licensed BY-LAWS FOR THE LAKE COUNTY
HOME DAY CARE NETWORK
November 2007
ARTICLE I: Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Lake County Home Daycare Network (LCHDCN) is to support and further educate family child care providers in the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the children in their care.
ARTICLE II: Membership
Section 1: Eligibility:
- Membership is available to any person licensed by DCFS.
Section 2: Qualification:
- Any licensed family child care provider may qualify for membership.
Section 3: Termination of Membership:
A. Failure to pay dues.
B. Revocation of license by DCFS.
Section 4: Dues:
- LCHDCN shall regulate the amount of dues for the organization. Following the establishment of any new dues structure, a majority of the Officers of the Board present must ratify the decision. Dues will be reviewed annually.
Section 5: Rights and Privileges:
- All members shall be entitled to attend general meetings, to receive all newsletters and reports issued by LCHDCH (including but not limited to the annual budget, minutes, committee reports, and current membership lists), and can be on the resource and referral list.
Section 6: Meetings:
- LCHDCN members are entitled to attend all general meetings and guests may attend for a fee.
Section 7: Voting:
A. Each member is entitled to one vote.
B. vote of the majority shall constitute action by the organization.
ARTICLE III: Officers of the Board
Section 1: Executive Officers:
- Executive officers shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Past President. All Executive Officers shall be members of the network.
Section 2: Election of Executive Officers:
- Election of Executive Officers shall occur by nominating individuals followed by a vote of the majority of the members. Executive Officers will serve a two-year term.
Section 3: Appointment of Committee Chairs and Coordinators:
- The remainder of the Officers of the Board shall consist of Committee Chairs or Coordinators appointed by the President. All Committee Chairs and Coordinators shall be members of the Network.
Section 4: Resignation:
- Any member of the Board may resign at any time by notifying the Officers of the Board in writing. Such resignations will take effect at the time specified therein.
Section 5: Vacancies:
- A vacancy in a position of Executive Officer will be filled by a special election of the Executive Officers, if deemed necessary. This is to fill the remaining term only.
Section 6: Term Limits:
- Executive Officers of the Board may only hold office for two consecutive terms. In the event that there are no candidates for the open position, the incumbent has to right to re-election. Committee Chairs or Coordinators will be appointed for a two year term, renewable at the discretion of the board members.
Section 7: Removal or Suspension:
- The Officers of the Board, by majority vote, may remove any member of the board at any time.
Section 8: Board Meeting:
- The Board will meet monthly unless otherwise specified. Special meetings of the Board may be called with 24 hours notice to all Board members.
Section 9: Action by Majority Vote:
- The vote of the majority of the total number of Executive Officers and Committee Chairs and Coordinators present shall constitute action by the Board.
ARTICLE IV: Contract
Section 1: Authorization and Procedure:
- The board may authorize any Officer, or agent in the name of the Network, to enter into any contract. Such authorization will be confined to a specific instance.
ARTICLE V: Grievances
Section 1: Grievances:
- A grievance shall be reports to the Board in writing. A grievance committee shall be appointed by the Board consisting of a chairperson and two members. An investigation will be made by the grievance committee.
Section 2: Hearings:
A. With at least 2/3 of board members present, the grievance committees report will be heard.
B. B All matters will be settled by 2/3 vote of Board members present.
Section 3: Action Taken:
- Any action taken on a grievance shall be in writing and may consist of the following, but not limited to :
a. Dismissal of charges
b. Revocation of membership or office
Article VI: Amendments
Amendments made to the By-laws of LCHDCN shall be approved by the majority vote of the members. Copies of the proposed amendments shall be given to all members thirty days prior to voting. By-laws shall be reviewed at least every four years.
Wendy Konstant Laura Running
President Vice President
Jennifer Dempski Lisa Henderson
Secretary Treasurer
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