Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation

“Section 1 membgership the membership of this corporation shall be composed of two categories, ti-wit governmentala nd provate sector. The founding governmental entities which lold a membership in this corporation shall be the city of gardner, kansas and the johnson county airport commission, an agency of johnson county, kansas, both of whom shall contribute annual dues tot he corporation. The gardner-edgerton-antioch unified school district no 231 shall also hold a membership in the corporation, however it shall not be required to pay dues so long as it is restricted from doing so by law. The individual levels are as follows, platinum level, gold level, silver level, and bronze level.”

“Subject to limitations of the articles of incorporation, of the bylaws, and of the kansas corporation code as to action which shall be authorized or approved by members, and subject tot he duties of directors as prescribed by the bylaws, all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the control of the board of directors.”

“The board of directors shall appoint an executive committee to be comprised of the chairman, vice-chairman, secretary/treasurer and the immediate past chairman of the corporation. The immediate past chairman, or in his absence, the chairman, shall chair said committee. The president shall be an ex-officio member of the committee. The duties of the committee shall include, but not be limited to oversee the operations of the corporation, to approve a plan of work for and oversee the work of the president, to oversee the current budget and approve a proposed budget for the upcoming year, to meet with prospective members of the corporation, to meet with prospective economic investors when asked to do so by the president and to deal with the concerns of the membership.”

“Except for the president, who shall be an employee of the corporation, officers shall not receive and compensation for servicn as an officer of the corporation. Officers may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as officers, such reimbursements shall be subject to the approval of a majority of the directors. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any officer from serving the corporation in any other capacity as an agent, employee or otherwise, and receiving compensation therefor.”

“There are not other employees that are compensated.”

“All governing documents are released as inquired for and by the public . Certain yearly documents are made public on the web site, others will be dispersed at the request of the public.”