Bylaws

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Oak Grove Neighborhood Association, OGNA, or the association.

ARTICLE II. Purpose and conflict of policy

The Oak Grove Neighborhood Association is a neighborhood association encompassing residents, businesses, and property owners that share common ideals and goals for the community defined by its physical boundaries. Those boundaries include the Commerce Road to the North and Richmond Highway to the South, Harwood Ave to Dinwiddie Ave. The common interests of the Oak Grove Neighborhood Association include, but are not limited to the following principles: To support innovative, responsible development that is architecturally inspiring, sustainable and appropriate in scale and use. To endorse diverse, social, cultural and economic growth through a collaborative effort of area stakeholders and the City of Richmond. To ensure a safe and inviting environment by means of avid communication among area stakeholders and the City of Richmond Police. Dissolution - see articles of incorporation

ARTICLE III. Membership

Section 1: Membership should be open to the following people: living or currently employed in, owning property, or owning a business within the Oak Grove Neighborhood Association boundaries. Each member shall have one vote, and priority voting shall take into consideration full time residents who will deal with ramifications in a longer term sense. An up to date membership list will be maintained by the association. Section 2: Dues: Dues will be contributed to annually as necessary. The amount will be donation based for equity purposes.

ARTICLE IV. The Board - OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

President The President may represent the Association at civic and other public functions. The President shall act as the spokesperson for the Association. The President shall have the authority to engage in correspondence on behalf of the Association and, shall have authority to execute contracts on behalf of the Association. The President shall appoint their successor as the time of their retirement. The president shall appoint the chairs of any standing sub-committees of the Association including such vacancies as may occur. The President may serve as an ex officio member of all standing committees as well appoint the other members of the officers. Vice - President and Treasurer The Vice President shall act for the President in case of the absence of the President. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as the President or the association may assign, such as keeping the books, minutes, etc. Secretary & Historian The Secretary shall be responsible for the recording of the minutes of all meetings both of the Steering Team and of the membership of the Association. Unless stated otherwise within a resolution, all resolutions shall expire and be removed from the active list one year after adoption or at such time as the issue is resolved by a legislative body. A resolution may be renewed by majority vote of the membership. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as the President or the Board of Directors may assign. Maintain a full list of Oak Grove Neighborhood Association Memberships.

ARTICLE V. AMENDMENTS

These by-laws may be amended at any meeting of the Association by notice of the president, provided that the proposed amendments have been submitted in writing to the president at least 10 days prior to the date of the regular or called membership meeting. Such submission of the proposed amendments shall be either by mail or by the means ordinarily used to distribute the newsletter, such as email. The President can make special accommodations for those who may not be able to be present but wish to voice and speak to the association members.

Block Leaders The Block Leaders shall be responsible for disseminating information to their blocks from the President, Vice President, and Secretary. Sub-Committees Sub-committees include but are not limited to events, beautification, and history. These subcommittees will have goals that are on going, have impact and assessments. Beautification - please see ongoing goals for this subsommittee Let’s make our neighborhood shine, we are about creating a beautiful sustainable place where everyone feels good. By sprucing up our surroundings and connecting with our neighbors, we can build a stronger, more vibrant community. Events - Please see ongoing goals for this subcommittee To create opportunities for residents to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the betterment of our community through engaging and impactful events, such as block parties, National Night Out, and community giveaways. Historical - Please see ongoing goals for this subcommittee To preserve and protect the history of Oak Grove for future generations and the iterations of the neighborhood.

ARTICLE Vi. Participation

Block Leaders - 

The Block Leaders shall be responsible for disseminating information to their blocks from the President, Vice President, and Secretary.

Sub-Committees -

 Sub-committees include but are not limited to events, beautification, and history. These subcommittees will have goals that are on going, have impact and assessments.

Beautification - please see ongoing goals for this subcommittee

Let’s make our neighborhood shine, we are about creating a beautiful sustainable place where everyone feels good. By sprucing up our surroundings and connecting with our neighbors, we can build a stronger, more vibrant community.

Events - Please see ongoing goals for this subcommittee

To create opportunities for residents to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the betterment of our community through engaging and impactful events, such as block parties, National Night Out, and community giveaways.

Historical - Please see ongoing goals for this subcommittee

To preserve and protect the history of Oak Grove for future generations and the iterations of the neighborhood.