Section III - Treasurer
The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all monies due and payable to the
Corporation from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such monies in the name of the Corporation in such
banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected by the Board; and in general perform all the
duties incident to the Office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time -to-time may be assigned to
him/her by the President or by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will keep the Corporation's financial
records on a monthly basis and will produce monthly and year-end financial statements for presentation to the
Board in a timely fashion. These books will be open a t all times, with appropriate arrangement by the
Treasurer, for inspection by any member of the Board. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the proper
establishment of each fund based on donations to benefit the Corporation, including description, specific
purpose, and any controls and/or restrictions. The Treasurer will be responsible for the annual IRS tax return
and an annual audit by an independent accountant.
Section IV - Recording Secretary
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors and be
custodian of the corporate records. The Recording Secretary will keep a calendar recording all activities of, and
dates important to, the Corporation; and in general perform all duties incident to the Office of Secretary and
such other duties as from time-to-time may be assigned to her or him by the President or by the Board of
Directors.
Section V - Corresponding Secretary
The Corresponding Secretary shall be responsible for all correspondence of the Corporation.
Section VI -
Membership Chairman
The Membership Chairman shall keep a register of the post office address of each member, which shall be
furnished
by such member, and shall make available to all members the current membership list. The
Membership Chairman shall see that notices are issued to every member each year to inform members when
annual dues are payable and listing the categories of membership available. The Membership Chairman shall
receive all membership dues and turn them over to the Treasurer. The Membership Chairman shall issue a
membership card to each member, and produce the Membership listing.
Section VII -Publicity Manager
The Publicity Manger shall be responsible for placing all publicity including advertising and newspaper articles
relating to Gallery and Society events.
Section VIII - Public Relations Chairman
The Public Relations Chairman shall represent the Society at Chamber of Commerce and Old Town Bluffton
Merchants Society meetings.
Section IX- Gallery Chairman
The Gallery Chairman shall be responsible for all art gallery operations including building
upkeep/maintenance (including landscaping), change-of-show requirements, featured artist and judged show
events, and other Gallery events.
Section X -Learning Center Manager
The Learning Center Manager(s) shall be responsible for all educational matters including our "after-school
youth workshops" and the adult workshop programs. The Manager(s) will develop the appropriate curriculum
and obtain qualified art instructors to conduct the classes. The Manager(s) will develop brochures and conduct
mailings announcing these classes.
Section XI- Volunteer Manager
The Volunteer Manger will coordinate all activities relating to the staffing of the Gallery during normal working
hours.
Section XII- Gallery Display Manager
The Gallery Display Manager shall be responsible for the hanging of all changes of show except where noted
by special events. The Display Gallery Manager shall be responsible to choose the hanging committee
members. The Gallery Display Manager and all hanging committee helpers must be SOBA members. The
Gallery Display Manager has the right to refuse art work that does not meet the gallery standards. The
President shall have the right to replace the Gallery Display Manager and any/all hanging committee helpers
when deemed necessary.
ARTICLE V
CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS
Section I- Contracts
The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation, in addition to
the officers so authorized by these bylaws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in
the name of, and on behalf of, the Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific
instances.
Section II-Checks, Drafts, etc.
All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the
name of the Corporation, shall be signed by the Treasurer or the President. No money over one thousand
dollars shall be spent without prior Board approval. The Board can authorize the Treasurer to purchase
Certificates of Deposit (CD's).
Section III- Deposits
All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited from time-to-time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks,
trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.
Section IV- Gifts
The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the Corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or device for
the general purposes or for any special purpose of the Corporation.