The Columbia Neighborhood Association Board asks that you review the

draft revised By-Laws and Membership Form in preparation for giving

feedback and voting on the by-laws at the February 3 annual

association meeting.

COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

Definitions

Regular Members: Regular membership in the organization is open to any person (not corporation) who is 18 years or older and who qualifies in one or more of the following categories:

1. Owns or rents his or her primary residence within the Columbia Neighborhood;

2. Owns real property in the Columbia Neighborhood;

3. Owns a licensed business operating within the Columbia Neighborhood;

4. Is the on-site manager of a licensed business operating within the Columbia Neighborhood.

Regular members may attend meetings and participate in debate but shall not have the right to vote, nor make motions, nor serve on the Board of Directors.

Voting Members: Any regular member shall become a member with rights to make motions, debate, vote, and serve on the board of directors by:

1. Submitting a completed membership form;

2. Paying annual dues of $10 (may be waived in cases of financial hardship).

The term of membership is the calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31).

A voting member shall have only one vote, regardless of the number of categories under which he/she qualifies for membership. Multiple members may come from any real property or tax parcel or mailing address, provided that each person is independently eligible for voting membership. Only one voting member may come from each qualified business, trust, or corporation.

VOTIING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

NAME ______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________

PHONE _________________________ EMAIL ______________________________________

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY (check appropriate category):

___Resident

___Property owner but not residing in Columbia

___Business owner in Columbia

___On-site manager of licensed business in Columbia

PAYMENT ($10) _________________ DATE ______________________________________