Active	Reserve Peace Officers honorably retired or actively serving law enforcement agencies or individuals actively involved in Reserve Program or Reserve Academy Administration in the State of Oregon.
Associate	Full-time peace officers employed by law enforcement agencies within the state of Oregon.
Affiliate	Other organizations or individuals with an interest in reserve law enforcement activities.

Section 2- APPLICATION PROCESS

Prospective members shall submit an application, along with the appropriate dues check. The application will be reviewed and the applicant will be advised of his/her acceptance or denial in writing.

Section 3- DUES

Dues are applicable under Article 2, Section 5 of the OPOA Constitution. Dues are payable on July 1st for regular annual membership. Those members joining after January 1st, of the following year will pay half of the OARPO and the appropriate prorated OPOA dues. Those members joining after May 1st will have their dues fully applied to the next years membership.

ARTICLE III - MEETINGS

Section 1- OPERATING PROCEDURES

Meetings will be held at such a place and time as may be determined by the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall coordinate the annual OARPO conference.

Special meetings and training conferences may be held as determined by the Executive Board. Resolutions may be passed and acted on by a majority of the Executive Board.

Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the meeting(s).

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

Section 1-OFFICERS

The officers shall consist of a President, Past-President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Regional Representatives. Regional Representatives shall be appointed by the Executive Board. The regions shall be:

Region 1: Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill, Multnomah, and Clackamas Counties.

Region 2: Polk, Marion, Lincoln, Benton, Linn and Lane Counties

Region 3: Douglas, Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath, and Lake Counties

Region 4: Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Jefferson, Deschutes, Crook, Wheeler, Grant, Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties

There may be two (2) Regional Representatives for each region. Regional representatives must be OARPO members.

Section 2- TERM OF OFFICE

All terms of office shall be one year unless the person holding the office resigns or is recalled.

Section 3- NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Nominating Committee shall be composed of the Vice-President and the Regional Representatives.

The duty of the Nominating Committee shall be to:

• Prepare and distribute a nomination notice to the membership
• Review names suggested from the membership and nominate persons to be ratified for the offices of President and Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
• Insure that all nominated members are members in good standing and willing to serve.

Section 4- ELECTIONS

All elections shall be voted upon. The candidate receiving a majority of the number of votes for each office shall be declared elected. Elections may be conducted by mail and/or e-mail. Ballots shall be mailed or e-mailed to all current members forty-five (45) days prior to the termination of the term of office. The ballots may be returned by e-mail or by secret ballot via mail to the Association mailing address. The ballots will be opened or reviewed and counted fifteen (15) days prior to the termination of the term of office by a Committee of three (3) non-candidate members appointed by the Executive Board.

The results will be tabulated and the membership will be notified of the results.

If no single candidate receives the majority of votes cast, the tie shall be decided by a vote of the Regional Representatives.

Recall – Upon recommendation of a majority of two thirds of the Executive Board, an officer may be recalled. Any vacated position shall be filled by the Executive Board.

Section 5- THE PRESIDENT

The President shall preside at meetings of the Oregon Reserve Peace Officers Association, and act as chairman of the Executive Board. If the President is unable to attend a meeting he or she shall assign a member of the Executive Board, normally the Vice-President, to attend the meeting and assume the Presidential responsibilities of the meeting. The President shall appoint such standing and special committees as authorized by the By Laws or by the Executive Board. The President shall fill all vacancies of office for the remaining term thereof, with the exception of vacancies in the office of Vice-President, which office must be filled by action of the Executive Board. The President shall be responsible to the Executive Board for the proper functioning of all committees, and shall perform such other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to him/her by the Executive Board or by resolution of the Oregon Association of Reserve Peace Officers. The President shall serve for one (1) year after their term of office expires as a member of the Executive Board holding the title of "Past President."

Section 6- VICE-PRESIDENT

It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to perform all duties of the President during his absence. In the event of the resignation or retirement of the President, the Vice-President shall become the President. The Vice-President shall serve as the chair of the nominating committee.

Section 7- SECRETARY

The secretary shall take minutes at all executive and general membership meetings.

Section 8- TREASURER

Treasurer shall keep a record of all monies due to the Oregon Association of Reserve Peace Officers, and shall safely keep and disburse the same under the direction of the Executive Board. At each meeting, he/she shall provide a report.

Section 9- REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Regional Representatives shall:

• Act as regional liaison for the OARPO board meetings or facilitate representation.
• Be responsible for organization and coordination of training within their region.
• Assist in preparation of nominations for election.
• Seek input of regional membership as to their needs for training and information sharing.

ARTICLE V - EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1- MEMBERS

Membership of the Executive Board consists of the President, Past-President, Vice-President, and Secretary, Treasurer.

Section 2- DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board shall be the governing body of the Oregon Association of Reserve Peace Officers, and shall have authority to take all appropriate measures, and to perform all duties required accomplishing the objectives of the Oregon Association of Reserve Peace Officers. They shall have such specific powers that are conferred upon them by the By Laws. They shall keep a record of their proceedings, and report at the annual meeting. The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer are authorized to sign checks.

ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES

Section 1-APPOINTMENTS

The President shall appoint such committees as may be authorized by resolution of the Association or by the Executive Board.

ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS

Section 1-AMENDMENTS

These By Laws may be altered by a majority vote of the members.

ARTICLE VIII - DISSOLUTION

Section 1- DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION

Upon the dissolution of the Oregon Association of Reserve Peace Officers, the Executive Board shall, after paying or making provisions for payment of all the liabilities of the Association of Reserve Peace Officers, dispose of the remaining funds by transferring the money to the Oregon Police Officers Association with a full accounting of the expenditures.