Item B: Cal Young Neighborhood Association Boundary Revision

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ATTACHMENT B ARTICLE IX. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNICATIONS Section 1. Definition and Purpose. Communications to neighborhood residents from the Association may include, but not be limited to, newsletters, postcards, websites, e-mail notices, and other outreach efforts, such as surveys. The purpose of the communications is to inform neighbors and to provide a forum for free expression of opinions by persons entitled to participate in the Association on issues of interest to the neighborhood. Section 2. General Policies for Publications Using City Funds. a.) Advocacy positions may be included in communications in an editorial format. Opinion pieces must be clearly indicated and opportunity provided for presentation of differing viewpoints. b.) Commercial advertising shall not be permitted. c.) The Board shall appoint an editor for the newsletter. The Board has the ultimate responsibility for the contents of the newsletter and other communications. d.) Each issue of the newsletter shall identify the officers of the neighborhood, those compiling that issue, if other than the officers. e.) The Newsletter shall include an address or phone number for submission of articles, letters, or other material. ARTICLE X. FINANCES Section 1. The Association may receive funds and employ persons to further its purposes, and may own and dispose of property. Section 2. Grants or monies secured to fund specific projects or programs, which have itemized budgets already approved by the Board or general membership, may be expended without further approval for budgeted expenses. ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS AND CHARTER REVIEW This charter may be amended by a two-third vote of the participants at any general meeting of the Association. However, written notice of the proposed amendment must be provided to the membership prior to the meeting in which the amendment will be considered. Northeast Neighbors’ Charter September 22, 2011 Page 4 of 5