Section 1. Name This organization shall be called the "Bergen County Cooperative Library System, Inc." (hereafter designated BCCLS). Section 2. Purpose The purpose of the BCCLS is to promote resource sharing and other cooperative activities among... Read More

Section 1. System Council The System Council will consist of the directors of the full member libraries or their designated delegate. It will meet a minimum of four times annually. The System Council will be responsible for election of members to... Read More

Section 1. Personnel The authority and responsibility for the selection and appointment of the Executive Director as defined by the Table of Organization is delegated to the Executive Board of BCCLS. The Executive Director recruits and recommends to... Read More

Merged into the BCCLS as of 12/28/17    Revisions Introduced @ 3/29/2018 System Council meeting Approved @ 6/28/2018 System Council meeting Read More

Section 1. Committees The Executive Board may function as a committee of the whole, may use the standing committees, or may establish additional standing committees. The BCCLS President, in consultation with the Executive Director and the Committee... Read More

Section 1. Amendments to By-Laws The By-Laws may be added to, amended, or changed. Any addition or changes to the By-Laws may be recommended at any meeting of the Executive Board and introduced at the System Council. The By-Laws may then be amended... Read More

Moved to Article II, Section 1. System Council Read More

Section 1. Meetings The agenda and all proposed policy changes requiring a vote shall be sent to the members at least five (5) business days prior to any System Council meeting. NOTE: An open meeting statement shall be a part of the System Council... Read More

Section 1. Investments and Income The Executive Board may invest in securities, funds, certificates, etc. in a prudent manner. Authorization to invest in any such funds will be subject to final approval by a resolution adopted by a majority vote of... Read More

Section 1. Devices, Grants, and Bequests BCCLS may apply for and/or receive devices, grants, and bequests. The President and/or Treasurer will serve as custodian of the funds or gift if acceptance of the award has been approved by a vote of the... Read More

Section 1. Parliamentary Procedures The most current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be the authority for any matters not specifically covered by the By-Laws. Revisions: Section 1. Parliamentary Procedures    Introduced @ 6/15... Read More

Section 1. Dissolution Clause Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Executive Board shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of the assets of the corporation exclusively... Read More

Section 1. Limited Power Clause Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation 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) ... Read More