Northern Nevada Inter Group Assn & Central Srvc Committee Inc.

“Changes in organizational by-laws: purpose 1.the operating procedures manual of nnig is for guidance and suggestions only in the daily operation of nnig. It will not supersede, replace, or take precedence over the stipulations contained in our articles of incorporation and by-laws of the nnig. In the event of conflict, the articles of incorporation and the by laws of nnig will prevail. In any case where actual or perceived conflict between our suggested operating procedures and the traditions of alcoholics anonymous may occur, the letter and spirit of a.a.'s traditions will remain ascendant. The ultimate authority for operation of the northern nevada intergroup of alcoholics anonymous always rests with the informed group conscience of the member groups that comprise nnig. 2.articles of incorporation, by-laws of nnig, twelve traditions, and twelve concepts of a.a. Provide for the effective operation of the northern nevada intergroup of alcoholics anonymous (nnig). Amend organizational document 1. The articles of incorporation may be amended by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the attending registered group representatives or alternates and nnig officers per article 14.3. The nnig chairperson shall announce the proposed amendments to the intergroup representatives or alternates. The coordinator for the central office (cocenof )and nnig secretary shall cause a notice of the proposed amendments to be published in the next issue of "the bracer" that the articles of incorporation are to be amended and a copy of the proposed changes are available at central office or nnig.org. Voting members 1.each group shall be entitled to one vote in the meeting of nnig. Groups that are more than fifty miles distant from reno may send a representative or designate a local a.a. Member by written proxy to represent and vote for the distant group; however no a.a. Member may at any one time represent more than three distant groups and/or their home group. 2.special nnig meetings may be called by the nnig chairperson and held at such time and place as may be deemed necessary. Notice of such meeting must be communicated to each registered representative at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. 3.a simple majority vote is sufficient for passage of any motion brought to the floor except as outlined in the by-laws, articles 3.1, 12.1.3, & 17.1. 4.prior to the election individuals standing for nnig officers and central service committees, may or may not submit a written resume detailing their home group, sobriety date and their service experience in alcoholics anonymous. 5.composition and duties of the nnig officers are to be consistent with the articles of incorporation and by-laws of nnig. 6.all nnig officers are voting members except the nnig chairperson who may vote to break a tie vote only. 7.composition and duties of the central service committees to be consistent with the articles of incorporation and by-laws of nnig. 8.composition and duties of the activity chairpersons are to be consistent with the articles of incorporation and by-laws of nnig. 9.central service committee members are voting members of nnig only if they are group representatives. Amendments to by-laws 1.the nnig chairperson shall announce the proposed amendments to the intergroup representatives or alternates. The cocenof and nnig secretary shall cause a notice to be published in the next issue of "the bracer" that the by-laws are to be amended and a copy of the proposed changes are available at central office or nnig.org.”

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“The prepared tax forms are send through email to all board members for review prior to the form being filed.”

“The officers, committee chairpersons or intergroup representatives will not enter into any contracts or transactions with: 1.1 one or more of its chairpersons. 1.2 a chairperson of a related organization. 1.3 an organization in or of which a member of intergroup is a chairperson, officer or legal representative, has a close friendship with the outside organization, or in some other way has a material financial interest unless: 1.3.1 that interest is disclosed to or known by the board of directors, the nnig chairperson and the nnig exdirco cocenof. 11.3.2 the committees approve, authorize or ratify the action in good faith. 1.3.3 the final approval is made by a majority of intergroup representatives, not counting the interested members. 1.3.4 the approval is made at a meeting where a quorum is present, (not counting the interested members). 2 board discussion: 2.1 the interested persons may be present for discussion to answer questions, but may not advocate for any action to be taken and must leave the room while a vote is taken. The minutes of all actions taken on such matters must clearly reflect that these requirements have been met.”

“Compensation is to be in accordance with the cental office steering committee.”

“All governing documentations are available on nnig.org websites. There are also copies available in the office at 436 s. Rock blvd, for any one that request a copy.”