Bylaws

The bylaws define how Pinnacle Estates Association operates. They establish procedures for meetings, voting, board governance, officer responsibilities, and recordkeeping.

The Association has the following bylaws on record with the Register of Deeds.

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Purpose of the Bylaws

The bylaws govern the internal administration of the Association, including:

  • Structure and authority of the Board of Directors
  • Membership qualifications
  • Meeting procedures
  • Voting requirements
  • Duties of officers
  • Financial administration

Membership

The bylaws define membership as:

  • Persons or entities holding an equitable interest in a lot or living unit
  • Membership is subject to compliance with recorded restrictions and payment of assessments

Member Meetings

The bylaws establish:

  • An annual meeting of members
  • Advance notice requirements for meetings
    • At least 30 days notice is required for annual meetings
    • Notice is provided to each member’s last known address

Quorum and Voting

The bylaws state:

  • A quorum consists of five (5) members present
  • Actions are determined by a majority vote of members present at the meeting

Membership Verification

The bylaws require:

A list of members entitled to vote be prepared, and members voting in person be checked against that list

Board of Directors

The bylaws provide that:

  • The Association is managed by a Board of Directors
  • The Board consists of six (6) directors
  • Directors must be members in good standing
  • Directors serve terms and may fill vacancies as provided in the bylaws

Board Meetings

The bylaws state:

  • Board meetings may be called by the President or any two Directors
  • Notice of board meetings is provided to board members

Officers

The bylaws establish the following officer positions:

  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer

President

  • Serves as the chief executive officer of the Association
  • Presides over meetings of members and the Board
  • Oversees the affairs of the Association

Vice-President

  • Performs the duties of the President in their absence
  • Carries out additional duties as assigned

Secretary

  • Keeps minutes of all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors
  • Maintains records of proceedings

Treasurer

  • Maintains financial records
  • Handles receipts and disbursements
  • Prepares financial reports

Relationship to Recorded Restrictions

The bylaws reference separate recorded restrictions governing the use of property. These restrictions are distinct from the bylaws and are recorded with the county.

Adoption

  • The 2002 bylaws were adopted in May 2002 and recorded with the Arenac County Register of Deeds
  • The recorded bylaws document states adoption on August 3, 2019, and was recorded on May 6, 2024