bylaws
Article 1: Name and purpose
[ Section 1: Name ]
The name of the organization shall be Tumelo Home. It shall be a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of California.
The name of the organization shall be Tumelo Home. It shall be a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of California.
[ Section 2: Purpose ]
Tumelo Home is organized exclusively for charitable purposes.
The purpose of this corporation is:
To raise money for the daily maintenance and operation of the Tumelo Home, a day care and residence for the physically and mentally disabled children requiring assistance, located in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng in South Africa.
Tumelo Home is organized exclusively for charitable purposes.
The purpose of this corporation is:
To raise money for the daily maintenance and operation of the Tumelo Home, a day care and residence for the physically and mentally disabled children requiring assistance, located in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng in South Africa.
[ Section 3: Indemnificatione ]
All board members, and each of them, are hereby indemnified, released and held harmless, from any claims, liens, attachments or encumbrances on a claim for all attorneys fees, costs or expenses incurred in the connection with the assertion of any such claim, lien, attachment or encumbrance. This statement specifically extends to and includes, but is not limited to, claims for goods provided or services rendered by medical or other health care providers, public or private disability compensation agencies, attorneys or investigators.
All board members, and each of them, are hereby indemnified, released and held harmless, from any claims, liens, attachments or encumbrances on a claim for all attorneys fees, costs or expenses incurred in the connection with the assertion of any such claim, lien, attachment or encumbrance. This statement specifically extends to and includes, but is not limited to, claims for goods provided or services rendered by medical or other health care providers, public or private disability compensation agencies, attorneys or investigators.
[ Section 4: Conflict of interest statement ]
The standard of behavior at the Tumelo Home is that all staff, volunteers and board members scrupulously avoid conflicts of interest between the interests of the Tumelo Home on one hand, and personal, professional, and business interests on the other. This includes avoiding potential and actual conflicts of interest, as well as perceptions of conflicts of interest.
It is understood that the purposes of this policy are to protect the integrity of the Tumelo Home’s decision-making process, to enable our constituencies to have confidence in our integrity, and to protect the integrity and reputations of volunteers, staff and board members. Upon or before election, hiring or appointment, we will make a full, written disclosure of interests, relationships, and holding that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. This written disclosure will be kept on file and we will update it as appropriate. It is understood that the purposes of this policy are to protect the integrity of the Tumelo Home’s decision-making process, to enable our constituencies to have confidence in our integrity and reputations of volunteers, staff and board members. Upon or before election, hiring or appointment, we will make a full, written disclosure of interests, relationships, and holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. This written disclosure will be kept on file and I will update it as appropriate.
In the course of meetings or activities, I will disclose any interests in a transaction or decision where I (including my business or other nonprofit affiliations), my family and/or significant other, employer, or close associates will receive a benefit or gain. After disclosure, I understand that I will be asked to leave the room for the discussion and will not be permitted to vote on the question.
"Agreement to Amend"
Foreign Aids Responsibilities
The standard of behavior at the Tumelo Home is that all staff, volunteers and board members scrupulously avoid conflicts of interest between the interests of the Tumelo Home on one hand, and personal, professional, and business interests on the other. This includes avoiding potential and actual conflicts of interest, as well as perceptions of conflicts of interest.
It is understood that the purposes of this policy are to protect the integrity of the Tumelo Home’s decision-making process, to enable our constituencies to have confidence in our integrity, and to protect the integrity and reputations of volunteers, staff and board members. Upon or before election, hiring or appointment, we will make a full, written disclosure of interests, relationships, and holding that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. This written disclosure will be kept on file and we will update it as appropriate. It is understood that the purposes of this policy are to protect the integrity of the Tumelo Home’s decision-making process, to enable our constituencies to have confidence in our integrity and reputations of volunteers, staff and board members. Upon or before election, hiring or appointment, we will make a full, written disclosure of interests, relationships, and holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. This written disclosure will be kept on file and I will update it as appropriate.
In the course of meetings or activities, I will disclose any interests in a transaction or decision where I (including my business or other nonprofit affiliations), my family and/or significant other, employer, or close associates will receive a benefit or gain. After disclosure, I understand that I will be asked to leave the room for the discussion and will not be permitted to vote on the question.
"Agreement to Amend"
Foreign Aids Responsibilities
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Grants:
The making of grants and contributions and otherwise rendering financial assistance for charitable purposes shall be within exclusive power of our board of directors.
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Qualifications of Grantee:
In furtherance of our purposes, the board of directors shall have the power to make grants to any organization organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific or educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as opposed to a specific foreign organization (s).
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Approval Process:
The board of directors shall review all request for funds from other organizations, shall require that such requests specify the use in which the funds will be put, and if the board of directors approves the request, shall authorize payment of such funds to the approved grantee for those specified project (s) only.
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Requirements for Foreign Grantee:
I n such case that the grantee be in a foreign country, the board must determine that it is organized and operated to meet all requirements of 170 (c) (2) of the Code excepting the requirement set forth in section 170 (c) (2) (A).
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Reports from Foreign Grantee:
The foreign charity/recipient must agree to make periodic reports of the funds it has received to insure that they are being used for its intended purpose. It must further agree that any donated funds not spent must be returned to you.
Article 2: Membership
Membership shall consist of the board of directors.
Article 3: Board of directors
[ Section 1: Board role, size and compensation ]
The board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the association, and delegates responsibility of day-to-day operations to the staff and committees. The board shall consist of six members. The board receives no compensation other than reasonable expenses.
The board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the association, and delegates responsibility of day-to-day operations to the staff and committees. The board shall consist of six members. The board receives no compensation other than reasonable expenses.
[ Section 2: Terms ]
All board members serve two-year terms, but are eligible for re-election for up to five consecutive terms.
All board members serve two-year terms, but are eligible for re-election for up to five consecutive terms.
[ Section 3: Meetings and notice ]
The board shall meet at least quarterly, at an agreed upon time and place. An official board meeting requires that each board member have written notice at least two weeks in advance.
The board shall meet at least quarterly, at an agreed upon time and place. An official board meeting requires that each board member have written notice at least two weeks in advance.
[ Section 4: Board Elections ]
During the last quarter of each fiscal year of the corporation, the board of directors shall elect directors to replace those whose terms will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This election shall take place during a regular meeting of the directors, called in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.
During the last quarter of each fiscal year of the corporation, the board of directors shall elect directors to replace those whose terms will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This election shall take place during a regular meeting of the directors, called in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.
[ Section 5: Election procedures ]
New directors shall be elected by a majority of directors present at such a meeting, provided there is a quorum present. Directors so elected shall serve a term beginning on the first day of the next fiscal year.
New directors shall be elected by a majority of directors present at such a meeting, provided there is a quorum present. Directors so elected shall serve a term beginning on the first day of the next fiscal year.
[ Section 6: Quorum ]
A quorum must be attended by at least forty percent of board members for business transactions to take place and motions to pass.
A quorum must be attended by at least forty percent of board members for business transactions to take place and motions to pass.
[ Section 7: Officers and duties ]
There shall be four officers of the board, consisting of a chair, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer. The duties are as follows:
The chair shall convene regularly scheduled board meetings, shall provide or arrange for other members of the Executive Committee to preside at each meeting in the following order: vice-chair, secretary, treasurer.
The vice-chair shall chair committees on special subjects as designated by the board.
The secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained.
The treasurer shall make a report at each board meeting. The treasurer shall chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, and make financial information available to board members and the public.
There shall be four officers of the board, consisting of a chair, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer. The duties are as follows:
The chair shall convene regularly scheduled board meetings, shall provide or arrange for other members of the Executive Committee to preside at each meeting in the following order: vice-chair, secretary, treasurer.
The vice-chair shall chair committees on special subjects as designated by the board.
The secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained.
The treasurer shall make a report at each board meeting. The treasurer shall chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, and make financial information available to board members and the public.
[ Section 8: Vacancies ]
When a vacancy on the board exists mid-term, the secretary must receive nominations for new members from present board members two weeks in advance of a board meeting. These nominations shall be sent out to board members with the regular board meeting announcement, to be voted upon at the next board meeting. These vacancies will be filled only to the end of the particular board member’s term.
When a vacancy on the board exists mid-term, the secretary must receive nominations for new members from present board members two weeks in advance of a board meeting. These nominations shall be sent out to board members with the regular board meeting announcement, to be voted upon at the next board meeting. These vacancies will be filled only to the end of the particular board member’s term.
[ Section 9: Resignation, termination and absences ]
Resignation from the board must be in writing and received by the secretary. A board member shall be terminated from the board due to excess absences; more than two unexcused absences from board meetings in a year. A board member may be removed for other reasons by a three-fourths vote of the remaining directors.
Resignation from the board must be in writing and received by the secretary. A board member shall be terminated from the board due to excess absences; more than two unexcused absences from board meetings in a year. A board member may be removed for other reasons by a three-fourths vote of the remaining directors.
[ Section 10: Special meetings ]
Special meetings of the board shall be called upon the request of the chair, or one-third of the board. Notices of special meetings shall be sent out to each board member by the secretary at least two weeks in advance. The majority of the board meetings are in San Francisco, but when board votes are required, votes are conducted via electronic mail and telephone conference calls.
Special meetings of the board shall be called upon the request of the chair, or one-third of the board. Notices of special meetings shall be sent out to each board member by the secretary at least two weeks in advance. The majority of the board meetings are in San Francisco, but when board votes are required, votes are conducted via electronic mail and telephone conference calls.
Article 4: Committees
[ Section 1: Committee formation ]
The board may create committees as needed, such as fundraising, housing, public relations, data collection, etc. The board Chair appoints all committee chairs.
The board may create committees as needed, such as fundraising, housing, public relations, data collection, etc. The board Chair appoints all committee chairs.
[ Section 2: Executive committee ]
The four officers serve as the members of the Executive Committee. Except for the power to amend the articles of incorporation and bylaws, the Executive Committee shall have all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, and is subject to the direction and control of the full board.
The four officers serve as the members of the Executive Committee. Except for the power to amend the articles of incorporation and bylaws, the Executive Committee shall have all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, and is subject to the direction and control of the full board.
[ Section 3: Finance committee ]
The treasurer is the chair of the Finance Committee, which includes three other board members. The Finance Committee is responsible for developing and reviewing fiscal procedures, fundraising plan, and annual budget with staff and other board members. The board must approve the budget and all expenditures must be within budget. Any major change in the budget must be approved by the board or the Executive Committee. The fiscal year shall be the calendar year. Annual reports are required to be submitted to the board showing income, expenditures, and pending income. The financial records of the organization are public information and shall be made available to board members and the public.
The treasurer is the chair of the Finance Committee, which includes three other board members. The Finance Committee is responsible for developing and reviewing fiscal procedures, fundraising plan, and annual budget with staff and other board members. The board must approve the budget and all expenditures must be within budget. Any major change in the budget must be approved by the board or the Executive Committee. The fiscal year shall be the calendar year. Annual reports are required to be submitted to the board showing income, expenditures, and pending income. The financial records of the organization are public information and shall be made available to board members and the public.
Article 5: Amendments
These bylaws may be amended when necessary by two-thirds majority of the board of directors. Proposed amendments must be submitted to the secretary to be sent out with regular board announcements.
Article 6: Certification
These bylaws were approved at a meeting of the board of directors by a two-thirds majority vote on February 8, 2007.
Our mission is to promote and provide full residential care and training to all children with severe and profound mental disabilities attending our Center. We strive to provide care in a holistic manner that will enable our children to reach independence in accordance with their potential.
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