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St. Paul E- Democracy By -Laws Adopted on Feb 6, 2006 Article I: Selection of Officers Section 1: Officers. The officers of the organization consist of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Section la: Chair. The Chair presides over the Executive Committee. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties: a. With the Executive Committee and any staff, propose projects and associated budgets for the upcoming year; b. Promote the organization, its goals, and its projects to the greater St. Paul community; c. Serve as liaison to E- Democracy.org, in cooperation with the Executive Committee; d. Fulfill committee responsibilities as designated elsewhere in these By -Laws or the Constitution. Section lb: Vice Chair. The Vice -Chair presides of the Executive Committee in the absense of the Chair. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties: a. Serve as liaison to all standing committees (except Finance) and all ad hoc committees or task forces; and b. Coordinate membership and volunteer recruitment. Section lc. Secretary. The Secretary serves as the primary organizer of information and communications to the membership of St. Paul E- Democracy and the community at- large. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties: a. Coordinate content and updates to the St. Paul E- Democracy website; b. Communicate goals and projects for the coming year to the membership of the organization; c. Coordinate public relations efforts including press releases and other communications; d. Ensure that notes are taken at Executive Committee meetings and disseminate them to the membership via the website or other means; and e. Fulfill committee responsibilities as designated elsewhere in these By -Laws or the Constitution. Section 1d: Treasurer. The Treasurer serves as primary fiscal officer for St. Paul E- Democracy. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties: a. Maintain proper financial procedures in conjunction with E- Democracy.org and conforming practices to all the legal requirements of a 501(c)(3) (nonprofit) affiliate organization; b. Maintain St. Paul E- Democracy bank accounts; c. Report bank statements and transactions to the Executive Committee at each regular meeting; d. Make routine payments and transactions, including payroll and accounts payable; e. Collect annual membership dues; f. Maintain list of voting members for the purpose of establishing good standing; and g. Fulfill subcommittee responsibilities as designated elsewhere in these By -Laws or the Constitution. Section 2: Eligibility. Any member of the Executive Committee is eligible to serve as an officer. Roseville Issues Forum Project: Tim Erickson, 651 246 -5045 or tim e- democracy.org_ Page 15 6 June 2006