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RE: APPROVE BYLAWS FOR WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2017, the newly drafted bylaws of the Weld Faith
Partnership Council were presented to the Board of Weld County Commissioners for approval,
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Weld County deemed it advisable to continue
the matter to December 27, 2017, to allow additional time to clarify language in the Bylaws for the
Weld Faith Partnership Council, and
WHEREAS, on December 27, 2017, the Board of Commissioners of Weld County deemed
it advisable to continue this matter to January 10, 2018, to allow additional time for a work session
to clarify the language in the Bylaws for the Weld Faith Partnership Council, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Weld County deems it advisable to adopt said
Weld Faith Partnership Council bylaws (as amended), a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the bylaws for said board, be, and hereby are, adopted.
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APPROVE BYLAWS FOR THE WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 10th day of January, A.D., 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: dpi ,LtD; (1
Weld County Clerk to the Board
arbara Kirkmeyer, ro-Tem
Sean P. Conway
County Attorney
Mike Freeman
Date of signature: 0/ -ay 1#
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BYLAWS OF THE WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL
Article I - Name of Council
The Council shall be called the "Weld Faith Partnership Council" ("the WFPC").
Article II - Functions of the WFPC
The function -of the WFPC is as the liaison between the faith -based community and the
Board of Commissioners of Weld County ("the Board"), to make informed strategic
recommendations from a faith -based perspective directly to the Board regarding issues of
concern in our communities.
Article III - Membership of WFPC
A. Membership: The WFPC shall consist of no less than three (3) nor more than fifteen
(15) members. The membership shall include a geographic representation of the Weld
County faith community.
B. Appointment of Members: The members of the WFPC shall be appointed by the
Board, according to the following procedure:
1. Persons interested in serving on the WFPC shall submit an application which will
provide biographical information.
2. The Board shall review submitted application(s) and may interview such
applicant(s) according to the Board's desires. The Board, in its sole discretion,
may appoint members to fill vacancies or reappoint members for additional terms.
3. The Board may designate community advisors to the WFPC.
C. Terms of Members: Membership terms of the WFPC shall be for no more than two (2)
consecutive three (3) year terms. New WFPC members may be assigned first terms of
less than three (3) years to assure appropriate staggering of members' terms.
Article IV - Officers
A. The WFPC shall elect from its own members a Chair and Vice -Chair. Term of office
shall be for one year.
B. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice -Chair will act in that capacity.
C. In the absence of the Chair and Vice -Chair, a temporary Chair will be selected by the
WFPC.
D. A secretary shall be elected by the WFPC.
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Article V - Nomination and Election of Officers
The nomination and election of annual officers shall be held during the first regular meeting
of each calendar year. Each nomination shall be seconded to be placed on the ballot, and
elections shall be by written ballot, unless there is no contest for the office.
Article VI -Meetings
A. Regular meetings of the WFPC will be conducted monthly.
B. Written notice of all regular meetings shall be transmitted to each member at least
fourteen (14) days prior to each regular meeting date.
C. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary by the Chair; all WFPC
members must be notified.
D. Any regular or special meeting of the WFPC may be held at such a place as determined
by its members. The designation and notice of the meeting place will be transmitted to
each member.
E. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of WFPC members at regular meetings and a
two-thirds majority of WFPC members at called special meetings. A quorum shall be
necessary at any meeting in order to conduct business.
F. The concurring vote of a majority of those present shall be required to pass any motion
made.
G. At any WFPC meeting requiring a vote, any member may participate in the meeting by
telephone provided all members present at the meeting or by telephone can clearly hear
and speak to each other. Participation by telephone shall be equivalent to attending the
meeting in person.
H. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail to the extent they are not in conflict with specific
provisions of these Bylaws.
I. No WFPC member shall be absent for more than one-third ('/3) of the meetings of the
WFPC during any consecutive three (3) month period. Evidence of a WFPC member
violating this standard shall be forwarded to the Board and may be grounds for dismissal
by the Board.
Article VII -Duties of the Chair
It shall be the responsibility of the Chair to call all regular and special meetings, preside
at all meetings, and carry out general Chair responsibilities.
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Article VIII -Duties of Vice -Chair
It shall be the responsibility of the Vice -Chair to assume the duties of the Chair in his or
her absence. Also, the Vice Chair shall perform other duties assigned by the Chair.
Article IX -Duties of Secretary
It shall be the responsibility of the secretary to transmit to WFPC members notices of all
meetings, keep minutes and maintain records. Furthermore, the Secretary shall keep the
Board informed of all WFPC actions, activities, and recommendations.
Article X -Amendment of Bylaws
These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed, and new amendments may be
adopted according to the following procedure:
A. Proposed amendments to the Bylaws may be presented at any meeting of the WFPC
at which a quorum is present, provided fourteen (14) days prior notice has been given
to each member.
B. For passage, such proposed amendments must receive the vote of the majority of the
entire membership of the WFPC, with subsequent approval of the Board.
Article XI -Confidentiality
Members of the WFPC may, by virtue of such membership, inspect or be privy to records
and other materials containing personally identifying information, therefore members shall
protect the confidentiality of such information except as provided by law.
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BYLAWS OF THE WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL
Article I - Name of Council
The Council shall be called the "Weld Faith Partnership Council" ("the WFPC").
Article II - Functions of the WFPC
The function -of the WFPC is as the liaison between the faith -based community and the
Board of Commissioners of Weld County ("the Board"), to make informed strategic
recommendations from a faith -based perspective directly to the Board regarding issues of
concern in our communities.
Article III - Membership of WFPC
A. Membership: The WFPC shall consist of no less than three (3) nor more than fifteen
(15) members. The membership shall include a geographic representation of the Weld
County faith community.
B. Appointment of Members: The members of the WFPC shall be appointed by the
Board, according to the following procedure:
1. Persons interested in serving on the WFPC shall submit an application which will
provide biographical information.
2. The Board shall review submitted application(s) and may interview such
applicant(s) according to the Board's desires. The Board, in its sole discretion,
may appoint members to fill vacancies or reappoint members for additional terms.
3. The Board may designate community advisors to the WFPC.
C. Terms of Members: Membership terms of the WFPC shall be for no more than two (2)
consecutive three (3) year terms. New WFPC members may be assigned first terms of
less than three (3) years to assure appropriate staggering of members' terms.
Article IV - Officers
A. The WFPC shall elect from its own members a Chair and Vice -Chair. Term of office
shall be for one year.
B. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice -Chair will act in that capacity.
C. In the absence of the Chair and Vice -Chair, a temporary Chair will be selected by the
WFPC.
D. A secretary shall be elected by the WFPC.
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Article V - Nomination and Election of Officers
The nomination and election of annual officers shall be held during the first regular meeting
of each calendar year. Each nomination shall be seconded to be placed on the ballot, and
elections shall be by written ballot, unless there is no contest for the office.
Article VI -Meetings
A. Regular meetings of the WFPC will be conducted monthly.
B. Written notice of all regular meetings shall be transmitted to each member at least
fourteen (14) days prior to each regular meeting date.
C. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary by the Chair; all WFPC
members must be notified.
D. Any regular or special meeting of the WFPC may be held at such a place as determined
by its members. The designation and notice of the meeting place will be transmitted to
each member.
E. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of WFPC members at regular meetings and a
two-thirds majority of WFPC members at called special meetings. A quorum shall be
necessary at any meeting in order to conduct business.
F. The concurring vote of a majority of those present shall be required to pass any motion
made.
G. At any WFPC meeting requiring a vote, any member may participate in the meeting by
telephone provided all members present at the meeting or by telephone can clearly hear
and speak to each other. Participation by telephone shall be equivalent to attending the
meeting in person.
H. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail to the extent they are not in conflict with specific
provisions of these Bylaws.
I. No WFPC member shall be absent for more than one-third (1/3) of the meetings of the
WFPC during any consecutive three (3) month period. Evidence of a WFPC member
violating this standard shall be forwarded to the Board and may be grounds for dismissal
by the Board.
Article VII -Duties of the Chair
It shall be the responsibility of the Chair to call all regular and special meetings, preside
at all meetings, and carry out general Chair responsibilities.
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Article VIII -Duties of Vice -Chair
It shall be the responsibility of the Vice -Chair to assume the duties of the Chair in his or
her absence. Also, the Vice Chair shall perform other duties assigned by the Chair.
Article IX -Duties of Secretary
It shall be the responsibility of the secretary to transmit to WFPC members notices of all
meetings, keep minutes and maintain records. Furthermore, the Secretary shall keep the
Board informed of all WFPC actions, activities, and recommendations.
Article X -Amendment of Bylaws
These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed, and new amendments may be
adopted according to the following procedure:
A. Proposed amendments to the Bylaws may be presented at any meeting of the WFPC
at which a quorum is present, provided fourteen (14) days prior notice has been given
to each member.
B. For passage, such proposed amendments must receive the vote of the majority of the
entire membership of the WFPC, with subsequent approval of the Board.
Article XI -Confidentiality
Members of the WFPC may, by virtue of such membership, inspect or be privy to records
and other materials containing personally identifying information, therefore members shall
protect the confidentiality of such information except as provided by law.
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BYLAWS
WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP
COUNCIL
Article I -Name of Council
The Council shall be called the "Weld Faith Partnership Council" (hereinafter
referred to as "the WFPC.")
Article II - Functions of the WFPC
The function -of the WFPC is as the Board appointed liaison between the faith -
based community and the Weld County Board of Commissioners
to make informed strategic recommendations from a faith -based
perspective directly to the Board o s regarding issues of concern in
our communities.
("the Board"),
of Weld County
Article III - Membership of WFPC
A. Membership -the WFPC shall consist of no less than three (3) nor more than
fifteen (15) members. The membership shall include a geographic
representation ofthe Weld County faith community.
8. Appointment of Members -The members of the WFPC shall be appointed by
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, according to the
following procedure:
(1) Persons interested in serving on the WFPC shall submit an application
which will provide biographical information.
(2) The Board ofCounty Commissioners shall review submitted
application(s) and may interview such applicant(s) according to the
Board's desires. The Board, in its sole discretion, may appoint
members to fill vacancies or reappoint members for additional terms.
(3) The Board of County Commissioners may designate community
advisors to the WFPC.
C. Terms of Members Regular m Membership terms of the WFPC shall be for no
more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms. New WFPC members may be
assigned first terms of less than three (3) years to assure appropriate staggering of
members' terms.
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Article IV -Officers
A. The WFPC shall elect from its own members a Chair and Vice -Chair. Term of office shall be for
one year.
B. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice -Chair will act in that capacity.
C. In the absence of the Chair and Vice -Chair, a temporary Chair will be selected by the WFPC.
D. A secretary shall be elected by the WFPC.
Article V Nomination and Election of Officers
The nomination and election of annual officers shall be held during the last first regular meeting of each
calendar year. Each nomination shall be seconded to be placed on the ballot, and elections shall be by
written ballot, unless there is no contest for the office.
Article VI -Meetings
A. Regular meetings of the WFPC will be conducted monthly.
B. Written notice of all regular meetings shall be transmitted to each member at least fourteen (14)
days prior to each regular meeting date.
C. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary by the Chair; all WFPC members must
be notified.
D. Any regular or special meeting of the WFPC may be held at such a place as determined by its
members. The designation and notice of the meeting place will be transmitted to each member.
E. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of WFPC members at regular meetings and a two-
thirds majority of WFPC members at called special meetings. A quorum shall be necessary at
any meeting in order to conduct business.
F. The concurring vote of a majority of those present shall be required to pass any motion made.
CJ At any WFPC meeting requiring a vote, any member may participate in the meeting by
telephone provided all members present at the meeting or by telephone can clearly hear and
speak to each other. Participation by telephone shall be equivalent to attending the meeting in
person.
H. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail to the extent they are not in conflict with specific
provisions of these Bylaws.
I. \o WFPC member shall be absent for more than one-third ('/3) of the meetings of the WFPC during
any consecutive three (3) month period. More than one (I) unexcused absence Evidence of a
WFPC member violating this standard shall be forwarded to the Board and may shall be grounds for
dismissal by the Board.
Article VII -Duties of the Chair
It shall be the responsibility of the Chair to call all regular and special meetings, preside at all
meetings, and carry out general Chair responsibilities.
Article VIII -Duties of Vice -Chair
It shall be the responsibility of the Vice -Chair to assume the duties of the Chair in his or her absence.
Also, the Vice Chair shall perform other duties assigned by the Chair.
Article IX -Duties of Secretary
It shall be the responsibility of the secretary to transmit to WFPC members notices of all meetings,
keep minutes and maintain records. Furthermore, the Secretary shall keep the County Board ef-
Commissioners informed of all WFPC actions, activities, and recommendations.
Article X -Amendment of Bylaws
These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed, and new amendments may be adopted
according to the following procedure:
A. Proposed amendments to the Bylaws may be presented at any meeting of the WFPC at
which a quorum is present, provided fourteen (14) days notice has been given to each
member.
B. For passage, such proposed amendments must receive the vote of the majority of the entire
membership of the WFPC, with subsequent approval of the Weld County Board e€
Commissioners.
Article XI -Confidentiality
Members of the WFPC may, by virtue of such membership, inspect or be privy to records and other
materials containing personally identifying information, therefore members shall protect the
confidentiality of such information except as provided by law.
Sec. 2-1-100. - Board and commission appointments.
A. Procedures for appointments of members to any appointive agency, board or commission shall be
the following:
1. The term of office for a member of any appointive agency, board or commission shall be three
(3) years.
2. No member of an agency, board or commission shall serve more than two (2) consecutive
terms on any one (1) appointive agency, board or commission.
3. No one who has served as an elective officer of the County shall be appointed to an appointive
agency, board or commission until at least one (1) year after leaving office.
4. No member of an appointive board, agency or commission shall have any pecuniary interest in
any entity doing business with the County if such interest could interfere with the unbiased
discharge of his or her duty to the general public or interfere with his or her ability to act in the
best interest of the County.
5. The six (6) geographic areas from which members of boards shall be appointed are set forth in
Section 2-1-100.B, below.
6. No member of an appointive board, agency or commission shall be absent for more than one-
third (1/3) of the meetings of the board, agency or commission during any consecutive three (3)
month period.
7. County employees may be appointed to a County board, agency or commission, as long as
such appointment does not present a conflict of interest, as determined by the Board of County
Commissioners.
B. The Board of County Commissioners, utilizing school district boundaries, designated by a resolution
dated March 27, 1985, the following six (6) districts, shown on Table 2.1, which may be altered at the
discretion of the Board, if deemed necessary:
Table 2.1
School District Boundaries
District 1
RE -9 Ault, Pierce
RE -12
Grover, Hereford
RE -11J
Raymer, Buckingham
District 2
RE -2
Eaton, Galeton
RE -4
Windsor
RE -10
Briggsdale
District 3
RE -6 Evans, Greeley West of 14th Avenue
District 4
RE -6 Evans, Greeley East of 14th Avenue
RE -7
Kersey, Gill, Barnesville
District 5
RE -5J
Johnstown, Milliken
RE -1
Gilcrest, Platteville, LaSalle
RE -1J
Longmont (Erie, Frederick, Firestone, Dacono)
RE -2J
Berthoud
District 6
RE -3J
Roggen, Keenesburg, Hudson
RE -50J
Masters, Dearfield
RE -8
Fort Lupton
RE -27J
Brighton
RE -20J
Weldona
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2001-3; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2017-04)
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