Tres Alamos Community Alliance

TRES ALAMOS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

I. Title, Description and Bylaws

The Tres Alamos Community Alliance has been formed by citizens who live in the area encompassed by the Tres Alamos Area Plan (TAAP) as adopted by Cochise County in 2015. Geographically, this plan area extends northward from Aviation Rd in Benson to the north boundary of the San Pedro NRCD*. The San Pedro River is central to the TAAP and the east/west reach extends eastward past Cascabel Road and westward past Ocotillo Road. Virtually all residents living north of Benson along those two main roads reside in the TAAP.

II. Purposes

The core purpose is to enable and encourage community efforts to preserve and enhance the natural beauty and ecology of the area as well as the quiet, safe and peaceful conditions we appreciate and came here to enjoy.

Monitor, stay abreast of and become involved in any governmental plans and activities which might affect the above core purpose.

Remain aware of activities and operations that might bear on the core purpose of TACA, communicate with one another about such matters, and join together in action as proper and appropriate to our core purpose.

Where sensible and appropriate, cooperate with and support other such community groups exercising similar and complementary purposes.

III. Mission Statement

Enhance the well-being of our community by raising awareness, engaging in proactive initiatives, and advocating for positive change.

IV. Membership

TACA is open to all community residents who have interest in and will work together to achieve the stated mission and purposes. Members have the right to participate in meetings and vote in matters open to the group with the understanding that members must actively support the organization's mission and purposes.

V. Governance

TACA is governed by a Board of Directors/Officers consisting of five members: President, Vice President, Secretary Treasurer and two Directors at Large. Director duties are defined in the operating procedures.

The Board Members/Officers will be elected to one-year terms at the time of each annual meeting, as decided by majority vote on each position

VI. Meetings

Normally, meetings are held quarterly or as needed to address specific issues. Notice will be given at least seven (7) days in advance of any meeting. An annual meeting will be held to enable thorough update and review, discussion of currently cogent issues, and election of Board members/officers. Meeting will be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order.

VII. Committees

Committees may be formed by the Board to address specific projects or areas of interest. Each committee will have a chair appointed by the Board, and the committee will report to the Board.

VIII. Finances

Budget: The Secretary/Treasurer will prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board.

Funds: TACA may receive donations, grants, and funding from other appropriate sources.

Reporting: The Secretary/Treasurer will document all financial transactions and report these monthly to the Board

IX. Amendment of the Bylaws

These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board members present at a regular meeting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment was given at least two weeks in advance.

X. Dissolution

In the event of dissolution, all assets will be distributed by the Board to a similar organization focused on community/environmental issues.