MISSION STATEMENT

THE BYLAWS OF
LA MONTANITA FOOD COOPERATIVE

Table of Contents

MISSION STATEMENT

ARTICLE I. MEMBERSHIP
1.1. Eligibility.
1.2. Application for Membership
1.3. Members.
1.4. Member Benefits.
1.5. Members-Responsibilities.

ARTICLE II. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2.1. Election
2.2. Terms
2.3. Qualifications.
2.4. Notice Requirements.
2.5. Suspension & Impeachment.
2.6. Quorum.
2.7. Appointees.
2.8. Recording of Votes.
2.9. Legal Responsibilities.

ARTICLE III. OFFICERS
3.1. Offices
3.2. Terms
3.3. Vacancies.
3.4. Officers' Responsibilities.

ARTICLE IV. COMMITTEES

ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
5.1 General Meetings.
5.2 Voting by Mail.
5.3. Board Meetings.
5.4. Special Meetings of the Membership.

ARTCLE VI. CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS
6.1. Authorized Agents.
6.2. Checks & Signers
6.3. Deposits.
6.4. Gifts.

ARTICLE VII. WAIVER OF NOTICE.

ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS.

ARTICLE IX. CAPITALIZATION.
9.1. Cooperative Operation.
9.2. Capital.
9.3. Patronage Refunds and Patronage Retains Certificates.
9.4. Member Investment Certificates.
9.5. Revolving Funds.

ARTICLE X. DISPOSITION OF RECEIPTS
10.1. Ascertainment of Excess Receipts.
10.2. Application of Excess Receipts.

ARTICLE XI. MISCELLANEOUS