Bylaws of erace, inc.
The name of the organization is erace, inc., hereinafter referred to as erace. The organization is organized in
accordance with the Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act, as amended. The organization has not been
formed for the making of any profit, or personal financial gain. The assets and income of the organization
shall not be distributable to, or benefit the trustees, directors, or officers or other individuals. The assets and
income shall only be used to promote corporate purposes as described below. Nothing contained herein,
however, shall be deemed to prohibit the payment of reasonable compensation to employees and
independent contractors for services provided for the benefit of the organization. This organization shall not
carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from federal income
tax. The organization shall not endorse, contribute to, work for, or otherwise support (or oppose) a candidate
for public office. The purpose of the organization is the following:
The purpose of erace is exclusively charitable within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
The mission of erace is to establish and protect the civil liberties of the people as they pertain to mandated
racial classification. We strive to inform and educate the general public of their legal rights regarding racial
designation, including their right to be exempt from such measures. We provide legal support for
individuals, including litigating against government institutions and entities that uphold or mandate racial
classification. We will inform and educate the legislature of their responsibility to confirm the end of any
and all mandatory racial categorizations. All information and material provided to Congress people will be
provided to all members equally and indiscriminately, without prejudice or preference towards political
affiliations.
The organization is organized exclusively for purposes pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code.
ARTICLE I
MEETINGS
Section 1. Annual Meeting. An annual meeting shall be held once each calendar year for the purpose of
electing directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
The annual meeting shall be held at the time and place designated by the Board of Directors from time to
time.
Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings maybe be requested by the President or the Board of
Directors. A special meeting of members is not required to be held at a geographic location if the meeting is
held by means of the internet of other electronic communications technology in a manner pursuant to which
the members have the opportunity to read or hear the proceedings substantially concurrent with the
occurrence of the proceedings, note on matters submitted to the members, pose questions, and make
comments.
Section 3. Notice. Written notice of all meetings shall be provided under this section or as otherwise
required by law. The Notice shall state the place, date, and hour of meeting, and if for a special meeting, the
purpose of the meeting. Such notice shall be mailed to all directors of record at the address shown on the
corporate books, at least 10 days prior to the meeting. Such notice shall be deemed effective when deposited
in ordinary U.S. mail, properly addressed, with postage prepaid.
Section 4. Place of Meeting. Meetings shall be held at the organization's principal place of business unless
otherwise stated in the notice. Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise, the board of
directors may permit any or all directors to participate in a regular or special meeting by, or conduct the
meeting through the use of, any means of communication by which all directors participating may
simultaneously hear each other during this meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means shall
be deemed to be present in person at the meeting.
Section 5. Quorum. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum at a meeting. In the absence of a
quorum, a majority of the directors may adjourn the meeting to another time without further notice. If a
quorum is represented at an adjourned meeting, any business may be transacted that might have been
transacted at the meeting as originally scheduled. The directors present at a meeting represented by a quorum
may continue to transact business until adjournment, even if the withdrawal of some directors results in
representation of less than a quorum.
Section 6. Informal Action. Any action required to be taken, or which may be taken, at a meeting, may be
taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is
signed by the directors with respect to the subject matter of the vote.
ARTICLE II
DIRECTORS
Section 1. Number of Directors. The organization shall be managed by a Board of Directors consisting of 3
director(s).
Section 2. Election and Term of Office. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting. Each director
shall serve a term of 3 year(s), or until a successor has been elected and qualified.
Section 3. Quorum. A majority of directors shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4. Adverse Interest. In the determination of a quorum of the directors, or in voting, the disclosed
adverse interest of a director shall not disqualify the director or invalidate his or her vote.
Section 5. Regular Meeting. The Board of Directors shall meet immediately after the election for the
purpose of electing its new officers, appointing new committee chairpersons and for transacting such other
business as may be deemed appropriate. The Board of Directors may provide, by resolution, for additional
regular meetings without notice other than the notice provided by the resolution.
Section 6. Special Meeting. Special meetings may be requested by the President, Vice-President, Secretary,
or any two directors by providing five days' written notice by ordinary United States mail, effective when
mailed. Minutes of the meeting shall be sent to the Board of Directors within two weeks after the meeting. A
special meeting of members is not required to be held at a geographic location if the meeting is held by
means of the internet of other electronic communications technology in a manner pursuant to which the
members have the opportunity to read or hear the proceedings substantially concurrent with the occurrence
of the proceedings, note on matters submitted to the members, pose questions, and make comments.
Section 7. Procedures. The vote of a majority of the directors present at a properly called meeting at which
a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors, unless the vote of a greater number is required
by law or by these by-laws for a particular resolution. A director of the organization who is present at a
meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have
assented to the action taken unless their dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting. The Board
shall keep written minutes of its proceedings in its permanent records.
Section 8. Informal Action. Any action required to be taken at a meeting of directors, or any action which
may be taken at a meeting of directors or of a committee of directors, may be taken without a meeting if a
consent in writing setting forth the action so taken, is signed by all of the directors or all of the members of
the committee of directors, as the case may be.
Section 9. Removal / Vacancies. A director shall be subject to removal, with or without cause, at a meeting
called for that purpose. Any vacancy that occurs on the Board of Directors, whether by death, resignation,
removal or any other cause, may be filled by the remaining directors. A director elected to fill a vacancy
shall serve the remaining term of his or her predecessor, or until a successor has been elected and qualified.
Section 10. Committees. To the extent permitted by law, the Board of Directors may appoint from its
members a committee or committees, temporary or permanent, and designate the duties, powers and
authorities of such committees.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
Section 1. Number of Officers. The officers of the organization shall be a President, a Treasurer, and a
Secretary. Two or more offices may be held by one person. The President may not serve concurrently as a
Vice President.
President/Chairman. The President shall be the chief executive officer and shall preside at all
meetings of the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee, if such a committee is created by
the Board.
Secretary. The Secretary shall give notice of all meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive
Committee, shall keep an accurate list of the directors, and shall have the authority to certify any
records, or copies of records, as the official records of the organization. The Secretary shall
maintain the minutes of the Board of Directors' meetings and all committee meetings.
Treasurer/CFO. The Treasurer shall be responsible for conducting the financial affairs of the
organization as directed and authorized by the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, if any,
and shall make reports of corporate finances as required, but no less often than at each meeting of
the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Section 2. Election and Term of Office. The officers shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at
the first meeting of the Board of Directors, immediately following the annual meeting. Each officer shall
serve a one year term or until a successor has been elected and qualified.
Section 3. Removal or Vacancy. The Board of Directors shall have the power to remove an officer or agent
of the organization. Any vacancy that occurs for any reason may be filled by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IV
CORPORATE SEAL, EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS
The organization shall not have a corporate seal. All instruments that are executed on behalf of the
organization which are acknowledged and which affect an interest in real estate shall be executed by the
President or any Vice-President and the Secretary or Treasurer. All other instruments executed by the
organization, including a release of mortgage or lien, may be executed by the President or any Vice-
President. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this section, any written instrument may be executed
by any officer(s) or agent(s) that are specifically designated by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V
AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS
The bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the Board of Directors by a majority of a quorum vote
at any regular or special meeting. The text of the proposed change shall be distributed to all board members
at least ten (10) days before the meeting.
ARTICLE VI
INDEMNIFICATION
Any director or officer who is involved in litigation by reason of his or her position as a director or officer of
this organization shall be indemnified and held harmless by the organization to the fullest extent authorized
by law as it now exists or may subsequently be amended (but, in the case of any such amendment, only to
the extent that such amendment permits the organization to provide broader indemnification rights).
ARTICLE VII
DISSOLUTION
The organization may be dissolved only with authorization of its Board of Directors given at a special
meeting called for that purpose, and with the subsequent approval by no less than two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
members. In the event of the dissolution of the organization, the assets shall be applied and distributed as
follows:
All liabilities and obligations shall be paid, satisfied and discharged, or adequate provision shall be made
therefore. Assets not held upon a condition requiring return, transfer, or conveyance to any other
organization or individual shall be distributed, transferred, or conveyed, in trust or otherwise, to charitable
and educational organization, organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, of a similar or like nature to this organization, as determined by the Board of Directors.