Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180151.tiffRESOLUTION 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. C.c.: 3O CC C 2018-0151 SS0014 APPROVE BYLAWS FOR THE WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL PAGE 2 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# 2018-0151 SS0014 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. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 1 �I b 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. 2 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. 3 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. Page 1 of 3 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) Hello