Article I. Name & Abbreviations
The name of this organization shall be the FIAT CLUB OF NORTH TEXAS.  Whenever the term FCNT is used it shall mean the Fiat Club of North Texas.

Article II. Purpose
The purpose of this club shall be to promote goodwill for the mutual benefit of club members and to provide social and recreational activities to preserve the Fiat, Bertone and Pininfarina automobiles.

Article III. Membership and Qualifications
A member must be not less than 16 years of age, and hold a valid drivers license.
A. A dual membership shall consist of a household.
B. A single membership shall consist of a single person.

Article IV. Officers and Duties
The elected officers shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary and shall represent the membership in all official matters.
A. The President shall preside at all membership and executive board meetings; shall enforce these bylaws; can sign checks and contracts; shall vote only in the event of a tie and shall be responsible for carrying out the decisions of the membership.
B. The Vice-President shall preside in the absence of the President.
C. The Treasurer shall sign checks, collect all dues and other monies from any and all sources; shall keep books of accounts and make a financial report at club meetings; shall further make an annual financial report showing all income and disbursements at the last meeting of his or her term.
D. The Secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the membership and executive board meetings; shall maintain a record of attendance for all meetings; shall furnish each member with a copy of these bylaws and their amendments as they occur; at the last meeting of his or her term, shall turn over the minutes and records of the past year for the club files.

Article V. Executive Board
The executive board shall consist of the elected officers.
A. No member of the executive board shall hold more than one office.
B. The purpose and function of the executive board is to act in the interest of the membership in the conducting of club business and activities.
C. In matters of routine day-to-day club business the executive board and its appointees are authorized to act on behalf of the general membership.
D. In matters regarding expenditure of club funds in excess of $500, a recommendation by the board for such expenditures shall be presented to the membership. This excludes publication and distribution of the newsletter, maintenance and updating of the club Web Page and renewal of club insurance.
E. The executive board shall offer recommendations to the membership regarding all new club matters.
F. Recommendations shall be presented to the membership at any scheduled meeting. A simple majority vote of paid memberships present shall authorize board action.

Article VI. Meetings
Membership meetings shall be monthly at a time and place determined by the executive board.
A. A special board meeting may be called by a two-thirds vote of the executive board.
B. A special meeting must be called by the President upon presentation of a petition signed by at least fifty (50) percent of the members.
C. The executive board shall meet quarterly at a time and place determined by the board. Executive board meetings shall be open and announced to the membership in advance.
 

Article VII. Appointments
The President, subject to the approval of the elected officers, shall make appointments as deemed necessary.

Article VIII. Quorums
A quorum shall consist of the members present at a scheduled meeting.

Article IX. Nominations, Elections, and Term of Office
A. Only members paid up in good standing shall be eligible for election or appointment as officers.
B. Nominations are to be made at the annual membership meeting.
C. Election of officers shall take place at that meeting.
D. All elected and appointed officers shall hold office for one fiscal year.
E. All elected officers must be residents of North Texas.

Article X. Dues and Expenditures
A. Membership dues shall be in the amount of $35.00 annually for either a dual or a single membership, although the membership can  vote to change this amount by a majority vote.
B. Dues are due and payable to the treasurer on the annual anniversary of a member's joining the club.

Article XI. Authority
Any matters not included in these bylaws are to be determined by Roberts Rules of Order, Revised.

Article XII. Amendments of Revision of Bylaws
These bylaws may be amended or revised at the annual or at a special meeting by a two-thirds vote of paid members. Bylaws amendments and revisions become effective upon approval by the membership.