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NAME:
The name of the organization is New Mexico Coalition for Community Access Television referred to as NMCCAT.
II. INCORPORATION:
NMCCAT is a non-profit corporation composed of representatives of community access TV in the State of New Mexico.
(Incorporation pending).
III. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION:
Members of NMCCAT are given authority to act as a body by the respective boards of the member organizations
and to act with their respective boardís permission on specific issues.
IV. MISSION:
To promote, advocate and coordinate Public, Educational and Governmental Access television throughout
New Mexico.
V. PURPOSE:
The purpose of NMCCAT is to share resources for PEG Access development including programming, funding,
training, promotion and legislation.
VI. GOVERNANCE:
NMCCAT is made up of one governing body: the Board of Directors.
VII. COALITION MEMBERS:
1). Membership in NMCCAT is open to representatives of all New Mexico Access TV organizations and
operations.
2). Appointed Members: Each Access organization or operation is allowed to appoint one member on its behalf to sit on the Board of Directors of NMCCAT. Founding members of NMCCAT may also sit on this Board. This body will constitute the Board of Directors of NMCCAT. Coalition Officers shall be elected from the Board of Directors by a majority vote of the members of the Board in accordance with the rules in Section VIII.7.
3). Associate Members: Are members of the Coalition affiliated with a member access center or designated by a non-profit organization, educational institution or government entity. Potential Associate Members must petition the NMCCAT Board for membership and their membership status must be approved by a majority vote of the quorum of the Board of Directors of NMCCAT.
4). All meetings of the Coalition will be open meetings as set out by the guidelines of the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 to 10-15-4.
5). Meetings of members and the Board of Directors:
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a). Regular meetings of the Board of Directors and Coalition
membership will be held no less than four (4) times yearly.
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b). The Annual Meeting of the Coalition membership will be in December of every year.
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c). Additional or special meetings may be called by the President, (Vice-President in the
absence of the President), the Board of Directors, or a majority of the membership.
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d). Quorum: There shall be a majority of Board members present in order to establish a
quorum for all Coalition meetings.
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VIII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
1). Responsibilities: The Board is the managing agency for the organization. Its primary
responsibilities are:
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a). To publish and enforce procedures for inter-channel use of equipment, training, editing of
program materials, and sharing of programs;
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b). To receive appropriated funds and to prepare, monitor, and administer an annual budget.
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c). To perform other duties appropriate to its purpose and the purpose of the organization
including:
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1).Adopt and amend by-laws;
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2).Elect members to the Board of Directors;
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3).Determine annual dues; |
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4).Examine resolutions concerning policy and legislation brought to the Board of Directors.
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2). The Board of Directors shall have the following officers:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
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a). The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board and the organization, shall enforce
decisions of the Board, shall sign all official documents for the organization, and shall represent
the organization in all official negotiations and meetings. The President is the official spokesperson
of the Coalition.
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b). The Vice-President shall act in the place of the President in the event of his/her absence,
inability, or refusal to act, and shall discharge such other duties as are prescribed by the Board.
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c). The Treasurer shall receive, deposit, and disburse funds as directed by the Board;
shall keep records of all transactions and books of account; and shall prepare quarterly and
annual statements of income and expenditures for the Board.
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d). The Secretary shall write and maintain minutes of all meetings of the Board and the
organization and shall maintain all other records for the organization, exclusive of those kept
by the Treasurer. The Secretary is responsible for sending out notices of meetings.
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3). Election: Members of the Board present at the Annual Meeting shall elect officers
from the Board of Directors as designated in Section VII-2. Any members in good standing shall offer a
nomination of an eligible Board member (as stated in Section VII-2) at the Annual Meeting. Majority vote
of the Board members present shall determine the selection of the officers.
4). Terms of Office: Officers and Board members shall serve for two years after election and
may be elected for a second consecutive term.
5). Vacancies: In the event of a vacancy of an officer on the Board, the Board may determine
to complete the term with its reduced composition, or a vote of the majority of the Board may select
another member to fill the vacancy of an officer. Or at the discretion of the Board of Directors, a
special election may be held.
6). Removal of Officers: Any officer may be removed from the Board, for any reasonable cause,
by action of the Board. The Board shall consider removal of any officer who fails to attend three consecutive,
regularly scheduled meetings of the Board without prior notification or explanation to the Board.
7). Voting: The Board of Directors is an official agency representing the interests of community
access providers. The Board shall take actions on all official business of NMCCAT with a duly recorded vote
of the Board. The Board may open the vote to full membership on any issue if a majority of the Board approves
such action. The membership of the Coalition is open to vote on issues related to the general mission and
direction of the Coalition, the budget, and other business deemed appropriate by a majority vote of the Board.
The Board of Directors may declare Executive Session to address Coalition business of a confidential or legal
nature in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act NMSA 1978 Sub-section H 10-15-1. Each Access facility
shall have only one vote on all actions taken by the Board. That vote shall be cast by the appointed member
from that facility.
IX. COMMITTEES:
1). Appointment: The President shall appoint at least one member of the Board of Directors to sit on
each committee of the Coalition. Additional committee members may be comprised of any Coalition member in
good standing.
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a). Standing Committees: The Board may create standing committees which shall remain active
until dissolved by action of the Board.
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b). Ad Hoc Committees: The Board may create ad hoc committees which shall dissolve upon completion
of their purpose and final report to the Board.
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X. AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD:
No NMCCAT member shall have authority to act officially or represent NMCCAT without the expressed authorization
of the Board of Directors. No member of the Board will be required to enforce any resolution or policy of the
Coalition that would violate the by-laws or regulations of the Access organization that she/he is representing.
XI. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS:
These By-Laws may only be amended or revised by vote of the members of the Board at a duly convened
meeting of the Board, provided that notice of the proposed amendments or revision is given to Board members
at least two weeks prior to the meeting.
XII. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
In performing any services, NMCCAT shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or physical handicap or disability, as defined
in 28 CRF 35.104, the regulations applicable to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as currently
enacted or as hereafter amended.
XIII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY:
Except when in conflict with these By-Laws, Robertís Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall be the
parliamentary authority.
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