Bylaws of Humanist Global Charity

A California Public Benefit Corporation

ARTICLE 1

OFFICES

SECTION 1. PRINCIPAL OFFICE

The principal office of the corporation for the transaction of its business is located in Alameda County, California.

SECTION 2. CHANGE OF ADDRESS

The county of the corporation’s principal office can be changed only by amendment of these bylaws.

SECTION 3. OTHER OFFICES

The corporation may also have offices at other such places, within or without the State of California, where it is qualified to do business, as its business may require and as the board of directors may, from time to time, designate.

ARTICLE 2

PURPOSES

SECTION 1. Vision and Mission

Vision: We work toward a world with humanist values, that respects science, secular education, sustainability, kindness, peace & democracy.

Mission: We provide secular support to at-risk populations internationally, via educational opportunities, technological solutions, health assistance and small business grants. We also fund women’s collectives, orphans, safe houses, helplines, and we offer internships in Africa & India Development, and Global Peace Strategies.

ARTICLE 3

DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. NUMBER

The corporation shall have between 5-20 directors and collectively they shall be known as the board of directors.

SECTION 2. DUTIES

It shall be the duty of the directors to:

Perform any and all duties imposed on them by the articles of incorporation of this corporation or these bylaws.

Appoint, remove, and prescribe the duties of all officers and employees of the corporation.

Supervise all officers and employees of the corporation to assure that their duties are performed properly.

Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws.

Register their addresses with the secretary of the corporation and notices of meetings.

SECTION 3. TERMS OF OFFICE

Each director shall hold office until they no longer want to be on the Board, or there is a majority decision that they should be removed.

SECTION 4. COMPENSATION

Directors shall serve without compensation but they shall be allowed reasonable reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

SECTION 5. RESTRICTION REGARDING INTERRSTED DIRECTORS

No more than forty-nine percent of the persons serving on the board may be interested persons. “Interested persons” means either:

A person currently being compensated by the corporation for services rendered whether as a full or part-time employee, or

Any brother, sister, ancestor, descendant, spouse, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, on-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, or father-in-law.

SECTION 5. PLACE OF MEETING

Meetings shall be held annually, or more often, either meeting in person, or by conference telephone, Skype, email, Facebook, or other electronic communications.

Only board officers can attend the meetings, unless others are invited. All Board officers can participate in all matters before the board.

SECTION 6. REGULAR AND ANNUAL MEETINGS

Regular meetings of directors shall be held on May 5, unless director vote to reschedule.

SECTION 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS

Special meetings of the board of directors may be called by any officer.

SECTION 8. QUORUM FOR MEETINGS

A quorum shall consist of a majority of the directors in attendance 

SECTION 9. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

Meetings of the board of directors shall be presided over by the president, or, in her or his absence, the vice-president, or, in the absence of each of these persons, by a chairperson chosen by the board. The secretary shall act as the secretary of the meeting.

SECTION 10. VACANCIES

Vacancies on the board of directors shall exist on the death, resignation, or removal of any director. Vacancies may be filled by approval of the board.

SECTION 11. NON-LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS 

The directors shall not be liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the corporation.

ARTICLE 4

OFFICERS

SECTION 1. NUMBER OF OFFICERS

The officers of the corporation shall be a president, a secretary, and a treasurer. The corporation may also have one or more vice-presidents. The secretary and the treasurers can be the same person; the “secretary/treasurer.”

SECTION 2. ELECTION AND TERMS OF OFFICE

Officers shall be chosen by the board of directors, and each officer shall hold office until she or he resigns, or is removed. Any officer can resign at any time by giving written notice to the board of directors. Any officer may be removed at any time by the majority of attendees at a board of directors meeting.

SECTION 3. DUTIES OF PRESIDENT

The president shall supervise the affairs of the corporation and preside at all meetings of the board of directors.

SECTION 4. DUTIES OF VICE PRESIDENT

In the absence of the president, the vice-president shall perform the duties of the president.

SECTION 5. DUTIES OF SECRETARY

The secretary shall take notes at meetings or appoint someone else if they cannot attend the meeting. The secretary will also make sure that the principal office of the corporation has the original or a copy of these bylaws, and the minutes of all meetings of the directors, recording the time and place of holding and the names and addresses of those present.

SECTION 6. DUTIES OF TREASURER

The treasurer shall be responsible for receiving and disbursing all funds of the corporation.

ARTICLE 5

CORPORATE RECORDS AND REPORTS

SECTION 1. MAINTENANCE OF CORPORATE RECORDS

The corporation shall keep at its principal office in the State of California:

The minutes of all meetings, indicating the time and place of the meetings, and the names of those present.

Records of account

A copy of the corporation’s bylaws and articles of incorporation.

SECTION 2. DIRECTORS INSPECTION RIGHTS

Every director has the right to inspect and copy all books, records, and documents of every kind.

SECTION 3. ANNUAL REPORT

The board shall cause an annual report to be furnished not later than forty (40) days after the close of the corporation’s fiscal year to all directors. The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the 1st year of January and end on the 31st day of December.

ARTICLE 6.

AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

These bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a majority vote of the directors in attendance at a Board Meeting.