Bylaws, Page 2

BYLAWS
Revised: September 2009

Section 4. Certified members may be designated life members based upon the discretion of the County Extension Agent-Horticulture. Life members’ dues are paid by DCMGA, and the CEA-Horticulture approves requirements for service and training hours.

Section 5. Background checks will be required upon membership and every third year thereafter.

Section 6. Intern members have completed the Master Gardener Training Program but have not completed service and/or training hours in the current year.

Section 7. Trainee members are enrolled in the Master Gardener Training Program and have not completed service and/or training hours in the current year. DCMGA and TMGA dues for trainees and interns are included in the enrollment fee of the Master Gardener Program.

Section 8. A member may be dismissed for reasons other than failure to certify, re-certify or pay dues. A volunteer may be reassigned or dismissed at the sole discretion of Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Disrespect for the policies and guidelines established by the TAES and the County Master Gardener program are grounds for dismissal of a Master Gardener member. Other examples of conduct which can lead to disciplinary action include, but are not limited to: illegal activity; behavior which compromises the health and safety of volunteers, TAES employees or clientele; being habitually disruptive to the overall program; unwilling or unable to work amicably with agents and/or volunteer leaders; conduct which is harmful to the DCMGA program’s reputation; or failure to relinquish/rotate leadership roles. The nature and seriousness of the infraction or violation will determine whether the option of reassignment or dismissal should be considered.

Dismissal from membership would occur based upon the recommendation of the Executive Board and approval by the County Extension Agent-Horticulture. The member may appeal in writing within 30 days of the recommendation of the Executive Board After 30 days a decision will be made by the County Extension Agent-Horticulture.

Section 9. The CEA-Horticulture for Denton County establishes certification requirements for DCMGA, including transfers from other MG associations.

ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Officers of this organization shall constitute the Board of Directors and will be:

President Treasurer Communications Director

Vice-President Secretary Member-at-Large Director

Education Director Immediate Past President (non‑voting) Volunteer Coordinator (non-voting)

Section 2. The DCMGA Board of Directors serves at the pleasure of the DCMGA membership under the direction and guidance of the CEA-Horticulture. The CEA-Horticulture will review and approve members considered for the Board of Directors and committee chairpersons.

Section 3. The nominating committee, as appointed by the President, will nominate officers, and a slate of candidates will be presented to the membership through the DCMGA newsletter, website or email at least one month prior to election at the November DCMGA meeting. All nominees for officers must be active members in good standing.

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