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ARTICLE 1:  Name
The name of this association shall be the Chemonie Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc. (A.K.A. Chemonie Crossing Neighborhood Association), a non-profit corporation chartered under the laws of the State of Florida.

ARTICLE 2:  Purpose
The purpose of this Association shall be to:
1.	Maintain the commonly held areas such as the Neighborhood entrance.
2.	Help maintain communications within the neighborhood via newsletters, directories, socials, and meetings.
3.	Facilitate communications with the county government to maintain the roads, ponds, and streetlights, and otherwise represent and advance the interests of the neighborhood.
4.	Ensure the creation and operation of a Chemonie Crossing Architectural Review Committee established for the purpose of reviewing all architectural plans for new construction and renovations for their compliance with the established Chemonie Crossing Phase I, II, & III Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.

ARTICLE 3:  Membership and Dues
Section 1.  The membership in this Association is voluntary and shall be open to the lot and/or homeowners in Chemonie Crossing.
Section 2.  Dues will be $40 annually, subject to review and increase or decrease, if necessary, by action of the Board of Directors.  Dues are paid on October 1st for the following year.  Members who have not paid their dues are not entitled to vote in elections or at meetings.
Section 3.  All members in good standing (dues have been paid) are entitled to vote on all matters presented to the Association at general or annual meetings of the Association.  Votes shall be counted as one vote per lot, regardless of the number of owners of each individual lot.

ARTICLE 4:  Changes
No additions, changes, or deletions shall be made to these bylaws without written approval by two-thirds of the Association members present and voting at a general meeting.  The addition, change, or deletion proposal must be presented in writing prior to this meeting to each homeowner and must allow at least two (2) weeks’ reply time.  At no time can the Association make any rules which regulate beyond the scope of the existing Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.

ARTICLE 5:  Meetings
Section 1.  All general and special meetings of this Association shall be held as called and announced by the Board of Directors, unless otherwise ordered by the Association.
Section 2.  The annual meeting of the Association shall be held each October/November and shall be for the purpose of electing officers, receiving reports of the outgoing President and Treasurer, and for any other business that may arise.  The time of the annual meeting can be changed with the approval of two-thirds of the Board of Directors to make it coincide with the annual block party.
Section 3.  A quorum shall be necessary for the transaction of Association business.  A quorum shall be constituted with at least fifty (50) percent of the membership of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 6:  Officers and Duties
Section 1.  The officers of this Association shall be:
President, whose duties are to chair the meetings and direct the flow of the Association’s business.  The President shall also be an ex-officio member of all committees.  The President, in consultation with his other officers, shall appoint all committee chairs.  The President shall also submit an oral report with a written copy for the records of the Association to the general membership at the annual meeting.
Vice-President, who assists the President and shall, in the absence of the President, serve in the President’s stead.  The Vice-President also will assume the role of President if the current President withdraws or is removed from office until such time as a new President is voted in.
Secretary, who takes the minutes of the meeting and summarizes them for inclusion in the newsletter.  The Secretary shall also maintain the file of all the communications received and copies of letters sent.
Treasurer, who shall collect all dues, deposit them, and pay all bills, which must first be approved by the Board of Directors.  Payments over $500.00 must also be co-signed by one of the other elected Officers.  The Treasurer shall keep an accurate, itemized record of all receipts and expenditures, and shall present an oral and written report at all general membership and Board of Directors/ meetings.
Section 2.  The terms of office shall be one year; however, any officer or committee member can be removed from office for misconduct, dereliction of duty, or any other reason with a two-thirds vote of members present at any general meeting, so long as notice of that meeting has been furnished in writing to the membership at least two weeks prior to that meeting.  If a person is removed from office, dies, or resigns, the Board of Directors shall appoint a replacement to serve for the remaining term of office.

ARTICLE 7:  Board of Directors
Section 1.  The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers of the Association, plus the appointed chairpersons of all committees.  Members appointed to serve on the Board shall serve for a term corresponding to the term of those officers who appointed them.
Section 2.  The meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held as called and announced by the President.  It shall be the responsibility of all Board members to attend Board of Director meetings, Association meetings, to present reports to the Association, and to support the Association in its activities.

ARTICLE 8:  Committees
Section 1.  The Architectural Review Committee, which shall consist of at least three members appointed by the Board of Directors, shall review and respond in writing to all plans for new construction and additions as described in the Covenants to maintain the current standards for our neighborhood.  The Architectural Review Committee shall, however, by default, approve all plans which are not in clear and direct violation of the existing Covenants and Restrictions.
Section 2.  The Newsletter/Directory Committee shall be responsible for the Newsletter and Directory, which will keep the Association members informed and in touch.
Section 3.  The Beautification Committee shall be responsible for maintaining the common areas, such as the front entrance.
Section 4.  The Crime Watch and Safety Committee shall be responsible for helping to find solutions to problems pertaining to the safety and well-being of the residents of Chemonie Crossing.
Section 5.  The Social Events Committee shall plan and organize the neighborhood social events and fundraisers.
Section 6.  Other committees may be formed as needed by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 9:  Elections
Section 1.  Officers shall be elected for one year terms at the Association’s annual meeting.  Elections shall be by secret written ballot and shall be opened and counted as the first order of business at the annual meeting.  Officers-elect shall be installed immediately thereafter.  Votes shall be counted as one vote per lot.  Only members current in their dues can vote, nominate, or be nominated for office.  Only members currently living in Chemonie Crossing are eligible to hold office.
Section 2.  Nominations for officers may come from the Board of Directors as well as the general membership.  All nominations must be received by the Board of Directors no later than three weeks prior to the annual meeting in order to be included on the ballot.  Nominations must include the name, address, and phone number of the nominator and the nominee, and state that the nominee has given his or her consent to the nomination.  A short (one paragraph) summation of the nominee’s relevant experience must also be included.  Any nomination received after the cutoff date will not be placed on the ballot, but may be voted for on a write-in basis, assuming the nominee has consented and is eligible for the office.

ADOPTED by the Chemonie Crossing Neighborhood Association Interim Board of Directors on July 9, 2002.