Government

Section 1. The business and property of the Association, except as otherwise provided by Federal, State or County statute or these by-laws, shall he directed and authorized by the members as provided by the by-laws, as adopted and/or amended by the BBCA. In the absence of membership authorization or direction by the membership, the business, property, and interests of the BBCA shall he conducted and managed by the BBCA Board of Directors. The Board shall be guided by the actions, concerns, and positions established by the membership. Any issue of policy or precedent that has not been established by the membership shall be taken up by the Board, whenever possible. The BBCA President shall assign the responsibility for carrying out any resolution or instruction as may he passed by the BBCA membership at any regular meeting or special meeting.

Section 2. The Board of Directors shall consist of the Officers of the BBCA (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) and four more Board members.

a. The Board shall elect BBCA Board members to serve as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer and hold office for a term of twelve (12) months. Elections shall be held at the first Board meeting of each calendar year.

b. All officers shall be eligible for more than one term. However, service in the office of President or Vice President shall be limited to four (4) consecutive terms.

c. Any Officer or Director who fails to attend the Board and/or membership meetings regularly may he forced to resign by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board present at the meeting. Board members forced to resign may appeal only to the Board. The Board vote will he final.

Section 3. The officer and their duties are as follows:

President

1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the BBCA.
2. The President shall decide all questions or disputes not controlled by the by-laws of the BBCA.
3. The President’s vote shall prevail in case of a tie vote on any matter being considered by the BBCA Board.
4. The President is authorized to sign checks drawn on BBCA funds.
5. The President shall appoint committee chairpersons, and serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.
6. The President shall appoint members to fill vacancies on the hoard until the next regular election.
7. The President shall install all other newly elected officers and board members.
8. The President shall he bonded in such amount as prescribed by the Board and the premium shall he paid by the BBCA.
9. The President shall head an Audit committee which will audit the financial hooks of the BBCA in January of each year and report those findings at the first annual general membership meeting.

Vice President

1. The Vice President shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the President.
2. The Vice President shall become the President in the event of the death or resignation of the President until the next regular election of officers.

Secretary

1. The Secretary shall keep true, full, and correct record of all membership and Board meetings.
2. The Secretary shall give notice of Special meetings to all members as described in Article 4.
3. The Secretary shall preserve all papers and documents pertaining to the office.
4. The Secretary shall deliver all papers, documents, and property belonging to the association to the successor of the office.
5. The Secretary shall make any and all recorded information available to any member if the request is in writing.
6. The Secretary shall prepare and mail the BBCA election ballots each year.
7. The Secretary shall retain a sign-in sheet of all members attending meetings.
8. The Secretary shall present the prior general membership meeting minutes for approval.

1. The Treasurer shall receive all funds due the BBCA.
2. The Treasurer shall keep current a list of members in good standing as provided by the County.
3. The Treasurer shall make a financial report at all meetings.
4. The Treasurer shall keep all financial hooks and records of the BBCA ready for audit at all times. No audit, except the yearly Audit committee audit, shall be done without a written request. Requests must he honored within 31 days.
5. The Treasurer shall require and maintain a receipt for any cash disbursement.
6. All funds received by the BBCA shall he deposited in Board approved accounts.
7. All financial books and property of the BBCA shall he surrendered by the outgoing Treasurer to the President.
8. The Treasurer shall serve on the Harbor Committee.

Section 4. There are two types of committees, standing and special. Chairpersons of both types of committees shall be appointed by the President, with the concurrence of the Board. The committees and chairpersons shall serve until the special committee is dissolved by the President, or standing committee successors are appointed by the President.

Standing Committees

Beach Committee

• This committee of five (5) members in good standing, appointed by the Board of Directors, shall have charge of all leased beach areas at Beverly Beach. This includes the waters, jetties, cement piers, and floats.
• The Beach Master, appointed by the President of the BBCA, shall chair this committee and shall have authority to eject anyone found not complying wit the Beach Area posted rules.

Harbor Committee

• This committee of five (5), appointed by the Board of Directors, shall recommend, organize and oversee any maintenance, repairs, and improvements to the wooden piers, docks, bulkheads, and ramps.
• This committee shall recommend Rules and Regulations of the Boating Access Areas for the BBCA membership approval.
• This committee shall make yearly recommendations to the Board concerning slip fees.
• The Harbor Master, who is appointed by the President of the BBCA, shall chair this committee. The Harbor Master shall administer boat slips and ramp keys and enforce the rules and regulations of the water access areas.
• Slip fees shall he paid directly to the Treasurer of the BBCA. The Treasurer shall report the receipt of slip tees to the Harbor Master by May 1 in each year that slip fees are due.

Neighborhood Watch Committee

• This committee is responsible for recommendations about the security and safety of the BBCA community.
• This committee is responsible for the nightly patrols within the BBCA community.
• This committee is the liaison between Lay Enforcement Agencies and the BBCA.
• This committee shall he chaired by the Neighborhood Watch Captain, who will he appointed by the President of the BBCA. This Watch Captain will he responsible for assuring the committee follows the guidelines set up by the Law Enforcement Agencies.