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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Initial Bylaws EULESS HISTOYA S PFO ETA TION COMMITTEE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS DECEMBER 9, 1992 SECTION I ESTABLISHMENT: The Historical Preservation Committee was established October 27, 1992, by Resolution No. 92-793 of the Euless City Council. PURPOSE: The purpose of the committee is to preserve the culture, genealogy, archives and structures of the City of Euless by preserving the visible reminders and providing protection for the historical treasures of the City. SECTION II DUTIES: A. Review and recommend rules and regulations for maintaining and preserving the historical matters of the City of Euless. B. Establish and encourage public participation in historical organizations. C. Document and preserve the physical, verbal and ethnic heritage of the City of Euless. D. Perform such other duties as might be assigned by the City Council. SECTION III GENERAL: A. These Bylaws shall govern the activities and responsibilities of the Historical Preservation Committee. B. As used herein, the term Historical Preservation Committee, or Committee, shall have the same meaning and refer to the Committee established by the City Council . SECTION IV ORGANIZATION A. Membership AND OFFICERS: Membership of the Historical Preservation Committee shall be comprised of no more than ten members appointed by the City Council. Each committee member shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve such terms as approved by the City Council . Alternates may be appointed as needed. B. Officers 1 . The chairperson shall conduct and preside over meetings. The chairperson shall conduct other duties as described in the bylaws and as required by the City Council. 2. The Vice-Chairperson shall act as chairperson in the absence of the appointed chairperson. 3. The Recording Secretary shall record the minutes and attendance of the committee. The Recording Secretary shall be elected each year in December by the committee members. C. Terms of Office Each committee member shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve such terms as approved by the City Council . D. Attendance The attendance of committee members is essential if business is to be conducted. A committee member shall notify the city offices or the committee chairperson if he/she is unable to attend a meeting. A committee member not in attendance at two consecutive meetings shall be contacted by the committee chairperson regarding attendance. The chairperson will notify the City Council if the committee considers a , member's lack of attendance a problem that affects the committee's ability to conduct business. SECTION V MEETINGS: A. Meeting Dates 1 . The Committee shall meet on the second Monday of each month. The Chairperson may call additional meetings when the business before the committee requires. A regular meeting date may be changed upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the committee members present during any meeting. 2. The regular meeting, second Monday in December, shall be known as the annual meeting. 2 B. Quorum A quorum shall consist of a majority of the committee membership. C. Agenda An agenda shall be prepared for distribution to the committee membership and the City Secretary. A copy of the agenda shall be posted, as required by law, for a period of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. D. Work Sessions The committee may be convened for the purpose of holding a work session, provided that no official business shall be conducted. The committee may be convened for work sessions in the same manner as prescribed for calling additional meetings. No quorum shall be required for a work session. E. Order of Business The order of business shall follow Robert's Rules of Order, Revised. SECTION VI CERTIFICATION A. A certified copy of the Bylaws and any amendments AMENDMENTS: thereto shall be filed in the office of the .City Secretary within ten (10) days following the date of adoption. B. These Bylaws may be amended by the Committee upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the committee membership provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing to each committee member. All changes must be approved by the Euless City Council before becoming effective by the Committee . SUBMITTED BY BETTY FULLER, SECRETARY EULESS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE / DATE: / /AA at , (11) /1 �3 3