Our Mission
Mesabi Musical Theatre is a community based organization dedicated to bringing the best of Broadway to Minnesota’s Iron Range.
Our Constitution & Bylaws
Articles of Incorporation
of
Mesabi Musical Theatre
(Reviewed March 14, 2017)
of
Mesabi Musical Theatre
(Reviewed March 14, 2017)
Article I – Name
This organization shall be known as Mesabi Musical Theatre (MMT).
Article II – Purposes
The purposes of this organization shall be:
Article III – Membership
Article IV – Government
Odd Numbered Years: President, Treasurer, At-Large A, At-Large C, At-Large E
Even Numbered Years: Vice-President, Secretary, At-Large B, At-Large D
Those elected shall assume office on the following September 1.
Article VI – Amendments
Article VII- Dissolution of Organization
Upon dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed to local public school drama departments to be used for their specific organization’s needs.
BYLAWS
of
Mesabi Musical Theatre (MMT)
(Revised 2013)
Article I – Membership and Dues
Mesabi Musical Theatre (MMT) will not require the payment of dues for membership. Any active member of the company shall be considered to be a member of Mesabi Musical Theatre. Active Member is defined as being registered on the master membership roster. Membership and governance is to be dictated by the Board of Directors at all times
Article II – Government
The Board of Directors is the legislative and policy-making body, and shall consist of nine members. Elected members (4) are the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the 5 At-Large Positions. All are voting members. The Artistic Director shall serve the Board in a non-voting advisory capacity. All elected officials will begin their terms, beginning on September 1 of the year elected. Board members are expected to be members in good standing and attend all board meetings. Members of the Board of Directors shall be responsible for attendance at a minimum of nine (9) of the twelve (12) major monthly meetings. Failure to do so, or absence at three (3) consecutive meetings, may result in a vote for termination from the remaining quorums of member of the Board of Directors.
The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Artistic Director (non-voting member). Between regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, the Executive Board shall be granted the authority to act, in the best interest of the Board of Directors, on behalf of the Board of Directors in all matters that require immediate action, with final approval on such action to be given by the Board at its next meeting.
Section A – The Duties of the Board of Directors
The President (elected)….
Section B – Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet at least monthly with the ability to increase frequency when needed. The next meeting date shall be decided at the previous meeting.
Section C – Other Committees and Positions
At the recommendation of the Board, the president shall be empowered to appoint ad hoc positions. Appointees shall maintain communication with the president and secretary and give a report at a state board meeting annually. Regular attendance at board meetings will not be required. These positions may include but are not limited to
Article III – Election Procedures
Section A – Voting
The Board of Directors (i.e. President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and At-Large A through E) shall be elected by the total membership by means of the nomination and voting process.
Section B – Vacancies in Office
In case of a vacancy in any office during the elective term, the President shall be empowered to fill the vacancy by appointment until the term of office expires.
Article V – Amendments
The Bylaws may be amended by a simple majority of the Board members voting. Voting can be done at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
Article VI – Compensation
All compensation arrangements for officers, paid employees, and compensated independent contractors must be approved by the MMT Board by a simple majority vote; with a roll call of voting. If a conflict of interest arises in a vote of change in compensation, any/all members affected will be required to abstain and as such will be noted in the role call of the vote.
This organization shall be known as Mesabi Musical Theatre (MMT).
Article II – Purposes
The purposes of this organization shall be:
- Internally, we, Mesabi Musical Theatre (MMT), shall strive to solicit local community members to artistically create and direct, technically to construct sets and costumes, and perform and choreograph productions. Through that process, we would further educate those involved in the practices inherent to a fine arts performance, such as a musical production. The money received from grants, solicitations, and box office receipts will be directly used to pay principal staff, key acting positions (if so deemed), and physical production costs.
- Externally, the backbone of the entire production will be centered around the community’s awareness of the production, the final product being of the highest caliber, and thus comparable to a Broadway production. Inherently, the production will provide relatively easy access to live theatrical entertainment not normally accessible to the Arrowhead Region. Revenues will be used to promote the production locally. The revenues generated will also be used to purchase the required physical materials needed for the production.
- Ultimately, the full purpose of Mesabi Musical Theatre will be to engage people in attending, performing in, and participating in the creation and execution of Broadway-style theatrical productions that appeal to the broader common interest of the community at large.
Article III – Membership
- Membership eligibility, methods of admission, privileges, tenure, and dues shall be as prescribed in the Bylaws of Mesabi Musical Theatre.
Article IV – Government
- The legislative powers of this organization shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The Board shall have the general powers of administration of the affairs of the Mesabi Musical Theatre, with authority to submit and enact legislation.
- The Board shall consist of the elected and appointed officers as described in the Bylaws, Article II, Section A.
- The fiscal year will be from September 1 to August 31.
- A quorum shall consist of five (5) members of the Board of Directors with a minimum of two (2) of those being officers must be met to vote on any decision.
- The parliamentary principles set forth in Roberts Rules of Order shall govern in all cases not covered by the Constitution and Bylaws.
- Nominations
- Elections
Odd Numbered Years: President, Treasurer, At-Large A, At-Large C, At-Large E
Even Numbered Years: Vice-President, Secretary, At-Large B, At-Large D
Those elected shall assume office on the following September 1.
Article VI – Amendments
- The constitution may be amended by a simple majority of the Board members voting.
- Voting on amendments shall be by majority in attendance at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
Article VII- Dissolution of Organization
Upon dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed to local public school drama departments to be used for their specific organization’s needs.
BYLAWS
of
Mesabi Musical Theatre (MMT)
(Revised 2013)
Article I – Membership and Dues
Mesabi Musical Theatre (MMT) will not require the payment of dues for membership. Any active member of the company shall be considered to be a member of Mesabi Musical Theatre. Active Member is defined as being registered on the master membership roster. Membership and governance is to be dictated by the Board of Directors at all times
Article II – Government
The Board of Directors is the legislative and policy-making body, and shall consist of nine members. Elected members (4) are the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the 5 At-Large Positions. All are voting members. The Artistic Director shall serve the Board in a non-voting advisory capacity. All elected officials will begin their terms, beginning on September 1 of the year elected. Board members are expected to be members in good standing and attend all board meetings. Members of the Board of Directors shall be responsible for attendance at a minimum of nine (9) of the twelve (12) major monthly meetings. Failure to do so, or absence at three (3) consecutive meetings, may result in a vote for termination from the remaining quorums of member of the Board of Directors.
The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Artistic Director (non-voting member). Between regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, the Executive Board shall be granted the authority to act, in the best interest of the Board of Directors, on behalf of the Board of Directors in all matters that require immediate action, with final approval on such action to be given by the Board at its next meeting.
Section A – The Duties of the Board of Directors
The President (elected)….
- shall be chief executive
- shall preside at all meetings of the board of directors.
- shall be empowered to make temporary rulings in emergency situations and to make ex-officio appointments.
- with the Artistic Director shall create and oversee the annual budget.
- shall acquaint the next President with the responsibilities of that office.
- shall appoint a Bylaws review committee the second year of his/her term.
- shall be responsible for creating all meeting agendas.
- shall not be held by a single person for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
- shall become familiar with all the functions of the organization and duties of the President.
- shall perform the duties of the President in the event of that person’s absence or inability to serve.
- shall not be held by a single person for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
- shall keep the minutes and records of the association.
- shall send the minutes to all board members within two weeks after each board meeting.
- shall be responsible for all meeting documents
- shall be responsible for all notifications of information (i.e. meeting dates, locations, etc.) to Board members.
- shall not be held by a single person for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
- shall not be held by a single person for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
- shall serve as the chief financial officer of the organization.
- shall manage the organization’s financial resources within budget guidelines and according to state and federal laws and regulations.
- shall maintain accurate financial records.
- shall provide budgets and reports to the Board of Directors as required.
- with the President and Artistic Director shall create and oversee the annual budget.
- shall have an internal examination of the books annually and audited as such.
- shall be responsible for having an external examination of the books very 10 years.
- shall attend all Board meetings.
- shall actively promote and coordinate MMT activities within their respective areas, encouraging memberships and participation.
- shall provide the Board with information of activities in their particular areas and assignments.
- shall act as liaisons between the board and the general membership in their respective areas.
- shall manage the operations of the organization according to the constitution, by-laws, and policies.
- shall manage the human resources of the organization according to personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to state and federal laws and regulations.
- with the President shall create and oversee the annual budget.
- shall provide the Board of Directors with a list of possible shows to be voted on annually.
Section B – Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet at least monthly with the ability to increase frequency when needed. The next meeting date shall be decided at the previous meeting.
Section C – Other Committees and Positions
At the recommendation of the Board, the president shall be empowered to appoint ad hoc positions. Appointees shall maintain communication with the president and secretary and give a report at a state board meeting annually. Regular attendance at board meetings will not be required. These positions may include but are not limited to
- Historian
- Web manager
- Registrar
- Advertising Manager
Article III – Election Procedures
Section A – Voting
The Board of Directors (i.e. President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and At-Large A through E) shall be elected by the total membership by means of the nomination and voting process.
Section B – Vacancies in Office
In case of a vacancy in any office during the elective term, the President shall be empowered to fill the vacancy by appointment until the term of office expires.
Article V – Amendments
The Bylaws may be amended by a simple majority of the Board members voting. Voting can be done at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
Article VI – Compensation
All compensation arrangements for officers, paid employees, and compensated independent contractors must be approved by the MMT Board by a simple majority vote; with a roll call of voting. If a conflict of interest arises in a vote of change in compensation, any/all members affected will be required to abstain and as such will be noted in the role call of the vote.