Bylaws
ALAMO PLACITA NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION ("APNA")
BYLAWS
BYLAWS
Article I: Name
The name of the association is the Alamo Placita Neighbors Association, also known as APNA.
Article II: Geographic Boundaries
The geographic boundaries of the APNA neighborhood are defined as: beginning at Speer Boulevard and Downing Street, continuing in a North-Westerly direction along Speer Boulevard to the alley between Logan and Pennsylvania Streets, continuing North along the alley to Sixth Avenue, continuing East along Sixth Avenue to the alley between Pearl and Washington Streets, continuing North along the alley to Seventh Avenue, continuing East along Seventh Avenue to the alley between Downing and Marion Streets, then South along the alley to Speer Boulevard.
The geographic boundaries of the APNA neighborhood are defined as: beginning at Speer Boulevard and Downing Street, continuing in a North-Westerly direction along Speer Boulevard to the alley between Logan and Pennsylvania Streets, continuing North along the alley to Sixth Avenue, continuing East along Sixth Avenue to the alley between Pearl and Washington Streets, continuing North along the alley to Seventh Avenue, continuing East along Seventh Avenue to the alley between Downing and Marion Streets, then South along the alley to Speer Boulevard.
Article III: Purpose
The purpose of the Alamo Placita Neighbors Association, as reflected in its Mission Statement adopted February 6, 1991, is to preserve and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood by
The purpose of the Alamo Placita Neighbors Association, as reflected in its Mission Statement adopted February 6, 1991, is to preserve and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood by
- seeking to preserve the historic and architectural legacy and predominantly residential character of our neighborhood through efforts to assure that new residential or commercial development and city improvements are compatible with the existing fabric of the area; and
- participating in planning, zoning, safety, and other decisions and issues affecting our neighborhood through advocacy before government agencies and elected representatives and liaison with other community organizations; and
- fostering a sense of community identity, spirit and activism through effective communication with and interaction among our neighbors.
Article IV: Organization
Section 1. Registered Neighborhood Organization
APNA was founded in 1984 as an unincorporated association, and is presently organized as and adheres to the requirements for a Registered Neighborhood Organization under Section 12-91 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (as the same may be amended from time to time). APNA shall at all times comply with the requirements of the Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to Registered Neighborhood Organizations.
Section 2. Membership.
Membership shall be open to all persons who live in or own real property, including businesses, within APNA's geographic boundaries, and who have paid annual membership dues to the Treasurer of APNA.
Section 3. Board of Directors.
APNA shall be governed by a Board of Directors (“Board”) elected annually by the APNA membership at a general meeting. The Board shall be comprised of no more than fifteen (15) members, who must be members of APNA. Vacancies on the Board may be filled by election of the Board, but any person so elected shall stand for election by the membership at the next annual general meeting. The Board shall have all powers generally held by the board of directors of a non-profit corporation, as well as such powers as are necessary and proper to fulfill APNA's responsibilities as a Registered Neighborhood Organization and APNA's purposes under these By-Laws.
Section 4. Officers.
The officers of APNA shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The officers shall be elected by the Board from those persons who have been elected to serve on the Board, and shall serve for one year terms. Vacancies may be filled in the manner specified in Article IV, Section 3 above.
Section 5. Meetings.
- Frequency and Notice. APNA shall hold at least one annual general meeting of the membership, and may hold such additional general meetings as the Board shall deem desirable, after notice to the membership of APNA and the public by newsletter or flyer readily available within the geographic boundaries of APNA. The Board shall meet periodically to conduct the affairs of APNA, at times and places set in advance, and any member of APNA may request notice of the time and place of such Board meetings.
- Quorum. A quorum at any general meeting of the membership shall consist of twelve (12) members. A quorum of the Board shall consist of thirty-three percent (33%) of the members of the Board.
- Procedures. Any general meeting or Board meeting shall be held in accordance with generally recognized principles of parliamentary procedure. Any disagreements as to appropriate procedure shall be resolved by reference to the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order.
Adopted: December 2, 1997; amended April 26, 2009.