PEACOCK

BYLAWS
OF
HILLS SENIOR COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION,

INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1: OFFICE.................................................................................
1.1.
PRWCIPLE OFFICE
ARTICLE 2: MEMBERS
2.1.
MEMBERSHIP
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Members of the Association.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
2.1.2
Notification Requirement...
2.2.
MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP OF LOTS
2.3
PLACE OF BUSWESS
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ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
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SPECIAL MEETINGS: HOW CALLED
2.5.1
Who May Call: Notice
2.5.2
Notice No Given After Request by Members
2.6
NOTICE OF MEETWGS: TIME AND CONTENTS
2.7
MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE
2.8
ADJOURNED MEETINGS
2.9
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF CENSENT BY ABSENTEES
2.10
ACTION WITHOUT A MEETWG WRITTEN BALLOT
2.10.1
Definition of Written Ballot...........................
2.10.2
Written Ballots Generally
2.10.3
Balloting Time Requirements
2.10.4
Other Matters...
2.10.5
Extension of the Balloting Period
2.10.6
Content of Written Ballots
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2.10.7
Specification of Time for Return of Written Ballot
2.10.8
Requirements for Valid Member Action by Written Ballot..
2.10.9
Solicitation Rules
2.10.10
Additional Balloting Procedures
2.10.11 Notification of Results of Balloting Process
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2.10.12
Prohibition of Revocation
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Conduct ofInformational Meetings
2.11 RECORD DATE FOR NOTICE TO MEMBERS AND VOTING
2.12 QUORUM
2.12.1
Quorum Generally
2.12.2
Quorum For Election of Directors
2.12.3
Reduced Quorum
2.13 CONDUCT OF MEETING
2.14 VOTING
2.15 PROXIES
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2.16 ELECTION INSPECTORS

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ARTICLE 3: DIRECTORS
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3.1
POWERS
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3.1.1
Powers Generally
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3.1.2
.Specific Powers
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3.1.3
Limitation on Powers
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3.2
NUMBER OF DIRECTORS
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3.3
ELECTION AND TERM OF DIRECTORS
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VACANCIES
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PLACE OF MEETINGS
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3.6
ANNUAL DIRECTORS' MEETING
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OTHER REGULAR MEETINGS
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3.8
SPECIAL MEETINGS
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3.9
EMERGENCY MEETING
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3.10 WAIVER OF NOTICE
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3.11 QUORUM
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3.12 ADJOURNMENT TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE
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3.13 ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING BY WRITTEN CONSENT
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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
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3.15 MEMBER RIGHTS REGARDING BOARD MEETINGS
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ARTICLE 4. COMMITTEES
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4.1
EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
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4.2
NON-BOARD MEMBERS
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ARTICLE 5. OFFICERS
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5.1
OFFICERS: ELECTION
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Enumeration of Officers. . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. 18
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President. . . . .. . . . .. . ... . .. .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . . . . .. .. . . .. . .. .. . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. .. 18
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Vice-President
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Secretary.....................................................................
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Chief Financial Officer............
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Subordinate Officers
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ELECTION, REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS
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VACANCIES IN OFFICES
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COMPENSATION
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ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION
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INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS & OTHER AGENTS 20

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APPROVAL OF INDEMNITY BY ASSOCIATION
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ADVANCEMENT OF EXPENSES
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INSURANCE
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ARTICLE 7: RECORDS AND REPORTS
7.1
MEMBERSHIP LISTS
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MAINTENANCE OF BYLAWS
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MINUTES AND ACCOUNTING RECORDS
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INSPECTION BY MEMBERS
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INSPECTION BY DIRECTORS
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ASSOCIATION FINANCES AND FINANCIALS REPORTS
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Directors Duty to Review
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Budgets and Financial Statements
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Financial Statement Review
7.6.4 Annual Statement Regarding Delinquency/Foreclosure Policy

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ARTICLE 9.
9.1
9.2

GENERAL ASSOCIATION MATTERS

AUTHORIZED SIGNATaRIES FOR CHECKS
EXECUTING caNTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS
DISTRIBUTIONS UPON DISSOLUTION
caNSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
AMENDMENTS:
AMENDMENT or ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
AMENDMENT
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CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

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BYLAWS
OF
PEACOCK

HILLS SENIOR COMMUNITY

ARTICLE
1.1

ASSOCIATION

1: OFFICE

PRINCIPAL OFFICE.

The location of the Association's principal executive office shall be at such location within the
County of San Diego as the Board may from time to time designate by resolution.

ARTICLE 2: MEMBERS
2.1

MEMBERSHIP.
2.1.1

Members of the Association. Every Owner of a Lot within the following contiguous
subdivisions ("Properties") is a Member of the Association. Membership in the
Association is appurtenant to, and may not be separated from, ownership of a Lot.
Membership shall automatically transfer with transfer of the fee title to such Lot.
Lots 1-220, inclusive, of Peacock Hills No.1, in the City of Oceanside,
County of San Diego, Sate of California, according to Map thereof No.
8390 filed on September 28, 1976 in the Office of the County Recorder
of San Diego County ("Phase 1");
Lots 221-486, inclusive, of Peacock Hills No.2, in the City of Oceanside,
County of San Diego, Sate of California, according to Map thereof No.
8627 filed on August 1, 1977 and Parcel Map 7092 in the Office of the
County Recorder of San Diego County ("Phase 2");
Lots 487-646, inclusive, of Peacock Hills No.3, in the City of
Oceanside, County of San Diego, Sate of California, according to Map
thereof No. 8882 filed on June 7, 1978 in the Office of the County
Recorder of San Diego County ("Phase 3)"
Lots 648 .922 inclusive, of Peacock Hills No.4, in the City of Oceanside,
County of San Diego, Sate of California, according to Map thereof No.
91942 filed on April 27, 1979 in the Office of the County Recorder of
San Diego County ("Phase 4").

2.1.2

Notification Requirement. A person shall not be entitled to exercise the rights of a

Member until such person has advised the Secretary in writing that he or she is qualified
to be a Member, and, if requested by the Secretary, has provided the secretary with
evidence of such qualification in the form of a copy of a recorded grant deed

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MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP OF LOTS.

Ownership of a Lot shall give rise to a single membership vote in the Association. Accordingly,
if more than one person owns a Lot, all of these persons shall be deemed to be one Member for voting
purposes, although all such Owners shall have equal rights as Members to attend meetings and enjoy the
rights of Membership. The Secretary of the Association shall be notified in writing of the Owner
designated by his or her Co-Owners as having the sole right to vote the membership on their behalf. If no
such notification is received the secretary may accept the vote of any Owner of Record or proxy holder.of
such an Owner as the vote attributable to the Lot in question, provided that if the multiple Owners of a
Lot attempt to vote the membership attributable to said Lot in an inconsistent fashion, the Secretary or
other person or persons designated as inspectors of election by the Board of Directors may refuse to count
any ballot pertaining to the Lot.
2.3.

PLACE OF BUSINESS.

Meetings of members shall be held at any place within San Diego County designated by the
Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting.
2.4.

ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS.

There shall be an annual meeting of the Members in the month of April of each year. The date,
time, and location of the meeting shall be established by the Board and set forth in the notice of meeting
sent to the Members.
2.5.

2.6.

SPECIAL MEETINGS; HOW CALLED.

2.5.1

Who May Call; Notice. A majority of the Board, the President or 5 percent or more of the
Members may call special meetings of the Members at any time to consider any lawful
business of the Association. If a special meeting is called by Members other than the
Board of Directors or President, the request shall be submitted by such Members in
writing, specifying the general nature of the business proposed to be transacted, and shall
be delivered personally or sent by certified mail to the President or the Secretary of the
Association who shall immediately notify all Board Members. The Board shall then
cause notice to be given to the Members entitled to vote within twenty (20) days of
receipt of the request, that a meeting will be held, and the date, time, and purpose for
such meeting, which date shall be not less than 35 nor more than 90 days following the
receipt of the request.

2.5.2

Notice Not Given After Request By Members. If notice of the meeting is not given
within 20 days after receipt of the request, the persons requesting the meeting may give
the notice. Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed as limiting, fixing, or
affecting the time when a meeting of Members may be held when the meeting is called
by action of the Board of Directors or the President.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS; TIME AND CONTENTS.

Notice of meetings of members shall be given not less than 20 nor more than 60 days before the
meeting date. The notice shall specify the place, date, and hour of the meeting. It shall also state:(a) for

special meetings, the general nature of the proposed business, and that no other business-may be
transacted or (b) for annual meetings, those matters which the Board of Directors at the time giving the
notice intends to present for action by the members. If Directors are to be elected, the notice shall include
the names of all nominees and persons which the Board intends to present for election, as of the date of
the notice. The notice shall also state the general nature of any proposed action at the meeting to approve:
(a)
(b)
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(d)
(e)
(f)

A transaction in which a Director has a financial interest, within the meaning of

Section 7233 of the California Mutual Benefit Nonprofit Corporations Code;
An amendment of the Articles of Incorporation under section 7812 of that Code;
An reorganization under section 8012 of that Code;
A voluntary dissolution of the Association under section8610
of that Code; or
Adistribution
in dissolution that requires approval of the outstanding membership
certificates under section 8719 of that Code; or
Removal of a Director Without Cause under section 7222 of that Code; or
(g) Filling a vacancy created by the removal of a director by the members under section 224
of that Code; or
(h) An amendment of the Bylaws of the Association or the Declaration of Restrictions

, The manner of giving notice and the determination

shall be in accordance with these Bylaws.
2.7.

2.8.

of members

entitled to receive notice

MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE.

2.7.1

Notice of any membership meeting shall be given personally, by first-class mail, by

facsimile (fax), E-mail or other written communication, charges prepaid, addressed to the
member at the address appearing on the Association's books or supplied by the member
for purposes of notice. If the Association has no such address for a member, notice shall
.be sent by first-class mail addressed to the Street address of the member's Lot. Notice is
deemed to have been given at the time it was delivered personally, deposited in the mail,
or sent by other means of written communication.

2.7.2

If any notice or report mailed to a member at the member's address (as specified
above is returned marked "Unable to Deliver" at that address, subsequent notices
or reports shallbe deemed to have been duly given without further mailing if the
Association holds the document available for the member on written demand at its
principal executive office for one (1) year from the date on which the notice or report was
sent to the other members.

2.7.3

A certificate of mailing (or other authorized means of delivery) of any notice of

members' meeting, report, or other document sent to members shall be executed by the
Secretary or Property Manager, and filed in the Association's Minute Book.

ADJOURNED MEETINGS.
2.8.1

Membership meetings (either annual or special) may be adjourned from time to time by a
vote of the majority of the members represented at that meeting in person or by proxy,
whether or not a quorum is present. However, in the absence of a quorum, no other
business may be transacted.

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2.9.

2.10.

If a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, new notice is not required if the new
time and place is announced at the original meeting, unless (a) the Board sets a new
record date for this purpose. No meeting may be adjourned for more than 45 days. At an
adjourned meeting, the Association may transact any business that would be proper at the
original meeting. If after adjournment a new record date is fixed for notice or voting, a
notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each Member.

WAIVER OF NOTICE OR CONSENT BY ABSENTEES.

2.9.1

The transactions of any members' meeting, either annual or special, however called and
noticed and wherever held, shall be as valid as though they were had at a meeting duly
held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and
if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote but not present at
the meeting signs a written waiver of notice, a consent to holding the meeting, or an
approval of the Minutes. The waiver of notice or consent need not specify either the
intended business or the purpose of the meeting, except that if action is taken or proposed
to be taken regarding any of the matters specified in Section 7511(f) of the California
Mutual Benefit Nonprofit Corporations Code (and listed above in the paragraph on
contents of notices of member meetings), the general nature of the action or proposed
action must be stated in the waiver of notice or consent. All written waivers, consents,
and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the Minutes of
the meeting.

2.9.2

Notice is also waived by a member's attendance at the meeting, unless the member at the
beginning of the meeting objects to the transaction of any business on the ground that the
meeting was not lawfully called or convened. Attendance and failure to object to the
validity of the. meeting, however, does not constitute a waiver of any right to object
expressly, at a meeting, to consideration of matters required by law to be included in the
notice of the meeting which were not so included.

ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING -- WRITTEN BALLOT.

2.10.1 Definition of Written Ballot. A "written ballot" is a ballot that is mailed or otherwise
distributed to every Member entitled to vote on the matter and that complies with the
requirements of this section 6. The term "written ballot" does not include a ballot
distributed to Members at a meeting for purposes of conducting a vote of the Members at
such meeting.
2.10.2 Written Ballots Generally. Any matter or issue requmng the vote of the Members,
including the election of directors, may be submitted to the Members for approval by
written ballot without the necessity of calling a meeting of the Members, as long as the
requirements for action by written ballot set forth in this section 9 are satisfied. The
determination to seek Member approval for Association action in this fashion shall be
made by a majority vote of the Board. Once the determination is made to seek Member
approval by written ballot, the Board shall establish a record date for purposes of
determining those Members eligible to cast written ballots.

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Balloting Time Requirements.

(a)

Director Elections. The balloting in director elections shall be scheduled to

culminate on the date of the annual membership meeting in the case of any
vacancy created by the normal expiration of a director's term of office. In the
case of a special election called to fill a vacancy caused by the removal of a
director, the balloting shall be scheduled to culminate on the date established for
a special meeting called for the purpose of providing prospective candidates an
opportunity to present their qualifications and platform to the members.

(b)

In the case of written ballots used in the election of directors, the ballots shall be
mailed to all Members who are eligible to vote not more than 60 days prior to the
date set for the election, but no less than 30 days, prior to such date. If the
Member elects to return his or her written ballot by mail or personal delivery to
the address set forth in the solicitation materials for return of the ballots prior to
the meeting at which the director election will be held, the written ballot must be
received no later than the close of business on the day prior to the scheduled
meeting date. If the Member elects to return his or her written ballot in person at
the meeting, the ballot must be inserted in the ballot box prior to conclusion of
the time scheduled on the meeting agenda for receipt of ballots and conclusion of
the election process at the meeting.

2.10.4 Other Matters. In the case of any other matter or issue submitted to the Members for
approval by written ballot, the Board shall distribute the written ballot to every Member
entitled to vote on the matter at least 30 days prior to the final date the written ballots are
to be received to be counted.
2.10.5 Extension of the Balloting Period. The time fixed for the return of written ballots may be
extended only if the Board 'so notifies the Members in the balloting materials originally
sent to Members and then for not more than two successive periods of 60 days each.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a meeting that is scheduled to coincide with
culmination of a director election is adjourned without concluding the election process,
the time fixed for the return of written ballots in the director election shall be extended to
the date the adjourned meeting is reconvened.
2.10.6 Content of Written Ballots.
(a)

Written Ballots Used for Voting in Director Elections. Written ballots used in
any election of directors shall set forth the names of the candidates whose names
have been placed in nomination at the time the ballot is issued. The ballot form
shall also provide a space where the Member can designate a vote for another
(write-in) candidate.

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Written Ballots Used for Voting on Other Matters. Any written ballot distributed
to the Members to vote on any issue other than the election of directors shall set
forth the proposed action and provide an opportunity to specify approval or
disapproval of the proposal.

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Specification of Time for Return of Written Ballot. All written ballots shall state-the time
by which the ballot must be received in order to be counted.

2.10.8

Requirements for Valid Member Action by Written Ballot. Membership approval by

written ballot shall be valid only if (i) the number of votes cast by ballot within the time
established for return of the ballots equals or exceeds the quorum that would have been
required to be present at a membership meeting if a meeting had been convened to vote
on the proposal, and (ii) the number of affirmative votes equals or exceeds the number of
affirmative votes that would have been required to approve the action at such a meeting.

2.10.9

Solicitation Rules.
(a)

Solicitation Rules Generally. Written ballots shall be solicited in a manner

consistent with the requirements pertaining to the issuance of notices of
Members' meetings. All solicitations of written ballots shall indicate (A) the
number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirement for valid action; (B)
the time by which the written ballot must be received by the Association in order
to be counted; and (C) in the case of any written ballot distributed to vote on
matters other than the election of directors, the percentage of affirmative votes
necessary to approve the measure submitted for membership approval. If the
period for the return of written ballots is extended the Board shall be entitled to
announce to the Members the aggregate votes for or against the proposal received
as of the extension date.

(b)

Director Elections. In addition to the requirements of subparagraph (i), above,

solicitation materials accompanying written ballots distributed in director.

elections shall advise the Members that their ballots may be returned by mail or
personal delivery to the Association's principal office.
2.10.10

Additional Balloting Procedures. If deemed necessary by the Board, the written ballot
shall be conducted in accordance with such additional procedures, not inconsistent
with the provisions of this section, as may be deemed prudent by the board in
consultation with legal counsel.

2.10.11

Notification of Results of Balloting Process. Upon tabulation of the written ballots,

the Board shall notify the Members of the outcome of the vote within 30 days
following the close of the balloting process and tabulation of the ballots. If the
number of written ballots cast with respect to any matter is insufficient to satisfy the
minimum quorum requirements, the Board shall so notify the Members and a
subsequent ballot as to the same issue is subject to the reduced quorum requirement
set forth in section 12.2 below.

2.10.12

Prohibition of Revocation. Once exercised, a written ballot may not be revoked.

2.10.13

Conduct of Informational Meetings. Use of the written ballot procedures provided

herein shall not preclude the Association from also conducting informational
meetings of the Members or from scheduling a meeting to coincide with the
culmination of the balloting period.

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RECORD DATE FOR NOTICE TO MEMBERS AND VOTING.

2.11.1

For purposes of determining the members entitled to receive notice of and vote at a
members' meeting or vote by written ballot, the Board may fix, in advance, a record
date that is not more than 60 days nor less than 5 days before the date of any such
meeting, or not more than 70 days before any such vote by written ballot.

2.11.2

If no record date has been fixed:

(a) The record date for determining members entitled to receive notice of and vote at
a membership meeting shall be the business day next preceding the day on which
the meeting is held;
(b) The record date for determining members entitled to give written consent to
Corporate action without a meeting shall be the day on which the action to be
approved was taken by the Board, or, if the Board has not yet acted, the day on
which the first written consent is given; and
(c) The record date for determining members entitled to receive written ballots shall
be the date on which the ballots are mailed or otherwise delivered.
(d) The record date for any other purpose shall be as set forth in the section of these
Bylaws regarding record date for purposes other than notice and voting.
(e) A determination of members of record entitled to receive notice of and vote at a
members' meeting shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the
Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

2.11.4

2.12.

Except as otherwise required by law, only members of record on the Association's

books at the close of business on the record date shall be entitled to any of the notice
and voting rights listed in subsection (a) of this section, notwithstanding any transfer
of membership certificates on the Association's books after the record date.

QUORUM.
2.12.1

Quorum Generally. Except as provided in section 2.12.2 and 2.12.3, the presence in
person or by proxy-of a majority of the Members eligible to vote and represented in
person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business (with
regard to written ballots, a majority of the Members eligible to cast written ballots
must return such ballots to constitute a 'quorum). The members present at a duly
called or held meeting at which a quorum was initially present may continue to do
business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough members to
leave less than a quorum; however, any action taken (other than adjournment) must be
approved by at least a majority of the membership certificates required to constitute a
quorum.

2.12.2

Quorum For Election of Directors. Provided, however, that the quorum for the
purpose of electing directors shall be one-third (33 113 %) of the Members.

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2.13.

Reduced Quorum. If the rrurumum quorum percentage specified in the previous

paragraphs is not satisfied, the meeting may be adjourned to another date (or a
subsequent written ballot held) not more than 45 days after the initial meeting date
and, if notice is given to all members not present at the original meeting, at the
reconvened meeting the quorum percentage shall be reduced to twenty-five percent
(25%) of the voting power of the Members. If this reconvened meeting is attended by
less than one-third of the voting power of the members (but a quorum is present) the
only matters upon which action may validly be taken are those matters the general
nature of which were described in the notice of the meeting.

CONDUCT OF MEETING.

All meetings of the membership shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order,
subject to such reasonable modifications thereof that may be prescribed herein or adopted by resolution of the
Board.
2.14.

VOTING.
2.14.1

The Association shall have one class of voting membership. On each matter
submitted to a vote of the Members, other than election of directors, the Owner(s) of
Lots shall be entitled to cast one vote for each Lot owned. Factional votes shall not be
permitted. With respect to the election of directors, the Owner(s) of Lots shall be
entitled to cast one vote for each Lot owned multiplied by the number of director
vacancies being voted upon. However, not more than one vote for anyone Lot owned
may be voted for anyone candidate.

2.14.2

Only Members in good standing shall be entitled to vote on any issue or matter
presented to the Members for approval. In order to be in good standing, a Member
must be current in the payment of all assessments levied against the Member's Lot
and not be subject to any suspension of voting privileges as a result of any
disciplinary proceedings. A Member's good standing shall be determined as of the
record date for voting. The Association shall not be obligated to conduct a hearing in
order to suspend a Member's voting privileges on the basis of the nonpayment of
assessments. A Member who owns more than one Lot shall be ineligible to vote if
that Member is delinquent with respect to any such Lots.

2.14.3

Voting at any membership meeting may be by voice or by ballot. In addition to voting

in person or by proxy at a meeting, Members' votes may be solicited by written (mail)
ballot in accordance with Section 9 above. Members otherwise eligible to vote at a
meeting may do so in person or by proxy. Cumulative voting shall- be permitted.

2.14.4

If a quorum is present (or if a quorum had been present earlier at the meeting but
some members have withdrawn), the affirmative vote of a majority of the membership
certificates represented and voting, provided such affirmative vote also constitutes a
majority of the number of membership certificates required for a quorum, shall be the
act of the members unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is
required by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation.

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PROXIES.

2.15.1

Every person entitled to vote on any matter shall have the right to do so either in
person or by one or more agents authorized by a written proxy signed by the person
and filed with the Secretary of the Association. A proxy shall be deemed signed if the
member'S name is placed on the proxy (whether by manual signature, typewriting,
telegraphic transmission, or otherwise) by the member or the member's attorney in
fact.

2.15.2

A validly executed proxy that does not state that it is irrevocable shall continue in full
force and effect unless (a) it is revoked by the person who executed the proxy, either
by a writing delivered to the Association before the proxy has been voted, or by
attendance at the meeting; or (b) the Association receives written notice of the
member's death or incapacity before the vote pursuant to that proxy has been
counted; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of 11
months from the date of the proxy unless the proxy itself provides otherwise.

2.15.6

Any proxy given with respect to any of the following matters shall be valid only if the
proxy form sets forth a general description of the nature of the matter to be voted on:
(a) Removal of directors without cause;
(b) Filling of vacancies on the Board;
(c) Approval of contracts or transactions between the Association and one or more
of its directors, or between the Association and a corporation, firm or
Association in which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest;
(d) Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the Declaration;
and
(e) Voluntary dissolution of the Association.

2.15.7

Any form of proxy distributed to 10 or more Members must afford an opportunity on

the proxy to specify a choice between approval or disapproval of any matter or group
of related matters intended, at the time the proxy is distributed, to be acted upon at the
meeting for which the proxy is solicited. If the form of proxy lists one or more
matters to be acted upon and the issuer of the proxy has specified a choice with
respect to any such matter (including a preference in voting for candidates for election
to the Board), the proxy holder shall be obligated to cast the vote represented by the
proxy in accordance with the issuer's designated preference.

2.15.8

Proxies distributed in connection with the election of directors shall set forth the
names of all individuals who are candidates for election to the Board of Directors at
the time the proxy is issued. The proxy form shall contain boxes or lines where the
issuing Member can express his or her voting preference. If the proxy is marked by a
Member "withhold" or otherwise marked in a manner indicating that the authority to
vote for the election of directors is withheld, the proxy holder shall not vote the proxy
either for or against the election of a director. If any proxy issued in connection with
the election of directors is marked so as to direct the proxy holder to vote the proxy
for a specified candidate or candidates, the proxy holder shall vote in accordance with
the direction of the proxy issuer.

2.16.

2.15.9

No amendment of the Articles or Bylaws repealing, restricting, or expanding proxy

rights may be adopted without approval by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
Members at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present, or the affirmative vote
ofa majority of the voting power of Members by written ballot.

2.15.10

Proxy voting shall not be allowed when Members' votes are solicited by written
ballot. A Member shall be entitled to designate another person to act as the Member's
proxy at a meeting for the sole and limited purpose of establishing a quorum.

ELECTION INSPECTORS.

Before any members' meeting, the Board of Directors may appoint any persons other than
nominees for office to act as Election Inspectors. If no Election Inspectors have been so appointed, the
Chairman of the meeting may, and on the request of any member or member's proxy shall, appoint
Election Inspectors at the meeting. The number of Inspectors shall be either 1 or 3. If Inspectors are
appointed at the meeting on the request of one or more members or their proxies, the holders of a majority
of membership certificates or their proxies present at the meeting shall determine whether 1 or 3
Inspectors are to be appointed. If any Inspector fails to appear or fails or refuses to act, the Chairman of
the meeting may, and on the request of any member or member's proxy shall, appoint a person to fill that
vacancy. These Inspectors shall:
(a)

(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

Determine the number of membership certificates outstanding and the voting power of
each, the membership certificates represented at the meeting, the existence of a
quorum, and the authenticity, validity, and effect of proxies;
Receive votes, ballots, or consents;
Hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with
the right to vote;
Count and tabulate all votes or consents;
Determine when the polls shall close;
Determine the result; and
Do any other acts that may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all
members.
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ARTICLE 3: DIRECTORS
3.1.

POWERS.
3.1.1

Powers, Generally. Subject to any limitations in the Declaration, the Articles of

Incorporation these Bylaws, and the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporations
Code relating to action required to be approved by the Members, the business and
affairs of the Association shall be vested in and exercised by the Association's Board of
Directors. The Board may delegate any of its duties provided that notwithstanding any
such delegation the activities and affairs of the Association shall continue to be
managed and all Association powers shall continue to be exercised under the ultimate
direction of the Board.

3.1.2

Specific Powers. Without prejudice to these general powers, and subject to the same
limitations, the Board of Directors shall have the power to:

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(a)

Exercise all powers vested in the Board under the Articles of Incorporation, the
Declaration or these Bylaws and under the laws of the State of California.

(b)

Appoint and remove all officers of the Association, and other Association
employees; prescribe any powers and duties for such persons that are consistent
with law, the Articles of Incorporation, and these Bylaws; and fix their
compensation.

(c)

Appoint such agents and employ such other employees, including attorneys and
accountants, as it sees fit to assist in the operation of the Association, and to fix
their duties and to establish their compensation.

(d)

Adopt and establish Rules and Regulations. Subject to limitations set forth in the
Declaration, the Board may adopt such Rules and Regulations governing the
Properties that-are not inconsistent withthe Declaration or these Bylaws. The
Board may take such steps as it deems necessary for the enforcement of the
Governing Documents, including such Rules and Regulations, including the
imposition of monetary penalties and/or the suspension of voting rights provided
Notice and Hearing due process rights are given as provided in the Declaration.

(e)

Enforce all applicable provisions of the Declaration, these Bylaws and the duly
adopted Rules and Regulations.

(f)

Contract for and pay premiums for liability and other insurance and bonds
(including indemnity bonds) that may, in the sole determination of the Board, be
required from time to time by the Association.

(g)

Contract for and pay for services, facilities, utilities, materials, supplies; labor,
and services that may, in the sole determination of the Board, be required from
time to time to ensure that the properties maintain their status as housing for
senior citizens.

(h)

Delegate its duties and powers hereunder to the Officers-of-theAssociation or to

committees established by the Board, subject to the limitations expressed in these
Bylaws and the Declaration.

(i)

Levy and collect Assessments from the Members of the Association in

accordance with the Declaration and establish and collect reasonable use charges
for any services or facilities provided by the Association as the Board may deem
necessary or desirable from time to time;

(j)

Perform all acts required of the Board under the Declaration.

(k)

Prepare budgets and maintain a full set of books and records showing the
financial condition of the affairs of the Association in a manner consistent with
generally accepted accounting principles.

(1)

Appoint a nominating committee for the nomination of persons to be elected to

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the Board and prescribe rules under which said nominating Association is to act.

3.1.3

3.2.

(m)

Appoint such other committees as it deems necessary from time to time in

connection with the affairs of the Association.

(n)

Fill vacancies on the Board of Directors or in any Association, except a vacancy

created by the removal of a Director by the Members.

(0)

Open bank accounts and borrow money on behalf of the Association and
designate the signatories to such bank accounts.

(p)

Bring and defend actions on behalf of Members or the Association to protect the
interests of the Association, as long as the action is pertinent to the operations of
the Association.

Limitations on Powers. Without the Approval of the Members the board shall not:
(a)

Purchase capital equipment in any fiscal year costing in excess of five hundred
dollars ($500.00);

(b)

Increase the Maximum Assessment, except as permitted by section 3.1.1 of the

Declaration;

(c)

Pay compensation to any officer or director;

(d)

Take any action -or fail to take any action which might jeopardize the senior
status of Peacock Hills.

NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.
3.2.1

3.2.2

The Board of Directors shall initially consist of twelve (12) persons, who shall be the
three (3) directors (Committee Members) of each of the four organizations being
merged to form the Peacock Hills Senior Community Association, to wit: Peacock Hills
I, II, III and IV. Such persons ("Initial Directors") shall serve until the first election of
directors by members in 2005. If any of such initial directors resign or otherwise cease
serving as a director, they shall not be replaced as a director unless the number of
remaining directors from any of the merged organizations is less than two(2). If the
number of directors from any of the merged organizations falls below two directors, a
new director shall be selected from among Owners residing within that phase of
Peacock Hills. The term of all such directors shall end following the first election of
directors by members.
At the first election of directors by Members, the Members shall elect eight (8)
directors and thereafter the Board shall consist of eight (8) persons, all of whom shall
be residents within the Properties and all of whom shall be Owners of Lots or spouses
of such Owners, whose memberships are in good standing with all assessments current
and not subject to any suspension of membership rights. Only one resident per Lot shall
be eligible to serve on the Board at any time. Not more than two (2) directors owning
Lots in any single phase of Peacock Hills may serve on the Board at anyone time (that

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is, no phase may be represented by more than two directors on the Board).
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws to the contrary, directors shall be
elected by the vote of Owners within a Phase of Peacock Hills, with each Phase being
entitled to two (2) directors.
3.3.

ELECTION AND TERM OF DIRECTORS.

3.3.1

Other than the Initial Directors, the directors of this Association shall serve for a term
of two (2) years with four (4) directors elected in odd-numbered years (one director
from each Phase) and four (4) directors elected in even-numbered years (one director
from each Phase). [At the first election of directors to be held in 2005, eight directors
shall be elected. The candidate receiving the highest vote totals in each Phase shall be
elected to a two (2) year terms and the other successful candidate in each Phase shall
be elected to a one (1) year term). There shall be no limitation upon the number of
consecutive terms to which a director may be reelected. Each director, including a
director appointed by the Board to fill a vacancy or elected at a special meeting of
Members, shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which elected or
appointed and until a successor has been qualified. No reduction of the authorized
number of Directors shall have the effect of removing any Director before his or her
term of office expires.

3.3.2

Individuals can become candidates for election to the Board of Directors in any of the
following ways:

(a)

Candidates Selected by Nomination Association. At least 90 days prior to the

date of any election of directors, the President shall appoint a nominating
Association to select qualified candidates for election to those positions on the
Board of Directors held by directors whose terms of office are then expiring.
The nominating Association shall consist of a chairperson who shall be a
Member of the Board of Directors, and two or more Members of the
Association who mayor may not be Board Members. The nominating
Association shall make its report at least 60 days before the date of the election
if directors are to be elected at a member meeting, and at least 10 days before
the date for mailing of written ballots if directors are to be elected by written
ballot, and the Secretary shall forward to each Member, with the notice of
meeting or written ballot the names of the nominees. The nominating
Association shall make as many nominations for election to the Board as it
shall, in its discretion, determine but not less than the number of vacancies on
the Board to be filled.

(b)

Nominations From the Floor. Any Member present in person or by proxy at a

meeting to elect directors may place a name in nomination.

(c)

Petition Procedure. A Member can become a candidate for election to the

Board by filing with the Secretary a petition in support of his or her candidacy
signed by at least two members of the Association who are, themselves, in
good standing with all assessments paid. Candidate petitions must be filed with
the Secretary not later than 70 calendar days and no earlier than 120 calendar
days prior to the annual meeting of Members.

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3.4.

3.5.

Good Standing Requirement for Candidacy. To be eligible for nomination and

election to the Board, a candidate-Member must be certified by the Association
Secretary that he or she is in good standing with the Association and is current
in the payment of assessments both at the time his or her name is placed in
nomination and as of the election date.

VACANCIES.
3.4.1

A vacancy in the Board of Directors shall be deemed to exist (a) if a Director dies,
resigns, or is removed by the members or an appropriate court, as provided in Section
7222 or 7223 of the California Mutual Benefit Nonprofit Corporations Code; (b)ifthe
Board of Directors declares vacant the office of a Director who has been convicted of
a felony or declared of unsound mind by an order of court; (c) if a director has
missed more than three (3) regular meetings of the Board without being excused by
the Board; (d) if the authorized number of Directors is increased; or (e) if, at a
members' meeting, the members fail to elect the full authorized number of Directors.
Vacancies (except for those caused by a Director's removal) may be filled by the
Board, or, if the number of Directors then in office is less than a quorum, by (1) the
unanimous written consent of the Directors then in office, (2) the affirmative vote of
a majority of the Directors then in office at a meeting held pursuant to notice or
waivers of notice complying with Section 7211 of the Corporations Code, or (3) a
sole remaining Director.

3.4.2

Vacancies on the Board caused by the removal of a Director (except for vacancies
created when the Board declares the office of a Director vacant as provided in clause
(b) or (c) of the first paragraph of this section) may be filledonly by the members of
the Phase from which the director was elected, either at a special membership
meeting called for that purpose or by written ballot.

3.4.3

Any Director may resign effective on giving written notice to the Chairman of the
Board, the President, the Secretary, or the Board of Directors, unless the notice
specifies a later effective date. If the resignation is effective at a future time, the
Board of Directors may elect a successor to take office when the resignation becomes
effective.

3.4.4

The members may elect a Director at any time to fill a vacancy not filled by the
Board of Directors.

3.4.5

The term of office of a Director selected by the Board to fill a vacancy shall run until
the expiration of the directorship term of office. A Director shall hold office until a
successor is elected and qualified.

PLACE OF MEETINGS.

Regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any place within the
County of San Diego that has been designated from time to time by resolution of the Board. A regular or
special meeting of the Board may be held at any place consented to in writing by all the Board members,
either before or after the meeting. If consents are given, they shall be filed with the minutes of the
meeting. Any meeting, regular or special, may be held by conference telephone or similar communication

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equipment, so long as all directors participating in the meeting can hear one another, and all such
directors shall be deemed to be present in person at such meeting ..
3.6.

ANNUAL DIRECTORS' MEETING.

Immediately after each annual members' meeting, the Board of Directors shall hold a regular
meeting at the same place or at any other place designated by the Board, to elect officers and transact
other necessary business as desired. Notice of this meeting shall not be required unless some place other
than the place of the annual members' meeting has been designated.
3.7.

OTHER REGULAR MEETINGS.

Other regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held without call at times to be fixed by
the Board of Directors from time to time. Notice of the time and place of regular meetings shall be noted
at the Association's annual meeting or by a mailing to the members.
3.8.

3.9.

SPECIAL MEETINGS.
3.8.1

Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called for any purpose or purposes at
any time by the President or any two Directors.

3.8.2

Notice of the time and place of special meetings of the Board shall be given to each
Director by one of the following methods: (a) by personal delivery of written notice; (b)
by first-class mail, postage prepaid; (c) by telephone communication, either directly to
the director or to a person at the director's home or office who would reasonably be
expected to communicate such notice promptly to the director; (c) facsimile (fax)
transmission; (e) E-mail or (t) by telegram, charges prepaid. All such notices shall be
given or sent to the Director's address, telephone, E-mail orfacsimile number as shown
on the records of the Association. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice of a meeting
need not be given to any Director who signed a written waiver of notice or a written
consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. Notices sent by
first-class mail shall be deposited in a United States mailbox at least three days before the
time set for the meeting. Notices given by personal delivery, telephone, E-mail or
telegraph shall be delivered, telephoned, faxed or given to the telegraph company at least
12 hours before the time set for the meeting. The notice shall state the date, time and
place of the meeting.

EMERGENCY MEETING.

An emergency meeting of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or any two
Directors if there are circumstances that could not have been reasonably foreseen which require
immediate attention and possible action of the Board, and which of necessity make it impracticable to
provide notice as otherwise provided herein. Actions taken at such meeting shall be as valid as if the
meeting were held after notice otherwise provided herein provided (i) reasonable attempts were made to
notify all Board Members and (ii) a quorum of Directors is present at the meeting.
3.10.

WAIVER OF NOTICE.

Notice of a meeting, if otherwise required, need not be given to any Director who (a) either
before or after the meeting signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting without being

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given notice, (b) signs an approval of the Minutes of the meeting, or (c) attends the meeting without
protesting the lack of notice before or at the beginning of the meeting. waivers of notice or consents need
not specify the purpose of the meeting. All such waivers, consents, and approvals of the Minutes, if
written, shall be filed with the Corporate records or made a part of the Minutes of the meeting.
3.11.

QUORUM.

Four (4) Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except to adjourn.
Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the Directors present at a meeting duly held at which
a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board. A meeting at which a quorum is initially
present may continue to transact business, notwithstanding the withdrawal of Directors below a quorum,
if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for that meeting.
3.12.

ADJOURNMENT TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE.

A majority of the Directors present, whether or not constituting a quorum, may adjourn any
meeting to another time and place. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 72 hours, notice of
adjournment to any other time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the
Directors who are not present at the time of the adjournment. Except as provided above, notice of
adjournment need not be given.
3.13.

ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING BY WRITTEN CONSENT.

Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors may be taken without a
meeting, if all members of the Board, individually or collectively, consent in writing to that action. Such
action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the Board of
Directors. Such written consent or consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the
Board and shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the Board. If prompt or immediate
action of the Board is necessary and there is insufficient time to comply with the notice requirements set
forth herein, reasonable efforts shall nevertheless be made to contact all Board members regarding the
proposed action in advance thereof, rather than relying on notification after the fact.
3.14.

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.

Directors and members of Associations of the Board shall not be compensated for their services,
but shall be reimbursed for direct out-of-pocket expenses, as fixed or determined by resolution of the
Board of Directors. This section shall not preclude any Director from serving the Association as an
officer, agent, employee, or in any other capacity, and receiving compensation for those services.
3.15.

MEMBER RIGHTS REGARDING BOARD MEETINGS.

3.15.1

Any member of the Association may attend meetings of the Board of Directors of the
Association, except when the Board meets in executive session to consider litigation,
matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties, member discipline, or
personnel matters. The Board shall meet in executive session if requested by a member
who may be subject to a fine, penalty or other form of discipline, and the member shall
be entitled to attend the executive session.

3.15.2

The Board of Directors of the Association shall permit any member of the Association
to speak at any meeting of the Association or the Board of Directors, except for

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time limit for all

members to speak to the Board or before a meeting of the Association shall be
established by the Board. Except for such "open forum" time periods, members shall
not address, participate or interrupt any meeting of the Board except as permitted by
the President or by a majority of the Board. Any member disrupting board meeting
may be ejected.
meetings of the Board held in executive session. A reasonable

ARTICLE 4: COMMITTEES
4.1.

EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD.

4.1.1

4.1.2.

4.2

The Board of Directors, by resolution, may create one or more Committees with the
authority of the Board ("Board Committees "or "Committees of the Board"). Each
Board Committee shall consist of two or more Directors, and may have one or more
alternate members, also Directors. To the extent provided in the Board resolution
establishing the Committee, the Committee may be granted any or all of the powers and
authority of the Board, except for the following:
(a)

Approving any action for which the California Non Profit Mutual Benefit
Corporations Code also requires the approval of the members or of the
outstanding membership certificates;

(b)

Filling vacancies on the Board of Directors or any Association of the Board;

(c)

Amending or repealing any resolution of the Board of Directors which by its

express terms is not so amendable or repealable;

(d)

Appointing other Associations of the Board or their members.

(e)

Changing the amount of assessments.

Meetings and actions of Committees of the Board shall be governed by the Bylaw
provisions applicable to meetings and actions of the Board of Directors as to place of
meetings, regular meetings, special meetings, waiver of notice, quorum, adjournment,
notice of adjournment, and action by written consent without a meeting, with such
changes in the context of those Bylaws as are necessary to substitute the Association
and its members for the Board of Directors and its members, except that (a) the time of
regular Committee meetings may be determined either by resolution of the Board of
Directors or by resolution of the Committee. (b) Special Committee meetings may also
be called by resolution of the Board of Directors; (c) notice of Special Committee
meetings shall also be given to all alternate members; and (d) alternate members shall
have the right to attend all meetings of the Committee. The Board may adopt rules, not
inconsistent with the Bylaws, for the governance of Committees of the Board.

NON-BOARD COMMITTEES.

One or more Committees without the power and authority of the Board ("Non-Board"
Associations) may be created by Board resolution, for investigative and other appropriate purposes.

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Membership on Non-Board Committees is not limited to Directors. To bind the Association, actions of
Non-Board Committees must be ratified by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 5: OFFICERS
5.1.

OFFICERS; ELECTION.
5.1.1

Enumeration of Officers. The Association shall have a President (Chief Executive

Officer), a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Chief Financial Officer (Treasurer). There
may also be other officers as specified in the Bylaws or designated by the Board. Any
number of offices may be held by the same person, except that neither the Secretary nor
the Chief Financial Officer may serve concurrently as President. The officers of the
Association (except for subordinate officers appointed in accordance with the
provisions below) shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors. All officers shall
serve at the pleasure of the Board..

5.1.2

President. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Association and
shall, subject to the control of the Board, have general supervision, direction and
control of the affairs and Officers of the Association and shall have the general power
and duties of management usually vested in the office of President of a .Association,
together with such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board or the
Bylaws. The President shall preside at Board and Member meetings whenever present.
The President shall be entitled to vote at Board meetings only under the following
circumstances: (1) to break a tie vote; (2) when the number of directors currently
present at a meeting of the Board is an odd number or (3) if the President relinquishes
his position as chair of the meeting to another director, in which case such temporary
Chair may only vote in the ,circumstances of (1) and (2) above.

5.1.3

Vice-President. The Vice President shall, in the absence or disability of the President,
perform all the duties of the President and when so acting shall have all the powers of,
and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. He or she shall have such other
powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the
Board or the Bylaws.

5.1.4

Secretary. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept at the principal office or such
other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of Directors and
Members, with the time and place of holding same, whether regular or special, and if
special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at
Directors' meetings, the number of Members present in person or by proxy at
Members' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to
be kept, appropriate current records showing the Members of the Association, together
with their addresses. He or she shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of
the Board required by the Bylaws or by law, and he or she shall keep the seal of the
Association in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other
duties as may be prescribed by the Board or by the Bylaws.

5.1.5

Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer, who shall also be known as the
Treasurer, shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and

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correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the Association,

including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses,
capital, retained earnings, and other matters customarily included in financial
statements. He or she shall deposit all monies and other valuables in the name and to
the credit of the Association with such depositories as may be designated by the Board.
He or she shall disburse the funds of the Association as may be ordered by the Board,
shall render to the President and Directors, whenever they request it, an account of all
of his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Association,
and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed
by the Board or the Bylaws. If required by the Board, the Treasurer shall give the
Association a bond in the amount and with the surety or sureties specified by the Board
for faithful performance of the duties of his or her office and for restoration to the
Association of all its books, papers, vouchers, money, and other property of every kind
in his or her possession or under his or her control on his or her death, resignation,
retirement, or removal from office.
5.1.6.

5.2.

5.3.

Subordinate Officers.
President to appoint,
whose duties shall be
the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors may appoint, and may empower the

subordinate officers as required by the Association's business,
as provided in the Bylaws or as determined from time to time by
or the Chief Executive Officer.

ELECTION, REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS.

5.2.1

Officers shall be elected by the Board at the Annual Directors' Meeting provided in
section 3.6 above. Any officer chosen by the Board of Directors may be removed by
the Board at any time, with or without cause or notice. Subordinate officers appointed
by persons other than the Board may be removed at any time, with or without cause or
notice, by the Board or by the person by whom appointed. A removed officer shall
have no claim against the' Association or individual officers or Board members arising
from such removal (other than any rights he or she may have to monetary
compensation or damages under an employment contract).

5.2.2

Any officer may resign at any time by giving the Association written notice. Unless
otherwise specified in the notice, resignations shall take effect on the date the notice is
received, and acceptance of the resignation is not necessary to make it effective. An
officer's resignation or its acceptance by the Association shall not prejudice any rights
the Association may have to monetary damages under an employment contract.

VACANCIES IN OFFICES.

Vacancies in offices resulting from an officer's death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or

any other cause shall be filled by the Board or by the person, if any, authorized by the Bylaws or the
Board to make an appointment to that office.
5.4.

COMPENSATION.

No officer shall receive a salary for his or her services to the Association in such capacity but
may receive reimbursement of direct out-of-pocket expenses advanced for the benefit of the Association
as authorized by the Board of Directors.

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ARTICLE
6.1

6: INDEMNIFICATION

INDEMNIFICATION
BY ASSOCIATION
EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER AGENTS.

OF

DIRECTORS

AND

OFFICERS,

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Association shall indemnify its Directors, Officers,
employees, and other agents described in Corporations Code section 7237, including persons formerly
occupying any such positions, against all expenses, judgments, fines, settlements, and other amounts
actually and reasonably incurred by them in connection with any "proceeding" as that term is used in that
section and including an action by or in the right of the Association, by reason of the fact that such person
is or was a Director or Officer. "Expenses," as used in this section, shall have the same meaning as in
Corporations Code section 7237(a).
6.2

APPROVAL

OF INDEMNITY

BY ASSOCIATION.

On written request to the Board by any person seeking indemnification hereunder, the Board shall
promptly determine in accordance with Corporations Code section 7237(e), whether the applicable
standard of conduct set forth in Corporations Code section 7237(b) or section 7237(c) has been met, and
if it has, the Board shall authorize indemnification. If the Board cannot authorize indemnification because
the number of Directors who are parties to the proceeding with respect to which indemnification is sought
prevents the formation of a quorum of Directors who are not parties to the proceeding, the Board shall
promptly call a meeting of Members. At that meeting, the Members shall determine under Corporations
Code section 7237(e) whether the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Corporations Code section
7237(b) or section 7237(c) has been met, arid ifit has, the Members present at the meeting in person or by
proxy shall authorize indemnification.
6.3

ADVANCEMENT

OF EXPENSES.,

To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as is otherwise determined by the Board in a
specific instance, expenses incurred by a Director, Officer, employee or agent seeking indemnification
under this article in defending any proceeding covered by those sections shall be advanced by the
Association before final disposition of the proceeding, on receipt by the Association of an undertaking by
or on behalf of that person that the advance will be repaid unless it is ultimately determined that the
person is entitled to be indemnified by the Association for those expenses.
6.4

INSURANCE.

The Association may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of its Directors and Officers
against other liability asserted against or incurred by any Director, or Officer, in such capacity or arising
out of the Director's or Officer's status as such.
ARTICLE 7: RECORDS AND REPORTS
7.1.

MEMBERSHIP LISTS.

The Association shall keep at its principal executive office or at the office of its Property
Manager, a record of the names and addresses of ail Members.

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7.2.

MAINTENANCE OF BYLAWS.

The Association shall keep at its principal executive office the original or a copy of the Bylaws as
amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the members at all reasonable times during office
hours.
7.3.

MINUTES AND ACCOUNTING RECORDS.

The Minutes of proceedings of the members, Board of Directors, and Associations of the Board,
and the accounting books and records shall be kept at the principal executive office of the Association, or
at such other place or places as designated by the Board of Directors. The Minutes shall be kept in written
form, and the accounting books and records shall be kept either in written form or in a form capable of
being converted into written form. The Minutes and accounting books and records shall be open to
inspection during usual business hours on the written demand of any member or holder of a voting trust
certificate, for a purpose reasonably related to the holder's interests in the Association. The inspection
may be made in person or by an agent or attorney, and includes the right to copy and make extracts.
These rights of inspection shall extend to the records of each subsidiary of the Association.
7.4.

7.5.

INSPECTION BY MEMBERS.
7.4.1

All financial statements, minutes of proceedings of the Members, the Board and
Associations of the Board and the membership list of the Association shall at all times,
during reasonable business hours, be subject to the inspection of any Member or his or
her duly appointed representative at the offices of the Association for any purpose
reasonably related to the Member's interest as such. Member's rights of inspection
shall be exercisable on ten days' written demand on the Association, which demand
shall state the purpose for which the inspection rights are requested. In the case of the
demands to inspect the Association's membership list, a Member's inspection rights
shall be subject to the Association's right to offer a reasonable alternative to inspection
within ten days after receiving the Member's written demand (as more particularly set
forth in Associations Code sections 8330-8338). Nothing herein shall be deemed to
grant greater Member access to Association records than is granted under applicable
provisions of the Corporation Code.

7.4.2

Adoption of Reasonable Inspection Rules. The Board of Directors may establish

reasonable rules with respect to (i) notice of inspection, (ii) hours and days of the week
when inspection may be made, and (iii) payment of the cost of reproducing copies of
documents requested by the Member.

INSPECTION BY DIRECTORS.

Every Director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect all books, records,
and documents of every kind and the physical properties of the Association and each of its subsidiary
Associations. This inspection may be made by the Director in person or by an agent or attorney, and the
right of inspection includes the right to copy and make extracts of documents.
7.6.

ASSOCIATION FINANCES AND FINANCIAL REPORTS.

7.6.1

DirectorsDuty To Review. It shall be the duty of Board to Review Association Financial

Documents. The Board of Directors shall do all of the following not less frequently than
on a quarterly basis:

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7.6.2

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(a)

Review a current reconciliation of the Association's bank accounts.

(b)

Review the current year's actual revenues and expenses compared to the. current
year's budget.

(c)

Review the latest account statements prepared by the financial institutions where
the Association has its accounts.

(d)

Review an income and expense statement for the Association's accounts.

(e)

To the extent one document provides the information required in more than one
of the above listed items, any such requirements listed above may be satisfied by
reviewing the same document.

Budgets and Financial Statements. The following financial statements and related
information for the Association shall be regularly prepared and copies thereof shall be
distributed to each Member of the Association:
(a)

(b)

Budget. A pro forma operating budget for each fiscal year consisting of at least
the following information shall be distributed to Members not less than 30 days
nor more than 90 days prior to the beginning of the fiscal year:
(i)

Estimated revenue and expenses on an accrual basis;

(ii)

A summary of the Association's bank accounts and investments.

Year-End Report. Within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the
Association's year-end report consisting of at least the following shall be
distributed to Members:

(i) A balance sheet as of the end of the fiscal year;

(ii) An operating (income) statement for the fiscal year;
(iii) A statement of changes in financial position for the fiscal year;
(iv) A statement advising Members of the place where the names and addresses
of the current Members are located; and
(v) Any other information required to be reported by law.
7.6.3

Financial Statement Review. A review of the financial statement of the Associationshall

be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles by a licensee of
the State Board of Accountancy for any fiscal year in which the gross income of the
Association exceeds $75,000. If the annual report is not prepared by such a licensee, it
shall be accompanied by the certificate of an authorized Officer of the Association that
the statement was prepared without an audit from the books and records of the
Association.

7.6.4

Annual Statement Regarding Delinquency / Foreclosure Policy. In addition to financial

statements, the Board of Directors shall annually distribute within 60 days prior to the
beginning of the fiscal year, a statement describing the Association's policies and
practices in enforcing its vremedies against Members for defaults in the payment of
assessments.

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8.1.

8: GENERAL

ASSOCIATION

MATTERS

AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR CHECKS.

All checks, drafts, or other orders for payment of money, notes, and other evidences of
indebtedness issued in the name of or payable to the Association shall be signed or endorsed in the
manner and by the persons authorized by the Board of Directors. The signatures of at least two persons,
who shall be members of the Board of Directors, or one officer who is not a member of the Board of
Directors and a member of the Board of Directors, shall be required for the withdrawal of moneys from
the Association's reserve accounts.
8.2.

EXECUTING CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS.

The Board of Directors may authorize any of its officers or agents to enter into any contract or
execute any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Association. The signatures of at least two
such designated persons shall be required on any contract or obligation of a value of more than $500.00.
This authority may be general or it may be confined to one or more specific matters. No officer, agent,
employee, or other person purporting to act on behalf of the Association' shall have any power or
authority to bind the Association in any way, pledge its credit, or render it liable for any purpose in any
amount, unless that person was acting with authority duly granted by the Board of Directors as provided
in these Bylaws, or unless an unauthorized act was later ratified by the Association.
8.3.

DISTRIBUTIONS UPON DISSOLUTION.

Any distribution of assets upon dissolution of the Association shall be made in strict compliance
with the provisions and restrictions of the California Corporations Code or other applicable California
l~
8.4.

CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS.

Unless the context requires otherwise or a term is specifically defined herein, the general
provisions, rules of construction, and definitions in the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Association
Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Without limiting the generality of the above, the
masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter, and singular number includes the plural and the plural
number includes the singular. All captions and titles used in these Bylaws are intended solely for the
reader's convenience of reference and shall not affect the interpretation or application of any of the terms
or provisions contained herein.

ARTICLE 9: AMENDMENTS
9.1.

AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.

Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation may be adopted if approved by the Board and
approved by a majority of the voting power of the Members of the Association, either before or after
approval by the Board. An Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation shall be effective as of the date
that the appropriate certificate of Amendment is filed with the Secretary of State.

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9.2.

AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS.

Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, these Bylaws may be amended or repealed, and
new Bylaws adopted, only by the affirmative vote or assent by written ballot of a majority of the voting
power of the Members of the Association. Any amendment to these Bylaws shall become effective
immediately upon approval by the Members. The Secretary of the Association shall certify adoption of
any duly approved amendment to the Bylaws and a copy of said certificate and the amendment shall be
included in the Association's corporate records.
9.3.

CORPORATE SEAL.

The Association shall have a seal in circular form having within its circumference the words
"PEACOCK HILLS SENIOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION" the date of incorporation, State of
California
CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

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