Christ Alliance Tetra Trikaya, Inc.

Article I - Membership Section 01     Membership is open to any individual who wishes to join the Organization. Section 02     Application is made by submitting the “Membership Application Form” accompanied by the annual Membership fee to the Secretary of the Board.  Upon receipt by the Treasurer of the Organization of the aforementioned application and annual fee, the applicant will become a member. Section 03     Acceptance of the Membership application shall be read into the Minutes at the next Board Meeting by the Secretary. Section 04     Upon receipt of the Membership Application, the Secretary of the Board will issue Membership Cards and enter the Applicant's name into the Member Roster. Section 05     A member in good standing is entitled to be elected to hold office, seek certification or sanction of Ministry, to speak and vote on any issues brought before the Board of Directors. Section 06     A member must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to hold office or vote. Section 07     Each Family Member over 18 years of age must apply for individual membership.  Minors (under 18 years of age) will automatically be members if at least one of their parents is a member. Section 08     Membership fees will be $2.00 per month, payable to the end of the fiscal year on December 31.  The fee will not be prorated for a portion of a month.  Membership will become effective on the first day of the month in which they applied and remitted the annual fee.  (Example: If a member applies on 2/15, the fee would be $22.00 and effective date will be 2/01). Section 09     memberships will become due for renewal on the first day of the fiscal year. Section 10     A member is in good standing if the annual membership fee is current. Section 11     Members in arrears will have a grace period of 30 days before their Membership expires. Section 12     A member in good standing may resign at any time by written communication to the Executive Board. Section 13     Re-Application may be made as put forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article.

Article II - Governing Body Section 01     The Governing Body was formatted in the Spirit of Unity and Oneness; One person, One Body, One Vote. Section 02     The Executive Board and Ministerial Board for the Christ Alliance Tetra Trikaya, Inc. have the following duties: 1.     These Boards are responsible for upholding the Constitution of this Organization in addition to the duties set forth in these By-laws. 2.     The Executive Board shall be elected by the “Members in good Standing and shall serve a term of one year. 3.     There shall be no limit to the number of terms an Officer may serve. 4.     Members of these two Boards are charged with the responsibility of familiarizing themselves with the tax laws governing Non-Profit Organizations and to be diligent in following those rules.

Article III - Annual Convention Section 01     At present, the Executive Board has elected not to hold Annual Conventions.

Article IV - Ministerial Board - Duties and Powers Section 01     All Ministers who have been ordained or sanctioned by this Organization will be henceforth known as Staff Ministers and as such will comprise the Ministerial Board.  All other ordained Ministers shall be known as Associate Ministers. Section 02     Staff and Associate Ministers shall have the same rights and privileges with the exception that Associate Ministers may not serve or vote on the Ministerial Board, nor may they perform Ordinations. Section 03     All ordained or sanctioned Ministers of this Organization shall be responsible for the Spiritual Integrity of all aspects of the Organization, including but not limited to Sunday Service, Content of the Spiritually and Holistically Oriented Classes, and the type of non-commercial use any premises will be put to. Section 04     All Ministerial Board members in good Standing will be encouraged to attend the public Executive Board meetings as announced by the Executive Board. Section 05     Removal of any member of the Ministerial Board will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board; if at any time the Executive Board deems the Ministerial Board member either unfit for office or incapable of fulfilling their duties. Section 06     All issues presented and voted on by the Ministerial Board will be approved by a simple majority.

Article V - The Ministry Section 01     All Staff Ministers in good standing shall have the authority to perform Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Memorial Services, and shall have a vote on the Ministerial Board. Section 02     All Ministers will provide support, inspiration and guidance. Section 03     All Ministers may counsel on spiritual and holistic matters to which they hold credentials, proving that they are qualified to do so.

Article VI - Standing and Special Ministerial Committees Section 01     Standing and Special Ministerial Committees shall be appointed by the Executive Board on a per need basis. Section 02     Any appointed Committee shall be Members from the Staff Ministers of the Ministerial Board whenever possible. Section 03     The Rules of Order will be set forth in Executive Board Procedures. Section 04     The Executive Board will have the power and authority to change these By-laws subject to approval of a simple majority and as defined in the Executive Board Procedures, as long as the changes are not contrary to the Constitution of the Organization. Section 05     A representative of any appointed Standing and or Special Ministerial Committee shall be responsible for the collection of fees for any and all events, including but not limited to Sunday Services, classes, special guest lectures, fund raising parties and events.  This representative will then present the collected monies to the Treasurer. Section 06     In the Event an Executive Member of the Board cannot complete his/her term of office, the Executive Board will elect a replacement at the next Board Meeting; who will complete the term of the person withdrawing from the office. Section 07     There will be two (2) signatures required on all checks.  All Executive Officers can be authorized to sign the checks.

Article VII - Executive Board - Duties and Powers Section 01     The Executive Board shall consist of the Offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, which are all ordained and sanctioned Ministers of the Organization and active participants and Members in Good standing of the Organization.  Any two or more offices may be held by the same person as per NJ Statute.      15A:6-15.Officers      b. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, but no officer shall execute, acknowledge, or verify any instrument in more than one capacity if the instrument is required by law or by the bylaws to be executed, acknowledged, or verified by two or more officers. Section 02     The Executive Officers are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Section 03     A quorum will consist of one (1) Executive Officer and two (2) Staff Ministers. Section 04     In a case where the Secretary is not present, Minutes will be kept by the person appointed by the President. Section 05     The Executive Officers are elected positions.  The Executive Officers are all members in Good Standing of the Organization. Section 06     The Executive Board shall have the power and authority to make and enforce rules and regulations for the conduct of its own affairs and for all activities and business on the Organization's owned or operated grounds and concessions. Section 07     The Executive Board shall be the custodians of the interest, grounds, and properties of the Organization, and shall have the power to employ such legal and custodial aid as is necessary to keep said interests, grounds and properties in controlled and presentable conditions. Section 08     The Executive Board shall have the power and authority to grant permission for use of premises and set rates and salaries for whatever educational endeavors the Organization wishes to undertake to fulfill its objective. Section 09     The Executive Board shall have the power and authority to cancel any membership of the Ministerial Board or Executive Board of the Organization for acts which are contrary to the objectives of this organization, upon reasonable notice and hearing.  It may also do this for any acts that will compromise the lawful presence of the organization as set forth in the Constitution. Section 10     The Executive Board shall have the power and authority to set annual membership fees. Section 11     The Executive Board shall have its regular meetings no less than once per month at a time and place designated at least seven (7) days in advance.  Special meetings of the Board may be called by any two (2) Executive Officers acting in accord, at a time and place to be designated by the convening officers.  Notification of all meetings of the Board shall be made to all Executive Board members, no later than seven (7) days prior to each meeting.  The Executive Board may suspend regularly scheduled Board Meetings during periods of inactivity; such as, the start up phase. Section 12     Fund raising for the organization shall be subject to the approval and direction of the Executive Board who will set the fee as well.  Fund raising of a commercial nature shall be subject to the approval and direction of the Executive Board. Section 13     The Rules of Order will be set forth in Executive Board Procedures. Section 14     The Executive Board will have the power and authority to change these By-laws subject to a simple majority and as defined in the Executive Board Procedures, as long as the changes are not contrary to the Constitution of the Organization. Section 15     A representative of the Executive Board will be responsible for the collection of fees for any and all events, including but not limited to Sunday Services, classes, special guest lecturers, fund raising parties and events, if no Standing or Special Committee has been appointed.  This representative will then present the collected monies to the Treasurer.

Article VIII - Executive Board - Procedures and Rules of Order Section 01     The Executive Board will be presided over by the President.  In the event of the absence of the President, the succession is as follows:      a.     Vice-President      b.     Treasurer      c.     Secretary Section 02     The Order of Business is as follows:      a.     Call to Order      b.     Invocation      c.     Roll Call d.     Quorum not met as set forth in Executive Board Powers and Duties, the meeting will be rescheduled.  If Quorum met, continue to Invocation. e.     Invocation f.     Reading of a Summation of the previous Month's Financial Report by the Treasurer, and acceptance by simple majority. g.     Reading of the previous Board Meeting's Minutes by the Secretary, and acceptance by simple majority. h.     President presides over Agenda Issues, first Old Business followed by New Business. i.     Benediction j.     Adjournment Section 03     Agenda: Any Member of the Executive Board may submit issues to the President of the Board for inclusion into the Agenda.  This should be done fourteen (14) days prior to the Board Meeting in writing.  The Agenda may be published by the President seven (7) days prior to the Board meeting by posting in a public place in the Organization.  The President may prioritize the importance of the issues on the Agenda, but may not discriminate against any issue submitted by a Board Member.  Any issues previously voted down, may not be addressed again for a period of a six (6) months.  The President may choose to include issues on the Agenda that were not published ahead of time, that he/she deems of an urgent nature. Section 04     Rules of Addressing the Issues:           a.     The issue is read to the Board and opened for discussion. b.     The President will recognize all discussions, first the pros and then the cons either by Committee Report or General Assembly.  No one may repeat what someone else has already said. c.     When all pros and cons are heard, a vote will be held and approved or declined by simple majority of those present.  Each member will vote his or her own conscience and no effort may be made by any Board or Ministerial Member to influence another beyond the discussion of pros and cons; or Committee Report. d.     All other procedures not delineated here will be covered under Parliamentary Procedure, in “Robert's Rules of Order”.

Article IX - Executive Board - Duties of Officers Section 01     One of the Founders of this Organization shall always serve on the Executive Board in the capacity of  President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer.  Should any of the founders elect to withdraw to hold office for health reasons or otherwise, he/she may do so in writing.  A replacement will be appointed and elected following the Rules Governing Elections under Article XI. Section 02     The President shall be one of the two Principal Officers of the Organization.  The President shall:           a.     Preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and Ministerial Board.           b.     Appoint a Standing or Special Committee on a per need basis. c.     Be the primary agent for the Corporation and as such responsible to supply pertinent information for the filing of fiscal year reports with the State of New Jersey and the I.R.S., as required by law. Section 03     The Vice President shall:           a.     Assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President. b.     Serve in an Advisory capacity at all times and in such capacities as assigned by the President. c.     Will serve as ex-officio member of all Standing and Special Committees, except the Nominating Committee. d.     Serve as a liaison between the Executive Board and any appointed Standing and Special Committees. Section 04     The Secretary shall: a.     Record accurate minutes of the proceedings of all meetings of the Executive Board. b.     Receive Membership Applications, Annual Dues and dispense Membership Cards.  The Secretary will remit the fees with a list of new members to the Treasurer and read the names of new members into the minutes at the next Board Meeting. c.     Keep a copy of all Applications for Ministry ordination and Sanction and provide a copy to the President. d.     Keep a copy of all membership Applications, Marriage Applications and Baptismal/Initiation Rites Application with a fee for Certificates and provide a copy to the President. e.     Forward all Certificate fees to the Treasurer. f.     preserve in a Permanent File, all records and letters of value to the Board and its Officers. g.     Conduct the correspondence of the Board. h.     Keep a list of names and addresses of all Members. Section 05     The Treasurer shall: a.     Have charge of all monies of the Organization and shall present an itemized report at all regular meetings. b.     Be responsible to supply all financial reports and pertinent data to the President for the filing of fiscal reports to the State of New Jersey and the I.R.S., as required by law.           c.     Receive Membership dues from the Secretary.           d.     disburse all funds as authorized by the Executive Board. e.     Keep an itemized record, in a permanent file, of all receipts and expenditures. f.     Present to the Executive Board a report of all expenditures proposals for approval by the Executive Board. g.     Make available all Financial Reports to the Members in Good Standing at the monthly Board Meeting. h.     Provide written acknowledgement to a Donor for any contribution of $250.00 or more. i.     Deliver to his/her successor on the expiration of term of Officer all books, records and papers requesting receipt thereof. j.     Provide a written disclosure statement to donors of a quid pro contribution in excess of $75.00. (Example: A donor contributes $100 and receives a ticket to a lecture that has a value of $20.00.  The quid pro donation is $80 and therefore must receive the disclosure statement). Section 06     Members in Good Standing shall: a.     All Members in Good Standing shall be responsible to assist the Executive Board in its functions; to serve on Standing and Special Committees as designated by the President on a voluntary basis, and to report the progress of such assigned Committee.

Article X - Executive Board - Standing and Special Committees Section 01     Standing and Special Executive Board Committees shall be appointed by the President of the Board with the approval of the Board by simple majority.  The scope of responsibilities of the Committee, number of members of the Committee and reporting frequency by the Committee will be determined by the President of the Board. Section 02     The Vice President of the Board will be an ex-officio Member of all Standing and Special Committees and will be the liaison between the Committees and the Executive Board. Section 03     The following are Standing Committees under the Executive's Purview and staffed by Ministerial Board Members in Good Standing. a.     Spiritual Event Planner - responsible for proposing to the Board and upon approval, implementing special events of a spiritual or holistic nature for the Organization. b.     Spiritual Ceremony - responsible for the preparation and implementation of spiritual ceremony events upon approval by the Board c.     St. Francis Ministry - responsible for the preparation and implementation of special services for the Animal Kingdom. d.     Special Spiritual Services -  responsible for special preparatory services.  Special preparatory services are offered to all applicants of ordination or sanction into Ministry.  Participation by the applicant for Ministry in any special preparatory service is on a voluntary basis only.  Special preparatory services are offered by Ministers in good standing to which they hold credentials, proving that they are certified to do so.  A list of special preparatory services is available to any applicant for Ministry.  e.     Nominating Committee - Responsible for submitting nominations to the President of the Executive Board for Annual Election.  No Executive Officer or Ministerial Board Member may serve on the Nominating Committee. Section 04     Special Committees shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board.  Special Committees shall serve until the duties assigned to them are accomplished.  An example of such would be a Christmas Party Committee.

Article XI - Executive Board - Rules Governing Elections Section 01     A Nominating committee of up to five (5) Members in good Standing shall be appointed by the President and the Executive Board no later than July 15th of the current year to present candidates for the Officers of the Executive Board.  This Committee will also present candidates to the Executive Board in the event that an Officer needs to be replaced midterm. Section 02     All votes cast at the elections shall be by paper ballot prepared and provided by the Secretary of the Board.  Nomination and Election for one office at a time shall be the rule. Section 03     The Candidate receiving a majority of votes cast shall be declared winner and elected. Section 04     In the event that no candidate receives a majority vote, the voting shall continue after dropping the name of the candidate receiving the least number of votes cast. Section 05     If there is only one Candidate for office, the Secretary shall cast the necessary ballot to elect for that office except if the office is that of Secretary.  In the case where the office is that of Secretary, the Treasurer will cast the ballot to elect for that office. Section 06     All terms of office are for one year.  The new officers will assume the office at the close of the meeting, except the Treasurer.  If the Treasurer is changed, the outgoing Treasurer will spend the next 30 days in transition, i.e. getting the new Treasurer bonded if applicable; adding the new Treasurer to the bank accounts, etc.

Article XII - Financial Accountability and Responsibility Section 01     All Financial Accountability regulations defined in the Constitution shall take precedence over Executive Board By-laws. Section 02     The Fiscal Year shall be from January 1st to December 31st. Section 03     distributions of Assets upon Dissolution of the Organization shall be done as defined in the Constitution and as mandatory by Law.

Article XIII - Parliamentary Procedures Section 01     The rules of order defined in Article VIII shall apply.  All issues not covered in Article VIII are covered by Parliamentary Procedure in Robert's Rules of Order Revised.