Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

“Article iv membership section 1. Voting members this association shall have one class of members with voting rights, as specified in these bylaws. The single class of voting members shall consist of the following categories of membership: regular membership, life membership, and sustaining membership, who shall be differentiated only by the frequency and amount of dues paid to this association, as set forth herein. Each voting member shall have the voting rights as set forth in this article and article vii hereafter, shall have the right to hold office as set forth in articles viii and ix hereafter, and shall be entitled to participate in all available membership benefits, services and activities, subject to all applicable conditions and limitations. The three (3) categories of voting membership in this association to persons who qualify shall be as follows: category 1. Regular membership shall be open to practicing members in good standing of the bar of the state of california who: (1) are of good moral character; (2) are in compliance with california law and the rules of professional conduct; (3) engage in any field or phase of advocacy, and are committed and devoted to the concept of the fair trial, the adversary system, the jury system and a just result for the injured, the accused and those whose constitutional or other legal rights are jeopardized, or who are accused of a violation of some provisions of the law; and (4) do not, upon application for admission to this association or after being admitted to regular membership, prosecute criminal cases or regularly defend insurance companies, manufacturers, governmental entities, common carriers, businesses, or public entities in claims, including but not limited to, subrogation, personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, employment, construction defect, and consumer class action. However, if in the judgment of the board of directors, the nature of the applicant's practice is consistent with the consumer-oriented goals of this association, membership may be granted. Category 2. Sustaining membership is available to any regular member who pays the annual dues set for such membership. Category 3. Life membership is available to any regular member who pays the dues required by the board of directors for life membership, and is approved for such membership by the board of directors. Section 4. Voting rights subject to these bylaws and this association's other policies and procedures, voting members identified in article v, section 1, shall have the right to vote, as set forth in these bylaws, this association's article of incorporation, or by operation of law. Article xiv amendments section 1. By the board of directors: these bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of directors. A copy of any proposed amendments shall be sent to all directors at least three (3) days prior to the meeting at which the amendments will be voted on. However, approval of the members is also required for any amendment or for new bylaws that would: (a.) materially and adversely affect the members' rights as to voting or dissolution; (b.) effect an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of all or part of the memberships; (c.) authorize a new class of membership; (d.) change the number of authorized directors; (e.) change from a fixed number of directors to a variable number of directors, or vice versa; (f.) increase or extend the terms of directors; (g.) allow any director to hold office by designation or selection rather than by election by the members; (h.) increase the quorum for members' meetings; or (i.) repeal, restrict, create, expand, or otherwise change proxy rights. Section 2. By the membership proposed amendments that require a vote of the membership and have received a twothirds (2/3) vote of the board of directors, shall be recommended to the membership for ratification. A copy of the proposed amendment or amendments shall be sent to all voting members”

“Article iv membership section 1. Voting members this association shall have one class of members with voting rights, as specified in these bylaws. The single class of voting members shall consist of the following categories of membership: regular membership, life membership, and sustaining membership, who shall be differentiated only by the frequency and amount of dues paid to this association, as set forth herein. Each voting member shall have the voting rights as set forth in this article and article vii hereafter, shall have the right to hold office as set forth in articles viii and ix hereafter, and shall be entitled to participate in all available membership benefits, services and activities, subject to all applicable conditions and limitations. The three (3) categories of voting membership in this association to persons who qualify shall be as follows: category 1. Regular membership shall be open to practicing members in good standing of the bar of the state of california who: (1) are of good moral character; (2) are in compliance with california law and the rules of professional conduct; (3) engage in any field or phase of advocacy, and are committed and devoted to the concept of the fair trial, the adversary system, the jury system and a just result for the injured, the accused and those whose constitutional or other legal rights are jeopardized, or who are accused of a violation of some provisions of the law; and (4) do not, upon application for admission to this association or after being admitted to regular membership, prosecute criminal cases or regularly defend insurance companies, manufacturers, governmental entities, common carriers, businesses, or public entities in claims, including but not limited to, subrogation, personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, employment, construction defect, and consumer class action. However, if in the judgment of the board of directors, the nature of the applicant's practice is consistent with the consumer-oriented goals of this association, membership may be granted. Category 2. Sustaining membership is available to any regular member who pays the annual dues set for such membership. Category 3. Life membership is available to any regular member who pays the dues required by the board of directors for life membership, and is approved for such membership by the board of directors. Section 4. Voting rights subject to these bylaws and this association's other policies and procedures, voting members identified in article v, section 1, shall have the right to vote, as set forth in these bylaws, this association's article of incorporation, or by operation of law.”

“Any substantive changes to the bylaws must be approved by the members. Members are also approve the slate of board members or can contest the slate.”

“A copy of form 990 is emailed to all board members for review before filing.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy and conflict of interest disclosure statement is distributed to all officers, directors, and key employees. Each person is asked to review, complete, sign and return the conflict of interest disclosure statement. If any covered member decides he or she may have a conflict of interest, the member will be excused from the meeting while the board determines if there is a conflict. Such person would not be allowed to vote on the item being discussed.”

“Executive director compensation the casd board of directors is responsible for the executive director. The board of directors are also responsible for reviewing, on an annual basis, the compensation of the executive director, and making any adjustments in such compensation as may be warranted. During the annual compensation review, the board of directors, or its designee, may review comparison data from similar bar associations and other professional membership organizations or similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions. The executive director will assist the executive committee in acquiring the data necessary for the review. A record of any decisions relative to executive director's compensation will be appropriately documented. Any board member who has a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement of the executive director shall not participate in any recommendations or decisions pertaining to the compensation of the executive director.”

“The organization makes its financial statements and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request.”