[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> It came to my attention that VV is trying to change its bylaws to make the
> organization more exclusive. The bylaw changes appear to be most advantageous
> to those individuals who currently benefit most from the organization and its
> funds.
The same kind of process happened with our NRP contractor when
they were faced with serious opposition. First they changed the
grievance policy, then they changed the bylaws. In part, the
changes to the bylaws: restricted membership and eliminated
the right of members to approve future bylaw changes. Another
change also gave the board the right to change the bylaws at any
time (previously they could only be changed annually). These
actions and others are why have I have argued for the
protection of the rights of residents.
As to being able to review records, as far as I understand it,
if your NRP contractor is a non-profit and you are a member
then you have a right to see their books. You can also
sue under the Data Practices Act. However, I think that the NRP
claims that neighborhood associations are exempt, but I
doubt that this would hold up in court. Talk to the ACLU.
Michael Atherton
Prospect Park
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