CPCNH JPA — Initial By-Laws (pp. 19-29)
Art. 2 - Purpose & Powers repeat
Art. 3 - Membership:
3.5 Manner of Becoming a Member
pp. 19-21
p. 22
3.6 Designation of Member Representatives; Voting
- ONE VOTE PER MEMBER AS REQUIRED BY LAW
3.7-8 Withdrawal/Termination of Membership
Art. 4 - Membership Meetings pp. 22-23
4.6 All CPNH meetings to comply with RSA 91-A
Art. 5 - Board of Directors pp. 23-26
5.3 Composition: 5-21 w/1 Director per Member
until more than 21 members then:
- Annual elections of 11-21 Directors by Membership
- Staggered 3-year terms; no term limits
5.15 Board positions voluntary; compensation by
Member not precluded (e.g. could be an employee)
5.16 Director may not serve as CEO — 6 mo. stay-out
Art. 6 — Committees — Limitations p. 27
Art. 7 — Officers pp. 27-28
Elected annually by Board, 1 yr. term, 3 yr. term limit
- Chair, Immediate Past Chair, V. Chair, Sec. & Treas.
7.8 — Removal by 2/3 of Board if in interest of CPNH
Art. 8 — Chief Executive Officer p. 29
- Working title to be determined
- Serves at pleasure of Board
- Prior to hiring CEO Board may retain consultants,
interim staff, and/or an acting manager
Art. 9— Amendments to By-Laws p. 29
- Require 2/3 vote of Members @ membership mtg.
- Minimum 14 days advance notice.
- Amendments to this Article IX; Art. Xl — Dissolution,
Liquidation, and Distribution; and Art. XIll -
Indemnification & Insurance require approval of all
Member governing bodies.
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