The name of the organization is The eLib, Inc.
The principal office of The eLib, Inc. shall be in the City where the Executive Director resides or such other place as designated by resolution of the Board of Directors of the corporation.
This corporation is organized
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exclusively for charitable, literary, and educational purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or any corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
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to serve as a resource for all who seek to enrich their lives and expand their knowledge and understanding through exploring the resources presented via the Internet by The eLib, Inc. (electronic library) at http://www.elib.com/, making literary and other intellectual works available free or charge or at the lowest possible cost to the people of the world.
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to provide archival services to preserve literary and other intellectual works available only in deteriorating condition (e.g. typescripts, newsletters, handwritten lecture notes, out-of-print books, photographs, drawings) by converting them to electronic format and presenting them at The eLib, Inc.
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to receive literary and other intellectual works translated into various languages and transferred into electronic format by worldwide volunteers, including volunteer efforts by the Board of Directors, in order to present them at The eLib, Inc.
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to maintain Internet web services in order to present The eLib, Inc. online, including acquisition and maintenance of equipment and software, and leased T-1 line(s).
Membership in the corporation will consist of an elected Board of Directors. The board is responsible for setting policy and governing the organization and holds the power to conduct the business of the nonprofit corporation and to delegate that power as needed to the Executive Director or Assistant Executive Director.
Section 2: Officers of the Board
The Executive Director shall:
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have general active management of the business of the corporation
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preside at all meetings of the board
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ensure that proper records are maintained and filed as necessary
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act as the chief volunteer representative of the organization
The Assistant Executive Director shall
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act as the chief board officer in the Executive Director's absence
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assist the Executive Director as necessary
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oversee the financial matters of the organization and ensure that monies are deposited promptly in the appropriate accounts
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prepare the organizational budget
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ensure that proper records are maintained and filed as necessary
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endorse for deposit notes, checks, and drafts received by the corporation as ordered by the board, making proper vouchers for the deposit
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disburse corporate funds and issue checks and drafts in the name of the corporation as ordered by the board
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take and maintain minutes of board meetings
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ensure that necessary reports and filings to state and federal authorities are made in a timely manner
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keep the organization's official records
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and place as set by the Board of Directors. There shall be at least one regular meeting each year. If the Directors do not otherwise set a date for the meeting, it shall be December 31.
Article V: Amendments to the Bylaws
Amendment of these bylaws shall require unanimous consent of the Board of Directors.
Article VI: Board of Directors
The names and addresses of the persons who shall serve as directors are as follows:
Executive Director: James Dennis Stewart, 2343 W. 22nd Street, Fremont, MI 49412-9761
Assistant Executive Director: Marylin Josephine Kraker, 2343 W. 22nd Street, Fremont, MI 49412-9761
Treasurer: Marylin Josephine Kraker, 2343 W. 22nd Street, Fremont, MI 49412-9761
Secretary: James Dennis Stewart, 2343 W. 22nd Street, Fremont, MI 49412-9761
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