CHARTER and BYLAWS

Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association

ARTICLE I

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Section 1. Name.

The association was formed in 2005, and is known as the  Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association.  The Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association is officially registered as a neighborhood Association with the city of Sunnyvale, California.

Section 2. Territory.

The Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association is located in the City of Sunnyvale, County of Santa Clara, State of California, in the 94087 zip code and includes the following streets:

Rembrandt Drive

Crescent Avenue (east of the Sunnyvale East Channel waterway canal)

Renoir Court

Robbia Drive

Robbia Court

Schubert Drive

Chopin Drive

Rousseau Drive

Verdi Drive

Sargent Drive

Van Dyck Drive

Van Dyck Court

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE 

The purpose of this Association shall be to provide a venue for the expression of the desires of the people living within the Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association boundaries and supports the following goals: 

1. To enhance community spirit, cohesiveness, and participation within our association boundaries.

2. To organize annual community events to facilitate the goals listed in item 1,  such as Pot lucks, National Night Out activities, etc.

3. To offer educational opportunities for our residents to learn about city programs that are a benefit to our residents.

4. To organize neighborhood disaster response education, preparedness, and planning.

5. To keep neighbors informed regarding items that may impact their daily lives such as traffic interruptions, crime notifications, building plans, etc.

6. To organize neighborhood charitable event drives to benefit others.

7. To manage our neighborhood email list and communication forums.

8. To generate, through fund-raising activities, revenue for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in the area. 

9. To facilitate and maintain an adequate line of communication between the City of Sunnyvale and the residents of our community. 

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP and VOTING

Section 1. Membership.

All adults over 18 living or owning homes located within the boundaries of the Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association

Section 2. Dues.

Membership is free to all households located within the boundaries of the Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association.

Section 3. Voting.

Each adult over 18 living in households located within the boundaries of the Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association shall have one (1) vote.

Section 4. Voting Method.

Voting may be done through any currently accepted methods chosen, including polls set up within our member Google Group Pages.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS 

Section 1. Elected Officers.

The positions of President / Chairman, and if needed Secretary, and Treasurer shall be filled by volunteers living within the boundaries of the Sunnyvale Neighborhood Association, or via election in the case of more than one person wanting to fill the same position at any given time. 

Section 2. Term of Office.

The term of office shall be for at least one year beginning at the time of election. The ideal term will be two years following the calendar year.

Section 3. Vacancies.

In the event that an office becomes vacant, the remaining Officers may designate a temporary substitute to serve the remainder of the term.

Section 4. Subcommittees.

Subcommittees shall be organized as needed on an ad-hoc, volunteer basis to deal with relevant issues as they arise (ie: assistance with party planning, neighborhood security, etc.)

Section 5. Compensation.

Officers shall not receive any salaries for their services.

Section 6. Duties of Chairman. Current Chair: Namrata Srivastava Patil

The Chairman shall coordinate activities of the Association, approve and sign all outgoing Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association correspondence, and approve all newsletters, flyers, web postings, and external email. The Chairman has the authority to open, execute, and manage a bank account on behalf of the Sunnyarts neighborhood association. The Chairman shall initiate, prepare an agenda, and lead any meetings or events as necessary.  In addition, all official neighborhood correspondence via U.S. mail or telephone should be addressed or directed to the current neighborhood chairman.

       The chairman shall maintain all Sunnyarts financial records, and submit any annual

       paperwork to the city of Sunnyvale or other organizations for grant reimbursement.

ARTICLE V

DISSOLUTION OF ASSETS 

The property of the Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association is irrevocably dedicated to education, preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of the community.  No part of the Association income shall be used for the personal benefit of any Member of the Association or its Committees.  Prior to dissolution of this Association, disposition of any assets remaining after payment of debt and liabilities shall be decided upon via vote of all association members.

This document was reviewed and updated on August 18, 2023.