Article IX

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Administration and Staff

Section 1	Coordination
	An authorized IGIC Coordinator shall be recognized as Coordinator between IGIC and the Iowa GIS Community.
Section 2	Coordinator Responsibilities
	The IGIC Coordinator shall maintain the following responsibilities: Keep the official current and complete books and records of the decisions, members, actions and obligations of IGIC. Any member of IGIC may inspect all books and records, for good purposes, at a reasonable time and location. Act as a non-voting advisory member of the IGIC Executive Committee. The IGIC Coordinator, in cooperation with the IGIC Chairperson, shall coordinate meeting notices and locations The IGIC Coordinator, in cooperation with the IGIC Secretary, shall keep a record of names and addresses of the members of IGIC and the Iowa GIS Community. Serve as an ex-officio member of IGIC. Act as an advisor and aid IGIC and its committees in the completion of their anointed tasks. The IGIC Coordinator shall work to accomplish the annual list of assigned tasks designated by the Executive Committee. Coordinate and provide the Annual Report of IGIC at the end of the fourth quarter. The IGIC Coordinator may also be asked by the Board to provide other periodic reports deemed appropriate.
Section 3	Liaisons
	The IGIC Board may appoint representatives to act as liaisons with other organizations and agencies.
Section 4	Principal Office
	The principal administrative office of IGIC shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 5	Calendar
	All references to the IGIC calendar relate to the Iowa State Fiscal Year, July 1 through June 30, inclusively
Section 6	Collection of Fees
	Nothing in these bylaws is intended to restrict IGIC from sponsoring of or collection of fees from meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars or symposia or sharing of geographic information.
Section 7	Funds
	All IGIC funds shall be deposited in the name of the IGIC in a bank or banks approved by the Board. Expenditures of funds will be authorized by the IGIC Board and disbursement will be made by check upon signature of the Treasurer of the Board. The Board may appoint an Assistant to the Treasurer with authority to sign checks. The Chairperson and Treasurer shall jointly authorize the dispersal of funds on IGIC sponsored events.
Section 8	Finances
	No part of the net earnings of IGIC shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, Board, officers, or other private persons, except that IGIC shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for service rendered or costs incurred in conducting IGIC business and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purpose and objectives of this organization. No compensation shall be paid to any elected officer or Board member. Board members, committee members, officers, and other representatives of IGIC may, if expressly authorized by the Board, be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attending special meetings of IGIC or transacting IGIC business.
Section 9	Forms of Communication
	To the fullest extent allowed by Applicable Law, IGIC is authorized to use any means of communication, including electronic communication, for any communication required or permitted by these Bylaws. IGIC meetings may be held using teleconferencing, videoconferencing or other communication technologies to facilitate an official meeting.
Section 10	Activities limited to exempt purposes
	No substantial part of the activities of IGIC shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. IGIC shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. In the case of a request from a governmental body, committee, or subdivision, IGIC shall provide technical assistance and advice providing IGIC deems it appropriate to provide such assistance. Not withstanding any other provisions of these bylaws, IGIC shall not carry on any other activities not permitted by an organization exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

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