Southgate CPO Bylaws

Article I

NAME: Southgate Community Planning Organization. (Referred to herein as the Southgate CPO).

Article II

Section 1. BOUNDARIES.

The boundaries of the Southgate CPO shall be the same as those established by Clackamas County. A map defining those boundaries is attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated into these bylaws by this reference. These boundaries take into account natural boundaries, commercial patterns, community organizations and historic factors.

Article III

Section 1. PURPOSE.

The purpose of the Southgate CPO is to serve the residents within the boundaries of the Southgate CPO in matters concerning community development, land use and community issues in general through communication with Clackamas County.

Section 2. GOALS.

The goals of the Southgate CPO are as follows:

1. Involve area residents in the land use and community planning processes.
2. Provide a line of communication between area residents and the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission and other public bodies.
3. Act as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission and the Planning Division on matters affecting areas within the boundaries of the Southgate CPO.
4. Assist County with fulfilling the citizen involvement goals provided for in the Clackamas County Comprehensive Plan.
5. Develop planning proposals with respect to land use, zoning, parks, water resources, open space and recreation, annexation, housing, community facilities, transportation and traffic, community services and other factors affecting the livability of the area within the boundaries of the Southgate CPO.
6. Take such action when possible by speaking out as a non-partisan group in support of the Southgate CPO's objectives.
7. Be fully responsive to the comprehensive needs of the area, and to take action as when possible to support its objectives.

Article IV

Section 1. MEMBERSHIP.

Membership in the Southgate CPO shall be open to anyone 18 years of age or older who is a resident of the recognized area, a property owner within the recognized area, or a designated representative of a business, corporation or trust within the recognized CPO area. Membership shall not be limited by race, creed, color, sex, age, heritage, national origin or income. Membership will be granted upon signing the official membership register. All new members signing up will be required to show proof of eligibility. Participation is by individual initiative rather than by governmental invitation. The Southgate CPO is participatory rather than appointive.

Section 2. VOTING.

To vote in any election or on any item, a member must:

1. Comply with the membership qualifications;
2. Be of legal voting age;
3. Have registered at one previous meeting during the past 12 months;
4. Action by the Southgate CPO shall be by a majority vote of the qualified membership present at any regular or special meeting for which proper public notice is given and at which a quorum is present. The vote shall be verified by the Chairperson. The results of the voting shall be reported as required by ORS 192.650(1)(c) and made part of the meeting minutes as follows:

If the number of members exceeds 25 then the vote of the members shall be reported number of members exceeds 25 then the vote of the members shall be
reported numerically.