By-Laws of DIMOCO
ARTICLE 1. OFFICE
Section 1.1 The name of the organization is Dingamo Modernization Council (DIMOCO)
Section 1.2 The registered office shall be in the city of Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.A.
ARTICLE II. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE
To galvanize all persons in the United States and Liberia with direct or indirect Dingamo ancestry into a non-profit union for the advancement of living standard in this remote Liberian town.
A) To help provide clean drinking water for our people
B) To help develop sewage system in Dingamo
C) To help improve educational opportunities in Dingamo
D) To undertake any feasible project that will impact living standard in Dingamo
This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational or religious purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation to which contribution are deductible under section 170 (c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Membership in DIMOCO is open to all people of the Dingamo origin or persons who share interest in the aims and objective of the organization
Section 3.1 Inherent Members are all persons of Dingamo ancestry
Section 3.2 Invited members are persons invited to join the organization in furtherance of the aims and objective of the organization. While contributions from such membership will be welcome, they will be exempted from regular payment of dues, and will not participate in leadership of the organization.
Section 3.3. Corporate Members shall be corporations or organizations that provide substantial financial support for sustaining the aims an objective of the organization. As with invited members, corporate members are exempted from paying dues of the organization.
Section 3.4 Institutional members shall be non-profit or educational organizations interested in the activities of the organization (DIMOCO)
ARTICLE IV. DUES
Section 4.1 Members shall pay full annual membership cost and regular dues
Section 4.2 Membership cost and dues shall be determined by majority vote and will vary with respect to economic climate in the United States
ARTICLE V. TAXATION
Section 5.1 In order to raise fund necessary for implementation of the aims and objectives of the organization, members will be subject to taxation.
Section 5.2 Full time student-members of the organization with limited income will be exempted from taxation until after graduation.
ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS
Section 6.1 The officers of the organization shall be as follows: Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board, Committees, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 6.2 Terms of Office. All officers shall serve six-year terms. All officers except Chairman of the Board may be elected to successive terms in the same office.
Section 6.3 The Chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the organization and shall preside over all meetings. In case of resignation or unanticipated circumstances involving the Chairman, the Board shall appoint a new Chairman.
Section 6.4 The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the minutes of all meetings. The secretary shall keep and update list of membership and will be responsible for all communications of the organization
Section 6.5 The Treasurer shall supervise receipt of all funds and, under directive of the organization will be responsible for all disbursement of funds. The Treasurer shall give financial status report of the organization at all general meetings.
Section 6.6 Designated Project Director shall oversee projects being undertaken in the town of Dingamo and, shall keep the organization members aware of progress and needs required for completion.
ARTICLE VII. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 7.1 Officers of the organization shall be elected by secret ballot
Section 7.2 Nominees for elective offices shall be members in good standing with the organization and with demonstrated ability of leadership
Section 7.3 A simple majority of the votes received for any office shall constitute election
ARTICLE VIII. GENERAL MEETING
The organization shall hold at least six (6) slated meeting of its members each year. Emergency meetings shall be conducted when need arises
ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS
Amendments to these bylaws may be proposed by resolution or written proposal signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the organization-voting members.
ARTICLE X. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
No member, officer, or representative of this organization shall take any action or carry on any activity in the name of, or on behalf of this organization not permitted to be taken or carried on by any organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future Internal Revenue Law).
ARTICLE XI. DISSOLUTION
Upon winding up and dissolution of this corporation, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the corporation, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a fund, foundation, or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, and/or scientific purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Adopted on August 24, 2008 in the city of Trenton, New Jersey
Witnesses
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Amended on January 17, 2013
Witnesses _______________________________
Sei R. Gehyeka (Board Member)
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E. Saye Garmie (Board Chairman)
