Article I  Name

This organization, named “Maryland Grassroots Republicans”, is hereby established as an unincorporated, non-profit association to support the principles of the Republican Party and the election of Republican candidates in the state of Maryland as set forth in these bylaws.

 

Article II Mission

The mission of this Association (herein sometimes referred to at times as “Association” or “MGR”) is to mobilize the power of grassroots volunteers to support Republican party principles and elect Republican candidates in Maryland; to conduct such activity as canvassing and other social outreach in support of this mission in an independent, self-governing manner that is autonomous from any outside control by a  particular candidate, campaign committee or other political organization.

 

Article III Membership

MGR Membership consists of all persons active as volunteers and coordinators in the Association.   For purposes of this article, “active” means listed in the official MGR state records, which are maintained confidential by the MGR state volunteer coordinator.  Such membership records shall be distributed and utilized only for purposes consistent with MGR business and activities.

 

Article IV Funding

Funding projects to further the mission of Maryland Grassroots Republicans shall be done through voluntary contributions made by members and others in the general public.  Such funds shall be held secure by the state volunteer coordinator in a bank account dedicated for exclusive use of the Association for MGR business and activities only.   The state volunteer coordinator, in consultation with MGR coordinators shall allocate and disperse funds from this account for suitable projects as determined by consensus decision-making of the Board of Directors as set forth in these bylaws.

 

Article V Board of Directors

The Association shall be operated under the authority of a Board of Directors consisting of all persons designated as “coordinators”, as designated for a specific county or other jurisdiction, or for some other specific function in the Association by the state volunteer coordinator in consultation with the Board of Directors.  

 

Article VI Officers

The Board may, under the direction of the state volunteer coordinator, designate officers and committees, including an executive committee to assist in day-to-day decision-making, from among Board members, as seems suitable in furtherance of Association business.

 

Article VII Voting and Decision-making

The Board shall make all decisions by consensus, which means general affirmative agreement, with no significant opposition.  [Significant opposition, for purposes of these bylaws, must be confirmed in writing by the state volunteer coordinator, who shall then reconcile any such opposition with other Board members, until a suitable consensus is finally reached]

 

Article VIII Function of State Volunteer Coordinator

The state volunteer coordinator shall direct all Association activity, speak on its behalf before the general public, and otherwise conduct its regular operation under these bylaws.  All major decisions, including expenditure or commitment of Association funds, shall be submitted to the Board in advance for approval, with sufficient time and opportunity for discussion and comment.

 

Article IX Bylaw Amendments

These bylaws may be amended at any time with advance written notice to all Board members, with reasonable opportunity for discussion and comment to assure a consensus decision.

 

Article X Initial Status

The initial Association address shall be c/o Lee Havis, 6812 Dartmouth Ave., College Park, MD 20740.  The present sole Board member is Lee Havis, residing at this address, who shall also  serve as state volunteer coordinator with authority to establish a suitable bank account to receive, hold, and allocate funds consistent with these bylaws.