Dallas Citizens Council

“THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING four CLASSes OF MEMBERS: (I)REGULAR MEMBERS, (II)ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, (III)HONORARY MEMBERS, and (IV)honorary life members. THE NUMBER OF REGULAR AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SHALL BE LIMITED TO 250 IN THE AGGREGATE AND THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SHALL BE LIMITED TO 20. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE A REGULAR MEMBER A PERSON SHALL BE EITHER (I)THE PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN OR CEO (OR HOLD A COMPARABLE POSITION WITH) A COMPANY, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, OR BUSINESS ENTITY, WHICH TRANSACTS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BUSINESS IN THE DALLAS METROPOLITAN AREA (QUALIFIED COMPANY) AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR (II) A SECOND KEY EXECUTIVE OF A QUALIFIED COMPANY WHOSE CHIEF EXECUTIVE IS A REGULAR MEMBER. NO MORE THAN TWO PERSONS FROM THE SAME QUALIFIED COMPANY MAY BE REGULAR MEMBERS AT THE SAME TIME. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER, A PERSON SHALL BE SOMEONE (I) WHO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (DEFINED BELOW) RECOGNIZES AS MAKING A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE DALLAS METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY; (II) WHO DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING A REGULAR MEMBER; AND (III) WHO CAN BE EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CORPORATION'S OBJECTIVES THROUGH SUCH PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE, INFLUENCE, AND PARTICIPATION. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE AN HONORARY MEMBER, A PERSON SHALL BE A PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE CORPORATION WHO IS NO LONGER A REGULAR OR ASSOCIATE MEMBER. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE AN HONORARY LIFE MEMBER, A PERSON SHALL HAVE BEEN AN ELECTED OFFICIAL WHO HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT LASTING CONTRIBUTION TO DALLAS. IN ADDITION, ANY PERSON WHO HAS SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION MAY BE CONSIDERED AS AN HONORARY LIFE MEMBER.”

“Election of the Board and Officers are approved by Board of Directors at each year's annual board meeting.”

“THE FORM 990 IS presented to and reviewed by the board of directors and the president of the organization prior to filing with the IRS.”

“The president's compensation is determined by the compensation committee. Staff compensation is recommended by the president and approved by the chairman.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request.”

“Article four of the organizations bylaws provide for an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee consists of the Corporate Officers and the chairs of the Issues Analysis Committee, the Communications and Membership committees. The committee, to the extent expressly provided for by the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise the authority granted by the Board of Directors, except that they have no authority in amending the articles of incorporation; recommending to the members a voluntary dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation thereof; amending, altering, or repealing these bylaws or adopting new bylaws; filling vacancies in or removing members of the Board of Directors or of any committee; electing or removing officers or committee members; and altering or repealing any resolution of the Board of Directors.”

“The President monitors and enforces compliance by strictly adhering to the procedures set forth in Article 9 of the organization's Bylaws, amended May 6, 2014.”

“Significant changes to the bylaws amended May 6, 2014 include the following: change to number of membership classes, updated reinstatement of membership policy, updated definition of a quorum, change to annual payment amount written notice dates, change to number of directors, change to term limits, addition of PAC Directors Nomination and Election Procedure, updated vacancies policy, updated committee definitions, updated chairman of the corporation and president duties, addition of coordination of efforts with other civic organizations policy, addition of conflicts of interest policy, addition of periodic reviews, and addition of use of outside experts policy.”

“The organization prepares its financial statements in conformity with the accounting practices prescribed by the internal revenue service, and, accordingly, the financial statements are not intended to, nor do they, present fairly the financial position or results of operations of the council in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america. The primary differences involve revenues and the related assets which are recognized when received rather than when earned, and certain expenses which are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred.”