Bylaws of Wave & See Creative Sanctuary
These Bylaws govern the affairs of Wave & See Creative Sanctuary, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida.
Article I — Name and Purpose
§1. Name. The name of the organization is Wave & See Creative Sanctuary.
§2. Purpose. The Corporation exists to foster visionary and urban contemporary art, grassroots outdoor art movements, and community wellness through satsang, sadhana, creative placemaking, artist support, and accessible programming. The organization operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Article II — Offices
The principal office of the Corporation shall be located in Tampa, Florida, or such other place as the Board of Directors may determine.
Article III — Board of Directors
§1. General Powers. The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
§2. Number and Qualification. The Board shall consist of not fewer than three (3) and not more than seven (7) individuals.
§3. Term. Directors shall serve two-year terms and may be re-elected.
§4. Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held at least monthly. Special meetings may be called by the President or any two Directors.
§5. Quorum. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum.
§6. Voting. Each Director has one vote. A majority vote of those present is required to pass resolutions.
§7. Vacancies. Vacancies may be filled by majority vote of the remaining Directors.
§8. Community Input. The Board shall seek input from the membership body and recognized official chapters whose feedback shall inform strategic planning.
Article IV — Officers
§1. Officers. The officers of the Corporation are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Executive Director.
§2. Election and Term. Officers are elected annually by the Board.
§3. Duties.
President — presides over meetings and oversees governance.
Vice President — assists and substitutes for the President.
Treasurer — oversees financial records and reporting.
Secretary — maintains official records and minutes.
Executive Director — manages day-to-day operations and implementation of Board decisions.
Article V — Committees
The Board may create committees as needed.
Article VI — Membership
Members may participate in programs, advisory groups, and non-binding votes. Legal governance authority rests with the Board of Directors.
Article VII — Fiscal Policies
The fiscal year shall be the calendar year. An annual budget shall be approved by the Board.
Article VIII — Conflict of Interest
All Directors must disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from related decisions.
Article IX — Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board with one week's written notice.
Article X — Dissolution
Upon dissolution, assets shall be distributed for exempt purposes under Section 501(c)(3).