Member Bylaws
AS AMENDED: Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators | An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation
The Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators was formed to preserve, protect and defend the private investigation industry from encroachment by legislative and regulatory forces; promote the highest standards of operation and practices; advance among members of the industry a spirit of cooperation; promote mutual trust, good will, and fellowship among private investigators; and stimulate a union between the industry and persons engaged in allied professions, those engaged in law enforcement, and the public.
Section 1. Name
The name of the association shall be Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators (hereafter referred to as the “Association”). The acronym of the association name shall be “AALPI.” AALPI is a nonprofit 501 (c)(6) corporation organized under the laws of the State of Arizona.
Section 2. Known Place of Business
The known place of business of the Association, as required by A.R.S. § 10-3501 is to be maintained within the State of Arizona, may, but need not be identical with the office of its statutory agent in the State of Arizona. The address of the known place of business may be changed from time to time by the Board of Directors and published on the Association website.
Section 3. Official Notification
Section 4. Official Publication
Section 5. Official Logo
The official logo of the Association shall consist of a circle with the words “ARIZONA ASSOCIATION of LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS” written within the outer boundaries of the circle, forty-one pyramids based on the outside of the circle, side by side, arranged in a symmetrical pattern with the abbreviation “INC.” at the bottom of the circle. Within the smaller circle under the words, “ARIZONA ASSOCIATION of LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS” shall be an outline map of the State of Arizona with the figure of the symbol of justice bearing the scales in one hand; the words ”JUSTICE TRUTH INTEGRITY” arranged horizontally within the outline map of the state; and resting on one of the inner circles will be the words, “DEDICATED TO PROFESSIONALISM.”
Section 6. Official Seal of the Association
The corporate seal of the Association shall bear the name of the Association and the year and state of its incorporation. The corporate seal of the Association shall be maintained by, and held in the custody of, the Association Secretary.
Section 7. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Association shall be from January 1 to December 31.
Section 8. Policies and Procedures Page
The Board of Directors is hereby empowered to establish operational policies and procedures to administer the business of the Association. The Policies and Procedures Page(s) may be added to or have items removed, from time to time, by a two-thirds (2/3rds) majority vote (either electronically or in-person) of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE II
Section 1. Objectives of the Association
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Definitions
There shall be the following classes of membership in the Association.
Section 2. Application for Membership
Section 3. Member Rights and Privileges
Section 4. Permitted Use of Logo by Members
Section 5. Membership year
Section 6. Termination of Membership
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Section 1. Dues Amount
Section 2. Dues Paid to Treasurer
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1. Officers identified
1) President
2) Vice-President
3) Secretary
4) Treasurer
5) Sergeant-at-Arms
6) Member-at-Large
7) Immediate Past President
Section 2. President
1) Exercise general supervision over the business affairs, interests, and welfare of the Association.
2) Shall appoint all standing committee chairmen and such special committees as deemed necessary.
3) Be an ex officio member of all committees.
4) Preside over all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors.
5) Present a “State of the Association” report to the membership at the annual meeting of the Association.
Section 3. Vice-President
Section 4. Secretary
The Secretary or their designee shall:
1) Keep an accurate account of the minutes of all meetings of the Association. Minutes shall be sent out to the Board of Directors and Officers of the Association within two weeks of the adjournment of each meeting.
2) Receive and answer all communications addressed to that office or that may be submitted to that office for this purpose by officers of the Association.
3) Be responsible for the custody and maintenance of all Association records; and
4) Perform such other duties as may be required by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Treasurer
The Treasurer, or their designee who shall be approved by the Board of Directors, shall:
1) Keep a complete and accurate record of all funds received and shall issue receipts when required.
2) Deposit all funds received in an insured depository as designated by the Board of Directors in the name of the Association.
3) May cause an audit to be conducted thirty days prior to the end of the calendar year by a committee appointed by the President for such purpose.
4) Report all funds received and distributed at each regular Board of Director meeting of the association; and
5) Deliver all money, books, papers, records and other association property to a successor, within thirty days.
6) The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as required by the Board of Directors.
Section 6. Sergeant at Arms
The Sergeant at Arms shall:
1) Assist the President as directed in keeping order at all meetings.
2) Receive and maintain ballots cast in elections requiring such maintenance in accordance with these Bylaws and authenticate the tally.
3) Provide for the presence of the American flag and ensure its proper display at all Association meetings.
Section 7. Member at Large
Section 8. Past President to Serve as Ex-officio Board Member
ARTICLE VI
ELECTIONS
Section 1. Term Limits
No Officer shall hold the same elected office for more than two (2) consecutive terms. Officers appointed to a position shall serve until the next Annual Election. Officers appointed to such positions shall not have time served in that position count as any part of a term limits calculation.
Section 2. Elections: when and where held
Officers and Directors shall be elected by the plurality of votes cast by the membership present at the Annual Meeting of the Membership including all valid absentee ballots and shall take office at the end of the Annual Meeting.
Section 3. Term of Office
Officers shall be elected for a term of two (2) years. The President, Sergeant at Arms, and Secretary shall be elected to a term of office commencing at Annual Meeting of even numbered years while Vice President, Treasurer, and Member at Large shall be elected to a term of office commencing at Annual Meeting of odd numbered years.
Section 4. Official Ballot Recognized
ARTICLE VII
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Board of Directors Composition
The Board of Directors shall be composed of all of the officers of the Association.
Section 2. Board of Directors Meeting Protocol
All meetings of the Association shall follow guidelines set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order.
Section 3. Authority of the Board of Directors
Section 4. Removal from Office
Section 5. Resignations
Section 6. Vacancies
If a vacancy in the Board of Directors exists, the President shall, with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, appoint a member to fill the vacancy until the next regular election. The appointed Officer shall enjoy the same authority and responsibility of the duly elected Officer.
Section 7. Board of Directors Meetings
Section 8. Attendance at Meetings
Section 9. Quorum
The presence in person, by telephone, or by written proxy of a majority of the Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In emergency circumstances (as determined by the President) action may be taken pursuant to a telephone poll of the Directors, provided that any such action is ratified at a special meeting called for as soon thereafter as is feasible.
Section 10. Action Without a Meeting
Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors, individually or collectively, consent in writing; and shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. Such written consent shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VIII
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
Section 1. Limitation of Liability
The Board of Directors, Officers and Committee Members of the Association shall be immune from personal liability with respect to all acts performed and actions taken in good faith within the scope of their authority. The private property of the Board of Directors, Officers and Committee Members of the Association shall be exempt from debts and other liabilities of the Association.
Section 2. Conflict of Interest
The Board of Directors shall adopt a policy regarding transactions between the Association and interested persons, including but not limited to the sale, lease or exchange of property to or from interested persons and the Association, the lending or borrowing or monies to or from interested persons by the Association, or payment of compensation by the Association for services provided by interested persons. For the purposes of this Article, “interested person” means any director, officer, or member of a committee with board delegated powers, or any person in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the Association, who has a direct or indirect financial interest in the transaction under consideration.
Section 3. Indemnification
The Association shall indemnify any and all of its existing and former Board of Directors, Officers and Committee Members to the fullest extent permitted by Chapter 31, Article 5, Section 10-3851 of the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act. If the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act is amended to authorize broadening the Association’s ability to indemnify its existing and former Board of Directors, Officers and Committee Members of the Association shall indemnify the Board of Directors, Officers and Committee Members to the fullest extent permitted by the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act as amended.
ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES, APPOINTMENTS AND DUTIES
Section 1. Authority of President
1) Each Chairman shall have the authority to appoint a Vice Chairman and committee members if needed.
Section 2. Appointments
Section 3. Standing Committees
1) Legislative
2) Membership
3) Media
Section 4. Duties of Standing Committees
The Legislative Committee shall study, draft, and prepare bills, ordinances and resolutions representing the Association’s position on issues for Local, State and Federal legislative and or regulatory governmental agencies charged with the administration of matters of interest to the Association. Further, the Legislative Committee shall be responsible for informing Association members and or other committees of proposed industry regulations or legislative matters of interest.
The Membership Committee shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the procurement of new members and shall thoroughly investigate all applicants for membership who have not been vetted by The Arizona Department of Public Safety and further, recommend to the Board of Directors approval or denial of Membership for just cause.
The Media Committee shall be responsible for the content of the Association website and The Chronicle.
ARTICLE X
EMPLOYEES
Section 1. Employees
The Board of Directors may from time to time employ temporary employees as may be required to accomplish the necessary needs of the Association. All such employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.
ARTICLE XI
MEETINGS
Section 1. Definition
Meetings are defined as any gathering of Association members for the purpose of transacting Association business via any of the following methods; Personally attended at a designated physical location, internet communication, conference call, or any combination of these options.
Section 2. Meeting Protocol
All meetings of the Association shall follow the guidelines set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order.
Section 3. Date, Time, and Location
The Board of Directors shall establish the date, time, and location of all Board of Directors, Annual Membership, and Special Meetings.
Section 4. Designated Chair
The President of the Association and shall preside over all meetings of the association and of the Board. In the President’s absence, the presiding officer shall be the Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant at Arms, in that order.
Section 5. Annual Membership Meeting
An annual membership meeting of the Association shall be held each year during the month of January at a place designated by the President. The meeting will be held for the purpose of electing and installing officers and directors for the ensuing year.
Section 6. Special Meetings
Section 7. Board of Directors Meetings
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS
Section 1. Revisions.
These Bylaws replace any previous Bylaws and amended Bylaws of the Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators, an Arizona nonprofit corporation, and become effective as of the date signed below. Including this signature page, there are a total of 12 articles and 14 pages.