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Full Members must also fulfill the following responsibilities:

Full Members must also fulfill the following responsibilities:

* A member must thoughtfully contribute to Pumping Station: One’s direction and policies.

* A member must thoughtfully contribute to Pumping Station: One's direction and policies.

* A member must pay the monthly fee as determined by the board of directors.

* A member must pay the monthly fee as determined by the board of directors.

* At the time a member'€™s eligibility expires, he must forfeit his or her method of entry in addition to any other property owned by Pumping Station: One to a member of the board of directors or an agent designated by the board of directors for this purpose.

* At the time a member'€™s eligibility expires, he must forfeit his or her method of entry in addition to any other property owned by Pumping Station: One to a member of the board of directors or an agent designated by the board of directors for this purpose.

== Meetings ==

== Meetings ==

=== Regular Meetings ===

=== Regular Meetings ===

Regular meetings for Pumping Station: One shall be held the first Tuesday of each month at 19:00 CST. Additional meetings may be held as determined by the board of directors. The meeting shall be held at the registered address or at a location determined by the board of directors. [''This section [[Meetings Amendment|amended]] on [[Meeting Notes 01-19-2010|01-19-2010]].'']

Regular meetings for Pumping Station: One shall be held the first Tuesday of each month at 19:00 CST. Additional meetings may be held as determined by the board of directors. The meeting shall be held at the registered address or at a location determined by the board of directors. [''This section [[Meetings Amendment|amended]] on [[meeting Notes 2010-01-19|01-19-2010]].'']

=== Annual Meetings ===

=== Annual Meetings ===

Any lawful issue may be brought before the membership for a vote. A vote of the membership may not be overridden except by a higher legal authority or by a subsequent vote of the membership.

Any lawful issue may be brought before the membership for a vote. A vote of the membership may not be overridden except by a higher legal authority or by a subsequent vote of the membership.

[''This section was rewritten by [[Property Maintenance and Legal Expenses Authorization|this vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 12-11-2012|December 11, 2012]]'']

[''This section was rewritten by [[Property Maintenance and Legal Expenses Authorization|this vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 2012-12-11|December 11, 2012]]'']

==== Quorum ====

==== Quorum ====

Quorum for a vote of the membership of Pumping Station: One shall require at least one-third of the existing voting membership on the day of the vote. For the purposes of calculating the quorum, properly submitted proxy statements by members shall count as attendance.

Quorum for a vote of the membership of Pumping Station: One shall require at least one-third of the existing voting membership on the day of the vote. For the purposes of calculating the quorum, properly submitted proxy statements by members shall count as attendance.

[''A quorum definition change was added by a vote on [[Meeting Notes 07-19-2011|07-19-2011]] but the actual text voted on is lost to history. Some people say it was [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/pumping-station-one/oil6OMjtq8A/discussion this], but no one knows for sure. One thing that everyone agrees on is that the number of members needed for a quorum was changed from 50% to one-third.'']

[''A quorum definition change was added by a vote on [[meeting Notes 2011-07-19|07-19-2011]] but the actual text voted on is lost to history. Some people say it was [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/pumping-station-one/oil6OMjtq8A/discussion this], but no one knows for sure. One thing that everyone agrees on is that the number of members needed for a quorum was changed from 50% to one-third.'']

===== Non-Voting Members =====

===== Non-Voting Members =====

Full Members who have not attended a meeting or voted by proxy or in absentia for three consecutive months will automatically become Non-Voting Members until they re-activate by either voting or attending a meeting. Non-Voting Members who become Non-Voting by choice can only re-activate by emailing our voting account or by notifying the Board of Directors. As a convenience, Non-Voting Members *can* opt-in to voting for any issue without revoking their Non-Voting status. They will count toward quorum for any vote in which they participate.

Full Members who have not attended a meeting or voted by proxy or in absentia for three consecutive months will automatically become Non-Voting Members until they re-activate by either voting or attending a meeting. Non-Voting Members who become Non-Voting by choice can only re-activate by emailing our voting account or by notifying the Board of Directors. As a convenience, Non-Voting Members *can* opt-in to voting for any issue without revoking their Non-Voting status. They will count toward quorum for any vote in which they participate.

Board members are not eligible to become Non-Voting Members. Records of member attendance and voting will be maintained by the Secretary. [''This [[Quorum rule changes|non-voting provision]] added by a vote on [[Meeting Notes 03-22-2011|03-22-2011]].'']

Board members are not eligible to become Non-Voting Members. Records of member attendance and voting will be maintained by the Secretary. [''This [[Quorum rule changes|non-voting provision]] added by a vote on [[meeting Notes 2011-03-22|03-22-2011]].'']

==== Submitting an Issue for Vote ====

==== Submitting an Issue for Vote ====

the purposes of calculating the quorum.

the purposes of calculating the quorum.

==== Voting Procedures ====

==== Voting Procedures ====

Voting procedures, including time limits for discussion before taking a vote, shall be defined by the MIBS Simplified

Voting procedures, including time limits for discussion before taking a vote, shall be defined by the [[MIBS_Rules | MIBS Simplified

Rules of Coordinated Consensus Through Chaos.

Rules of Coordinated Consensus Through Chaos]].

 

==== Majority ====

==== Majority ====

Unless otherwise specified in these bylaws, a simple majority vote of the Full Members present shall ratify any issue

Unless otherwise specified in these bylaws, a simple majority vote of the Full Members present shall ratify any issue

==== Issues Proper for a Vote of the Directors ====

==== Issues Proper for a Vote of the Directors ====

The board may decide on issues related to:

The board may decide issues and enact policy related to:

* spending money from the general fund necessary to keep the organization's property in good working order and functioning in fulfillment of the organization's mission,

 

* spending money from the general fund necessary to keep the organization's property in good working order and functioning in fulfillment of the organization's mission, and legal and contractual obligations,

* spending money from the general fund on infrastructure improvements costing less than $300,

* spending money from the general fund on infrastructure improvements costing less than $300,

* spending money from the general fund to obtain advice and services for the management of the organization or the fulfillment of the organization's mission,

* spending money from the general fund to obtain advice and services for the management of the organization or the fulfillment of the organization's mission, and legal and contractual obligations,

* spending money from any funds donated for a specified purpose, and

* spending money from any funds donated for a specified purpose,

* to fulfill any obligations to ensure the health of the organization.

* creating, modifying, and revoking policies regarding legal, contractual, non-profit, and insurance-related issues, and

* fulfilling any obligations to ensure the health of the organization.

[''This section was added by [[Property Maintenance and Legal Expenses Authorization|this vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 12-11-2012|December 11, 2012]]'']

[''This section was added by [[Property Maintenance and Legal Expenses Authorization|this vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 2012-12-11|December 11, 2012]]''] [''This section was modified by [[Vote on Board Policy Bylaws Amendment|this vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 2015-07-28|July 28, 2015]]'']

==== Quorum ====

==== Quorum ====

officers as permitted by Illinois law. No officer may serve more than three consecutive terms as an officer.

officers as permitted by Illinois law. No officer may serve more than three consecutive terms as an officer.

=== Eligibility ===

=== Eligibility ===

In order to be eligible to be nominated, a person must be a Starving Hacker Member or a Full Member as defined earlier in these bylaws in good standing for the six consecutive months prior to the election. To actually take and hold an office, the individual must be a Full Member. For the initial election of officers, or in any replacement election during the six months after the initial election of officers, a person must be a founding member in order to run for office. [''This [[Officer eligibility|section]] amended [[Meeting Notes 10-12-2010|10-12-2010]].'']

In order to be eligible to be nominated, a person must be a Starving Hacker Member or a Full Member as defined earlier in these bylaws in good standing for the six consecutive months prior to the election. To actually take and hold an office, the individual must be a Full Member. For the initial election of officers, or in any replacement election during the six months after the initial election of officers, a person must be a founding member in order to run for office. [''This [[Officer eligibility|section]] amended [[meeting Notes 2010-10-12|10-12-2010]].'']

=== Nomination ===

=== Nomination ===

Federal law.

Federal law.

The President, acting in the best interest of Pumping Station: One, is hereby authorized at the discretion of the board [via a vote of the board] to enter in contractual agreements on behalf of Pumping Station: One where no liability or financial commitment is assumed by the organization. Agreements which include a clause placing risk on the organization such as fines for breach of contract or claims to property as recourse, for example, are not eligible to be approved by the board. Upon entering in a contract on behalf of Pumping Station: One, the President is required to immediately notify the membership and make a signed copy available for review. The President is strongly encouraged to continue consulting with the membership on such issues, but will not require full member approval. This provision is intended to expedite business operations where no risk is assumed. [''This authorization added [[Meeting Notes 08-10-2010|08-10-2010]].]

The President, acting in the best interest of Pumping Station: One, is hereby authorized at the discretion of the board [via a vote of the board] to enter in contractual agreements on behalf of Pumping Station: One where no liability or financial commitment is assumed by the organization. Agreements which include a clause placing risk on the organization such as fines for breach of contract or claims to property as recourse, for example, are not eligible to be approved by the board. Upon entering in a contract on behalf of Pumping Station: One, the President is required to immediately notify the membership and make a signed copy available for review. The President is strongly encouraged to continue consulting with the membership on such issues, but will not require full member approval. This provision is intended to expedite business operations where no risk is assumed. [''This authorization added [[meeting Notes 2010-08-10|08-10-2010]].]

==== Vice President ====

==== Vice President ====

detailed in these bylaws.

detailed in these bylaws.

The Treasurer is empowered to reimburse anyone for the purchase of safety equipment to be dedicated to Pumping Station: One out of the general fund. The Treasurer is also empowered to buy safety equipment for Pumping Station: One directly. The sum of these reimbursements and purchases may not exceed $200 per calendar year or $50 per reimbursement incident or purchase. What constitutes "safety equipment" will be determined by the Treasurer and/or the chair of the safety committee on a case by case basis. A receipt must be provided for all donations or purchases that are reimbursed or paid for under this resolution. Reimbursements will be granted at the discretion of the Treasurer on a case by case basis. Whenever a reimbursement or purchase occurs, The treasurer must notify the membership via email what items were reimbursed or purchased by whom and how much they cost. [''This [[It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye|reimbursement authorization]] added [[Meeting Notes 04-06-2010|04-06-2010]]. Discussed again [[Meeting Notes 02-22-2011|02-22-2011]], may have intended to be replaced by 'Board Budget'.'']

The Treasurer is empowered to reimburse anyone for the purchase of safety equipment to be dedicated to Pumping Station: One out of the general fund. The Treasurer is also empowered to buy safety equipment for Pumping Station: One directly. The sum of these reimbursements and purchases may not exceed $200 per calendar year or $50 per reimbursement incident or purchase. What constitutes "safety equipment" will be determined by the Treasurer and/or the chair of the safety committee on a case by case basis. A receipt must be provided for all donations or purchases that are reimbursed or paid for under this resolution. Reimbursements will be granted at the discretion of the Treasurer on a case by case basis. Whenever a reimbursement or purchase occurs, The treasurer must notify the membership via email what items were reimbursed or purchased by whom and how much they cost. [''This [[It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye|reimbursement authorization]] added [[meeting Notes 2010-04-06|04-06-2010]]. Discussed again [[meeting Notes 2011-02-22|02-22-2011]], may have intended to be replaced by 'Board Budget'.'']

==== Chief Technical Officer ====

==== Chief Technical Officer ====

physical space.

physical space.

==== Director of Public Relations ====

==== Director of Public Relations ====

The Director of Public Relations shall serve as the liaison between Pumping Station: One and the media, and as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries. He or she is responsible for working with other Directors and members to coordinate strategic PR campaigns to promote the organization. The Director of PR shall be responsible for the content of all official press releases and announcements, and will work to develop communications strategies that advance the organization’s goals. He or she shall be responsible for assuring that Pumping Station: One events are appropriately publicized through a variety of media outlets by managing the promotion process and delegating tasks as necessary. The Director of Public Relations will also coordinate the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the organization, including recruiting, building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors and potential donors, and working with the membership to focus effort on the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success. In all capacities, the Director of PR is focused on raising awareness of the organization and its work at both a local and national level. [''This [[Chief of Public Relations|section]] added [[Meeting Notes 08-11-2009|08-11-2009]].]

The Director of Public Relations shall serve as the liaison between Pumping Station: One and the media, and as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries. He or she is responsible for working with other Directors and members to coordinate strategic PR campaigns to promote the organization. The Director of PR shall be responsible for the content of all official press releases and announcements, and will work to develop communications strategies that advance the organization’s goals. He or she shall be responsible for assuring that Pumping Station: One events are appropriately publicized through a variety of media outlets by managing the promotion process and delegating tasks as necessary. The Director of Public Relations will also coordinate the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the organization, including recruiting, building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors and potential donors, and working with the membership to focus effort on the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success. In all capacities, the Director of PR is focused on raising awareness of the organization and its work at both a local and national level. [''This [[Chief of Public Relations|section]] added [[meeting Notes 2009-08-11|08-11-2009]].]

=== Expiration of Term ===

=== Expiration of Term ===

An officer'€™s term shall expire at the Annual Meeting following his election.

An officer's term shall expire at the Annual Meeting following his election.

 

=== Resignation ===

=== Resignation ===

Any officer may resign at any time by written notice delivered to the the president or secretary of the corporation. A

Any officer may resign at any time by written notice delivered to the the president or secretary of the corporation. A

when the officer tenders his resignation, and remain open for one week. Members shall elect the replacement officer

when the officer tenders his resignation, and remain open for one week. Members shall elect the replacement officer

among the candidates who have been nominated and accepted their nomination, using the Votes of the Membership

among the candidates who have been nominated and accepted their nomination, using the Votes of the Membership

procedures in these bylaws. The replacement officer'€™s term shall last until new officers are elected at the next Annual

procedures in these bylaws. The replacement officer'€s term shall last until new officers are elected at the next Annual

Meeting.

Meeting.

This responsibility extends to oversight of the officers, but does not extend to altering the scope of the officers'

This responsibility extends to oversight of the officers, but does not extend to altering the scope of the officers'

duties, or to the authority to remove an officer. The Board of Directors does not have authority to alter the scope of an

duties, or to the authority to remove an officer. The Board of Directors does not have authority to alter the scope of an

officers’ duties or remove an officer from his position; any such decision must be made by a vote of the membership.

officer's duties or remove an officer from his position; any such decision must be made by a vote of the membership.

==== Drafting the Agenda ====

==== Drafting the Agenda ====

All full members may attend any meeting of the board of directors.

All full members may attend any meeting of the board of directors.

=== Board Budget ===

=== Board Budget ===

The board of directors is empowered to spend money from the general fund for any items necessary to maintain the day to day operation of the hackerspace, or to reimburse members for their purchases of these items, up to a limit of $1000 per year. Reimbursements will be considered upon delivery of the items purchased and the receipt. The decision to spend or reimburse under this amendment must be unanimous. Each expense or reimbursement under this amendment must be reported to the general membership at the next regular meeting and sent to the members via email. [''This [[Spending amendment|budget provision]] added at the [[Meeting Notes 03-01-2011|03-01-2011]] meeting.'']

The board of directors is empowered to spend money from the general fund for any items necessary to maintain the day to day operation of the hackerspace, or to reimburse members for their purchases of these items, up to a limit of $1000 per year. Reimbursements will be considered upon delivery of the items purchased and the receipt. The decision to spend or reimburse under this amendment must be unanimous. Each expense or reimbursement under this amendment must be reported to the general membership at the next regular meeting and sent to the members via email. [''This [[Spending amendment|budget provision]] added at the [[meeting Notes 2011-03-01|03-01-2011]] meeting.'']

=== Loans ===

=== Loans ===

Pumping Station: One empowers its Board of Directors to negotiate loans in good faith when it has the support of the membership. The President of Pumping Station: One shall sign any and all financial agreements on behalf of Pumping Station: One, NFP. [''This [[Laser Cutter Loan|authorization]] added 07-10-2011 to facilitate the loan for the laser cutter.]

Pumping Station: One empowers its Board of Directors to negotiate loans in good faith when it has the support of the membership. The President of Pumping Station: One shall sign any and all financial agreements on behalf of Pumping Station: One, NFP. [''This [[Laser Cutter Loan|authorization]] added 07-10-2011 to facilitate the loan for the laser cutter.]

=== Expiration of Term ===

=== Expiration of Term ===

An at-large director€'™s term shall expire at the Annual Meeting following his election.

An at-large director's term shall expire at the Annual Meeting following his election.

=== Resignation ===

=== Resignation ===

The board or a duly constituted committee shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to Pumping Station: One NFP. The decision of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of Pumping Station; One NFP and the advancement of its purpose.

The board or a duly constituted committee shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to Pumping Station: One NFP. The decision of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of Pumping Station; One NFP and the advancement of its purpose.

[''This [[Conflict of interest policy]] added [[Meeting Notes 04-06-2010|04-06-2010]].'']

[''This [[Conflict of interest policy]] added [[meeting Notes 2010-04-06|04-06-2010]].'']

== Dissolution ==

== Dissolution ==

If Pumping Station One is forced to dissolve due to unfortunate circumstances, court order, or planned dissolution, the remaining assets and funds of Pumping Station One will be dispersed to a 501(c)(3) organization with similar purpose, as determined by the board of directors. [''This section added [[Meeting Notes 07-06-2010|07-06-2010]].'']

If Pumping Station One is forced to dissolve due to unfortunate circumstances, court order, or planned dissolution, the remaining assets and funds of Pumping Station One will be dispersed to a 501(c)(3) organization with similar purpose, as determined by the board of directors. [''This section added [[meeting Notes 2010-07-06|07-06-2010]].'']

== Membership Agreement Amendment ==

== Membership Agreement Amendment ==

All members and their guests shall abide by the [[membership agreement]] while at Pumping Station: One facilities and events. [''This [http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment&oldid=1168 section] added [[Meeting Notes 03-10-2009|03-10-2009]]. The [[membership agreement|Membership Agreement]] itself was amended by vote on [[Meeting Notes 12-13-2011|12-13-2011]].'']

All members and their guests shall abide by the [[membership agreement]] while at Pumping Station: One facilities and events. [''This [http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment&oldid=1168 section] added [[meeting Notes 2009-03-10|03-10-2009]]. The [[membership agreement|Membership Agreement]] itself was amended by vote on [[meeting Notes 2011-12-13|12-13-2011]].'']

 

 

 

* Status increase - Get 1 month of full member status for the price of starving hacker membership.

 

 

Points have no cash value, and they expire 12 months after issuance.

 

 

[''This [[Member Rewards Amendment|Member Rewards section]] added 08-31-2010. There was an attempt to [[Member Rewards Amendment#Vote on September 13, 2011|amend this section]] on [[Meeting Notes 09-13-2011|09-13-2011]], however, it seems to have been intended to change the text of the [[Member Rewards|awards policy promulgated by the board]] rather than changing the bylaws, the text of which seems to have been lost at the time.'']

 

[''This [[AreaManagerVote|section on area managers]] added on [[Meeting Notes 05-17-2011|05-17-2011]]. The version shown at [[AreaManagerVote]] includes a section at the end providing for votes of the membership about the areas for hosting that apparently was not intended to be included in the final amendment. This Area Hosts removed due to [[Area Hosts and Volunteer Positions Vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 10-15-2013|10-15-2013]].'']

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