Section 1. The name of this organization shall be Friends of the Library of Kirkland, hereinafter referred to as "FOLK." FOLK is a non-profit corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington on April 29, 1987.

Section 2. Its principal office is located in the City of Kirkland, County of King.

Section 1. The purposes of this organization shall be to foster closer relations between the Kirkland Library and the citizens of this area, to promote knowledge of the functions, resources, services, and needs of the library, and to engage in support activities such as fund-raising and program-sponsorship that enhance the library's ability to serve its public.

Section 2. No part of the net earnings of FOLK shall inure to the benefit of or be distributed to its members, directors, officers, or other private persons, except that FOLK shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the Articles hereof. No substantial part of the activities of FOLK shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation; and FOLK shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, FOLK shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

Section 2. Upon the dissolution of FOLK the Board of Directors shall, after payment of or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of FOLK, dispose of all of the assets of FOLK in such manner, or to such organization(s) organized exclusively for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as exempt organization(s) under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Superior Court of King County, exclusively for such purpose or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purpose.

Section 1. Membership in this organization shall be open to all individuals in sympathy with its purposes, and to representatives of organizations and businesses which may desire to join.

Section 2. Each individual and organizational member shall be entitled to one vote.

Section 3. Dues shall be payable annually on a calendar year basis. Membership dues shall be of the following classifications: Organizations and Businesses; Family; Individual; Seniors & Youth. The Board of Directors shall set the amount of the dues.

Section 1. The officers of FOLK shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section 2. Officers shall be nominated by a committee chosen by the Board of Directors. The nominations shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors two weeks prior to the annual meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual meeting with the consent of the nominee.

Section 3. Officers shall be elected by majority vote of those dues-paying members present at the annual meeting. The term of officers shall be for one year, or until successors have been elected, and shall begin immediately following the annual meeting. Officers may be re-elected.

Section 4. The Vice-President shall automatically accede to the office of President at any time should the office of President be vacated.

Section 5. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors until the next regular election.

Section 1. The officers shall have the usual duties and authority exercised by officers of a non-profit organization.

Section 2. The Vice-President shall serve as President in the absence of the President.

Section 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of the four elected officers of the organization, and the following appointed members: publicity chair, booksale chair, membership chair and up to two members at large. The Managing Director of the Kirkland Library shall be an ex officio non-voting member.

Section 2. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to appoint such standing and special committees as it deems necessary. It shall also be empowered to collect dues and conduct all business consistent with the purposes of this organization.

Section 3. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held as needed, but at least one time per year.

Section 4. Four members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum.

Section 1. FOLK shall hold at least one membership meeting a year.

Section 2. The annual meeting shall be held during the month of October on a date to be set by the Board of Directors. The quorum for the conduct of business will be 6 members.

Section 3. The Board of Directors may call a special meeting of FOLK at any time.

Section 1. Amendments to these by-laws may be made at any meeting of the general membership by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting.

Section 2. Announcement of such a meeting shall be made two weeks in advance by mail to the membership.

I certify that these bylaws were properly adopted at a duly called meeting of the membership of the Friends of the Library of Kirkland held on the _______ day of October, 2001.

Signed: ____________________________________
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