LAS PALMAS GRAND MEMBERS ASSOCIATION

BYLAWS

(Revised 10.10.07)

ARTICLE I - NAME

Section 1. The name of the association shall be Las Palmas Grand Members Association,                                 Mesa, AZ, hereafter referred to as LPGMA.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

Section 1.  The purpose of LPGMA shall be to enhance the quality of life within Las Palmas                              Grand through communication and informational meetings, as well as to provide                            an organized approach for resident and management interaction.

Section 2.  LPGMA shall maintain its “Charter Park” status as an affiliate in the                                                      Arizona Association of Manufactured Home Owners (AAMHO).  Although LPGMA                            members are not required to join AAMHO, the board shall encourage membership             in the State-Wide organization.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership is open to all residents of Las Palmas Grand.

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS and BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. A Board of Directors shall be elected annually in accordance with Section 3.  This                           Board shall represent the membership of the association, and cooperatively                                     interact with Las Palmas Grand management in carrying out established policies                            and procedures.  The Board shall work to enhance rapport between members and                         management by prompt action on matters of community-wide interest that are                                 brought before the Board.

Section 2. An elected Board of Directors shall be comprised of five (5) members.  Within                                  thirty (30) days following the annual election, the Board shall elect from among                                themselves the members who will serve as President, 1^st Vice-President, 2^nd Vice                            President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Section 3.  Each elected Board member shall serve for two (2) years.  Two (2) Board                                            members shall be elected in odd years and (3) Board members shall be elected                               in even years.  In addition, the chairpersons of the two (2) standing committees                               shall serve one (1) year terms on the Board and have full voting rights.

Section 4.  Any member of the Board is eligible for re-election.  In case of a vacancy on the                               Board, the remaining members of the Board may appoint a person from the                          general membership to fill the unexpired term.  No Board member may serve                                    more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

Section 5.  Election of the Board shall be held each November, at a time and place selected                              by the Board.  New Board members will take office on the first of December                                      following their election.

Section 6.  Any member of the Board who has three (3) consecutive unexcused absences                                from meetings of the Board may be removed from the Board by a majority vote of                           the Board and shall be so notified in writing.

Article V - OFFICERS DUTIES

Section 1. President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the association.  The                              President shall be responsible for attending (or sending a representative to) all                                appropriate AAMHO meetings and reporting the results to the membership.

Section 2. 1^st Vice President:  The 1^st Vice President shall assume the responsibilities of                             the President should the President be absent.

Section 3. 2^nd Vice President:  The 2^nd Vice President shall assume the responsibilities of                           the 1^st Vice President should the 1^st Vice President and the President be absent.

Section 4. Secretary: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all association meetings,                             maintain an up-to-date roster of paid members, mail membership and                                      informational materials, and maintain association files and history.

Section 5. Treasurer:  The Treasurer shall be responsible for receiving and                                                        disbursing all association funds and maintaining proper accounting of same.

ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES

Section 1.  The Board of Directors shall appoint the members of all committees required in                               Article VI, Sections 2, 3 and 4, and any other committees the Board deems                                         necessary from time to time, for one (1) year terms.  Each committee shall then                                 elect its chairperson from among themselves.

Section 2. Nominating Committee: A Nominating Committee of not less than three (3) nor more than five (5) members of the association shall be appointed each year, two (2) months before the annual meeting, to draw up a slate of candidates willing to serve on the Board of Directors.  The Nominating Committee will report its slate of candidates at the annual meeting.

Section 3. Membership Committee:  A Membership Committee of not less than three (3) nor more than five (5) members of the association shall be appointed each year for the purpose of encouraging membership in LPGMA.  The Membership Committee shall be a standing committee.

Section 4. Community Relations Committee:  A Community Relations Committee of not less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) members of LPGMA shall be appointed each year for the purpose of enhancing rapport and to protect and improve the quality of life enjoyed by residents, and to promote upkeep and enhancement of all facilities at Las Palmas Grand.  The Community Improvement Committee shall be a standing committee.

ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS

Section 1. Annual Meeting: LPGMA shall hold an annual meeting during the month of                                   November, at a date and time set by the Board of Directors.  Business at this                                    meeting shall include the election of Board members for the ensuing year.                                        

Section 2. General Meetings:  General meetings of the membership shall be held at least                             quarterly, and as needed.

Section 3. Board Meetings: The Board of Directors shall hold monthly meetings.

Section 4. Special Meetings:  The President, Board of Directors, or twenty percent (20%) of the membership may call a Special Meeting at any time.

Section 5. Quorum: At any Board meeting, a simple majority shall be considered a quorum.  At the annual Meeting, General Meetings and Special Meetings, the lesser of ten percent (10%) of the membership or 40 members shall be considered a quorum.

Section 6. Attendance:  All Annual, General and Special Meetings shall be open to all                                    residents of Las Palmas Grand.  However, only members of LPGMA in good                                     standing may vote or provide input during association meetings.

Section 7. Rules of Order: The usual Parliamentary rules as laid down in “Robert’s Rules                             of Order” shall govern all deliberations, when not in conflict with these bylaws.

Article VIII - DUES

Section 1. Dues for LPGMA shall be recommended by the Board of Directors and approved                            by vote of the members in good standing.

Article IX - AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Amendments, deletions or additions to these bylaws must be approved by two-                              thirds (2/3) majority of the members present at any meeting of the membership,                                provided a quorum is present.

Section 2. Revisions to these bylaws are effective on the date of ratification by the                                              membership.