By-Laws

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

Approved 12-01-2009

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Article I -- Name

The name of the organization shall be: Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, hereinafter known as the Association.

Article II -- Purpose

The Association is organized for educational and scientific purposes (as those purposes are defined for organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. It will conduct educational and scientific work concerning the conservation, maintenance, improvement, and development of land, soil, water, trees, vegetation, wildlife, open-space, and other renewable natural resources.

Article III -- Restrictions

No part of the net earnings of the Association inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its members, directors, officers, or other private person except that the Association shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in the furtherance of the purpose set forth in Article II.