BYLAW ONE NAME
The name of this neighborhood association will be:
NORTHWEST AREA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (N.A.R.A)

BYLAW TWO PRINCIPAL OFFICE
The principal office of the neighborhood association shall be at the home of the current president of N.A.R.A, of Las Vegas, County of Clark, State of Nevada. The association may have offices as may from time to time be designated by its members or its Executive Committee. Any reference to “he” throughout these Bylaws shall be known to be as non- gender.

BYLAW THREE MEMBERSHIP
1. Active Membership
a. Any person who is:
(1) A Homeowner or Resident within the defined boundaries of the neighborhood association, or,
(2) A property owner within the neighborhood association with intent to develop the owned property compatible with the existing single family rural residences within the defined association boundaries; and,
b. Pays the appropriate membership fee, is eligible to become an active member of this association, with full voting and other privileges, if qualified under such rules as the membership committee may provide.

2. Defined Association Boundaries. Any person who resides in or owns land in in the following area shall be eligible for membership in this neighborhood association if otherwise qualified as defined above. That area within the following boundaries in the City of Las Vegas, County of Clark, State of Nevada:
(a). Craig Road - North boundary.
(b). Rancho Road - West boundary. (Known as Tonopah Highway)
(c). Decatur Blvd. - East boundary. (Also the boundary between the City of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas).

3. Associate Membership: Any person or business interested in the activities of the neighborhood association may be awarded an associate or honorary membership under such terms and with such privileges as the membership committee may determine.

4. Duration of Membership. Membership in this association may terminate by voluntary withdrawal as herein provided, or otherwise as provided in these rules. All rights, privileges, and other interest of a member in or to the association shall cease on termination of membership. Memberships shall be nontransferable. Any member, by giving written notice of such intention, may withdraw from membership. Withdrawals shall be effective on fulfillment of all obligations to the date of withdrawal.

5. Suspension and Expulsion. If, in a written and signed communication addressed to the membership committee, any member of the association shall be charged with conduct detrimental to the image, objectives, or interests of the association shall be in violation of its constitution, bylaws, code of ethics, or rules and regulations, the membership committee shall consider the matter and if it shall decide to take further action, the corresponding secretary shall send a copy of the charges to the accused member, who shall be given adequate time to reply. The membership committee shall then take such further action as it deem proper. If two members of the membership committee, after a fair and impartial hearing are satisfied to the truth of the charges, due notice will be given by the secretary by registered or certified mail to the accused member at his last known address within14 days from date of the hearing. The member- ship committee may request the offending member to resign or may suspend or expel him. Should he decline to resign on such request, his name shall be stricken from the rolls by the membership committee.

BYLAW FOUR DUES
1. Dues as required for membership in the Northwest Area Residents Association:
(a). Active Membership: The membership dues will be twelve dollars ($12.00) per household per year. These are annual dues required for active membership. (b). Associate Membership: The membership dues will be twelve dollars ($12.00) per household per year. These are annual dues required for associate membership.
(c). Honorary Membership: There will be no dues for Honorary Membership in the association.

2. Annual dues required for membership in the association will be reviewed by October 1st each year.

3. Residents or Associates who anticipate long-term affiliation with the association may pay in advance at a reduced rate of fifty dollars ($50.00) for five years.

5. Dues are not refundable.

6. From time to time the Executive Board may request additional donations to help defray the costs and expenses of promoting and/or upholding association goals in preserving and protecting the integrity of the neighborhood rural membership lifestyle.

BYLAW FIVE MEETINGS
1. Meetings: Biannual, Regularly Scheduled, and Special:
(a). Biannual. There shall be biannual meetings of the neighborhood association during the spring and fall of each year, unless otherwise directed by the Executive Board, for the purpose of presenting association activities to the community-at-large, to include a review of association goals and objectives, election of officers as required, status of committee efforts, potential threats to the community rural lifestyle, and to solicit resident involvement and first-hand constructive input to enhance association effectiveness.
(b). Regularly Scheduled Executive Board meetings. There will be a minimum of ten (10) regularly scheduled Executive Board meetings through out the calendar year for the purpose of conducting regular association business, receiving reports, transaction of its financial affairs and general planning.
(c). Special Meetings. A quorum of the Executive Board will be called for a Special Meeting at any time at the direction of the president, or in his absence the president-elect or secretary, or the written request of a majority of the Executive Board, or on the written request of not less than one half of the Active association membership. Every effort should be made to give at least seven (7) days notice of the Special Meeting. Clear objectives for the meeting are essential.

2. Notification and Promotion of Association Meetings:
a. Notice of the meetings will be issued by the corresponding secretary:
(1). To membership by mail to the address as listed on membership applications.
(2). To membership via e-mail as listed on membership applications.
(3). To the general community, by either mail from general real-estate listings, or by physically posting announcement fliers at each resident dwelling.
b. Notice of the biannual general community meetings will be disseminated at least at least 7 days before the appointed meeting date.
c. Meetings shall be open to ALL residents and business owners within the association boundaries. 2. Quorum. A quorum at biannual, regularly scheduled, and/or special notification meetings, shall consist of four (4) of the seven (7) members of the Executive Board, plus any Active association members in attendance. An Executive Board member may designate a proxy as necessary with the approval of the Executive Board members in attendance.

3. Order of Business. The order of business at bi-annual and regularly scheduled Executive Board meetings shall be as follows:
a. Call to order and establishment of quorum.
b. Reading of minutes of previous meeting, corrections and approval.
c. Treasurers report.
d. Receiving communications.
e. Reports of officers.
f. Reports of City/Neighborhood issues.
g. Reports from standing and ad hoc committee chairpersons and members.
h. Unfinished business.
i. New business - to include election of officers as required.
j. Comments from N.A.R.A active members and residents.
k. Executive session - if needed.
l. Adjournment.

4. The order of business may be altered or suspended at any meeting by a majority vote of members present. The use of parliamentary rules by Roberts Rules of Order shall govern N.A.R.A when not in conflict with these Bylaws.

BYLAW SIX EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

1. Elective Officers. The elective officers of the Northwest Area Residents Association shall be a president, president-elect, recording secretary, cor- responding secretary, treasurer, parliamentarian, and historian. Other officers may be established and appointed by the active members of the association at the annual elections meeting.

2. Terms. The president, president-elect, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, treasurer, parliamentarian and historian shall assume their office immediately upon their election. Officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year, and until successors are duly elected.

3. Executive Board Offices defined:
(a). President. The president shall be the chief officer of the organization and shall be present at association and Executive Board meetings. He shall be a member ex officio of all committees. He shall communicate to the association such matters and make such suggestions as may in his opinion tend to promote the welfare and increase the usefulness of the association. He shall perform other such duties as necessary to the office.
(b). President-elect. The president-elect shall perform all duties of the president during the absence of the president. He shall also be a member ex officio of all committees.
(c). Treasurer. The treasurer shall keep an account of all monies received and expended for use of the association, and shall make disbursements authorized by the Executive Board or such other persons as the active association members may prescribe. All sums received shall be deposited by him in the bank(s) approved by the Executive Board. He shall make a financial report at regularly scheduled Executive Board meetings, at the bi-annual general community meetings, and when called on by the president. Funds may be drawn only on the signature of the treasurer, and another designated officer. The duties of the treasurer, under the approval of the membership, may be de- legated to an assistant treasurer. The funds, books, and vouchers in the treasurer’s hands shall, with the exception of confidential reports submitted by members, at all times be subject to verification and inspection by the Executive Board and association members. At the expiration of the treasurer’s term of office, the treasurer shall deliver to the successor all books, money and other property of the associate- ion.
(d). Recording Secretary. The recording secretary shall keep minutes of the Executive Board, General Bi-Annual Membership and Special meetings. He shall perform other appropriate duties and functions as assigned by the president.
(e). Corresponding Secretary.
(1) Notify the Executive Board and Active membership of all meetings as appropriate.
(2). Send and respond to all correspondence for the association.
(3). Keep the Executive Board apprised of all correspondence sent or received, and include the Active membership and general community as appropriate.
(4). Act as chairperson for the quarterly association newsletter and coordinate for input and issues to focus on for community awareness.
(5). Correspond with the City Of Las Vegas Departments/offices, developers, and other officials for clarification of issues.
(f). Parliamentarian.
(1). Consult and advise the president, other officers, any committee members, and other members on matters of parliamentary procedures.
(2). Chair the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.
(3). Interpret Bylaws and Rules
(4). Introduce and report on City, State and National legal issues that may pertain to N.A.R.A.
(5). Identify speakers to present legal information to N.A.R.A members.
(6). Arrange for the Executive Board to meet with City Officials regarding N.A.R.A. neighborhood interests.
(7). Use Robert’s Rules of Order newly revised to settle all parliamentary questions.
(g). Historian. The historian will maintain a chronological document- ation of calendar year association events to include:
(1). Documentation of elected officers and committee members.
(2). Documentation of association special events and publications.
(3). Documentation of physical changes to the community.
(4). Documentation of issue encounters and outcomes with their effect on N.A.R.A. as an organization, its residents, and our rural community status.
(5). Present an annual report to the Executive Board and community- at-large at the spring biannual meeting.

BYLAW SEVEN ELECTIONS / VOTING
The election of Executive Board officers shall take place in the Fall of each year at the bi-annual general neighborhood community meeting. Only active members shall be entitled to vote. Each household member listed on the resident application is entitled to one vote. Candidates who receive a simple majority of votes so cast shall be elected.

BY LAW EIGHT COMMITTEES
Executive Committee. The Executive Board shall serve as a committee to super- vise, control and direct the affairs of the neighborhood association. It shall execute the policies and decisions of the Active membership and shall actively promote the association’s objectives. It may adopt such rules for the conduct of its business as shall be deemed advisable, and have discretion in the disbursement of funds. It may in the execution of powers granted appoint subcommittees or agents to work on specific problems or reports. The Executive Board, acting as a committee, shall report on its activities at the monthly scheduled meetings, and to the general member- ship and community at large at the required bi-annual meetings.

Standing Committees. This neighborhood association will have at least four (4) standing committees; a membership committee, Constitution and By- Laws committee, general masterplan committee, and social committee. Chairpersons of these committees shall be appointed by the president, and be responsible for directing and coordinating the affairs of their committee. Members of these committees shall be appointed by the president and the chairperson of the committee.

1. Membership Committee. The membership committee shall approve those qualifications required for active membership in the association. It shall also determined those qualifications required for associate, subscribing, or honorary membership, and the terms and privileges thereof. It shall make recommendations as to the imposition and amount of voluntary donation requests, if any, to be made of and from active and associate members, and the time for payment thereof. The committee shall report on matters of interest at bi-annual meetings of the association. The treasurer shall be a member ex officio of this committee.

2. Constitution and Bylaws Committee. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee will make a detailed evaluation of the established constitution and by laws annually. It will make recommendations for changes to the Executive Board. If a change seems appropriate it will be presented at the next bi-annual general community meeting for consideration by the active membership for adoption.

3. General Masterplan Committee. The General Masterplan Committee will provide information to the Executive Board regarding activities by N.A.R.A. property owners, developers, city agencies and political opinions that may have a negative effect on the neighborhood. Primary focus will be on zoning changes for incompatible building, new city projects that could effect property taxes, and establishment of businesses and activities that compromise property values and detract from the character of a rural preservation community. If appropriate, the Executive Board will direct the committee to bring the information to the residents most immediately effected by the action to initiate a coordinated community intervention with the support of N.A.R.A resources.

4. Social Committee. The Social Committee will be primarily responsible for the coordination, sponsorship, promotion, and management of the annual N.A.R.A. Block Party. It may adopt other activities as the association deems appropriate.
Additional Standing Committees may be established from time to time by a vote of the Active membership as presented by the Executive Board.

Ad Hoc Committees may be established by the Executive Board, as appropriate, to gather information and facilitate required intervention. Ad hoc committees should enlist as many residents as possible that are directly affected by the event/activity.
Ad hoc committees that show promise for long-term needs should be identified, and function as a standing committee.

BYLAW NINE MAIL VOTE When, in the judgment of the Executive Board, a question shall arise that should be put to a vote of the Active membership, and the board deems it necessary to expedite a special meeting for that purpose, it may, unless otherwise required by these Bylaws, submit the matter to the Active membership in writing by mail for a vote and decision. The question thus presented shall be determined according to a majority of the votes received back by mail within two weeks after such question is submitted to the Active membership, provided that, in each case, votes of at least one half of the mailings shall be received. Action taken in this manner shall be as effective as action taken at a duly called meeting.

BYLAW TEN AMMENDING OF BY LAWS
These By-Laws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part, by a majority vote in any duly organized meeting of the Executive Board and Active membership of the association. A majority vote of the Active members, or the written approval of a majority of the Active members, shall be necessary to repeal or amend and adopt additional Bylaws. The power to repeal and amend Bylaws, or adopt new Bylaws, may be a similar vote or similar written assent, be delegated to the Executive Board. This authority may be revoked by a similar written assent.

BY LAW ELEVEN LIABILITIES
Nothing herein shall constitute members of the Northwest Area Residents Association as partners for any purpose. No member, officer, agent, or employee shall be liable for the acts or failure to act of any other member, officer, agent or employee of the association. No member, officer, agent or employee shall be liable for his acts or failure to act under these Bylaws, excepting only acts of omission arising out of his willful malfeasance.

BYLAW TWELVE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Endorsements. N.A.R.A will not provide endorsement for a political candidate or party by use of the association name, endorsement by the elected Executive Board or official committee member, or by any past Executive Board or official committee member.
Perception of Influence. N.A.R.A Board and committee members will avoid any perception of being influenced by special interest sources during their official capacity of acting in behalf of the N.A.R.A. residents and in compliance with the constitution and Bylaws.

BYLAW THIRTEEN FUNDS
Finances. This neighborhood association is not intended as a profit making organization, nor is it founded with the expectation of making a profit. This association shall use its funds only for objectives and purposes specified in these Bylaws.
Bonding. Persons entrusted with the handling of association funds may be required, at the discretion of the Executive Board, to furnish, at association expense, a suitable fidelity bond.

BYLAW FOURTEEN INSIGNIA
The Executive Board may adopt insignia, logo, colors, badges, stationary, flags and other similar association identification as it deems desirable.

BY LAW FIFTEEN SEAL OF THE ASSOCIATION
The neighborhood association shall have a common seal, consisting of a triangle design/stamp bearing the words “NORTHWEST AREA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION - CORPORATE SEAL - 1995 - NEVADA ”.

DISSOLUTION
The association may be dissolved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of its active members present at a regularly schedule meeting. In the event of dissolution, the property of the association shall be distributed as closely as possible to the extent and percent of each members financial interest, as of the date of dissolution, based on the total amount of each members actual and recorded entrance fee and voluntary donations, and after all outstanding legitimate depts, encumbrances, liens and other obligations or records are first satisfied.