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Article I. Name:
The name of the organization is the Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City.
Section 1. Registered Office.
The registered office shall be in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
Article II. Purpose:
The purpose of this corporation shall be as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and permissible for a corporation exempt from taxation under Section 501
( c ) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Article III. Membership:
Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City shall have members.
Article IV. Board of Directors:
Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City shall have a Board of Directors.
Article V. Officers, Terms and Elections:
The Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City shall have four officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board will elect its officers at
its first meeting following the Annual Membership Meeting.
Article VI. Committees:
Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City shall have the following committees. Additional committees may be created by the membership or the
Board, as needed.
Article VII. Limitations on Activity:
No part of the net earnings of the Organization shall inure to the benefit of, or distributable to the members, directors, or officers of the Organization,
except that the Organization shall have the authority to pay reasonable compensation for services actually rendered to or for the Organization. The
Organization shall not participate, or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for
public office. No substantial part of the activities of the Organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the By-Laws of the Organization, or any provision of the Missouri laws governing or pertaining to the Organization, the
Organization described in Section 501 ( c ) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provisions of a future Federal Income Tax Law).
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Article VIII. Dissolution:
The remaining assets of the Organization, in the event of dissolution or final liquidation, shall be applied and distributed as follows: All liabilities and obligations
of the Organization shall be paid, satisfied and discharged, or adequate provisions shall be made therefore; assets held by the Organization under condition
requiring return, transfer or conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the dissolution, shall be
returned, transferred, or conveyed in accordance with such requirements; all remaining assets of every nature and description whatsoever, shall be distributed
to one or more Corporations, funds or foundations, qualified for exemption from tax as an exclusively charitable or educational organization, fund or foundation
under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or its successor provisions.
Article IX. Payment Instruments and Contracts:
All of the Corporation’s notes, checks and other instruments for payment of money or contracts shall be signed by the Executive Director or officers
or such other person(s) designated by the Board of Directors from time to time. All expenditures over $750 must have two authorized signatures.
Article X. Fiscal Year:
The fiscal year shall begin on the first day of July, and end on the 30th day of June of each year.
Article XI. Amendments:
These By-Laws may be amended by two-thirds vote of the members, at a membership meetings, provided the text of the amendment is submitted to the
membership at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Article XII. Indemnification:
Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the corporation shall indemnify the Directors and its officers, employees and agents to the greatest extent
permitted in the Articles of Incorporation and, if no such provision is set forth therein, to the greatest extent permitted by Section 351.355 RSMo., as
amended from time to time. To the extent such statute requires the Board of Directors to make certain findings, before the Corporation is obligated or
permitted to indemnify a Director, officer, employee or agent the corporation shall have no liability to any such person unless the Board of Directors, acting
in good faith, makes all required findings.
Certification By Secretary
I, ________________________________, Secretary of the Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City, certify that the membership voted on
the ________ day of _______________, to adopt these By-Laws.
_______________________,
Secretary
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