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SANT A CLARITA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I • NAME AND PURPOSES

Section 1 . Name
The name of the corporation, incorporated under the laws of California, December
12, 1975, incorporation file number 759822 shall be:

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Section 2. Purposes
The purposes of the Society are to stimulate public interest in the history of the
Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas, to collect and preserve the facts and artifacts
pertinent thereto, and to engage in other activities related to that history, or as otherwise
set forth in the Articles.

ARTICLE II • BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1 • Authority and Responsibility
(A) The Board acts to govern the Society on behalf of the general membership.
Subject to the provisions of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law and
any other applicable laws, and subject to any limitat.ions of the articles of incorporation or
these By-Laws regarding actions that require approval of the members,.the corporation's
activities and affairs shall be managed, and all corporate powers shall be exercised, by or
under the direction of the Board. The Board is responsible for establishing policies
necessary to achieve the purposes of the Society. Among its specific duties are:
1 . Establish policies for the management of the Society.
2. Approve the nomination by the President of committee functions
~\] and chair. 3. Review and act upon the recommendations of the Executive and

other committees. '
0 4. Be responsible for the collection, custody and expenditure of funds.
5.
Provide prudent cash reserve.
u elections. 6. Provide for an annual review and/or audit of the Society's books.
Elect Directors to fill vacancies on the Board between regular
7.

8. Provide all members with an annual report and financial statement.
1n, 9. Implement these By-Laws with standing orders as appropriate, to be
J l1 duly recorded as they are approved.

(B) Without prejudice to the general powers set forth above, but subject to the
same limitations, the Directors shall have the power to:
1. Appoint and remove, at the pleasure of the Board, all the
corporation's officers, agents, and employees; prescribe powers and duties for them that

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