ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE

1. The name of this organization shall be Southern Nevada Mensa (SNvM).
2. Southern Nevada Mensa is a Local Group of American Mensa, Ltd. (AML), and is subject to the Constitution of Mensa; the Bylaws of AML; the provisions of AML’s Charter granted 2/4/2010, included by reference herein; and the resolutions adopted by the American Mensa Committee (AMC).
3. The purpose of SNvM shall be to provide and encourage an intellectually stimulating community for socializing and networking.
   1. The SNvM governing body shall publish monthly a printed newsletter named Mind Bets. If an electronic version is also created, the printed version shall be sent to members unless requested otherwise.
   2. The SNvM governing body may authorize an official website bearing the name Southern Nevada Mensa.

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership of SNvM shall be open to all AML members in good standing in the geographic area assigned by the AMC, or as otherwise assigned by AML.
2. Other AML members in good standing are welcome to participate in SNvM activities at the discretion of the host or hostess.
3. The National Ombudsman, surrogate, and AMC members may participate in SNvM business as part of their official duties.
4. SNvM shall observe member preferences regarding data suppression/publication as filed with AML. Officers shall authorize release of their own contact information unless excused by ExComm.

ARTICLE III. OFFICERS AND DUTIES

1. The Executive Committee (ExComm) governs SNvM. It comprises six elected voting officers:
   • Local Secretary (LocSec)
   • Assistant Local Secretary
   • Treasurer
   • Program Chair
   • Membership Chair
   • Communications Officer
   1. LocSec: Chief executive and liaison with AML and other local groups. Reports officer changes to AML/RVC. May use title “President”.
   2. Assistant LocSec: Records minutes, presides in LocSec’s absence, and succeeds LocSec automatically if vacated.
   3. Treasurer: Handles financial matters, publishes quarterly financial reports, maintains equipment list, and ensures multiple signatories.
   4. Program Chair: Coordinates activities and event scheduling.
   5. Membership Chair: Handles publicity, public relations, and recruitment.
   6. Communications Officer: Oversees Mind Bets and website, appoints Editor and Webmaster with ExComm approval.
2. Non-voting officers may be appointed/removed by LocSec with ExComm consent. Includes area coordinators, Webmaster, Editor, etc.
   1. Editor: Publishes official content including notices, ballots, and financial reports.
   2. Ombudsman: Mediates disputes, cannot be ExComm member, submits official materials to Editor.
   3. Nationally appointed roles (e.g., Proctor) are locally nominated, unless removed per Paragraph 4.
3. Officer terms: Two years, April 1 to March 31 of odd-numbered years. No more than two consecutive terms.
4. Appointed terms end with elected officers unless otherwise stated.
5. Elected officers may be removed by unanimous ExComm vote or recall petition signed by 10% of SNvM members.
6. Any voting ExComm member missing three unexcused meetings may be removed by majority vote of remaining members.
7. Vacancies may be filled by ExComm majority vote. Successors serve until next election.
8. Outgoing officers must transfer materials within 14 days of departure.
9. Fiscal year: April 1 to March 31. Annual financial review in April by an uninvolved individual appointed by ExComm.
10. ExComm is subject to AML’s conflict of interest rules.

ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES

1. Quarterly ExComm meetings and at least one membership activity are required. Notices must be published or sent to all SNvM members and the RVC. Quorum: two-thirds of ExComm (LocSec included).
2. Special meetings may be called by LocSec, ExComm majority, or 10% of SNvM members. Notices required 7 days in advance.
3. No official business outside a noticed meeting. Remote participation (e.g., phone, online) is allowed.
4. All ExComm meetings must be within the SNvM geographic area and open to members.

ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS

1. All officers must be AML members in good standing. Voting officers must also be SNvM members. Max two consecutive terms.
2. By December 15 (even years), ExComm appoints a 3-member Election Committee (ElComm) with no ExComm overlap.
3. By February issue (odd years), ElComm announces candidates and petition process.
4. Petitions (5 member signatures, candidate acceptance) accepted up to two days before March issue deadline.
5. ElComm prepares ballots and rules. Ballots posted no later than March 1.
6. ElComm runs election and schedules meeting with 14-day minimum voting window.
7. Ballots must be received by election meeting start. May be mailed, submitted in person, or electronically.
8. Plurality wins. Ties resolved by coin flip. Results published in Mind Bets.
9. Outgoing LocSec reports results to AML and RVC within two weeks.
10. Challenges must be filed by April 15 and ruled on by April 30. ElComm term ends after challenge deadline.

ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS

1. Amendments may be proposed by petition (20% of members) or 2/3 ExComm vote.
2. Proposals require AMC approval before ballot. Must be published and followed by a ballot within 90 days.
3. Majority approval and AMC confirmation required to enact. Effective date will be communicated by AMC.
4. Minimum Standards Bylaws (MSBs) of AML are incorporated. In case of conflict, MSBs prevail.

ARTICLE VII. MENSA LOGO & NAME

American Mensa, Ltd. grants SNvM a royalty-free, non-exclusive license for the name “Mensa” and logo for non-commercial use. AML retains all rights.

ARTICLE VIII. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, latest edition, governs all matters not covered herein.

Southern Nevada Mensa approved bylaws as of 19the of June, 2011.