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== 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 ===

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 ====

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]].]

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.]

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]].'']

Points may be transferred from member to member by contacting the Treasurer.  

Points may be transferred from member to member by contacting the Treasurer.  

[''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 [[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 2011-09-13|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.'']

== Area Hosts ==

== Area Hosts ==

In the event that the Area Host does not perform the duties to the satisfaction of the membership and/or the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors reserves the right to remove the person from their position as Area Host. At that time, the Board of Directors may vote in a new volunteer for the role.

In the event that the Area Host does not perform the duties to the satisfaction of the membership and/or the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors reserves the right to remove the person from their position as Area Host. At that time, the Board of Directors may vote in a new volunteer for the role.

[''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 [[AreaManagerVote|section on area managers]] added on [[meeting Notes 2011-05-17|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.'']