is the collection of all Residents, Employees, Students, Businesses and Visitors (RESBVs) within our association boundary.

All are welcome.

The name of this organization shall be "The Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood Association, Incorporated", hereinafter referred to as Poly Heights, the Association and/or the Heights.

The association shall be organized and function as a not for profit, nonpartisan organization.

The purpose of the Polytechnic Heights neighborhood association (PHNA) is to be a centralized, informative and educational resource for the heights, its RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, BUSINESSES and VISITORS (RESBVs) and serve the primary goals of 1 - protecting and increasing property value and 2 - encouraging civic participation and good will amongst the residents and the city at large.

amended 2020

amended 2018

The north boundary consists of the southside of the railroad tracks along E. Lancaster Ave, the south boundary is Rosedale St, the eastern most boundary is Ayers Avenue and includes TWU and the western most boundary is the eastern side of South Beach Street.

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Must be at least 18 years of age. Only residents and non-resident property owners have voting privileges. Open to all residents, non-resident property owners and apartment dwellers and businesses within the association boundaries as well as volunteers and interested stakeholders jointly referred to as RESBVs:

RESIDENTS - live within the boundary

EMPLOYEES - work within the boundary

STUDENTS - formally educacted within the boundary

BUSINESSES - operating within the boundary

VISITORS - within the boundary

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Unless otherwise specified decisions of the Neighborhood Association shall be made by a majority vote of those members present at any meeting. All eligible members of the association are entitled to vote in all elections.

No dues will be required of members

The board will organize/create fund raising opportunities in lieu of requiring dues.

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The board will consist of a President, a vice-Presidents and a board member at large. It is preferable for at least one spanish speaking board member.

All eligible members shall meet at the earliest convenient date to hold a public special meeting to elect from nominees by a majority vote of those present to elect a president and two vice-presidents.

Term of office is 2 years. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment until the regular election or a special election is held.

The board can create up to 3 additional offices as deemed necessary by the association.

The board can establish up to 3 primary committees with the authority to create temporary sub-committees with the purpose of handling specific neighborhood issues and concerns.

Board appointed representative #1 - supportive role to the board to

Board appointed representative #2 - supportive role to the board

PUBLIC REGULAR MEETING
Held quarterly in January, April, July, October.

PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING
To be held as needed to address NA issues

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING
Held quarterly to handle association business.
Open to the public.

The board will have the authority to create up to 3 standing committees with each committee allowed up to 3 concurrent sub-committees.

All committees are led by the board by default until leadership is appointed or elected.

In lieu of requiring dues, the extended mission of PHNA a 501(c)3 corporation is to raise, manage and provide philanthropic support for RESBVs and lifestyle enhancing needs of Polytechnic Heights as identified by the board and eligible voting members.
Gifts are tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the maximum amount allowed by law. Tax ID #83-2193082

The By-laws and Charter of this Association may be amended or revised by the Board with the approval of a majority of Association members present at a public meeting.

All amendments to these bylaws must be proposed in writing and submitted to members for a reading at a public meeting before voting on their adoption may proceed at a later public meeting.

By-laws that have been amenened should contain date of amendment.

amended 2018