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RE: ACTION OF BOARD CONCERNING 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 Board was presented with revisions to the Weld
Faith Partnership Bylaws, at which time the Board deemed it advisable to continue the matter to
December 27, 2017, to allow additional time to clarify language in the Bylaws, and
WHEREAS, on December 27, 2017, the Board deemed it advisable to again continue the
matter to January 10, 2018, to allow additional time to complete a work session and clarify
language in the Bylaws for the Weld Faith Partnership Council, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the abovementioned matter be, and hereby is, continued to
January 10, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 27th day of December, A.D., 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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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 of
Commissioners 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.
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 of County 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 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 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.
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I. More than one (I) unexcused absence shall be grounds for dismissal.
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 of 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 of 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.
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