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ARCC by-laws

By-laws of the Alexandria Republican City Committee, as amended (see note).

Table of contents Art. I - Qualifications Art. II - Powers & duties Art. III - ARCC Art. IV - Elected officers Art. V - Appointed officers Art. VI - Committees Art. VII - Personal liability Art. VIII - Amendment Art. IX - Effective date

Article I - Qualifications for Participation in Party Action

All legal and qualified voters of the City of Alexandria, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin or sex, under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party of Virginia and who express in open meeting, if requested, their intent to support all of its nominees for public office in the ensuing election, may participate as members of the Alexandria Republican City Committee (the "ARCC") and in its Mass Meetings, Party Canvasses, Conventions, or Primaries in their respective Election Districts.

Article II - Powers, Duties and Governing Authority

All powers and duties of the ARCC are derived from the "PLAN OF ORGANIZATION of the REPUBLICAN PARTY OF VIRGINIA" hereinafter referred to as the "State Party Plan." No actions of the ARCC nor provisions of these By-Laws shall conflict with the State Party Plan or amendments thereto. All regular and special meetings of the ARCC shall be conducted in accordance with the rules prescribed in the most current edition of Robert's Rules of Order in all cases to the extent they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws or the State Party Plan.

Article III - ARCC

Section 1 - Purpose

The purpose of the ARCC is to promote the principles of the Republican Party of VIrginia, as set forth by the State Central Committee, namely: "That the free enterprise system is the most productive supplier of human needs and economic justice; that fiscal responsibility and budgetary restraints must be exercised at all levels of government; that all individuals are entitled to equal rights, justice, and opportunities and should assume their responsibilities as citizens in a free society; that the Federal Government must preserve individual liberty by observing constitutional limitations; that peace is best preserved through a strong national defense; that faith in God, as recognized by our Founding Fathers, is essential to the moral fibre of the Nation," and to encourage those who uphold these principles to seek nomination, and to nominate, support and elect Republican candidates to public office, and to inform and assist elected Republican Officials.

Section 2 - Membership

A. Regular Members

The composition of the ARCC shall be as set forth below:

1. A Chairperson.
2. Precinct Members - The specific number of members from each precinct shall be determined by the ARCC based on Republican candidates' votes in a recent past election or past elections, but not be less than one (1) member from each precinct. [Amended 10/02/03]
3. At-Large Members - Additional at-large members may be created by the ARCC which shall not exceed in number 30% of the total members of the ARCC.
4. Elected Public Officials - All publicly elected Republican Officials elected in whole or in part by the voters of the City of Alexandria shall be members of the ARCC.
5. Elected members of the Alexandria School Board who state in writing that they are in accord with the principles set forth in Article III, Section 1, and who request membership from the Chairperson, shall be members of the ARCC.
6. The First Vice Chairperson, Second Vice Chairperson, a Secretary, and a Treasurer who shall be elected by the ARCC. They shall be elected from the membership of the ARCC.
7. Ex-Officio Members - The President of the Commonwealth Republican Women's Club, the President of the Alexandria Young Republican Club, all precinct captains, the Republican member(s) of the Alexandria Electoral Board, the immediate past chairperson of the ARCC, and the principal officer of any other official party organization in Alexandria that requests ex-officio status from the ARCC and the request is granted, and who otherwise are not members of the ARCC, shall be ex-officio members. Such members shall have the privileges of the floor and of docketing agenda items but shall not vote.

B. Associate Members

By resolution adopted by a majority vote of the regular members present and voting (in person or by proxy), the ARCC may from time to time establish one or more classes of Associate Members, who shall be entitled to such benefis, in accordance with such terms and fees, as the resolution may specify; provided, however, that only regular members of the ARCC, elected and serving in accordance with Article III of these By-Laws, shall have the privileges of the floor, of docketing agenda items and of voting as members of the ARCC. Except as otherwise expressly provided, use of the term "members" in these By-Laws refers solely to the regular members specified in Section 2A of this Article.

Section 3 - Qualifications

Members of the ARCC shall meet the qualifications set out in Article I of these By-Laws. The Credentials Committee (Sec. 4, C.) shall assure that candidates for the ARCC have agreed to support the principles of the Republican Party of Virginia as set forth in Article III, Section 1 of these By-Laws. Members representing a precinct shall reside within the precinct, subject to the following exceptions:

1. If after election a representative elected from one precinct should move to another precinct within the City of Alexandria, a vacancy shall automatically exist in the precinct in which he or she previously resided, which vacancy the ARCC shall attempt to fill as soon as possible, whether or not there is a vacancy in the new precinct. If there is a vacancy in his or her new precinct, the representative who moved shall become an elected representative from the new precinct upon complying with the provisions for petition and filing fee that applied in the previous regular election for the ARCC. If there is no vacancy in his or her new precinct, he or she shall retain his or her seat from his or her former precinct until that vacancy is flled by the ARCC.
2. If after election the boundary lines of a precinct are changed so as to create new precincts, the representatives elected from the original precinct shall continue to serve temporarily as representatives of both the new and old precincts until the next ARCC election.
3. In the event that there is a vacancy in a precinct in which an At-Large member resides, such At-Large member may fill the vacancy and occupy the precinct seat upon written notice to the Chairperson. In this event, the filing of a petition and fees shall be waived.

Section 4 - Election and Term

1. The chairperson and other members of the ARCC shall be elected in even years by the Mass Meeting, Party Canvass, Convention, or Primary called for the purpose of electing delegates to the Biennial Eighth District Convention. Their term shall begin with the next regular monthly meeting of the ARCC following the Mass Meeting, Party Canvass, Convention, or Primary and continue for a term of two (2) years or until their successors are elected, unless sooner removed, except that in years when there is a regular councilmanic/mayoral election, the term shall begin with the first meeting following said election. [Amended 10/02/03]
2. A Rules Committee, including a chairperson therof, shall be appointed by the current ARCC, to draft rules for the election of the Chairperson and members of the successor ARCC. These rules shall include filing requirements for candidates, allocation of seats on the successor ARCC, date and time of balloting, qualification of candidates, and eligibility of voters. Election rules shall take effect if adopted by a majority of the current ARCC. Republican Members of the General Assembly elected in whole or in part by the voters of the City of Alexandria and residing therein may serve as Republican delegates to State and District Conventions and filing requirements (other than the requirement to pay fees) shall be waived.
3. A Credentials Committee, including a chairperson thereof, shall be appointed by the current ARCC Chairperson subject to approval by the current ARCC. The duties of the Credentials Committee shall include preparation of an official ballot, selection of voting places, and assuring compliance of candidates with qualification and filing requriements. Further, the Credentials Committee shall supervise the election procedure, assuring compliance with ballot and voter eligibility requirements and providing for accurate tabulation of ballots cast and certification of the election results.

Section 5 - Vacancies

Any vacancy on the ARCC shall be filled by a majority vote of the ARCC from candidates who have properly filed and are otherwise qualified under these By-Laws and the State Party Plan. Notice of vacancy shall be announced at least 28 days in advance of a filing date established by the Chairperson. The notice for the meeting at which the election shall occur shall include specific notice of the intent to fill the vacancy and the name(s) of the candidate(s) who filed with the Chairperson. The ARCC shall not act on the petition of any candidate who is not personally present at such meeting. A candidate for a vacancy shall comply with the provisions for petition and filing fee that applied in the previous regular election for the ARCC and shall file with the Chairperson by the specified filing date; provided, however, that in the case of members elected to fill vacancies more than six months after the beginning of the term of the current membership of the ARCC, or less than six months before the beginning of the term of the members of the successor ARCC, the ARCC may waive a portion of the filing fee or renewal fee that would otherwise pertain. However, in the case of an application by an individual who, pursuant to Section 6 of this Article, has lost his or her seat because of absences, the nomination petition requirement may be waived for good cause (the circumstances of which shall be detailed in writing, submitted in advance to the Chairperson and made part of the minutes and permanent records of the ARCC) by a unanimous vote of those present and voting.

Section 6 - Absences

Members of the ARCC automatically shall lose their seats if they are absent from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, as described in Section 9B of this Article, without representation by a person holding a proxy. Members shall lose their seats if they fail to attend in person at least six (6) of the regularly scheduled meetings in each successive 12 month period following their election. Special meetings of the ARCC shall not be considered in measuring a member's compliance with these attendance requirements. Upon receipt of a written request of a member, and upon good cause shown, the Executive Committee may, in its discretion, waive either of both of the foregoing attendance requirements for such period as it deems appropriate but not to exceed the remaining term of the ARCC. An elected member who has, pursuant to this Section, automatically lost his or her seat because of absences, may apply to fill the vacancy thereby created; provided, however, tha he or she shall be subject to all requirements as expressed in Section 5 of this Article or otherwise which would be imposed upon a new candidate for the same vacancy including those with respect to petitions, filing fees and filing deadline. The Secretary of the ARCC shall keep a record of attendance which will be attached as an appendix to the minutes of the ARCC meetings.

Section 7 - Removal

Removal of any officer and any member of the ARCC shall be in accordance with Article VII, Section C, of the State Party Plan.

Section 8 - Duties

A. Duties of the ARCC

The duties of the ARCC shall be to:

1. Establish and maintain an effective organization to enlist a broad spectrum of support for Republican candidates;
2. Plan ahead to mobilize volunteers effectively to secure victory for Republican candidates;
3. Call all Republican Mass Meetings, Conventions, Party Canvasses or Primaries in the City of Alexandria;
4. Decide all controversies and contests arising within the City of Alexandria concerning Republican Party Affairs, with a right of appeal to the Republican District Committee. Complaints lodged by members of the ARCC regarding party affairs, the election of members, the conduct of specific duties of the ARCC, or any matter which affects the ability of the ARCC to promote the principles of the Republican Party of Virginia as set forth in Article III, Section 1, shall be made in writing to the Chairperson who shall refer them to the Executive Committee for disposition of referral to a Standing or Ad Hoc Committee for resolution. Where the circumstances require, the referral shall be prompt;
5. Decide, by a two-thirds vote of those present (in person of by proxy) in formal meeting after due notice as required herein, whether to select a candidate or candidates for public office where it has been impractical to nominate by Party Canvass, Mass Meeting, Convention, or Primary; and, if the decision is to select such candidate or candidates, then to decide whether to nominat or endorse such candidate or candidates. Any person seeking the endorsement of the ARCC shall first certify in writing that he or she agrees with an promises to uphold the principles of the Republican Party of Virginia as set forth in Article III, Section 1 and will support whosoever receives the endorsement of the ARCC for that public office;
6. Approve in advance, either upon specific request or by adoption of a budget, all expenditures of money, subject to the provisions of Section 3 of Article IV;
7. Decide, by a two-thirds vote of those present (in person or by proxy) in formal meeting after due notice as required herein, whether to endorse or oppose any ballot measure or referendum;
8. Otherwise act and do those things necessary and appropriate for the success of the Republican Party, including those duties and responsibilities set forth in the State Party Plan.

B. Duties of Members

The duties of Members of the ARCC shall include the duty to:

1. Attend regularly the monthly meetings of the ARCC;
2. Strive to serve on at least one standing committee of the ARCC;
3. Support loyally and energetically all Republican nominees;
4. Support party and campaign events;
5. Recruit and mobilize volunteers, and work energetically to get out the vote on election day for Republican candidates;
6. Cooperate energetically with the Chairperson, Officers of the ARCC, and the District, State and National Republican organizations.

Section 9 - Meetings

1. Place. The meetings of the ARCC shall be held within the city limits of Alexandria at a place specified in the notice of the meeting. The meeting place shall be in a building appropriate for public use. While the meeting shall be open to the public, only members of the ARCC or their proxies shall have the privilege of addressing the ARCC from the floor without express invitation of the Chairperson.
2. Time. Regular meetings of the ARCC shall be held monthly on the first Thursday of each month, and shall begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified in the notice of the meeting. Upon proper notice, a regular monthly meeting may be resecheduled to another date in the same calendar month either by the ARCC Chairperson, or by a majority vote of the ARCC, or may be cancelled by a two-thirds vote of the ARCC.
3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the ARCC may be called by the Chairperson or by one-third of the members of the ARCC.
4. Notice. Notice of any regular or special meeting of the ARCC shall be valid if deposited in the mail at least seven days in advance of the meeting or if transmitted by facsimilie or other electronic means at least seven days in advance of the meeting and provided that a record of transmission is maintained. Meetings may be held without the notice required by this Section only if two-thirds of the total membership of the ARCC sign written waivers of such notice. In the event of inclement weather or similar emergency determined by the Chairperson, the Chairperson may cancel a regular meeting or special meeting without providing the required notice of cancellation provided regular or special meeting is rescheduled and adequate notice of such rescheduled meeting is provided as required herein.
5. Agenda. The notice of the meeting shall include an agenda for the meeting. The agenda shall include all items of business which the Chairperson anticipates will be transacted at the meeting. Any member of reporting committee of the ARCC shall notify the Chairperson or in his or her absence the Secretary, at least 10 days in advance of the meeting, of items, including motions of substance, that the member or reporting committee desires to include on the agenda for that meeting, setting forth in writing the precise wording of the motion or a concise statement which clearly outlines the substance of the proposed motioin. The agenda for regular meetings shall include an item for old and new business. Motions on matters of susbstance, as determined by the Chairperson, which are not on the agenda shall be deferred to a subsequent meeting unless the deferral is waived by a majority vote of the ARCC. Business transacted in any special meeting shall be confined to the purposes state in the notice thereof.
6. Quorum. A majority of the incumbent voting members of the ARCC shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. However, a duly called meeting shall be valid in other respects, and a record of attendance and proceedings of the meeting shall be kept by the Secretary.
7. Proxies.
   1. No voting member of the ARCC may represent any other member by proxy, nor may any person vote more than one proxy.
   2. The proxy holder shall be a Republican who is a registered voter of the City of Alexandria
   3. All proxies shall be in writing and shall be signed by the maker of the proxy and shall be substantially in the following form:
      Know all men by these presents, that I, ________ of _______ do hereby constitute and appoint __________ my true and lawful attorney, to vote as my proxy at a meeting of the Alexandria Republican City Committee to be held at _____ on the ____ day of ______, 19__, or at any adjourned meeting thereof and for me and in my name, place and stead to vote upon any question that properly may come before such meeting, with all the power I should possess if personally present, hereby revoking all previous proxies.
      
      Witness:
      ________________
   4. A proxy in proper form shall be presented to the Chairperson before the individual holding the proxy is permitted to vote. The proxy may provide for power of substitution.

Article IV - Elected Officers

Section 1

The elected officers of the ARCC shall consist of a Chairperson, First Vice Chairperson, Second Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.

Section 2 - Election

The Chairperson shall be elected by the Republican voters of Alexandria pursuant to Section 4 of Article III of these By-Laws. The elected officers of the ARCC, other than the Chairperson shall be nominated by the Chairperson and elected by a majority vote of the members of the ARCC present and voting, (either in person or by proxy) at its first regular meeting following the election of the ARCC. The nominations of these officers shall be stated in the notice and agenda of the first regular meeting. No person shall hold the same office for more than two consecutive terms.

Section 3 - Chairperson

The Chairperson shall preside at meetings of the ARCC and shall implement all actions adopted by the ARCC. The Chairperson shall be responsible for sending written notice of the call for ARCC meetings to all members of the ARCC which shall include the agenda for the meeting as provided for herein. The Chairperson shall issue calls for all Mass Meetings, Party Canvasses or Conventions for the City of Alexandria in accordance with the State Party Plan. He or she shall direct the Treasurer to disburse the funds of the ARCC, subject to the allocations and limitations contained in and imposed by the Annual Budget of the Alexandria Republican City Committee pusuant to Article III, Section 8.A(6); except that he or she shall have the discretionary authority to exceed line-item allocations up to and including the amount of $250.00; and to disburse ARCC funds for discretionary non-budgeted official requirements up to an including the amount of $300.00. In the cased of extraordinary circumstance where expenditures in excess of these amounts are necessary the Chairperson may exceed these limitations only with the advice and prior consent of the Executive Committee.

Section 4 - First Vice Chairperson

The First Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence or disability of the Chairperson, preside at meetings of the ARCC and exercise the powers of the Chairperson. He or she shall keep the ARCC advised of patronage opportunities and shall otherwise assist the Chairperson in the performance of the Chairperson's duties. At the discretion of the Chairperson or Executive Committee, he or she shall be resposible for any special projects undertaken by the ARCC.

Section 5 - Second Vice Chairperson

The Second Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence or disability of the Chairperson and the First Vice Chairperson, preside at meetings of the ARCC and exercise the powers of the Chairperson and shall otherwise assist the Chairperson and First Vice Chairperson in the performance of their duties. At the direction of the Chairperson or Executive Committee, he or she shall be responsible for any special projects undertaken by the ARCC.

Section 6 - Secretary

The Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the meetings of the ARCC and of the Executive Committee in a book kept for that purpose. The minutes of the last meeting of the City Committee shall be made available to the members prior to approval of those minutes by the ARCC. The minutes shall include an attachment showing the attendance record of each member of the ARCC, indicating whether attendance was in person or by proxy and the name of the proxy. He or she shall sign, together with the Chairperson, all official documents and shall otherwise assist the other officers of the ARCC in the performance of their duties.

Section 7 - Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have custody of the ARCC funds and shall keep a full and accurate account of all receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the ARCC, and shall deposit all monies in the name and to the credit of the ARCC in accounts approved by the Executive Committee in federally insured deposit institutions with offices in the City of Alexandria. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of the ARCC as may be ordered by the Chairperson, making proper vouchers for such disbursements. At each regular monthly meeting of the ARCC, the Treasurer shall submit a written report to the ARCC designating all receipts and expenditures by budget items, which report shall be attached to the minutes of each meeting. In addition, the Treasurer shall give an oral report at each regular monthly meeting of the ARCC as to the current financial position of the ARCC. The Treasurer shall file all reports required by state or federal law.

There shall be an annual audit of the Treasurer's books and accounts by an auditor selected by the Executive Committee and approved by the ARCC.

The Treasurer shall be bonded for the purpose of insuring his/her performance in office and the cost of such bond shall be paid for by the ARCC. This provision will become operaive beginning with the election of the Treasurer in 1982.

Article V - Appointed Officers

Section 1

The appointed officers of the ARCC shall consist of an Executive Vice Chairperson, a Parliamentarian, and a Legal Counsel. Such officers shall be appointed by the Chairperson at the first regular meeting of the ARCC following its election and shall serve at the pleasure of the Chairperson.

Section 2 - Executive Vice Chairperson

The Executive Vice Chairperson shall have the responsibility of coordinating under the direction of the Chairperson all the committees of the ARCC and to perform such executive and administrative duties as shall be dlegated to him or her by the Chairperson.

Section 3 - Parliamentarian

The Parliamentarian shall advise the Chairperson on matters of parliametnary procedure.

Section 4 - Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel shall be a lawyer who shall advise the Chairperson and the ARCC on legal questions relating to ARCC business.

Article VI - Committees

Section 1 - Standing Committees

Standing Committees of the ARCC hsall include the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Records Committee, Research Committee, Public Affairs Committee, Precinct Organization Committee, Budget Committee, Membership Committee, and the Special Events Committee. The Chairperson of each standing committee shall be appointed by the the Chairperson of the ARCC, subject to confirmation by the ARCC by majority vote, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Chairperson.

Section 2 - Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall be chaired by the ARCC Chairperson. The Committee shall include all the elected officers of the ARCC, the Executive Vice Chairperson, the Chairperson of each standing committee or ad hoc committee, the president of each women's club, YR club and TARS or their designee, and the immediate past ARCC chairperson. The Executive Committee shall convene at the call of the Chairperson but shall meet at least quarterly. The Executive Committee shall have the responsibility of frankly discussing problems, reviewing overall plans for the ARCC, compromising difference within the ARCC by affording a voice and a participation to all elements within the Republican Party of Virginia ranks, and formulating recommendations for the ARCC. Except as expressly provided by these By-Laws, the Executive Committee has no authority to act on its own or to act in the name of the ARCC but shall make appropriate recommendations to the ARCC. Additionally, the ARCC may delegate to the Executive Committee the authority to act in certain circumstances.

Section 3 - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall have the responsibility for preparing and submitting recommendations for raising funds sufficient to finance the activities of the ARCC. With the assistance of such ad hoc committees as may be appropriate, the Finance Committee shall administer and carry out those programs for fund raising approved by the ARCC. The Finance Committee Chairperson shall assist the Budget Committee in preparing income projections for the development of the ARCC's biennial operating budget.

Section 4 - Records Committee

The Records Committee shall have the responsibility of obtaining information concerning newly registerd voters from the City Registrar, recording the political leanings of registered voters, obtaining information as needed from Precinct Captains, updating and maintaining the ARCC voter lists as currently and completely as possible, and maintaining the ARCC's computer operations.

Section 5 - Research Committee

The Research Committee shall have responsibility to conduct such political research as may be authorized by the ARCC or the Chairperson.

Section 6 - Public Affairs Committee

The Public Affairs Committee shall be responsible for keeping the ARCC briefed on important public affairs which may properly call for a political response or other action by the ARCC, including but not limited to securing speakers for the ARCC's regular monthly meetings. In addition, the Committee hsall prepare plans of action designed to enhance the image of the ARCC, and during any campaign for public office shall assist the Republican candidates in determining those issues most vital and meaningful for the City of Alexandria. This committee shall not make any public report or statements without the prior authorization of the ARCC.

Section 7 - Precinct Organization Committee

The Precinct Organization Committee shall be composed of a Chairperson and/or Area Chairpersons, and a Precinct Captain for each precinct. The Precinct Organization Committee shall have the responsibility for organizing Republican volunteers and developing a Republican organization in each precinct, for assisting Republican candidates for public office in the conduct of grassroots campaigning, for tuning out the Republican vote on election day, and for staffing polling places on election day.

Section 8 - Budget Committee

The Budget Committee shall have the responsibility of preparing a biennial operating budget for the ARCC. The Chairperson of the Budget Committee shall have the responsibilty for monitoring current expenditures in relation to the authorized biennial operating budget for the ARCC, and advising the Chairperson and the Executive Committee of the budgetary impact of proposed expenditures.

Section 9 - Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall have the responsibility for recruiting new members to fill existing vacancies (if any) on the ARCC and promoting fellowship and goodwill among the members of the ARCC.

Section 10 - Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee shall have the responsibility for carrying out any special events, such as the ARCC's Annual Awards Dinner, as may be authorized by the ARCC or the Chairperson.

Section 11 - Ad Hoc Committees

The Chairperson shall appoint the members and chairpersons of such ad hoc committees as may be authorized by the ARCC. However, appointments to the Rules Committee and Credentials Committee shall be subject to the provisions of Article III, Section 4, of these By-Laws.

Section 12 - Membership

Each member of the ARCC shall be afforded an opportunity to serve on at least one standing committee giving due regard to the preference of the member. The Chairperson shall make such other appointments to the committees as may be appropriate. Appointment of members to standing and ad hoc committees shall be on a basis that affords a voice to all elements of the Republican Party of Virginia so as to assure united support in carrying out the work of the ARCC.

Section 13 - Meetings

A member of the public may attend a meeting of a standing or ad hoc committee or subcommittee only when invited by the committee Chairperson.

Article VII - Personal Liability for Monetary Damages

Section 1. - Liability of Officers or Executive Committee Members

No Officer or Executive Committee Member of the Alexandria Republican City Committee shall be liable to the Alexandria Republican City Committee, its members or constituents, for monetary damages for any act or omission in the Officer's or the Executive Committee Member's capacity as an official of the Alexandria Republican City Committee occurring from and after the adoption hereof, except in the following instances: (1) for any breach of the Officer's or Executive Committee Member's duty of loyalty to the Alexandria Republican City Committee, its members or constituents; (2) for any act or ommission not in good faith or which involves intentional misconduct or knowing violation of the law; (3) for any transaction from which the Officer or Executive Committee Member received an improper benefit, whether or not the benefit resulted from the action taken within the scope of the Officer's or Executive Committee Member's office; or (4) for any act or omission for which the liability of the Officer or Executive Committee Member is expressly provided by statute.

Article VIII - Amendment of By-Laws

These By-Laws may be amended at any regular meeting of the ARCC by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting (in person or by proxy). A proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Chairperson and shall be distributed by the Chairperson to all the members of the ARCC at least 28 days in advance of the vote thereon. The agenda shall include notice of any proposed amendments.

Article IX

These By-Laws - to be known as the 1995 By-Laws of the Alexandria Republican City Committee - shall be effective immediately following adoption and replace in whole all previous By-Laws under which the ARCC operated as of the date of their approval.

Amendment history:

• Originally adopted on 08/03/72;
• Amended on 09/06/73, 07/10/75, 03/01/79, 03/06/80, 07/29/81, 07/02/87, 12/03/87, 03/02/87 and 06/04/89;
• Amended and restated on 03/02/95;
• Amended on 07/10/97, 05/06/99 and 10/02/03.