BYLAWS OF
MIAMI VALLEY TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Section 1.This organization shall be known as Miami Valley Technology and Communications Group, (herein after referred to as the “Council” or “COG”). These Bylaws are adopted pursuant to Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Section 2.The purpose of the Council is to plan, create, promote, execute, manage, and operate collaborative and cost effective information technology and communication services to our member schools and governments, and the doing of all things allowed by law to accomplish such purposes. The Council shall additionally have the power to take any action which Chapter 167 of the Revised Code requires or permits it to do.

Section 3.The authority granted to the Council by these Bylaws shall not displace any existing municipal, school board, or other governmental agency’s powers in the exercise of their statutory powers and duties, unless otherwise agreed by any such affected governmental authority. Additionally, the authority granted to the Council by these Bylaws shall not displace the bylaws, constitutions, or other agreements of any Member.

Section 1.The initial Members of the Council shall be the Miami Valley Communications Council (“MVCC”) and the Miami Valley Educational Computer Association (“MVECA”) (each a “Member,” and together the “Members”). The Members shall be voting members, entitled to one vote each, as delegated by their own membership.

Section 2.The Members may authorize the admission of additional members by majority vote.

Section 3.Associate membership may be authorized by the Board of Directors for any other political subdivision. The Board will prescribe the method by which these organizations become Associate Members. Associate Members shall be non-voting members. Fees for Associate Members will be set by the Board in the document describing how they shall be admitted.

Section 4.Any member may withdraw from this Council 180 days after the date a formal resolution, authorized and approved by its legislative body is received by this Council. All financial commitments of such member shall be met or secured prior to the withdrawal. The withdrawing member shall be entitled to remove any tangible personal property which it owns or had contributed, unless other agreements which prevent removal have been established prior to the