CLACKAMAS COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC.
ARTICLE I - NAME
The organization shall operate under the name of Clackamas County Junior Livestock Auction,
Inc. (CCJLA, Inc.)
ARTICLE II -
PURPOSE
The purpose of the CCJLA, Inc. shall be to help educate FFA and 4H members to produce more
desireable market animals and to provide a service to market such animals; and the corporation may engage in
any lawful activity, none of which is for profit, for which corporations may be organized under ORS Chapter
61.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
The CCJLA, Inc. shall consist of 18 members of which for (4) shall be members from Clackamas
County Stockmen's Association, four (4) members from Kiwanis Clubs, three (3) members from Clackamas County FFA
Instructors, four (4) members from Clackamas County 4H Leaders and three (3) members from Clackamas County
Rotary Clubs. The above listed members shall be in good standing with and appointed by their respective
organizations.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The officers of the CCJLA, Inc. shall consist of a Chairman, Auction Manager,
Secretary/Treasurer or Secretary and Treasurer.
The Board shall consist of the total membership of the organization.
The Officers and Board of Directors shall hold office for one (1) year or until their
successors are elected.
ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the CCJLA, Inc. and shall preside at
meeting of the Board of Directors. He shall direct, personally or by appointment of individuals or
committees the promotion of the auction.
The Auction Manager shall have the authority to run the auction with the help of the
Chairman. He will be responsible for back-up buyers, transportation of animals, publicity, promotional
advertisements and such other duties that may be required of him during the auction.
The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings and shall conduct such
correspondence as may be necessary to best serve the interest of the CCJLA, Inc. either on the basis of
personal knowledge or upon the request of the Chairman. The secretary shall also maintain the
correspondence files and other records including minutes of meeting, list of members and periodic treasurer's
reports.
The Treasurer shall be responsible for the operational funds of CCJLA, Inc. and shall keep
adequate records of all fiscal transactions and shall make an annual report of the financial condition of the
CCJLA, Inc. and more frequently when required. Two (2) signatures shall be required on each check drawn
with the Chairman, Auction Manager and the Treasurer being designated as signatories.
It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to establish the overall policy and program of
CCJLA, Inc. and to approve major commitments and decisions. Their duties shall include but are not
limited to (1) establishing rules of conduct of the auction, (2) establishing rules to cover good management
practice of market animals, (3) establishing and enforcing all sale rules and requirements, (4) checking feed
records, (5) recording animal breeds for industry promotion, (6) promoting cooperation between FFA and 4H
leadership and (7) establishing dress requirements for FFA and 4H consignors.
ARTICLE VI - MEETING OF MEMBERS
The fiscal year of the CCJLA, Inc. shall be November 1 to October 31 of the following
year. The annual meeting shall be held at the January meeting at which time officers shall be
elected.
The Chairman or such other officer the Chairman shall appoint shall determine the time and
place of the regular meetings.
The Chairman or other delegated officers may call special meetings, as necessity requires.
Notice of the annual meeting and regular meetings shall be mailed by the Secretary with a copy
of the minutes of the previous meeting at least five (5) days previous to the date of the meeting.
Eight (8) members in good standing, present in person, shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business at any regularly called meeting.
ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS
These articles may be amended at any meeting of the Board of Directors by a two-thirds vote in
the affirmative of those members present, provided that notice of the proposed amendment is included in the
written notice of said meeting.
ARTICLE VII - CARITABLE PURPOSES
This organization is organized exclusively for the charitable purpose within the meaning of
section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Notwithstanding any other provision of those Articles, the organization shall not carry on any
other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal income tax as an
organization described in section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or corresponding section of any future
federal tax code.)
Upon dissolution and winding up of this organization, after paying or adequately providing for
the debts and obligations of the organization, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund,
foundation or corporation organized and operated exclusively for the purpose specified in section 501c(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code and which as established its tax-exempt status under that section.