Constitution and Bylaws Amended and Approved November 15, 2003

CONSTITUTION OF THE SUBURBAN HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,

KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE

ARTICLE I

NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION

Section 1.        The name of the organization shall be the Suburban Hills Homeowners Association- Knox County Tennessee, hereinafter referred to as the Association.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE

Section 1.        The purpose of the Association shall be to encourage all members to take an active part in planning and carrying out approved activities and projects. These will include encouraging residents to maintain or improve their property, living conditions, and the security of all residents. All Association rules and regulations shall be in harmony with this purpose.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.        Those persons residing in or owning residential property in Suburban Hills Subdivision, Wimbledon I, and Wimbledon II and Price subdivision shall be eligible for membership in the Association.

Section 2.        Nonresident property owners, upon payment of dues may vote and participate in association business, but may not hold office.

Section 3.        Active members shall be from resident households in Suburban Hills Subdivision including Wimbledon I, Wimbledon II and Price subdivision who have paid the Annual association dues. They may vote, hold office and otherwise participate in the business of the Association.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

Section 1.        The Executive Officers of the association shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, four directors, the most recently retired President, and Chairpersons of the following Standing Committees: Newsletter; Directory; Grounds, Roads and Maintenance; Watchdog; Social; and Membership and Street Representatives.

 Section 2.        All officers except the Directors shall be elected to office by the active membership for a term of one year. Directors shall be elected for a two-year period with terms staggered so that two Directors are elected each year.

Section 3.        Nominations, for all offices, shall be submitted by the Nominating Committee at the Annual business meeting. Additional nominations for each office may be made from the floor.

Section 4.        Election to all offices shall be by a simple majority of a quorum of active members, present and voting at the annual business meeting.

Section 5.        Terms of office shall begin on January 1.

ARTICLE V

FEES

Section 1.        Fees may be recommended for special purposes as requested by the Executive Committee or during a membership meeting. The amount and purpose of each fee must first be submitted in writing to the active members of the Association at least one week prior to the meeting at which they will be discussed. Requests must be approved by a majority of the active members present and voting.

ARTICLE VI

BYLAWS

Section 1.        This Association shall adopt such bylaws as may be necessary for the proper conduct of its affairs and the interpretation and execution of this Constitution.

ARTICLE VII

AMENDMENTS

Section 1.        The Constitution and Bylaws Committee shall periodically review, and may recommend changes to, the Constitution and Bylaws. Proposed amendments may also be submitted to the Constitution and Bylaws Committee by a petition of 10% of the active members. Committee recommendations and other proposed amendments will be reviewed, by the Executive Committee, for purposes of clarification.

Section 2.        Any proposed amendments to the Constitution or Bylaws must be submitted to all the active members in writing at least 14 days prior to the time the amendment will be considered.

Section 3.        The Constitution and Bylaws may be amended at any annual meeting by the approval of the majority of those active members of the association casting votes. A list of active members voting will be maintained and each household will be limited to one vote. All ballots shall be distributed and collected at the annual business meeting, by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee for counting and the results announced by the Vice President.

ARTICLE VIII

RULES OF OPERATION OF ASSOCIATION

Section 1.        The rules contained in the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the association in all cases where they are applicable and are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association.

Section 2.        A quorum shall consist of twenty-five active members attending any regular or special called meeting of the Association.