Market Square Park Bylaws DBA Burnside Brankamp Park @ Market Square

 

Article I – Vision & Mission

 

Our vision statement directs our focus to what we ultimately are trying to achieve.

Vision Statement: “We create community through people, parks and programs that encourage outdoor activity and promote health, wellness, learning and fun.”

 

Our mission statement explains how we plan to achieve our vision.

Mission Statement: “Enrich the lives of residents of southern Ohio by providing a gathering place for recreation and cultural opportunities for people of all ages in the historic Boneyfiddle area of Portsmouth.”

 

Article II – Board Members

 

Board members should be local people of the Scioto County area, in good standing within the community.

All major decisions will be made by board members with a majority vote. Quorum can be maintained with more than half of the board present (5 members). Meetings will be held, at the discretion of the board, quarterly at minimum, with meeting notice at least one week in advance via text or email. If scheduling conflicts arise in which the quorum cannot be met, the meeting will be rescheduled. The board should consist of 9 members.

 

1. Term commitments. Board members will agree to a term of 3 years. After the term, the board member may choose to be up for re-election. Voting on new members or returning members should be held during the December meeting.
2. Nominations. Any board member may nominate a person of the community they believe would help further the mission of MSP. Once a year, a membership meeting will be held, where voting can take place for new board members to join.
3. Responsibilities. The board shall be responsible for the development of policies concerning MSP’s operations, will provide guidance to the office holders, and will contribute to the planning of the park.
   1. Budgets – Approving of yearly budgets
   2. Park usage – Determining the vision of how the park is to be used, who it is for, and how often it will be available to the public.
   3. Attending meetings – Board members will attend monthly meetings. If a board member is unable to attend 4 meetings in a row, they should be relieved of their duties per the board’s discretion.

 

 

1. Officers
   1. President – Will preside over board meetings, and will represent the board within the public sphere.
   2. Vice President – Will perform the duties of president in his or her absence
   3. Secretary – Will keep minutes of all meetings, storing and recording all documents necessary
   4. Treasurer – In charge of all monies coming in and out of the organization. Treasurer may appoint others on the board to complete transactions and give a report of our financial position every meeting.

 

Article III – Meetings

 

Meetings will be held every first Wednesday of the month, unless scheduling conflicts arise in which quorum cannot be met, and another day is chosen.

1. Meetings can be held in person or virtually. Members should receive the option of “calling in” to join the meeting if they are unable to be there in person.
2. In times of duress, texting or email may suffice. This will be at the discretion of the president.
3. December meeting will consist of new member nominations and renewals.

 

         Article IV – Non-Discrimination Policy

 

Market Square Park LLC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.

 

Market Square Park LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We shall not discriminate and will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, Board membership, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason.

 

 

Article V – Amendments

The bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the Board of Directors by a majority of a quorum vote at any regular or special meeting.

 

 

Article VI – Indemnification

Any board member or officer who is involved in litigation by reason of his or her position as a director or officer of this organization shall be indemnified and hold harmless by the organization to the fullest extent authorized by law as it now exists or may subsequently be amended.

 

Article VII – Dissolution

The organization may be dissolved only with authorization of its Board of Directors given at a special meeting called for that purpose, and with the subsequent approval by no less than ⅔ vote of the members.

In the event of the dissolution of the organization, the assets shall be applied and distributed as follows:   All liabilities and obligations shall be paid, satisfied, and discharged, or adequate provisions shall be made, therefore. Assets not held upon a condition requiring return, transfer, or conveyance to any other organization or individual shall be distributed, transferred, or conveyed, in trust or otherwise, to charitable and educational organization, organized under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of a similar or like nature to this organization, as determined by the Board of Directors.

 

Article VIII – Certification

Michael W. Raies, President of Market Square Park, and Secretary of Market Square Park certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the bylaws of the above-named organization, duly adopted by the initial Board of Directors on July 11, 2024.