Water Association Bylaws

Article I: Name and Purpose

Section 1: Name The name of this organization shall be the Blue Ridge Water Association, hereinafter referred to as the "Association".

Section 2: Purpose The purpose of the Association shall be to manage and oversee the provision of safe and reliable water services to its members by applicable laws and regulations. This includes but is not limited to, the maintenance and operation of water supply infrastructure, water treatment facilities, and distribution networks within its designated service area.

Article II: Governance Structure

Section 1: Board of Directors The Association shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of ten (10) members elected by the membership. The Board shall have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the Association and shall be responsible for setting strategic direction, approving budgets, and overseeing management activities.

Section 2: Officers The officers of the Association shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, elected by the Board of Directors from among its members. Officers shall serve a term of two (2) years and shall have specific duties as outlined in these Bylaws.

Article III: Membership

Section 1: Eligibility Membership in the Association shall be open to all property owners within the designated service area who meet the membership criteria established by the Board of Directors.

Section 2: Rights and Responsibilities Members shall have the right to participate in Association meetings, vote on matters brought before the membership, and receive water services by established rates and regulations. Members shall also be responsible for adhering to Association rules and bylaws and paying applicable fees.

Article IV: Committees

Section 1: Establishment The Board of Directors may establish committees as necessary to assist in the operation and management of the Association. Such committees may include but are not limited to, finance, operations, and membership.

Section 2: Composition Committees shall be composed of members appointed by the Board of Directors and may include both directors and non-directors. Committees shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and shall report their findings and recommendations to the Board for consideration.

Article V: Meetings

Section 1: Annual Meeting The Association shall hold an annual meeting of the membership to elect directors, receive reports on the activities and financial status of the Association, and conduct such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Section 2: Board Meetings The Board of Directors shall meet at least six (6) times per year to conduct Association business. Additional meetings may be called by the President or upon written request of a majority of the directors.

Article VI: Finances

Section 1: Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on January 1st of each year and end on December 31st of the same year

Section 2: Budget The Board of Directors shall prepare an annual budget for the operation and maintenance of the water system, which shall be subject to approval by the membership at the annual meeting.

Section 3: Financial Records The Treasurer shall maintain accurate and complete financial records of the Association's transactions, which shall be available for inspection by members upon request.

Article VII: Amendments

Section 1: Proposal These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership present at any regular or special meeting called for that purpose.

Section 2: Notice Notice of proposed amendments shall be provided to the membership at least thirty (30) days before the meeting at which the amendments will be considered.

Section 3: Adoption Amendments shall become effective immediately upon adoption unless otherwise specified in the amendment.

Article VIII: Dissolution

Section 1: Dissolution In the event of dissolution of the Association, any assets remaining after the payment of debts and liabilities shall be distributed to one or more organizations with similar purposes as determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 2: Notice Notice of dissolution shall be provided to the membership at least sixty (60) days before the meeting at which the dissolution will be considered.

Section 3: Disposition of Assets Upon dissolution, all assets of the Association shall be disposed of by applicable laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations.