By-Laws of Madison Tech Investors
Accepted  By-Laws
A. By-Laws Relating to Responsibilities of Members
A monthly contribution of $25 for stock purchases is recommended. (Feb 7, 2000)
It should be clear that taxes due on Partnership assets must be paid by each individual with money from outside the Partnership. (June 26, 2000)
All partners are responsible for providing current addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses to the Recording Partner, so that notification of events can be made in a timely fashion. It is intended that email will be the principal means of communication between partners. (June 26, 2000)
Fees for checks returned because of insufficient funds or for any other reason shall be the responsibility of the individual partner. (June 26, 2000)
B. By-Laws Relating to Responsibilities of Officers
In the event that one of the offices of the partnership becomes vacant, the partners may elect a person to fill the position. Such an election shall occur at one of the regularly scheduled meetings of the partnership. A simple majority of all partners shall be required for election. The term of the person so elected shall last until the end of the year. (Mar 20, 2000)
In the event that the office of Financial Partner becomes vacant, the Assistant Financial Partner will become the Financial Partner. In the event that the office of Senior Partner, Junior Partner, Recording Partner, or Assistant Financial Partner becomes vacant, the partners may elect a partner to fill the remainder of the current term for the vacated office. (Mar 20, 2000)
It shall be the duty of the Senior Partner to preside at meetings, appoint committees, and oversee Club activities. (June 26, 2000)
The Junior Partner shall assume the duties of the Senior Partner when the Senior Partner is absent or temporarily unable to carry out duties. In addition, the Junior Partner will be responsible for the educational program of the Partnership. (June 26, 2000)
The Recording Partner shall keep a record of Club activities, and report on previous meetings. (June 26, 2000)
The Financial Partner shall place buy and sell orders on instruction from the Club, collect and disburse funds, maintain a set of books covering the Club's financial operations, assets, and the partners' shares. This Partner shall prepare an annual statement of liquidating value, and prepare proper tax forms. The Financial Partner shall prepare a monthly valuation statement and a members status report for presentation at the monthly meeting. Partners may request additional standard reports before the meeting. (June 26, 2000)
The Assistant Financial Partner shall be kept appraised of the Financial Partner's duties and activities, and shall be ready to assume those duties when needed. (June 26, 2000)
The annual accounting should occur in January or early February, in time for tax filing by April 15. (June 26, 2000)
C. Miscellaneous By-Laws
The number of partners shall not exceed 25. (Feb 7, 2000)
The period of time after which a partner who has failed to attend meetings shall be deemed to be removed automatically shall be six months. (Feb 7, 2000)
Each by-law should show the date on which it became effective. (June 26, 2000)
Proposed  By-Laws
Meetings shall be held on the fourth Monday of each month, except when special circumstances make this inconvenient for most members. Special circumstances include, but are not limited to, holidays and unavailability of meeting space. When these occur, a meeting should be scheduled on another day of the same month when practical. (July 24, 2000)
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