This organization be non-partisan and non-sectarian, and shall not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation or national origin. ARTICLE IV NHC Providers and Stakeholders Association – Section I Membership: The Coalition shall be comprised of homeless or formerly homeless – individuals, public and private agencies, governmental entities and any individual whose interest is serving the homeless population and ending homelessness. To be considered a voting member of the Providers and Stakeholders Association, submission of the NHC Providers and Stakeholders Association membership agreement is required. Section II Role of the Coalition: As the designated Continuum of Care for Region IX, the Coalition – is designed to coordinate and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. To accomplish its mission, the Coalition shall elect a Board of Directors (herein referred to as the the “Board”), governing body of the Coalition, and provide recommendations to the Board. Section III Proceedings: It is the responsibility of the Coalition to adopt such rules and operating – procedures as it deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities under local, state and federal regulations. Section IV Meetings: The Providers and Stakeholders Association will meet on a bi-monthly basis. – The Executive Director of the Coalition shall provide a report at each of these meetings. All meetings are open to the public. Section V Invitation for New Members: The Coalition will a public invitation for new – members within its geographic area at least annually. Section VI Quorum: A quorum consists of 60% of voting members. – Voting: Coalition Members shall have the right to vote for the Board. The Coalition Section VII – will adopt and follow a written process to select the Board. The Coalition will review, update and approve the selection process annually during the Coalition’s annual meeting. Section VIII Annual Meeting: The Coalition will hold an annual meeting during which the Board – officers will be elected and the CoC Governance Charter and the corresponding HMIS Governance Charter will be reviewed. The date and location of the annual meeting will be determined by the Board and advertised to the Coalition and the public at least one month in advance of the meeting. ARTICLE V OF DIRECTORS – Section I Responsibilities: The Board will serve as the governing body of the Coalition and will – be responsible for the planning and operations of the CoC, which consists of the following functions:
This organization be non-partisan and non-sectarian, and shall not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation or national origin. ARTICLE IV – NHC Providers and Stakeholders Association Section I – Membership: The Coalition shall be comprised of homeless or formerly homeless individuals, public and private agencies, governmental entities and any individual whose interest is serving the homeless population and ending homelessness. To be considered a voting member of the Providers and Stakeholders Association, submission of the NHC Providers and Stakeholders Association membership agreement is required. Section II – Role of the Coalition: As the designated Continuum of Care for Region IX, the Coalition is designed to coordinate and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. To accomplish its mission, the Coalition shall elect a Board of Directors (herein referred to as the “Board”), the governing body of the Coalition, and provide recommendations to the Board. Section III – Proceedings: It is the responsibility of the Coalition to adopt such rules and operating procedures as it deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities under local, state and federal regulations. Section IV – Meetings: The Providers and Stakeholders Association will meet on a bi-monthly basis. The Executive Director of the Coalition shall provide a report at each of these meetings. All meetings are open to the public. Section V – Invitation for New Members: The Coalition will a public invitation for new members within its geographic area at least annually. Section VI – Quorum: A quorum consists of 60% of voting members. Section VII – Voting: Coalition Members shall have the right to vote for the Board. The Coalition will adopt and follow a written process to select the Board. The Coalition will review, update and approve the selection process annually during the Coalition’s annual meeting. Section VIII – Annual Meeting: The Coalition will hold an annual meeting during which the Board officers will be elected and the CoC Governance Charter and the corresponding HMIS Governance Charter will be reviewed. The date and location of the annual meeting will be determined by the Board and advertised to the Coalition and the public at least one month in advance of the meeting. ARTICLE V – OF DIRECTORS Section I – Responsibilities: The Board will serve as the governing body of the Coalition and will be responsible for the planning and operations of the CoC, which consists of the following functions:
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