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The purpose of the Holloway Lake Association Inc. is the protection of property, the promotion of recreation, and the preservation of wildlife and the waterway. |
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| BY-LAWS OF HOLLOWAY LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC. ARTICLE I OFFICIAL NAME This association shall be known as Holloway Lake Association, Inc., but in this document may be referred to as the “Lake Association”, “HLA”, or “Association”. ARTICLE II PURPOSE The purpose of the Holloway Lake Association, Inc. is the protection of property, the promotion of recreation, and the preservation of wildlife and the waterway. ARTICLE III MEMBERS Section 1. Membership in Holloway Lake Association, Inc. shall be limited to owners of land whose land abuts on the lake or enjoys legal lake access. Section 2. Membership shall terminate if the member shall cease to be the owner of such land. Section 3. The Board of Directors of the Association may require proof of ownership before any land owner or owners are eligible to become members of this Association. Where the land is owned by more than one person, all shall be eligible to membership, but only one vote for each parcel shall be counted. Where the land is in a subdivision with lake access, there shall be one vote for the subdivision access lot and none for each subdivision lot. The subdivision shall elect one member to cast the vote. Section 4. Except as limited in Paragraph 3 above, all members in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on all matters requiring a vote of the Association Members and a simple majority vote of members present shall be sufficient, provided however that only one vote may be cast for each parcel of land where there is multiple ownership. Section 5. There shall also be provided a special membership classification for the benefit of all of those persons, businesses, corporations and institutions who do not qualify for regular membership but who share an attachment to the Holloway Lake. They shall be referred to as “Associate” members. Associate Members shall enjoy all of the rights and responsibilities of regular membership except that they shall have no right to vote on any issue at any time and may not hold any office. ARTICLE IV DUES Section 1. Membership dues shall be set by the board of directors or by vote of the members present at any General Membership Meeting. A majority of 2/3 shall be required on any vote to change dues or impose assessments. Section 2. In addition to the regular dues, the board of directors may establish a separate and distinct fund to be used for the enhancement or protection of Holloway Lake and its surrounding area. The fund shall not be used for the exclusive benefit of any property or its owner. The fund shall be deposited or invested and held in a way as to keep it separate from the general funds of the Holloway Lake Association. ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Officers, Zone Leaders and the At-Large Members. Section 2. Members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by a simple majority vote of those present, or by proxy vote, at the April General Membership Meeting. Section 3. The Board of Directors shall serve for two year term(s) or until a successor is elected. Section 4. Members of the Board of Directors may be replaced with or without cause upon vote of 2/3 majority of those members voting at a meeting of the General Membership provided that the notice of the meeting gives proper notice that such action will be taken. Section 5. The Lake area shall be divided into zones to be approved by the membership. The districts may be based upon the location of characteristics of an area; the number of eligible parcels in the area, or any other criteria deemed appropriate by the members voting. A simple majority vote shall be sufficient to establish the District Map, but any revision shall require a vote of 2/3 majority. Section 6. Members of the Association living in each district shall elect one or more persons to serve as a Zone Leader on the Board of Directors at the April General Membership Meeting. Section 7. The General membership shall then elect up to three (3) members of the Board of Directors to serve as “At Large” members of the Board. Section 8. Unless otherwise specified herein, only a simple majority shall be required on all motions or resolutions. ARTICLE VI EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Section 1. The Executive Officers of the Holloway Lake Association, Inc. shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Section 2. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and in his absence the Vice President shall preside. Section 3. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Association in a proper book provided for that purpose; attend to giving and receiving all notices of the Association; be custodian of all books, records and papers of the Association. Section 4. The Treasurer shall have custody and keep account of all money of the Association; send such statements as may be required by the Board of Directors; deposit all funds of the Association in such banks as the Board of Directors may designate with such account being in the name of the Holloway Lake Association, Inc.; pay out money as instructed to do by the Board of Directors; and sign checks in making such payments. All of the above shall be open for examination by members upon reasonable and advance notice. Section 5. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined. They may appoint assistants for specific purposes subject to approval of the President. Section 6. Officers shall be elected by the membership. They shall serve for two year term/s. Section 7. They may resign upon written notice to the Board of Directors. Section 8. Any Board vacancies (including Executive Officers) shall be filled by the Board of Directors, and they shall serve in that capacity, until the next regular election is scheduled. ARTICLE VII MEETINGS Section 1. The General Membership Meetings of the Holloway Lake Association, Inc. shall be held at least twice each year on a Date in April and October at a time and place to be set by the Board of Directors. Section 2. Additional General Membership meetings may be called by the Board of Directors. Section 3. All proxies shall be in writing, properly signed and dated by the member executing same and the member having proxy of the member or members in good standing shall have the right to vote said proxy at any such regular or special meeting. Section 4. The following order of business may be observed at all meetings: Call to Order, Welcome, Sign Roster Sheet Presentation of Minutes Report of Treasurer New Business- Speaker Report of Committees Old Business Adjournment Section 5. A quorum shall consist of those present in person or by proxy at any meeting. ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS TO HLA BY-LAWS Any of these by-laws may be amended by a majority vote of the members at any General Membership meeting or at any special membership meeting called for that purpose or by the Board of Directors upon a ¾ majority of those present after proper written notice indicating such action is contemplated. ARTICLE IX APPEALS Section 1. Any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of these By-Laws shall be submitted to the Board of Directors, which shall resolve the dispute, by a simple majority vote. Section 2. The result of the vote may be appealed to the General Membership in writing within 10 days after the ruling of the Board of Directors served on the Secretary. A simple majority vote by those present shall decide the appeal. Section 3. The Secretary shall send notice of the General Membership meeting stating the purpose of the meeting. Section 4. The person requesting the meeting must pay in advance, the cost of such notice and $25.00. Section 5. The determination by a simple majority of the members present shall be final and binding on all parties. Section 6. All matters relating to these by-laws shall be determined by reference to Michigan Law. By-laws of the Lake Association, as modified at the General Membership Meeting of the Association held on April 5th, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Certified by: Julie A. Brandon, Secretary Holloway Lake Association |
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| The contents of this web site are the property of Holloway Lake Association except where noted, and may not be borrowed, copied, or used, without the specific written permission of Holloway Lake Association. Created March, 2005 |