Membership Information

BYLAWS OF ALLAMAKEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ARTICLE I: GENERAL

This organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Iowa on April 30, 1997.

SECTION 1: NAME

This organization shall be known as “Allamakee County Economic Development” (Organization).  The principal office of the Organization in the State of Iowa shall be located in the City of Waukon, Allamakee County.  The Organization may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Iowa, as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the corporation may require from time to time.

SECTION 2: PURPOSE

Allamakee County Economic Development is a nonprofit, county-wide economic development corporation. Its primary emphasis is to enhance existing economic development efforts in Allamakee County through retention and expansion of existing business and industry, tourism marketing and coordination, housing need assessment and development, and the recruitment of new business and industry by providing assistance and referrals.

SECTION 3:

The Allamakee County Economic Development shall observe all local, state and federal laws which apply to a nonprofit organization.

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1:  MEMBERSHIP

Initial membership shall be the same public and private entities who were actively involved with the 28E organization formerly known as Allamakee County Economic Development and Tourism Commission, including all of the following:

1. Allamakee County Board of Supervisors
2. City of Waukon
3. City of Postville
4. City of Lansing
5. City of Harpers Ferry
6. City of New Albin
7. City of Waterville
8. Allamakee County Bankers’ Association
9. Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative, Inc.
10. Aquila
11. Alliant Energy
12. Waukon Economic Development Corporation
13. Lansing Development Corporation
14. Postville Economic Development Group
15. Waukon Industries

The initial members and subsequent members shall continue as members by contributing annually in an amount equal to or greater than the amount recommended by the Board of Directors of the Organization.  Failure to contribute in the recommended amount may result in the withholding of the member’s voting rights and to termination of membership.  Either sanction could be imposed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors of the Organization.

In determining an annual recommendation for contribution from members, the Board of Directors should consider the following criteria:

1. Whether the member is a public entity, private entity, or an individual.
2. A per capita basis for governmental entities.
3. Financial ability to pay.
4. Past contribution levels.
5. Past benefits from the Organization’s efforts.
6. Future benefits from the Organization’s efforts.
7. Financial need for the Organization.
8. Contributions other than financial, either previously or currently being made.
9. Fairness and equity to other members.
10. The best interests of the Organization in general and specifically in terms of countywide cooperation and unity.

SECTION 2:  ELIGIBILITY - NEW MEMBERS

Application for membership for any person or entity not an initial member listed herein shall be in writing, on forms provided for that purpose and signed by the applicant.  Approval of new members shall be by the majority vote of the Board of Directors at any meeting thereof.

SECTION 3:  VOTING RIGHTS

Members shall include initial members and applicants subsequently approved by the Board of Directors.  Members shall be entitled at the annual meeting to one vote.  A quorum shall consist of a majority of the total members.  A quorum of the Organization’s Board of Directors is required at the annual meeting to hold any valid votes.

SECTION 4:  ANNUAL MEETING

The date of the annual meeting of the members shall be at the Allamakee County courthouse the 2nd Thursday in the month of July around 6:00 p.m., if not otherwise changed by the Board of Directors.  At the annual meeting any elections to the Board of Directors shall be held.

SECTION 5:  SPECIAL MEETINGS – ALL MEMBERS

Special Meeting of the members, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statue, may by called by the President of the Organization, or by three directors of the Board of Directors, or by seven members.

SECTION 6:  NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Written or electronic notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be delivered not less than five days before the date of the meeting.  Delivery shall be either personally or by mail to each member entitled to vote at such meeting.  If mailed such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the member at their place of business, with postage thereon prepaid.

SECTION 7:  MANNER OF ACTING

Unless provided otherwise by statue, the action of a majority of the members present at any meeting, provided for the Articles of Incorporation or by these bylaws, shall be binding on the Organization.

ARTICLE III: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1:  GENERAL POWER

The business and affairs of Allamakee County Economic Development shall be managed by its Board of Directors, each of who must be a “member” as defined in Section 1 of Article II of these bylaws, or a representative of a member that is not an individual.  The Board of Directors shall set the annual operational budget, authorize any legal and financial arrangements regarding the purchase and transfer of real estate, authorize membership within Allamakee County Economic Development, oversee the election of all Board Members and Board Officers, and approve hiring of all staff.  The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Organization, and such authority may be general or confined to specific issues.

SECTION 2:  NUMBER OF DIRECTORS

The number of Directors of the Organization shall be seven (7).  Each director shall hold office for three years with a staggered start.  Initial terms are to be decided by lot for three-year, two-year, and one-year terms.  The initial terms will be three one-year, two two-year and two three-year terms.

Seats on the Board of Directors of the Allamakee County Economic Development shall be from its membership as described in Article II of the bylaws.  At a minimum, representation on the Board of Directors should, but is not required to, include four representatives from the initial members listed herein.

SECTION 3:  SELECTION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

All nominees for Director shall be from the members, and nominees shall be contacted as to his/her acceptance of the nomination.  Each candidate must be a member in good standing and must accept the responsibility of a three-year directorship.

The names of all candidates shall be arranged alphabetically on the ballot.  The Executive Director shall mail this ballot to all active members at least fifteen (15) days before the annual meeting.

The ballots shall be marked in accordance with instructions printed on the ballot or will be considered void.  The President shall at the annual meeting declare the candidates with the greatest number of votes elected, if a quorum of members voted.

SECTION 4:  REGULAR MEETINGS

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held on a quarterly basis at a time and place designated by the Board with notice as the Board may direct.

Regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held on a monthly basis at a time and place designated by said Committee with notice as the Committee may direct.

SECTION 5:  SPECIAL MEETINGS – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President, or at the request of three directors.

Notice of any special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be given at least two days previous thereto by written notice, delivered personally, or mailed to each director at their business address, or at his last known place of residence.  If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United State mail addressed.  Any director may waive notice of any meeting.  The attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.  Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice of waiver of notice of such meeting.

SECTION 6:  VOTING PROCEDURE

Unless otherwise provided by statue, the action of a majority of the Board of Directors present, with 50% of the Board constituting a quorum, at any regular meeting shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

Unless otherwise provided by statue, the action of a majority of the Executive Committee present, with 50% of the Executive Committee constituting a quorum, at any regular meeting shall be the act of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 7:  VACANCIES

Any vacancy on the Board of Directors, or among the officers, shall be filled by the Board of Directors by a majority vote.

SECTION 8:  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Board of Directors may hire by majority vote an Executive Director who shall have such duties and responsibilities as the Board may from time to time assign.

The duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director may include the following:

1. Coordinate resources already in place in the community, state, and nation towards the promotion, economic growth and tourism in Allamakee County.
2. Coordinate strategic planning to establish goals and objectives.
3. Develop and implement methods to be used to achieve those goals and objectives.
4. Coordinate economic development and tourism efforts among various county groups concerned with the same.
5. Assist in the development, implementation, and continual review of a comprehensive economic development strategic plan for the county.
6. Meet on a quarterly basis with sponsoring groups to report progress toward attaining the goals and objectives detailed in the strategic plan.
7. Schedule and make visits on a regular basis to member communities.
8. Develop relationships with federal, state and local resource organizations.
9. Report regularly to local government entities members.
10. Develop plans for an implement, where appropriate, federal, state and local economic development programs.
11. Coordinate and lead the industry contact teams, recruit and train contact teams on a regular basis.
12. Assist and coordinate a targeted industry analysis and comprehensive marketing plan.
13. Travel when necessary to meet with specific prospects.
14. Assist in developing and coordinating an existing industries program in the county.
15. Handle in a timely manner all inquiries and contacts of prospective new industry, service and retail businesses in cooperation with the contact team.
16. Assist in creating a leadership development program to identify and train new economic development leaders.
17. Help establish work groups and oversee economic development projects delegated to the groups.
18. Work with volunteers.
19. Be knowledgeable about local, state and federal resources and key persons within each resource organization.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS

SECTION 1:  NUMBER

The officers of Allamakee County Economic Development shall be President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.  The officers shall be members in good standing of the Board of Directors of the corporation.

SECTION 2:  ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE

The officers of the Organization shall be elected by the Board of Directors annually at the next regular meeting following the annual meeting.  Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified.

SECTION 3:  VACANCIES

A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal or disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by majority vote of the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.

SECTION 4:  PRESIDENT

The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Organization, and, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, shall supervise the business affairs of the corporation. The President shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the members, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee. The President’s vote shall be considered the tie-breaking vote in any vote where a like number of either side of the issue occurs.  The President shall, in general, perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the bylaws or by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 5:  VICE PRESIDENT

The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President, preside at all meetings.  The Vice President shall also perform other duties as may be prescribed by these bylaws, the President, or the Board of Directors.

SECTION 6:  SECRETARY

The Secretary shall assure that:

1. the minutes of all meetings are kept, and
2. notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.

SECTION 7:  TREASURER

The Treasurer shall assure that:

1. The funds and securities of the Organization are accounted for, and
2. accounts are maintained of all moneys due and payable to the Organization from any source whatsoever, and such funds are deposited in banks, trust companies or other depositories such as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of these bylaws.

ARTICLE V: COMMITTEES

SECTION 1:  EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee membership will include the officers of the Organization.  These include the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer and may include a Chairperson from any or each standing committee.  This Committee shall be responsible for the routine day-to-day operations of the Organization.

The Executive Committee shall have the following powers and responsibilities:

1. To meet at any time at the call of the Chairperson to conduct any business authorized by these bylaws and not specifically reserved to the whole Organization through the bylaws.
2. To prepare the annual work program and budget and recommend it to the whole Board for final action.
3. To authorize the expenditure of budgeted funds and the payment of bills for specific work tasks or materials in the Organization’s approved work programs and budget.  All bills in excess of $5,000 shall be reviewed and authorized for payment at a meeting of the Board of Directors.
4. To enter into contracts and agreements for the purchase or sale of property, equipment or services which have been approved and described in the Organization’s work program and budget.
5. To authorize the application for any funds or other forms of assistance which further the purposes of the Organization.
6. To communicate and negotiate with public and private persons and organizations regarding the implementation of any of the Organization’s work program projects.
7. To establish temporary subcommittees and standing committees to study and make recommendations on any matter relating to the Organization’s work program or an Executive Committee function.  The members of such sub-Committee may be Organization members and non-Organization members and need not be residents of Allamakee County.  All sub-Committees shall be directly accountable to the Executive Committee and shall not engage in any implementation actions without express approval of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 2:  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL

The President shall appoint all standing committee members, subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors.  One of the officers will serve as an ex-officio member of each standing committee.  The President may remove any standing committee member subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3:  DUTIES

It shall be the function of any standing committees to investigate, make recommendations, and report to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

SECTION 4:  MEETINGS

The Executive Committee will meet on a monthly basis at a time and place designated.

Committee meetings may be called at any time by the Committee Chairperson or by the President.

ARTICLE VI: WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS, LOANS AND DEPOSITS

SECTION 1:  WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS

Subject to the directions of the Board of Directors, all deeds and mortgages made by this Organization and all other written contracts and agreements to which the Organization shall be a party, shall be executed by the President and one other officer.

SECTION 2:  CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC.

All checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of the Organization shall be made, drawn, executed and accepted the person/persons designed by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3:  DEPOSITS

All funds of the Organization not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Organization in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.

SECTION 4:  BONDING

The Executive Director, and all officers as designated in Article IV, Section 1, shall be bonded in an amount designated by the Board of Directors.  The Organization shall pay in full for bond insurance.

ARTICLE VIII: SEAL

The Organization shall not have a corporate seal.

ARTICLE IX: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

All meetings of the Organization shall be conducted pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, except to the extent and degree that other procedural requirements are set forth by law, the Articles, or these bylaws.

ARTICLE X: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

These may be repealed or amended by majority vote of the Organization at any regular meeting or special meeting of the Organization called for such purpose, at which a quorum is present;  provided, however, no such action shall change the purpose of the Organization so as to impair its rights and powers under the laws of the State of Iowa, or to waive any requirement of bond or any provision of the safety and security of property and funds of the Organization.

ARTICLE XI: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

The fiscal year of the Organization shall end at the close of business on the last day of June of each year.

These bylaws approved July 10, 2003.

• Mike Kruckenberg, President
• Brian Houlihan, Vice President
• Barry Fruechte, Secretary
• Jane Regan, Treasurer

BYLAWS OF ALLAMAKEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM

ARTICLE I: GENERAL

This organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Iowa on April 30, 1997, and is now revised on this date, October 15, 2026.

SECTION 1: NAME

This organization shall be known as “Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism”.  The principal office of the Organization in the State of Iowa shall be located in the City of Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa.  The Organization may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Iowa, as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the corporation may require from time to time.

SECTION 2: PURPOSE

Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism is a nonprofit, county-wide economic development corporation.  Its primary emphasis is to enhance existing economic development efforts in Allamakee County through retention and expansion of existing business and industry, tourism marketing and coordination, housing need assessment and development, and the recruitment of new business and industry by providing assistance and referrals.

SECTION 3: COMPLIANCE

The Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism shall observe all local, state and federal laws which apply to a nonprofit organization.

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1: MEMBERSHIP

The initial members and subsequent members shall continue as members by contributing annually in an amount equal to or greater than the amount recommended by the Board of Directors of the Organization.  Failure to contribute the recommended amount may result in the withholding of members’ voting rights and/or the termination of membership.  Either sanction could be imposed by a majority vote of the Organization's Board of Directors.

In determining an annual recommendation for contribution from members, the Board of Directors should consider the following criteria:

1. Whether the member is a public entity, private entity, or an individual.
2. A per capita basis for government entities
3. Financial ability to pay
4. Past contribution levels
5. Past benefits from the Organization’s efforts
6. Future benefits from the Organization's efforts
7. Financial need to the Organization.
8. Contributions other than financial, either previously or currently being made.
9. Fairness and equity to members.
10. The best interests of the Organization in general and specifically in terms of countywide cooperation and unity.

SECTION 2:  ELIGIBILITY – New Members

Membership application, for any person or entity, shall be in writing, on forms provided for that purpose and signed by the applicant.  Approval of new and renewing members shall be by the majority vote of the Board of Directors at any meeting thereof.

Each member shall designate one individual to serve as its official representative for purposes of communication, voting, and participation in the affairs of the Organization. The name of the designated representative shall be provided in writing at the time of application or renewal. Any change in representation must be submitted to the Board of Directors in writing, and such change shall not be effective until acknowledged by the Board.

SECTION 3: ANNUAL MEETING & VOTING RIGHTS

The annual meeting of the members shall be held in the month of October, alternating locations throughout Allamakee County. Memberships in active standing shall be entitled to one vote by the established identified representative. A quorum of the Organization’s Board of Directors is required at the annual meeting to hold any valid vote.

Election of the Board of Directors shall also be held at the annual meeting.

SECTION 4: SPECIAL MEETINGS – ALL MEMBERS

Special Meetings of the members, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the President or Vice President of the Board, or by three directors of the Board of Directors, or by seven members. Members shall be notified of the location, date, and time of the special meeting and the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, not less than five (5) days before the date of the meeting.  Notification will be delivered via email to the email address provided on the membership application not less than 5 days (120 hours) prior to the meeting start time.

SECTION 5: NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETINGS

Members shall be notified of the location, date, and time of the annual meeting not less than fifteen (15) days before the date of the meeting.  See Article III, Section 3: Selection and Election of Directors.

SECTION 6: MANNER OF ACTING

Unless provided otherwise by statute, the action of a majority of the members present at any meeting, provided for in the Articles of Incorporation or by these bylaws, shall be binding on the Organization.

ARTICLE III: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1: GENERAL POWER

The business and affairs of Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism shall be managed by its Board of Directors, each of whom must be a “member” as defined in Section 1 of Article II of these bylaws. The Board of Directors shall set the annual operational budget, authorize any legal and financial arrangements regarding the purchase and transfer of real estate, authorize membership within Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism, oversee the election of all Board Members and Board Officers, and approve hiring of all staff. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Organization, and such authority may be general or confined to specific issues.

SECTION 2: NUMBER OF DIRECTORS

The number of Directors of the Organization shall be a minimum of five (5), maximum of

nine (9). Each director shall hold office for three years with a staggered start. Initial terms are to be decided by lot for three-year, two-year, and one-year terms.  Seats on the Board of Directors of the Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism shall be from its membership as described in Article II of the bylaws.

SECTION 3: SELECTION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

All nominees for Director shall be from the members, and nominees shall be contacted as to his/her acceptance of the nomination. Each candidate must be a member in good standing and must accept the responsibility of a three-year directorship.

The names of all candidates shall be arranged alphabetically on the ballot. The Executive Director shall mail this ballot to all active members at least fifteen (15) days before the annual meeting.

The ballots shall be marked in accordance with instructions printed on the ballot or will be considered void. The President shall, at the annual meeting, declare the candidates with the greatest number of votes elected.

SECTION 4: REGULAR MEETINGS

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held, at a minimum, every quarter at a time and place designated by the Board with notice as the Board may direct.

Board members may participate in any regular or special meeting by telephone, video conference, or other real-time electronic means that allow all participants to hear and be heard. Participation in this manner constitutes presence in person for all purposes, including quorum and voting.

Regular meeting attendance by Directors of the Board is an essential part of the role; therefore, any director who misses three (3) regular board meetings without prior notification to the Board will prompt a meeting to review and determine the status of the Board member seat.

SECTION 5: SPECIAL MEETINGS – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President, Vice -President, or at the request of three directors.

Any director may waive notice of any meeting. The attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice of waiver of notice of such meeting.

SECTION 6: VOTING PROCEDURE

Unless otherwise provided by statute, the action of a majority of the Board of Directors present, with 50% of the Board constituting a quorum, at any regular meeting shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

Unless otherwise provided by statute, the action of a majority of the Executive Committee present, with 50% of the Executive Committee constituting a quorum, at any regular meeting shall be the act of the Executive Committee.

When urgent business arises between meetings, the Board President may call for an electronic vote. The Executive Director is responsible for distributing any supporting materials to all directors and specify a deadline for responses. Directors may cast their votes by email, online ballot, or other approved electronic method. A quorum is deemed present when a majority of directors submit a vote. The results shall be certified by the Secretary and reported at the next regular meeting.

SECTION 7: VACANCIES

Any vacancy on the Board of Directors, or among the officers, shall be filled by the

Board of Directors by a majority vote.

SECTION 8: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Board of Directors may hire by majority vote an Executive Director who shall have

such duties and responsibilities as the Board may from time to time assign.  There is to be a separate job description that details the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director and shall be reviewed annually.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS

SECTION 1: NUMBER

The officers of Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The officers shall be members in good standing of the Board of Directors of the corporation.

SECTION 2: ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE

The officers of the Organization shall be elected by the Board of Directors annually at

the next regular meeting following the annual meeting. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified.

SECTION 3: VACANCIES

A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by majority vote of the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.

SECTION 4: PRESIDENT

The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Organization, and, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, shall supervise the business affairs of the corporation. The President shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the members, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee. The President’s vote shall be considered the tie-breaking vote in any vote where a like number of either side of the issue occurs. The President shall, in general, perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the bylaws or by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 5: VICE PRESIDENT

The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President, preside at all meetings. The Vice President shall also perform other duties as may be prescribed by these bylaws, the President, or the Board of Directors.

SECTION 6: SECRETARY

The Secretary shall assure that:

1. the minutes of all meetings are kept, and
2. notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.

SECTION 7: TREASURER

The Treasurer shall assure that:

1. The funds and securities of the Organization are accounted for, and
2. accounts are maintained of all moneys due and payable to the Organization from any source whatsoever, and such funds are deposited in banks, trust companies or other depositories such as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of these bylaws.

ARTICLE V: COMMITTEES

SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee membership will include the officers of the Organization. These include the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The Executive Committee shall have the following powers and responsibilities:

1. To meet at any time at the call of the President to conduct any business authorized by these bylaws and not specifically reserved to the whole Organization through the bylaws.
2. To review the annual budget and recommend it to the whole Board for final action.
3. To authorize the expenditure of budgeted funds and the payment of bills for specific work tasks or materials in the Organization’s approved work programs and budget. All bills shall be reviewed at a meeting of the Board of Directors.
4. To enter into contracts and agreements for the purchase or sale of property, equipment or services which have been approved and described in the Organization’s work program and budget.
5. To authorize the application for any funds or other forms of assistance which further the purposes of the Organization.
6. To communicate and negotiate with public and private persons and organizations regarding the implementation of any of the Organization’s work program projects.
7. To establish temporary subcommittees and standing committees (i.e. Finance Committee) to convene and make recommendations on any matter relating to the Organization’s work program or an Executive Committee function. The members of such sub-Committee may be Organization members and non-Organization members and need not be residents of Allamakee County. All sub-Committees shall be directly accountable to the Executive Committee and shall not engage in any implementation actions without express approval of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 2: APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL

The President shall appoint all standing committee members, subject to confirmation by

the Board of Directors. One of the officers will serve as an ex officio member of each committee. The President may remove any standing committee member subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3: DUTIES

It shall be the function of any standing committee to investigate, make recommendations, and report to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

SECTION 4: MEETINGS

The Executive Committee will meet annually every quarter at a time and place designated.

Committee meetings may be called at any time by the Committee Chairperson or by the President.

ARTICLE VI: WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS, LOANS AND DEPOSITS

SECTION 1: WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS

Subject to the directions of the Board of Directors, all deeds and mortgages made by this Organization and all other written contracts and agreements to which the Organization shall be a party, shall be executed by the President and one other officer.

SECTION 2: CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC.

All checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of the Organization shall be made, drawn, executed, and accepted by the person/persons designated by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3: DEPOSITS

All funds of the Organization not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Organization in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.

ARTICLE VII: SEAL

The Organization shall not have a corporate seal.

ARTICLE VIII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

All meetings of the Organization shall be conducted pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, except to the extent and degree that other procedural requirements are set forth by law, the Articles, or these bylaws.

ARTICLE IX: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

These may be repealed or amended by majority vote of the Organization at any regular meeting or special meeting of the Organization called for such purpose, at which a quorum is present; provided, however, no such action shall change the purpose of the Organization to impair its rights and powers under the laws of the State of Iowa, or to waive any requirement of bond or any provision of the safety and security of property and funds of the Organization.

ARTICLE X: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

The fiscal year of the Organization shall end at the close of business on the last day of June of each year.

These revised bylaws  approved October 15, 2026.

• President
• Cathy Buhl, Vice President
• Brenda Hackman, Secretary
• Michelle Wood, Treasurer