By-laws

	To enlist the interest and support of all women of Morris County
	To promote an informed public through political education and activity
	To increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.
	To foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its principles.
	To elect Republican women to public office and to provide support to Republican women office holders
	To advocate, promote and maintain the principals of Republican government and to work for the election of Republican Party nominees.

	Any Republican woman, who has attained voting age and will subscribe to the objectives of the MCWRC, may join by payment of dues.
	Active member in good standing is one whose current dues are paid.
	All members in good standing are automatically members of the New Jersey State Federation of Republican Women, Inc. (NJFRW), and National Federation of Republican Women, Inc. (NFRW).
	The membership year is January 1 through December 31.

	Republican men may be eligible for associate membership only, upon payment of required annual dues.
	Republican women who are regular members of another state or county federated club and who wish to support MCWRC may be eligible for associate membership upon payment of required annual dues.
	Associate members may attend meetings, but cannot make motions, vote, hold office, or be members of NJFRW or NFRW through MCWRC.

	Funds shall be raised by annual dues and through choice of other means recommended by the Board of Directors.
	The membership year is January 1 through December 31.  Dues will not be prorated.
	The Executive Board may designate specialized dues categories in addition to regular dues.
	Dues, as voted upon and approved by the Board of Directors, will cover the cost of membership in the MCWRC and affiliated membership in the New Jersey Federation of Republican Women, Inc. (NJFRW) and the National Federation of Republican Women, Inc. (NFRW).
	Annual dues to the NJFRW and NFRW will be charged for each regular member according to the State and National Federation of Republican Women Bylaws.
	The MCWRC may designate a regular member as a "Life Member" who shall pay no dues..

	The fiscal year shall be January 1 through December 31.
	Books shall be audited before April 1st of each year by an Audit Committee consisting of three active members at large in good standing appointed by the President.

	President
	1st Vice President
	2nd Vice President
	Recording Secretary
	Assistant Recording Secretary
	Corresponding Secretary
	Assistant Corresponding Secretary
	Treasurer
	Assistant Treasurer

	The term of office for elected officers shall be two years.
	No officer may serve more than two consecutive terms in the same position.
	An officer filling an unexpired term shall not be barred from serving two complete terms in the same office.

	The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting.
	The officers shall be elected in two (2) groups in alternate years:

Group A (Odd Years):

President
First Vice President
Second Vice President

Group B (Even Years):

Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Recording Secretary
Assistant Corresponding Secretary

	Preside at all meetings of the MCWRC, the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
	Issue a call to all Board meetings.
	Prepare a program of action after consultation with the Chairs of Standing Committees for presentation to the Executive Committee and approval by the Board of Directors.
	Appoint the Chairs of all Standing and Special Committees, the NJFRW Representative, the Parliamentarian, and members to Advisory Board with approval of the Executive Committee.
	Be a member ex-officio of all committees, except the Nominating Committee.
	Represent the MCWRC at all times or designate someone as representative in her absence.
	Prepare annual report for presentation to general membership.

	Perform the duties of the President in her absence.
	Perform such other duties as may be assigned to them by the President.
	Must Chair a Major Standing Committee and be a member of at least one Special Committee.

	Keep the minutes of all meetings of the MCWRC, the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
	Be the custodian of the records.
	Perform such other duties as may be assigned to her by the President.

	Assist the Recording Secretary and President as directed.
	Perform the functions of Recording Secretary in her absence.

	Give notice of the time and place of the meetings.
	Conduct the regular and special correspondence of the MCWRC which is not conducted by the President or Recording Secretary.
	Receive, according to the Certification of Incorporation, all legal documents served on the corporation.
	Perform such other duties as may be assigned to her by the President.

	Assist the Corresponding Secretary and President as directed.
	Perform the functions of Corresponding Secretary in her absence.

	Be the custodian of the MCWRC funds, which shall be deposited in a bank designated by the Board of Directors.
	Disperse all MCWRC monies received as dues, income from events, or any other source as ordered by the Board of Directors.
	Will provide written reports of receipts and disbursements for all meetings and as directed by the President.
	Responsible for submitting all reports and information as required by law, including the filing of all Federal, State, and local returns, and the annual report filing form.

	Assist the Treasurer as directed.
	Perform the functions of Treasurer in her absence.

	President
	1st Vice President
	2nd Vice President
	Recording Secretary
	Assistant Recording Secretary
	Corresponding Secretary
	Assistant Corresponding Secretary
	Treasurer
	Assistant Treasurer

The power to transact the necessary business of the MCWRC between meetings of the Board of Directors.

	The elected officers
	Chairs of the Standing Committees
	NJFRW Representative
	Immediate past President of MCWRC

	To meet throughout the year on a regularly scheduled basis.
	To have power to transact the business of the MCWRC between annual meetings.
	To have jurisdiction over the removal of and reinstatement of membership rights.
	To fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors for the unexpired term.

Nine voting members present shall constitute a quorum.

	Any member of the Board of Directors who fails to attend three meetings of the Board during any calendar year without adequate excuse may be retired at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
	Any member of the Board of Directors, who is convicted of a felony crime, may be retired at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

The Advisory Board, appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee, and consisting of five members who have demonstrated their support for the mission of the MCWRC, will serve for one year. (Modified by vote of the Board 4/12/04)

	To assist the President and Board of Directors in an advisory capacity.
	To encourage membership in the MCWRC.

	Campaign Committee: Promotes the candidacy of women and serves as a liaison to candidates.
	Development Committee: Raises revenue for operating expenses and special projects.
	Get out the Vote Committee: Promotes participation in campaigns and advises of opportunities to do so.
	Legislation Committee: Monitors and advises of legislation which impact women.
	Membership Committee: Maintains a current membership list, and sends out membership related notices, including the dues notice.
	Multicultural Committee: Through membership recruitment and special programs, promotes inclusion of all women into the Republican Party, regardless of color, creed, ethnicity or financial and educational background.
	Program/Special Events Committee: Coordinates and oversees the general programs and special events as scheduled for the year.
	Public Relations Committee: Coordinates and assists with membership promotion; publicizes MCWRC programs and special events, through use of various media resources.
	The term of office shall be from time of appointment by President and confirmation by Executive Committee until the Annual Meeting.

	Achievement Award Committee: Prepares report for the State and National Federation Achievement Awards and any other report that recognizes the achievement of MCWRC.
	Audit Committee: Audits books before April 1st of each year.
	Bylaws Committee: Reviews MCWRC Bylaws and submits revisions to Board of Directors.
	Heritage Committee: Maintains a written history of the club and assures retention of historical documents.
	Newsletter Committee: Collects data and published, at least three times a year, a general informational newsletter for distribution to the membership.
	Scholarship Committee: Seves as the liason to County College of Morris for the endowment fund.
	Telecommunications: Contacts the Board of Directors and/or general membership about general and special programs and/or emergent issues, through use of written notices, telephone, e-mail, etc.
	Other special committees may be appointed by the President as warranted to achieve the goals and objectives of the MCWRC.

	A Nominating Committee shall consist of five (5) members. The Chairman shall be appointed by the President. Four (4) members shall be appointed by the Executive committee as follows: two (2) members from the Board of Directors and two (2) members from the general membership. All discussion within the Nominating Committee must be kept in strictest confidence.
	The Nominating Committee shall submit one nominee for each office, in a report to be sent first to the Board of Directors and then to the general membership, with the call for the annual meeting.
	Nominations may be made from the floor following the report of the Nominating Committee, provided the nomination is supported by a petition of twenty-five (25) regular members of the MCWRC in good standing submitted in writing to the Executive Committee seven days prior to the Annual Meeting
	Nominees must be active members in good standing and in accord with the objectives, bylaws and policies of the MCWRC.

	Elections shall be by ballot and a majority of all votes cast shall constitute an election. Where there is only one candidate for office, election may be by voice.
	Only members in good standing shall be permitted to vote.

A vacancy in an elective office other than that of President (in which case the First VP will succeed to the office) may be filled by election of the Board of Directors at the next meeting following the vacancy. Notice of such vacancy shall be given to the members of the Board of Directors with the call for the meeting.

	An Annual Meeting shall be held at a time determined by the Executive Committee and a place selected by the Board of Directors from recommendations made by the Executive Committee..
	A call to the Annual Meeting shall be mailed and postmarked at least 30 days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting.

	By the President or
	On the written request of twenty-five (25) or more regular members in good standing.