Section 1. The name of this organization shall be: Sandy Ridge BMX Association and shall be referred to as the Association in the following articles.

Section 1. The Association is a branch of the National Bicycle League (NBL) and will act in such a manner as to further the policies and purposes of the NBL.

Section 2. The Association will promote the sport of BMX (Bicycle Motocross). This shall include teaching youth good sportsmanship and respect for other competitors, to reach proper bicycle safety, and to make BMX a family activity that involves youth and parents in a well-organized program.

Section 1. An Association member shall be defined follows: Any person who is active in BMX, without regard to race, sex, creed or national origin.

Section 1. An Association voting member shall be defined as follows: Any Association member age eighteen (18) or older from the state of Georgia. However, to become a voting member, one must attend two consecutive meetings. To maintain voting status, a member shall not be absent for more than one consecutive meeting. Non-voting members may participate in all open discussions.

Section 2. Each voting member will be entitled to cast one vote at all Association meetings.

Section 1. The Association Officers shall be defines as follows: A Competition Director, a Facilities Director, a Secretary, a Treasurer and a Track Director.

Section 2. Nominations shall be accepted from the floor at the meeting one month prior to the election meeting.

Section 3. Candidates must be present or have a letter with their desire in order to be nominated.

Section 4. Candidates who have been nominated shall be given the opportunity at the election meeting to present their qualifications to the Association.

Section 5. The election of Officers shall be by secret ballot with the office going to the candidate receiving 50% plus 1 of the votes from the voting members.

Section 6. Positions up for election once a year are Track Director, Competition Director, Facilities Director, Secretary and Treasurer.

Section 7. The general membership of the Association, at any meeting, by vote of two-thirds of those present, may resolve or replace any officer or director of the Association, with an appropriately qualified successor. Any elected officer of the association who missed two consecutive meetings may be voted on for removal of office.

Section 8. Vacancies in office shall be filled by nomination fro the floor. The candidate receiving 50% plus 1 of the votes from the voting members present at a meeting shall assume the vacant office immediately.

Section 1. The Track Director shall be elected to a term of one (1) year, which shall run for 1 year from the election date . The Track Director shall preside at any and all regular and special meetings, will appoint temporary committees as needed, and will direct the Association committees or members in special programs, projects and promotions. The Track Director shall be responsible for the year’s race schedule and be the Association’s liaison to the NBL. The Track Director is responsible for the interpretation of and compliance with NBL rules, Association policies, and rules of Henry County Parks & Recreation. The track director shall be the Association’s liaison to H.C.P.R. The track director may delegate at their discretion other duties to other track officers that may deemed beneficial for track operations.

Section 2. The Competition Director shall be elected to a term of one (1) year, which shall run for 1 year from the election date. The Competition Director will direct race operations during scheduled race meets and practices, including coordinating volunteers for race operation and organizing special race events. The Competition Director shall act as Referee for Sandy Ridge races unless a Referee is provided by the NBL for an event (e.g., national or regional race). The Referee is responsible for controlling the orderly progress of the event, for enforcing the rules governing the event, and for acting on all protests that may arise during the event. The Referee’s decision is final during a race. The Competition Director shall perform the duties of the Track Director in their absence.

Section 3. The Facilities Director shall be elected to a term of one (1) year, which shall run for 1 year from the election date. The Facilities Director shall be responsible for the maintenance of Sandy Ridge BMX track which includes the workings of the starting gate, track and facility improvements and repairs. The Facilities Director will coordinate volunteers as needed for maintenance operations. The Facilities Director will assist the Competition Director in coordinating equipment set-up and take down at practices and races. The Facilities Director shall perform the duties of the Competition Director in their absence.

Section 4. The Secretary shall be elected to a term of one (1) year, which shall run for 1 year from the election date. The Secretary shall record the roll call and the minutes of all Association meetings and shall be responsible for all race reports turned into the NBL and Georgia State BMX. The Secretary may delegate to the Clerk of Course the responsibility of generating and mailing all race reports. The Secretary shall assist all Officers with any paperwork that may be necessary, record race results on moto sheets for the Clerk of Course and assist with the distribution of trophies.

Section 5. The Treasurer shall be elected to a term of one (1) year, which shall run for 1 year from the election date. The Treasurer shall be responsible for registration and concession start-up cash. The Treasurer, along with one other Officer, shall count, record and signoff on all monies immediately following the event. The treasurer shall collect and disburse all fund, ensure that all checks are signed by (2) authorized Officers (the signing Officers cannot be from the same family). The Treasurer shall maintain good order of financial records, and present financial report at all regular meetings.

The Clerk of Course will be responsible for race registration, assist the Secretary with all race reports and helping local NBL members with any problems that may arise involving their membership. The Clerk of Course will make themselves available to assist NBL and State representatives at any and all races held at Sandy Ridge BMX. The Clerk od Course and Secretary can be the same person .

The Trophy Chairperson will be responsible for ordering all trophies and organizing trophy presentations.

Section 1. Regular meetings of the Association will be held at Sandy Ridge BMX Park unless voted upon by the Association.

Section 1. There shall be at least twelve (12) regular meetings of the Association during a calendar year, preferably once a month.

Section 3. At all meetings, except for the election of Officers and Directors, all votes shall be by voice or by the raising of hands. Election of Officers and Directors, ballots shall be provided.

Section 4. Order of Business: a. Roll Call

b. Minutes of the previous meeting

c. Financial Report

d. Old Business

e. Committee reports if applicable

f. New Business

g. Other

h. Adjournment

Section 1. Committees shall be formed as necessary for the improvement of Sandy Ridge BMX track, the promotion of NBL BMX at large as well as Sandy Ridge BMX and the sponsorship of Sandy Ridge BMX.

List of possible committees: plan special events, bike-a-thon, fun days, picnics, recruitment of new riders and members, organize, recruit workers for repairs to track, special events and concessions.

Section 2. Committees shall consist of Association members.

Section 3. Committees shall be approved by the association and must present progress reports at all regular meetings of the Association.

Section 1. These By-Laws may be amended by the following procedures: