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Vilas Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 904
2477 Highway 45 N
Eagle River, WI 54521

By-Laws

ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE The purpose of this society shall be to promote responsible reproduction of companion animals as well as responsible ownership of those animals, respect for law & order and educating school-age children and adults in the humane treatment of animals.

ARTICLE 2 OFFICES The principle office and headquarters of the society shall be in Eagle River, Vilas County, state of Wisconsin.

ARTICLE 3 MEMBERS AND MEETINGS
Section 1. Membership, which shall expire in May each year, is open for families or individuals. A $25.00 family membership is a husband, wife and dependent children and shall have one vote. Every person, 18 years or older, who shall pay $15.00 (or more) annually shall be a member with one vote. However, no person convicted of cruelty to animals or who engages or has engaged in blood sports involving animals, may be a member of this society.

Section 2. The annual meeting of the society shall be held on the second Monday of October each year for the purpose of electing the board of directors, and for the transaction of such business that may come before the meeting.

Section 3. Special meetings for the members for any purpose or purposes may be called by the president or the board of directors. The place of the meeting shall be as the president or board of directors designates from time to time. Notice of the place, day and hour of the meeting shall be transmitted to members at least 72 hours in advance of said meeting by written notice or by telephone.

Section 4. At any meeting of the society, those members present in person shall constitute a quorum and a simple majority of votes cast shall be decisive of any motion.

ARTICLE 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Governing of the Society. The concerns, direction, and management of affairs of this society shall be vested in the board of directors. At any meeting of the board, those directors present in person shall have authority to transact all business that may come before the meeting.

Section 2. Number. Election. Term of Office. The board of directors shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) directors, each of whom shall be elected at the annual meeting by the paid membership of the society commencing upon completion of the meeting. The board shall be listed alphabetically and numbered accordingly. In even numbered years the President, Secretary, and directors 2 and 4 shall be up for election and in odd numbered years the Vice­President, Treasurer and directors 1 and 3 shall be up for election. The board of directors may create additional offices and those offices shall be filled in an identical manner.

Section 3. Nominations. At each annual meeting of the membership, nominations for members of the board of directors shall be presented by a nominating committee chaired by the Vice-President. At least 30 days before the annual meeting, the committee shall nominate a number of candidates for membership on the board of directors not less than the number to be elected at the ensuing annual meeting. The committee shall notify the secretary of the nominations, and the secretary shall at least 10 days before the annual meeting, notify the members of the nominations by direct mail addressed to each member of record at their last known address. Any member shall have the right to make other nominations at the annual meeting of the membership.

Section 4. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy on the board of directors, a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the term may be elected by a majority of the board of directors to serve until the next annual meeting of the members.

Section 5. Termination. Any director may resign at any time by written notice filed with the Secretary. Any director may be removed with or without cause by the vote of a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the board of directors, excluding the affected party.

Section 6. Place of Meetinq. The board of directors shall hold its meetings at such place or places within the state of Wisconsin.

Section 7. Annual Meeting. The board of directors shall hold an annual meeting during the final month of the fiscal year of the society.

Section 8. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the board of directors shall be held quarterly, at such time and place as may be derermined by the board, during the following months: January, April, and July. Notice of such meetings shall be given in accordance with the open meetings provisions as provided by Wisconsin statues.

Section 9. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the board may be held at any time and place upon the call of the President or of any two Directors. Written notice of the time, place and purpose of every special meeting of the board shall be given to each Director by the Secretary at least 72 hours before the meeting and notice shall be given under the open meetings provisions as provided by Wisconsin statutes. Notice given by mail shall meet this requirement if postmarked on the fourth day preceeding the meeting.

ARTICLE 5 POWERS AND DUTIES
Section 1. President's Powers and Duties. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the board of directors. The President shall be responsible for the general supervision of the society, and shall keep the board of directors fully informed, and shall freely consult them concerning the activities of the society.