Our By-Laws (Cont.)

The Portland Jr. Hawks operates as a non-funded organization for the benefit of our members and children. Our organization is governed by the Portland Jr. Hawk By-Laws as seen below. If you should have questions or comments, please feel free to contact any of our board members.

Article VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Board of Directors

The regular management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of nine individuals elected by the members (hereinafter called the "Board"), and the Board shall have the authority to do all things necessary for the orderly management of the Corporation, including, but not limited to, establishing committees, signing contracts, hiring personnel, and establishing reasonable rules and regulations to implement the purposes of the Corporation. The Board shall enforce all bylaws and policies set by the Board and/or the membership.

2. Composition

The Board shall consist of nine members, and the members of the Board shall also occupy the following officer and director positions:

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Treasurer
4. Secretary
5. Fundraising Coordinator
6. Tier Program Director
7. House Program Director
8. Coaching Director
9. Voting Member at Large
10. Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall have the power of the Board, in between meetings of the Board, except as limited by Oregon statutes. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and any other Board member that the Executive Committee may select.

4. Disciplinary Committee

The Disciplinary Committee shall have the power to discipline any player or member as permitted by USA Hockey. The Disciplinary Committee shall consist of at least three Board members.

5. Term/Succession

Directors shall be elected for two-year terms. Four directors shall be elected in even-numbered years and five directors shall be elected in odd-numbered years. Each director shall serve until the end of their respective term, or until such director is unable to continue serving as a director due to death or disability or such director has been removed in accordance with Section 9 of this Article VI.

6. Election

The election of the Board shall either be by written ballot in accordance with Section 4 of Article X or shall occur at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation. Newly elected Board members and officers shall assume office on May 16th following the election.

7. Nominations

The Nominating Committee, as selected by the President and ratified by the Board, shall, prior to the Annual Meeting, make its recommendations to the membership for nominees by causing notice to be distributed to the membership as set forth in Sections 3 or 4 of Article X.

8. Nominations by Members

If any member wishes to nominate one or more candidates other than those nominated by the Nominating Committee, the member may do so by delivering to the Secretary a petition signed by at least fifteen other members entitled to vote, naming the candidate(s), containing each nominee's written authorization for candidacy, and containing a brief biographical statement of the nominee. Such petition must be delivered to the Secretary in person or by mail on or before February 1. Not less than fifteen days prior to the Annual Meeting, a complete list of candidates shall be distributed to the members as set forth in Sections 3 or 4 of Article X.

9. Removal

A director may be removed, with or without cause, by action of the members taken in accordance with Oregon statutory law.

10. Vacancies

If a Board position becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy may be filled by a vote of the members or by the Board. The person so elected shall complete the remainder of the vacated term.

11. Advisory Members

The Board shall be supported by non-voting advisory members who shall act as advisors to the Board. The non-voting advisory members shall include the Scheduler, Registrar and other members as determined in the Board's discretion. The non-voting advisory members shall not be considered "Directors" or members of the "Board" or "Board of Directors" as those terms are used herein and in Oregon statutes.

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38265 NW Harrington Rd.
Cornelius, OR 97113

503-324-6274

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