Item 2D: Approval of Neighborhood Assocation Charter Revisions

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(a) Distribute information to the members and provide a forum for free expression of opinions by neighborhood members on issues of interest to the neighborhood and the community. (b) Provide notification of upcoming meetings; facilitate discussion on local neighborhood issues; share information related to the neighborhood; distribute City public information; and foster dialogue on elections and ballot measures related to the neighborhood. (c) Promote neighborhood, community, and city events; recognize people and businesses for their contributions to the neighborhood; recognize individuals, organizations and businesses for their volunteer efforts on behalf of the neighborhood. (d) Facilitate the continuing development of a vital neighborhood and community. Section 3. The Chair shall appoint a member to produce the newsletter in conjunction with City staff. Section 4 . The newsletter editor shall work with City staff to produce a product that meets the Neighborhood Association newsletter guidelines adopted by Council. Section 5. Advocacy positions (on non-election issues) may be included in the newsletter in an editorial format. Section 6 . Commercial advertising is not permitted, if City funds are used to publish the newsletter. Article XII. Website. Section 1. The address of the neighborhood website shall be <www.crestdriveca.com>. Section 2. The purpose of the neighborhood website is to distribute and archive CDCA information. (a) The CDCA newsletter as well as Executive Board and General Membership meeting minutes shall be posted to the website. (b) The website may be used to recognize people and businesses for their contributions to the neighborhood. Section 3. The Chair will appoint a CDCA member to maintain the website. Section 4. (a) Renewal of the hosting server shall be approved and funded annually by the membership association. (b) Changing the website address requires a vote of two-thirds of members present at a General Membership meeting, which must preceed the annual renewal and funding anniversary. Section 5. Commercial advertising is not permitted if City funds were used to purchase the domain. Article XIII. Adoption and Amendments. Section 1. This charter may be adopted, repealed, or amended by a two-thirds vote of those members present at any General Membership meeting. Written notice of the meeting and of the proposed changes shall be forwarded to all members prior to the meeting. If approved it takes effect immediately unless it includes a provision delaying implementation.