Membership
If you currently reside within the boundaries of the Southwest Bend Neighborhood District, we invite you to become a member.
Membership requirements:
SBND membership is granted automatically to (1) any individual 18 years old or older who has resided in the Neighborhood for at least 30 days; (2) any person or legal entity owning real property in the Neighborhood; and (3) any person or legal entity operating a business or non-profit organization within the Neighborhood. Any such legal entity members shall designate, in writing, a single designated representative.
To register as a member, please submit a membership application.
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Membership Rights
Each member is eligible to vote for the election or removal of Board of Directors, Bylaw amendments, items on the Agenda at any Annual General or Special Membership meeting and the dissolution or merger of the District.
Membership has the power and right to express an opinion or recommendation on political issues, including ballot propositions and candidates for public office.
Membership Voting
SBND Members shall have one vote per adult (18 and over) member residing in each household. Businesses shall have one vote per entity. All votes are to be cast during attendance at any general or special Membership meeting.
One representative from each SBND Member government agency or nonprofit organization designated by such agency or organization shall have the same privileges as all other SBND Members.
General Membership Annual Meeting(s)
There shall be at least two general membership meetings yearly. The meetings shall be convened in the fall and spring and upon any day decided by majority vote of the Board.
- Notification of the general membership meeting(s) shall be by posted or published notices, e-mail, telephone or other reasonable methods apt to reach a majority of the members. Notification for general meetings shall require fourteen (14) days advance notice.
Board of Directors Meetings
Members of the SBND are welcome to attend and observe any Board of Directors meeting(s).
Time will be granted to guests to provide thoughts and feedback to the Board, if desired. Please contact the Chair (info@swbend.org) 10 days in advance of the next meeting if you would like time on the agenda.
Additional information about meetings
Become a member of the Southwest
Bend Neighborhood District
If you would prefer to print and mail a paper copy of the membership form, please download it here (PDF).
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