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