ARTICLE I NAME

The name of the organization shall be the ASSOCIATION OF NEPALIS ON THE AMERICAS ("ANA").

ARTICLE II

a. Preserve and promote Nepali identity and culture.

b. Promote close cooperation among Nepalis.

c. Keep relation with Nepal.

d. Promote financial aid to needy persons.

e. Promote charitable, educational, and religious activities.

f. Promote cordial relation with Americans.

g. Promote cordial relations with other associations.

h. Promote close cooperation with Nepalis all over the world.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

1. Regular: All those who are of Nepali origins and who are friends of Nepal.

2. Person falling into the above categories may become members after completing a Membership Application and paying the annual dues as determined by the Executive Committee. The categories of membership are sub divided as follows:

a. Family Membership $50 allows only one candidate per family.

b. Single Membership $25

c. Life Membership $500

New members joining in the last quarter of the year before will continue members until the end of the year following such quarter. For purpose of dues and membership, "year" shall mean July I to June 30.

3. Any contributions to Nepal Education and Cultural Center ("NECC"), a division of ANA, will not be considered a payment of membership fees.

4. Resignation: Any members may resign by giving notice in writing to any member of the Executive Committee. Membership dues already received by the Association will be refunded.

ARTICLE IV OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

shall be:

a. President

b. Two Vice Presidents

c. Secretary

d. Treasurer

e. Editor in Chief

f. Four members at large

These officers shall be elected by mail in ballots. All offers shall serve without compensation for the position he/she is elected and is eligible for re election to the position previously held or new position. Election shall be held every two years. No officers shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same position. However, to be eligible to contest for the same position a gap of at least one term is required.

2. Duties of the Officers:

a. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Executive Committee and shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Association.

b. The Vice President shall perform such duties and have such powers as the Executive Committee may, from time to time, delegate him or her. In the Absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President.

The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at such place as the Executive Committee may direct, a book of minutes of all meetings and actions of the Executive Committee members, and members, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special and, if special, how authorized, the notice given, the name of those present or represented at the members meetings, and the proceedings of such meetings. The Secretary shall give notice to the members of all meetings at least three months prior to such meetings and shall give written notice of any special give notice by telephone at least forty eight (48) hours before such special meetings. The Secretary shall record the proceedings of, and appear at, such meeting and perform such duties thereat as the Executive Committee may direct.

d. The Treasurer receive and be custodian of all funds of the association and shall pay all bills upon authorization of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may, from time to time, direct the Treasurer to open one or more bank accounts and specify the manner in which the Treasurer is to repost on the status of such accounts. The Treasurer shall maintain a record of all monies received and disbursed by the Association, and shall prepare a financial report as the Executive Committee may, from time to time require. The Treasurer shall maintain an up-to-date roster of the membership of the Association. The books of the Association of the membership of the Association shall be audited by the incoming Executives each election years. Treasurer shall be responsible for all the financial transaction shall maintain a separate account of NECC.

e. Editor in Chief shall be responsible for publication and mailing of the news letter and shall maintain ANA website and serve as a spokesperson of ANA.

f. Duties of the other four Members at large will be as such given by the Executive Committee.

3. Duties of Executive Committee:

a. The Executive Committee shall transact the business of the Association. A majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum and a majority of those

b. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to form various committees and appoint members to look after these committees. (See Article V for Committees). The Executive Committee may, from time to time, request opinions from the Advisory Committee or members of other committees relating to the affairs of the Association and its activities. Only officers of the Association shall vote on any matter at a meeting of the Executive Committee.

4. Written Consent:

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Executive Committee may be taken without a meeting if, prior to such action, notice of the proposed action is mailed, telegraphed, or telephoned to all members of the Executive Committee and a written consent thereof is signed by a majority of the members of the Executive Committee and such written consent is filed with the Minutes of the Executive Committee.

5. Proxy: Members may authorize someone to vote on their behalf by proxy, which may be by writing, fax or email.

ARTICLE V-COMMITTEES

1. Standing Committees shall be determined by the Executive Committee.

2. Special and ad hoc Committees may be appointed bye the President with approval of the Executive Committee.

3. The Executive Committees shall select various committees, e.g.;

a. Fund Raising Committee

b. Cultural Committee

c. Newsletter and Editorial Committee

d. Advisory Committee

e. Any other committee necessary to fulfill the objectives of ANA.

4. All Committees shall report to the Executive Committee as directed by the President.

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS

I Geneal Meetings: General meetings of the Association will be held annually at the Convention site by the Executive Committee. Annual meetings will be held to approve the general policy, budget of the Association, and discuss any other necessary matters. Advance notice of the time, place and date of meetings must be given to all the members of the Association. (Refer to Article IV (2) ( c)).

2. Special Meetings: Specialty meetings may be held at the call of the President or upon the request of 25 of the membership.

3. Executive Committee Meetings: The Executive Committee meetings shall be held up to four times a year or as called by the President.

4. Other Committees Meetings: Meetings shall be held at the request of the Chairperson of the Committee.

ARTICLE VII NOMINATION AND ELECTION COMMITTEE

1. A nominating committee of five (5) members from the membership at large shall be appointed by the Executive Committee at least six (6) months prior to the election meeting of the Association. The Executive Committee shall appointing (1) of the five as chair person. The Committee shall canvas for candidates for each position. To become a candidate, one must have been a member of good standing at least one year prior to the nomination. The list of candidates shall be sent with the announcement of the Election Meeting to all the members.

2. Voting ballots will be mailed to all eligible members by Nomination and Election Committee. Members must mail their secret ballots to the address written within a time frame as specified by the committee.

3. To be eligible for voting, one must be a member of good standing by Dec, 31 of Preceding year.

ARTICLE VIII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

1. Rober's Rules of Order, Revised, shall govern all proceedings except where inconsistent with the provision of the By Laws of the Association.

ARTICLE IX AMNENDMENTS

1. The Executive Committee shall have the power to make, alter, amend or repeal the By Laws of the Association, except that the first By¬Laws so made alerted, amended, or repealed may be repealed or reinstated by the members at any annual election or special meetings.

2. Amendments may be made by mail in accordance with Article IV (4) of these By Laws. Amendments so made will be promulgated in the Newsletter of the Association.

ARTICLE X LIQUIDATION OR DISSOLUTION

1. The liquidation and dissolution of the Association or the amendment or these rules may be decided upon by a two thirds majority of those present and voting at a General Meeting, provided that notice of the proposed dissolution or details of the proposed amendment shall have been circulated with the notice of the meeting. In the event of dissolution, any residual finds of the Association shall be applied by the Executive Committee before vacating office in furtherance of the Association's aims, and no member shall have any claim on the Association in respect to fees any subscription paid. No part of the net income or assets of the Association shall be used to the benefit of any private individual. The remaining assets shall be distributed to a non profit fund, foundation, or cooperation, whose objectives are similar to the basic objective of ANA, which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and which has established its tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service.

ARTICLE XI

No part of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member, trustee, director, officer of the corporation, or any private individual(except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the corporation), and no member, trustee, officer of the corporation, or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution if any of the corporate assets on dissolution of the corporation.

ARTICLE XII

No substantial part of the activities of the cooperation shall be carrying of propaganda, or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation (except as otherwise provided by Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (h), or participating in, or intervening in (including the publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

ARTICLE XIII

In the event of dissolution, all of the remaining assets and property of the corporation shall, after necessary expenses thereof, the distributed to such organization as shall qualify under Section 501 ( c) (3 ) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, or to another organization to be used in such manner as in the Judgment of a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York will best accomplish the general purposes for which this corporation was formed.

ARTICLE XIV

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the cooperation is organized exclusively for one or more of the following purposes: Religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary or educational purpose, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition (but only if no part of its activities involve the provision of athletics facilities or equipment), or for the prevention for cruelty to children or animals, as specified in Section 501 ( c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by a cooperation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

Issued July 1983
Final Revision July 2001