shall be filled by majority vote at the next Executive Board meeting. A member of the Executive Board, who shall absent him/herself from four consecutive meeting, regular or specially called, shall be considered to have vacated his/her place. 

Article VI Officers

 The Officers shall consist of two Co-Chairs,  two Co-Secretary, and Treasurer.
  Officers shall be elected by the membership to the Executive Board at the first meeting held following the meeting specified in Article V. 
 Officers must reside within the location specified in Article II. 
 Officers shall serve for a one year term. 

Article VII Duties of the Executive Board

 The Executive Board will determine the calendar of meetings and special events.
 The Executive Board shall conduct business and take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of the WCA at their monthly meetings.
 A majority of the Executive Board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 

Article VIII Duties of the Officers

 The Co-Chairs shall have general supervisory and directional powers of the activities of the Executive Board and the Association. One or both shall preside over all meeting of the executive Board and general membership, and shall be ex-officio members of all committees.
 The Secretary shall record and retain the minutes of all meetings and distribute minutes to all members.
 The Treasurer shall maintain the financial records of the association and shall be accountable for the funds of the WCA. 

Article IX Committees

 In Order to carry out the work of the WCA, committees may be created by a majority vote of the Executive Board.
 Committee membership shall consist of all those WCA members interested in serving on a particular committee.
 Committees will appoint their own Chair.
 Committees will accomplish the purpose and develop goals of the WCA.
 

updated 12/17/03