{"id":3733,"date":"2014-03-25T22:42:59","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T02:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dupontcircleanc.net\/wordpress\/?p=3733"},"modified":"2014-04-09T01:00:55","modified_gmt":"2014-04-09T05:00:55","slug":"proposed-revisions-to-anc2bs-bylaws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontcircleanc.net\/wordpress\/2014\/03\/25\/proposed-revisions-to-anc2bs-bylaws\/","title":{"rendered":"BLOG: Proposed Revisions to ANC2B’s Bylaws"},"content":{"rendered":"

As discussed at ANC2B’s March 2014 meeting, I intend to propose the below revisions to ANC2B’s Bylaws at our April 2014 regular meeting – April 9. All deletions are indicated by strikethrough<\/del>\u00a0and all proposed additions are bold and italicized<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Please email your thoughts on the proposed revisions to us<\/a> or leave them in the comments section.<\/p>\n

-Kevin O’Connor<\/p>\n

Commissioner, ANC2Bo2<\/p>\n

Bylaws of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B<\/b><\/p>\n

ARTICLE I \u2014 NAME:<\/p>\n

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B shall be known as the Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B, or ANC 2B. The Commission is established pursuant to the D.C. Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act its successors, and the Comprehensive Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Reform Amendment Act.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE II \u2014 PURPOSE:<\/p>\n

Section 1 \u2014 The Commission may advise the Council, Mayor, and Executive Branch agencies, and independent agencies, boards, and commissions of the government of the District of Columbia with respect to all matters of District governmental policy or service delivery. Such matters include, but are not limited to, decisions regarding urban planning, transportation, public works, streetscape improvement, neighborhood services, business revitalization, parks and recreation, social services, education, health, public safety, taxation, and cleanliness and sanitation which affect the Commission area. More specifically, the Commission shall consider administrative applications and proposed policy changes regarding, but not limited to, zoning, public space, parking and transportation, historic preservation, property use and occupancy, alcoholic beverage control, public safety, and comprehensive planning. The views of the Commission shall be granted \u201cgreat weight,\u201d as defined by D.C. law, when adopted by a majority of the Commission in a public meeting.<\/p>\n

Section 2 \u2014 The Commission may present its views to public and private entities including, but not limited to, District, regional, or federal government agencies.<\/p>\n

Section 3 \u2014 The Commission may initiate its own proposals for neighborhood, District, regional, or federal government action.<\/p>\n

Section 4 \u2014 The Commission shall receive, investigate, and consider constituent concerns and complaints. When appropriate, the Commission shall attempt to resolve the concern or complaint. The Commission may transmit such issues to the appropriate public or private entity for resolution.<\/p>\n

Section 5 \u2014 Each year, the Commission shall file an annual report with the Council and the Mayor for the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall provide a summary of the Commission\u2019s activities for the prior fiscal year and provide pertinent recommendations for the improvement of services, policy, or programs.<\/p>\n

Section 6 \u2014 The Commission shall when appropriate, constitute the citizen advisory mechanism required by law or regulation.<\/p>\n

Section 7 \u2014 The Commission shall carry out any other function as shall be provided by law or regulation.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE III \u2014 MEMBERS:<\/p>\n

Section 1 \u2014 The Commission shall be comprised of the Commissioners duly elected and certified by the Board of Elections and Ethics to Single Member Districts within the Commission\u2019s boundaries. The boundaries of the Commission and Single Member Districts shall be developed after the decennial census in a process determined by the Council.<\/p>\n

Section 2 \u2014 Commissioners shall normally serve for a term of two years beginning noon on the second day of January following the election. In the case of a vacancy, such vacancy will be filled for the balance of the term of office in accordance with law and the regulations of the Board of Elections and Ethics.<\/p>\n

Section 3 \u2014 Each Commissioner shall have one vote in Commission matters. If a Commissioner may not be in attendance for a particular vote related to a specific matter, the Commissioner may assign her\/his vote in the matter to another Commissioner. In such cases, the Commissioner shall assign the proxy by signed letter to the Secretary indicating the specific matter and required vote.<\/span><\/p>\n

Section 4 \u2014 Commissioners shall take due diligence to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest on matters before the Commission. A Commissioner shall notify the Commission of any instance where she\/he has a financial or personal interest in an action before the Commission. A Commissioner shall not participate in the deliberations of or vote on any motions related to a matter where she\/he has a direct financial interest. If a Commissioner is involved in civic, business, political, or neighborhood organizations with business before the Commission, she\/he shall notify the Commission of this and of her\/his role in the matter. When appropriate, a Commissioner may be excused from participating in a matter to avoid an actual or perceived conflict of interest.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE IV \u2014 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:<\/p>\n

Section 1 \u2014 In January of each year, the Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as may be determined by the Commission. Additional elections may be held at any regular meeting upon approval of a motion supported by a majority of Commissioners.<\/p>\n

Section 2 \u2014 A quorum for the election of officers shall be a majority of the Commissioners.<\/p>\n

Section 3 \u2013 In the event of a tie vote, the election of a Commission officer will be decided by a coin-flip.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Section 4<\/i><\/b> \u00a03 <\/span>\u2014 The Chairperson shall serve as convener of the Commission and shall chair the meetings. During meetings, the Chairperson shall rule on motions and procedural issues; such rulings may be reconsidered consistent with the parliamentary authority. The Chairperson shall supervise employees and manage the business operations of the Commission.<\/p>\n

Section 5<\/i><\/b> \u00a04 <\/span>\u2014 The Vice Chairperson shall fulfill the obligations of the Chairperson in her\/his absence. The Vice Chairperson shall provide such assistance to the Chairperson as is requested and shall perform such duties as may be delegated by the Chairperson.<\/p>\n

Section 6 <\/i><\/b>5<\/span> \u2014 The Secretary shall be responsible for the preparation of minutes of public meetings and for maintaining the official records of the Commission. Employees may be assigned by the Commission to assist with these tasks.<\/p>\n

Section 7 <\/i><\/b>6<\/span> \u2014 The Treasurer shall be responsible for the fiscal management of the Commission and for maintaining the financial records of the Commission. Financial management shall be conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Commission\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n

Section 8 <\/i><\/b>7<\/span> \u2014 In the case of a vacancy in any office, the Commission shall elect a new officer at its next public meeting.<\/p>\n

Section 9 <\/i><\/b>8<\/span> \u2014 The Commission may create standing and ad hoc committees, the members of which may include Commissioners, residents, and other members. The Chairperson of each committee shall be a duly elected Commissioner.<\/p>\n

Section 10 \u00a0\u2014 At the December meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall select a temporary \u201cElection Chairperson\u201d to manage the election of officers at the January meeting, as described in Section 1 of this Article. \u00a0The \u201cElection Chairperson\u201d shall be selected from among the Commissioners or Commissioners-elect who will be in office at the January meeting.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

ARTICLE V \u2014 MEETINGS:<\/p>\n

Section 1 \u2014 Residents from within the Commission\u2019s boundaries and invited guests may present testimony during the Commission\u2019s deliberations on matters. The view of residents shall be considered during the Commission\u2019s deliberations.<\/p>\n

Section 2 \u2014 No official actions may be taken by the Commission unless a quorum is present. A quorum is a simple majority of the Commissioners.<\/p>\n

Section 3 \u2014 Official actions, except for the amendment of these Bylaws, shall be approved by a simple majority of those Commissioners present and voting. In the case of a tie vote,<\/del> in accordance with\u00a0 Robert\u2019s Rules of Order. <\/i><\/b>the<\/span> Chairperson\u2019s vote shall be the deciding vote<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Section 4 \u2014 The Commission shall meet no less than nine times annually and shall normally meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at a place to be determined and publicly posted.<\/p>\n

Section 5 \u2014 The Commission may periodically host \u201ctown hall\u201d or community meetings to address particular issues or concerns.<\/p>\n

Section 6 \u2014 Special public meetings of the Commission may be called by the Chairperson to address issues that must be considered between regularly scheduled public meetings. Special public meetings may also be called at the written request of two Commissioners. The purpose of the special public meeting shall be stated in the request. Commissioners shall receive at least two days notice for duly called special public meetings. Reasonable public notice shall also be provided for special public meetings.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE VI \u2014 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:<\/p>\n

Section 1 \u2014 The Commission shall develop and adhere to financial management guidelines consistent with applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\n

Section 2 \u2014 The Commission shall consider and adopt a budget outlining revenues and expenditures planned for each fiscal year. The budget may include unbudgeted reserves. The budget shall be approved in final by a simple majority vote at a public meeting within a month from the date that the Commission is informed of its annual appropriation. The Commission may amend the budget by simple majority vote at any time during the fiscal year.<\/p>\n

Section 3 \u2014 The Treasurer shall prepare financial reports outlining expenses and revenues for approval by the Commission in a public meeting on a quarterly basis. The report shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Auditor of the District of Columbia.<\/p>\n

Section 4 \u2014 The signature of two officers shall be required on all drafts, money orders, and expenditures of the Commission. An officer may not sign a draft, money order, or expenditure intended for the reimbursement of expenses which she\/he incurred.<\/p>\n

Section 5 \u2014 The Treasurer shall serve as the Commission\u2019s contact with the Auditor of the District of Columbia or other District officials on financial matters. Should the Treasurer be the subject of an audit or other investigation, the Chairperson will assign another Commissioner to assume these duties until such audit or investigation is closed.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE VII \u2014 PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY:<\/p>\n

The most recently revised edition of\u00a0Roberts\u2019 Rules of Order<\/i>\u00a0shall govern the deliberations of the Commission except when the rules are inconsistent with these Bylaws and any special rules of order the Commission may adopt.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE VIII \u2014 OTHER PROVISIONS:<\/p>\n

Section 1 \u2014 All staff members <\/i><\/b>employees<\/span> of the Commission shall be hired by the Commission and shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The Commission shall establish position descriptions for its employees. The staff<\/i><\/b> members<\/i><\/b> employees<\/span> of the Commission may be hired on a full-time or part-time basis and for an indefinite or for a definite term. Persons hired by the Commission shall meet the qualifications established by the position description.<\/p>\n

Section 2 \u2014 Copies of these Bylaws shall be made available to the public.<\/p>\n

Section 3 \u2013 The Commission shall conduct its business in accordance with the most recently approved version of the Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission Policy and Procedures Manual.<\/p>\n

ARTICLE IX \u2014 AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS:<\/p>\n

At least two weeks notice, to each Commissioner and the public, shall be given prior to consideration of any modifications, deletions, or additions to these Bylaws. A two-thirds majority of the Commissioners is required for such amendments to be passed.<\/p>\n

Adopted as revised \u2014 May 13, 2009<\/i><\/p>\n

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