Lodge By Laws   1-9                                                       

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE 1

USE AND DISPLAY OF EMBLEM (NAME)

Section 1.  No person, other than a member in good standing or honorary member of the Fraternal Order of Police, its Associate Lodge, or its Auxiliary, their spouse or child living in the same residence, or immediate family shall use or display the official emblem of the organization on any automobile or other motor vehicle.

Section 2. The unauthorized use or the abuse of the name or insignia of the Fraternal Order of Police or the infringement of a trademark thereof by a member or local Lodge, shall be grounds for discipline, including suspension, expulsion, removal from office, or revocation of lodge charter.

Section 3.  Automobile emblems purchased from the National Lodge for re-issue to the members of this Lodge shall not be “SOLD” to the members thereof, but shall remain the exclusive property of the Lodge.

Section 4.  All emblems, as described in Section 3, shall be re-issued to the members on a “lend-lease” basis and upon their separation from the Lodge; they shall surrender their emblem(s) to the Lodge Secretary.  The legal right to possession of the emblem shall be vested in the Lodge.

Section 5. Any person who is not a member of an active or associate lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police or any member thereof who is unable to produce a current dues card, shall not use, wear or display the insignia or logo of the Fraternal Order of Police.

ARTICLE 2

LODGE ACTION CONCERNING STATE AND/OR LOCAL MATTERS

Section 1.         The Lodge shall take cognizance of all matters concerning and affecting the welfare and interest of law enforcement officers and their dependents.  The Board of Directors/Executive Board shall take such immediate action as shall be necessary to safeguard their welfare or interests by providing aid or such other services as may be required.

Section 2.         In matters of purely local scope or concern, the Board of Directors/Executive Board shall provide such legal or technical advisory service as may be appropriate.

ARTICLE 3

  ORGANIZATION

  Section 1.     There shall be established such committees of the Order as the Board of Directors/Executive Board and President shall prescribe.                                

Section 2.        The President and 1st Vice-President shall appoint members to committees in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

Section 3.        COMMITTEES

A.       There shall be established certain Standing and Special Committees as called for in the Constitution and By-Laws or as deemed to be needed by the Lodge Board of Directors/Executive Board.

B.       These committees shall consist of a Chairperson and members appointed in accordance with the policy and procedures of the Lodge.  All committees will be chaired by a member of the Executive Board or the President’s designee.

C.       These committees shall submit a written or verbal report of all activities to Executive Board prior to and during each meeting.

D.       All expenditures of these committees shall be reported in accordance with the policy and procedures of the Lodge.

E.       These committees shall, unless otherwise provided in the Constitution and By-Laws, submit a written budget for approval of the Board of Directors/Executive Board at the meeting immediately following the meeting approving the appointment of these committees.

F.       All revenue generated by the activities of these committees shall, unless otherwise provided for in the Constitution and By-Laws, be placed in the general fund of the Lodge.  These funds shall be utilized for the efficient operation of the Lodge.

G.     Duties:

(1)      It shall be the duty of these committees to perform the stated responsibilities of their respective committee in an effective and efficient manner.

(2)      It shall be the duty of these committees to perform their responsibilities in a manner so as not to bring discredit or financial hardship upon the Lodge.

Section 4.             LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE    

H.       There shall be a committee established to be known as the William Nichols F.O.P. Legislative and Political Action Committee.

I.          This committee shall consist of a Chairperson, Co-Chairperson, State Lodge Legislative Liaison and will consist of a minimum of four (4) members.

J.        Duties:

(1)      It shall be the duty of the committee to review pending legislation, taking into consideration any issues coming before the Miami Beach City Commission and the Miami Beach Personnel Board that might have a direct or in-direct effect on our membership.

(2)      It shall be the duty of this committee to provide for adequate representatives to assist the Florida State Lodge at each session of the Florida Legislature, to assure efforts toward passage of the State Lodge legislative program

(3)      It shall be the duty of this committee to review and endorse political candidates.

Section 5.             CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE

A.       There shall be a standing committee within the Lodge to be known as the Williams Nichols F.O.P. Contract Negotiations Committee

B.       This committee shall consist of seven (7) members to be chosen by the President.  The President shall act as Chairperson and shall constitute the seventh member

C.       The duties of the Contract Negotiations Committee shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)      The Contract Negotiations Committee shall have the right (with approval of the membership) to determine the scope of its own negotiations, the administration of its labor agreement, and to approve or disapprove any tentative labor agreement upon majority vote of the membership.

(2)      They shall work in the best interest of the members of the bargaining unit as a whole.

(3)      They may assist the Florida State Lodge by:

(a)      Expansion of the Lodge by contacting potential local bargaining units to explain the services and assistance that could be provided by this Lodge or by the Florida State Lodge and its Labor Council in the area of labor relations.

(b)      Assisting new (area) F.O.P. bargaining units in the distribution and collection of signature cards required for the certification of the F.O.P. as exclusive bargaining agent for the unit

(c)      Submitting gathered signature cards and necessary information to the State Lodge General Counsel or designated individual for the preparation and filing of appropriate forms with the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission.

(d)      Advising neighboring F.O.P. units in the formulation of contract proposals and the administration of existing labor agreements.

(e)      Advising and assisting neighboring F.O.P. Labor units in defending against any attempted decertification of the F.O.P. as their exclusive bargaining representative.

(f)        Arranging for and participating in training programs from neighboring F.O.P. Lodges in the area of collective bargaining and labor related matters

(4)      Performing other related duties as requested by the President.

Section 6.             WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

A.       At the discretion of the President, there shall be a committee established to be known as the Ways and Means Committee.

B.       All revenue generated by the activities of this committee shall be placed in the general fund of the Lodge.   These funds shall be utilized for the efficient operation of the Lodge

C.       Duties:

(1)      It shall be the duty of this committee to provide for the operations of the official Lodge Newsletter.

(2)      It shall be the duty of this committee to provide for all fund raising activities of the Lodge.

(3)      It shall be the duty of this committee to ensure that none of the activities, for which it is responsible, brings discredit or financial hardship to the Lodge.

Section 7.             HEALTH TRUST COMMITTEE

A.       There shall be a committee established to be known as the Miami Beach F.O.P. Health Trust Committee.

B.       The committee shall be chaired by the Lodge President or a designee and have six (6) trustees appointed by the President.

C.       Duties:

(1)      It shall be the duty of this committee to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Health Trust.

(2)      It shall be the duty of this committee to negotiate and sign all contracts pertaining to the Health Trust.

(3)      It shall be the duty of this committee to oversee the investments of the Health Trust revenues.

(4)      It shall be the duty of this committee to select the administrator(s) of the Health Trust.  Due to the importance of this committee in administrating the Health Trust (which is a major concern to each member and their respective families), great care should be taken in selecting the administrator(s) and trustees of this Trust.

(5)      The Lodge President may not change more than three (3) trustees yearly.

Section 8.             Grievance Committee

A.       The Grievance Committee shall be appointed and function according to the current bargaining agreement.

ARTICLE 4

AND ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Section 1.         Delegates from this Lodge to the National Conference (with the exception of the Lodge President, Immediate Past President and Secretary) shall be elected as prescribed in the Grand Lodge BY-LAWS.

Section 2.         Delegates from the subordinate Lodge to the State Conference shall be the Lodge President, Immediate Past President and Secretary, along with the State Trustee (who is a State Officer).

Section 3.         The term of office of the delegates shall commence with the assembling of either the State or National conference and shall terminate upon the election of their successor.

Section 4.         The Secretary of the Lodge shall fill out the delegate forms certifying those selected as delegates.  They shall then be signed by the President and Secretary and authenticated by the seal of said lodge.  One copy shall be forwarded to the State Secretary at least thirty (30) days prior to the convening of the State Conference and the original shall be given to the delegates for presentation on the floor of the Conference.

ARTICLE 5

AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section 1.         Nominations – Candidates for election to Office shall be nominated at the regular business meeting during the month of November of each even numbered year.

Section 2.         Elections – The election of Officers shall be held between the regular meeting in November and one week preceding the regular meeting in December of each even numbered year.

Section 3.         Installation of newly elected Officers – The duly elected Officers shall be declared elected at the regular business meeting in December and shall take office after the Installation (and Awards Banquet) in January.

Section 4.         Election Procedures – The Lodge Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the membership.  A printed ballot listing the nominees for office shall be furnished to each member who shows up at the designated locations to vote.  After indicating their choice thereon, the member shall deposit the ballot in the receptacle provided for that purpose at the designated location.

Section 5.         Election Committee – An Election Committee of at least three (3) members of this Lodge shall be appointed by the President and 1st Vice-President, of which one (1) shall be appointed Chairman.  Each candidate will be permitted a Poll Watcher during the election and the counting of the ballots.

Section 6.         Absentee Ballots – Absentee Ballots shall be distributed by the Chairman of the Election Committee to members in good standing requesting same in writing, at least (1) week prior to the election.  These are to be returned, in a sealed envelope provided for that purpose, to a member of the Election Committee.  Only those ballots returned prior to the opening of the voting receptacles shall be opened and counted.   Absentee Ballots will be provided only to those members on leave or attending training out of the Miami-Dade/Broward area.

Section 7.         Ballots – The ballots shall be tabulated by the Election Committee and shall not be destroyed until the election results are certified by the Board of Directors/Executive Board and the membership at the December business meeting.

Section 8.         Qualification for Office – No member shall be a candidate for more than one (1) office.  To be qualified for nomination to office, the proposed candidate must be in good standing in this Lodge for a period of at least one (1) year prior to nomination, and must have attended a minimum of four (4) Lodge meetings during the preceding year, as verified by the attendance sign-in sheets. The Board of Directors/Executive Board shall have the right to waive the minimum attendance time for any AUTHORIZED absence.

ARTICLE 6

PRESIDENT

Section 1.         At each regular business meeting he shall submit a full and complete report in respect to the business transacted by him since the last meeting together with such recommendations, as he may deem advisable.

Section 2.         The Lodge President shall be the Chairperson or his designee of the Miami Beach F.O.P. Health Trust.  The Lodge President shall select six (6) Trustees of the Health Trust to be members of the Health Trust Committee. (These Trustees shall serve at the pleasure of the President.)

Section 3.         It shall be the duty of the President, upon approval of the Board of Directors/Executive Board, to promote the growth of the organization, seek new members, give lectures about the organization, the aims and objects, what it has accomplished, what it can accomplish and what it strives to do for its members and the citizens of Miami Beach.

Section 4.         The President of the F.O.P. Lodge shall be a member of the Board of Directors of the Miami Beach Police Athletic League, and as such, entitled to voting membership.

ARTICLE 7

PAST PRESIDENTS

Section 1.         The immediate Past President shall attend all meeting of the Board of Directors/Executive Board, and the State and National Conference, and shall assist and advise the President and other officers of the Lodge.  He shall execute such arrangements or orders as may be issued by the President or the Board of Directors/Executive Board.

ARTICLE 8

PRESIDENTS

Section 1.             Duties of the First Vice-President – The First Vice-President shall:

A.      Assist the President in the performance of his duties and, in the absence of the President, shall exercise the powers and the duties of that office.

B.      Have the power, with the advice and consent of the membership to appoint the minority of all Standing and Special Committees.

C.      Perform such other duties as may be ordered by the President or the Board of Directors/Executive Board.

D.      Furnish a fidelity/surety bond for the faithful performance of duty in the amount specified by the Board of Directors/Executive Board.

Section 2.             Duties of the Second Vice-President – The Second Vice-President shall:

A.      Assist the President in the performance of his duties, in the absence of the First Vice-President, and, in his absence, exercise the powers and duties of that office.

B.      Perform such other duties as may be ordered by the President.

ARTICLE 9

Section 1.        A petty cash fund in the amount of two hundred fifty ($250.00)dollars shall be allowed to the Secretary for the purpose of paying emergency expenses.

Section 2.        The Secretary shall be responsible for the compilation, printing, and distribution of the Lodge Constitution and By-Laws.

Section 3.        The Secretary shall have custody of the books, records, documents, the seal of the Lodge and office paraphernalia and equipment, under the general orders of the President and the Board of Directors/Executive Board.

Section 4.        He shall keep a record of the minutes of all Lodge meetings, and shall submit the same for approval, alteration or rejection at the next general meeting.

Section 5.        He shall conduct general correspondence of the Lodge.

Section 6.        He shall attest, under the seal of the Lodge, all duly authorized contracts of the Lodge.

Section 7.        He shall be the official custodian of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Lodge, which shall be authenticated by the seal of the Lodge and the signature of the President and Secretary.  He shall keep a record of the official amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws adopted by the Lodge and shall cause them to be properly inserted therein.

Section 8.        He shall handle the membership roster and prepare the necessary Per Capita tax and assessments forms due to the Grand Lodge and the State Lodge.

Section 9.        He shall furnish a surety bond for faithful performance of duty in the amount specified by the Board of Directors.

Section 10.       He shall perform such other duties as are usual and incidental to the Office of Secretary.

Section 11.       At the expiration of his term of office, the Secretary shall deliver to his successor the seal of the Lodge and all books, documents, records, funds, supplies, equipment, paraphernalia, etc., and shall require and receive a receipt for same.

   

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