2.1 PRINCIPLE OFFICES

An Oregon Nonprofit Religious Corporation

American metaphysician Ernest Holmes developed the Science of Mind, a spiritual teaching for the modern world. He defined it as "a correlation of laws of science, opinions of philosophy, and revelations of religion, applied to human needs and the aspirations of man." Science of Mind unites, in a simple and useful form, the essence of the spiritual concepts which have been presented

by the great teachers of all ages, doing so in a manner which is clear, concise and practical.

We believe that the Science of Mind philosophy can transform the hearts and minds of humanity and contribute significantly to bringing love, harmony, peace and abundance to all people everywhere, without consideration of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or physical conditions. Therefore, the [ CSL ] spiritual community does hereby affirm that it is a teaching and healing ministry carrying Science of Mind to the people of the world, at all levels, using all available resources in the most effective manner to achieve these objectives.

The name of this corporation is The Center for Spiritual Living, a Church of Religious Science (hereinafter referred to as CSL).

The principal executive office for the transaction of the business of the [ CSL ] is located at 1119 Ellen Ave. Medford, OR 97501[ address ].. The C.O.R.E. Council may change the principal executive office from one location to another.

The Council may at any time establish branch or subordinate offices at any place or places where the [ CSL ] is qualified to do business.

The purpose of the [CSL ] is to: ______________.

Our Internal Vision:

We are a global presence and resource for spiritual awakening.

Our Internal Mission:

Our External Vision:

We inspire and serve our local and global community in spiritual evolution.

Our External Mission:

We support individuals in their personal growth and spiritual transformation.

The United Church of Religious Science is a global spiritual community of people pervasively caring for and about each other and the entire human family, thereby bringing the gift of active compassion to the world. As a member of the United Church of Religious Science, our spiritual community is a point of inspiration, which effectively advances the vision of Global Heart as articulated in the United Church of Religious Science Organizational Design Model.

The C.O.R.E. Council (also referred to herein as Council) takes its name from the acronym Consciousness of Reality Evolving. The role, functions and powers of the Council shall be those detailed in the [CSL ] Organizational Design Model. Without prejudice to the Organizational Design Model, and subject to the same limitations, the Council shall synthesize the input flowing from the Visioning, Stewardship and Manifestation Cores into a clear direction for the Community.

Subject to the provisions of the Oregon[ name of state ] Nonprofit Corporation Law and any limitations in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws relating to action required to be approved by the members, the business and affairs of the [CSL ] shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the C.O.R.E. Council.,

Without prejudice to the general powers referred to above, and subject to the same limitations, the Council members shall have the power to appoint and remove all officers of the [CSL], as herein provided, and may provide for their compensation. The Council may appoint Teams and prescribe such powers and duties for them as are consistent with law, the Articles of Incorporation of the [CSL] and these Bylaws. The Council may also cause the [CSL] to be qualified to do business in any other state, territory, dependency or country and conduct business within or outside the State of Oregon[name of State]. The Council mayshall adopt, make and use a corporate seal and alter the form of the seal and may borrow money and incur indebtedness on behalf of the [CSL ].

The role, functions and powers of the Visioning Core shall be those detailed in the Organizational Design Model. Without prejudice to the Organizational Design Model, and subject to the same limitations, the Visioning Core shall receive input from Visioning Teams throughout the spiritual community the C.O.R.E. Council and members of the spiritual community and integrate this input into a core vision, for theour evolving pathway of the community. The Visioning Core may appoint Teams and prescribe such powers and duties for them as are consistent with law, the Articles of Incorporation of the [ CSL ] and these Bylaws.

The role, functions and powers of the Stewardship Core shall be those detailed in the Organizational Design Model. Without prejudice to the Organizational Design Model, and subject to the same limitations, the Stewardship Core shall be responsible for fiscal oversight and cultivation, along with basic legal and corporate oversight and development of budgets, as well as financial reports and tracking. It may appoint Teams and prescribe such powers and duties for them as are consistent with law, the Articles of Incorporation of the [CSL] and these Bylaws.

The role, functions and powers of the Manifestation Core shall be those detailed in the Organizational Design Model. Without prejudice to the Organizational Design Model, and subject to the same limitations, the Manifestation Core shall be comprised of both Ooperational and Eecclesiastical Teams charged with fulfilling particular aspects of the evolving pathway of the Community. The Manifestation Core may appoint Teams and prescribe such powers and duties for them as are consistent with law, the Articles of Incorporation of the [CSL] and these Bylaws.

To be eligible to be elected or appointed as a member of the Council or Visioning Core, a candidate must be a member for at least 18 months (for lay positions) or a Practitioner (for practitioner positions) in good standing with the Community. Criteria for eligibility shall be set by the Nominating Team and shall be guided by the Organizational Design Proposal.

Each Council or Visioning Core member shall serve a term of twohree years, which term shall begin immediately upon election. A Council or Visioning Core member may be re-elected to a successive term only once. No person having served as a Council or Visioning Core member shall be eligible for re-election for at least one year after expiration of the most recent full term of office.A Visioning Core or Council member may be re-elected to a successive term only once.

The same person may not hold more than one office. The Coordinators of the Visioning Core, Stewardship Core and the Manifestation Core are ex-officio, advisory, voting members of the Council and may not serve as an officer of the Council. The Manifestation Core and Stewardship Core coordinators shall not vote on administrative matters.

Except where a term of office is specified, corporate officers shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. The Council shall elect the corporate officers of the [ CSL ].

Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Council. Any resignation shall take effect at the time of receipt of the notice or at any later time specified in that notice. Unless otherwise specified in the notice, the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

The President shall preside at meetings of the Council, shall be the Presiding Officer for Annual MeetingGathering business meetings and shall be the Annual MeetingGathering Planning Team Leader. The President shall exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned to the President by the Council or prescribed by these Bylaws.

The Vice President shall preside at all meetings of the Council in the absence of the President and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to the President or required by the Council.

The Secretary shall give or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the Council required by the Bylaws to be given, keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody if applicable, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council or these Bylaws.

The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the [ CSL ] and shall answer directly to the Council. The Treasurer shall maintain depositories for all money and valuables in the name and credit of the [ CSL ] as may be designated by the Council for receipt and disbursement of funds of the [ CSL ]. This shall be done in a manner consistent with the policies adopted by the Council. The Treasurer shall render to the Council members, whenever they request it, statements of the financial condition of the [ CSL ]. The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council or these Bylaws. If required by the Council, the Treasurer shall give the [ CSL ] a bond in the amount and with the surety or sureties specified for faithful performance of the duties of the office of Treasurer. Such bond shall be at the expense of the [ CSL ].

The Senior Minister shall be the Community Spiritual Leader (also referred to herein as Minister CSL), whose role and qualifications shall be those detailed in the Organizational Design Model and these Bylaws.

The CSL Minister shall serve the Community until retirement, resignation or by termination. Notwithstanding any provision of Tthe letter of call or acceptance or any other is a binding agreement of understanding, with non-renewal being the means of termination of the employment of the Minister. shall be terminated without liability by action of the members of this Community Member as provided for in the affiliation agreement with the United Church of Religious Science. In the event that non-renewal is being considered, by the C.O.R.E. Council, open communication and negotiation with the Minister will be maintained throughout the process. A minimum of three months notice will be given to the Minister if termination by non-renewal of the letter of call is decided upon. The CSL Minister shall have tenure after twenty-five years of faithful service to the Community.

The MinisterCSL shall be supported by a staff. The Community Spiritual Leader shall receive compensation as determined by the Council.

The Community Youth Leader represents and emphasizes the importance of youth in theour Community, and shall be appointed at the pleasure of the C.O.R.E. Council. The role and qualifications of the Community Youth Leader (also referred to herein as CYL) shall be those detailed in the Organizational Design Model, and shall be a minimum of age 18. Without prejudice to the Organizational Design Model, and subject to the same limitations, the CYL shall serve as President of the Youth Council, and participate on the Visioning Core as much as possible. The CYL may receive an expense stipend to be determined and allocated by the Council.

The Community Youth Leader shall be elected by the youth of our Community at an annual meeting called specifically for that purpose.

The Community Youth Leader shall serve a one-year term, with the opportunity to be reelected to one successive term.

The Community Youth Leader shall receive an expense stipend to be determined and allocated by the Council.

The Council may, to the extent allowed by law, authorize the [ CSL ] to indemnify its Council members, officers, employees and other agents against damages and liabilities, including court costs and attorney's fees, incurred in the course and within the scope of their employment, or in the performance of duties on behalf of the [ CSL ], or arising out of their status as such Council members, officers, employees and other agents; and may authorize the purchase of insurance on behalf of such persons for the foregoing purposes.

Members of the [ CSL ] spiritual community shall be those individuals participating in good standing in accordance with the Community Membership Covenant granting such membership. They shall also be referred to herein as Community Members of the [ CSL ] Spiritual Community.

Good standing shall be presumed unless a finding is made by the Council that a given Community Member is not in good standing pursuant to the provisions of its Community Membership Covenant.

Membership may be terminated through resignation, or by action of the Council should it determine that the member is no longer in good standing with the Community Membership Covenant.

Conscious alignment with and endorsement of theour 10 Guiding Concepts establish membership in our Spiritual Community. These Concepts are derived from the values that are shared throughout the United Church of Religious Science and within thisour own spiritual community.

Each member will also be encouraged on an annual basis to agree to the following Four5 Commitments, which are essential to participation in and support of our spiritual community.

The Ecclesiastical Offices of the [CSL] shall be Minister of Religious Science (also referred to herein as Minister) and licensed Practitioner of Religious Science (also referred to herein as Practitioner).

The Partnership Program shall be as detailed in the Organizational Design Model. Without prejudice to the Organizational Design Model, and subject to the same limitations, the requirements of the Partnership Program shall be the following.

Every Community Member is committed to being in partnership with at least one other Community Member.

The roles and responsibilities of the partnership shall be established in a set of agreements or commitments.

The Council shall appoint a Director to coordinate this program with guidance from the Community Spiritual Leader.

The members of [CSL ] Spiritual Community shall meet at the Annual Gathering. The Annual Gathering shall consist of representatives of our spiritual community and voting members as provided in Section 8.annually2.

The Annual MeetGathering shall meet at such time and location as determined by the Council and shall be at a location accessible to the general membership.

The Annual MeetGathering is a time of inspiration, education, deepening, sharing and testimony, music and rejoicing, recruitment for key projects for the Community and for the world, and renewing theour commitment for the Mission/Vision/Values. Business and politics shall be kept to a minimum. Election of officers and other business as necessary is conducted.

Community Members in good standing shall be eligible to vote.

The Council shall prescribe all rules for the conduct of the business and affairs of the Annual MeetGathering.

BThirty days before each Annual MeetGathering the Secretary of the [ CSL ] shall submit to the Council a roster of each Community Member qualified to vote at the Annual MeetGathering. Such roster shall contain each Voting Members' name, mailing address and telephone number.

Prior to the Annual MeetGathering the Voter Roster may be amended by action of the Council.

A majority of the Community Members, as designated in these Bylaws, present and registered at the Annual MeetGathering shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. An Annual Gathering at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business, notwithstanding the absence of a quorum from any subsequent session of the Annual Gathering. The voting majority that is required by these Bylaws must approve any action taken.

The Gathering shall have the power to conduct a program of inspiration, education and deepening, sharing and testimony, music and rejoicing which supports a climate of safety, trust, and an absolute reliance upon the guidance of Spirit.

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

The GatheringMembership shall elect members of the Council, the Visioning Core, and the Nominating Team as provided herein, and hear and consider recommendations and reports of the Council. By resolution, the Gathering may establish policy and give direction to the Council for their implementation with due diligence to the Values and Vision, and prudent management of the assets of the [ CSL ].

7.4.2 AMEND BYLAWS

The GatheringMembership has the power to amend these Bylaws in accordance with Article 16 17 of these Bylaws and to consider and act on reports and resolutions not affecting these Bylaws and not in conflict with rules prescribed by the Council.

Any elected official of the [ CSL ] may be removed from office for cause by authority of the electing body. Such proceedings may be initiated by a written statement of charges of misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance against said official signed by at least five members of the electing body and delivered to the presiding officer of the electing body. Within fifteen days after delivery of the charges, the presiding officer shall convene a preliminary investigative panel of three members of such body. If, the charges cannot be resolved and dismissed at that level, they shall be returned to the presiding officer of the electing body. Such charges shall then be forwarded to an evaluation board composed of six members of the electing body, three members of which shall be chosen by the presiding officer and three by the elected official under consideration. Except in extreme circumstances said evaluation board shall complete its investigation and render its decision within forty-five days after being named. A majority decision of said evaluation board shall be final except that the elected official under consideration may appeal such decision to the Council.

As a general rule, public policy pronouncements shall not be made on behalf of the [ CSL ] by anyone other than the Community Spiritual Leader. If a demanding situation arises, a public policy pronouncement may be made, but only if it is consistent with the provisions of Article 134 of these Bylaws and is adopted by the following procedure.

Except as otherwise provided herein, individuals registered and in attendance at the Annual MeetGathering, are entitled to one vote on each matter submitted for a vote.

Any matter properly before a Gathering of the Community the Annual Meeting of CSL may be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the delegatesmembers present and voting, except that said affirmative vote is at least equal to a majority of a quorum as defined in Subsection 78.3.3 of these bylaws. A simple majority requirement shall not apply to resolutions relating to Bylaw changes as provided for in Article 167, public policy pronouncements as provided for in Section 78.4.5 of these Bylaws and removal of the Community Spiritual Leader as provided for in Section 5.9.1.

If more than one person is nominated to fill an office and no candidate receives a majority vote on any ballot, the name of the candidate with the least number of votes shall be dropped at each round of voting until one candidate receives a majority of the votes cast.

The Council may prescribe rules under which appropriate persons or groups may participate in Annual Gatherings.

The Nominating Team of the [ CSL ] shall prepare a slate of one or more nominees qualified for each office to be filled. This slate shall be filed with the Secretary of the Council at least forty fiveninety days prior to the Annual MeetGathering at which the office is to be filled. The Nominating Team shall prepare a biographical guide correlating the qualities of the nominee with the qualifications as stated in the Organizational Design model and shall obtain the written consent to serve of each nominee. The Secretary shall communicate the slate to all Community Members at least thirtysixty days prior to the Annual MeetGathering.

A candidate who meets the qualifications for election as stated in the Organizational Design model may be proposed by a petition signed by at least three en Community Members. This petition shall be filed with the Nominating Team at least thirtyforty-five days prior to the election. A biographical guide correlating the qualities of the nominee with the qualifications as stated in the Organizational Design model and the written consent to serve of the nominee shall be filed with the petition. The Nominating Team shall file the petition with the Secretary of the Council at least twentyhirty days prior to the Annual MeetGathering at which the office is to be filled. The Secretary shall communicate the petition to all Community Members at least fifteen days prior to the Annual MeetGathering.

Teams may be designated from time to time by the Council. Members of such Teams shall serve at the pleasure of the Council.

Teams, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Council, shall have the authority delegated by the Council. No Team, regardless of Council resolution, may take any final action on matters that, under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of Oregon[ name of State ], also require Members' approval or approval of a majority of all the Members. Teams may not fill vacancies on the Council, or on any Team that has the authority of the Council, amend or repeal these Bylaws or adopt new bylaws, amend or repeal any resolution of the Council or appoint any other Teams or the members of any Teams.

Regular meetings of Teams may be scheduled by resolution of the Council or by resolution of the Team. Special meetings of Teams may be called by the President of the Team or by resolution of the Council. Notice of special meetings of Teams shall be given to all persons who have the right to attend meetings of the Team. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of any Team and shall be filed with the corporate records. The Council may prescribe rules for the conduct of the business of any Team not inconsistent with the provisions of these Bylaws.

The Nominating Team of the [ CSL ] shall be elected at the Annual Gathering.appointed by the Council three months prior to the Annual Meeting. It shall be comprised of the Minister and two four Community Members who have at least fivethree years of significant involvement within the Community, and two members of the Visioning Core who are appointed by the CSL.

TERM OF OFFICE

The two Visioning Core members of the Nominating Team would serve one-year terms. All other members would serve two-year terms. Half of the two-year terms expire each year. A Team member serving a full term of office may be re-elected to one successive term.

A vacancy or vacancies of an elected or appointed position shall be deemed to exist on the occurrence of the death or resignation of any member, or the finding of a court that a member is of unsound mind or is convicted of a felony. A vacancy is also created by removal in accordance with Subsection 78.4.4 of these bylaws, or by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the total membership of the Council for actions inconsistent with the responsibilities of a Council, Core or Team member of United Church of Religious Science. The failure of delegates to elect a Council, Core or Team member scheduled for election at that business meeting shall also create a vacancy.CSL.

Except as provided in this paragraph, any Council, Core or Team member may resign. The resignation shall be effective on giving written notice to the Council, Cores or Teams unless the notice specifies a later time for the resignation to become effective. If the resignation of a Council, Core or Team member is effective at a future time, the Council, Cores or Teams may elect a successor to take office as of the date when the resignation becomes effective. If a Council, Core or Team member is absent from three consecutive meetings, that Council, Core or Team member shall, at the election of the Council, Cores or Teams, be deemed to have resigned. If a Council, Core or Team member ceases to meet the eligibility requirements of their position the Council, Core or Team member, at that time, is deemed to have resigned.

Any regular or special meeting may be held by teleconference or Internet communication equipment so long as all Council, Core or Team members can participate and their identity is verified to one another. All such Council, Core or Team members shall be deemed to be present in person at such a meeting.

Regular and special meetings of the Council, Cores or Teams may be held at any time and place that has been designated from time to time by resolution of the Council, Cores or Teams. In the absence of a different designation, such meetings shall be held at the principal location of the [ CSL ].

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 910.5 a regular or special meeting of the Council, Cores or Teams may be held at any time and place consented to in writing by all Council, Core or Team members either before or after the meeting. If consents are given, they shall be filed with the minutes of the meeting.

The date and time of regular meetings of the Council, Cores or Teams shall be fixed by resolution of the Council, Core or Team members. No notice of such regular meetings need be given.

The President or any two of the Council, Core or Team members have the authority to call special meetings of the Council, Cores or Teams for any purpose at any time. Notice of the date and time of such special meetings shall be given to each Council, Core or Team member by telephone e-mail at least five days prior to the meeting; or to a person at their office or residence who would reasonably be expected to communicate such notice promptly, or sent at least seven days before the time set for the meeting by first class mail to the Council, Core or Team member’s address shown on the records of the CSL. Such notice shall be given to the Council, Core or Team member 's telephone number shown on the records of the [ CSL ]. Written notice of the meeting must also be sent at least five days before the time set for the meeting by first class mail to the Council, Core or Team member 's address shown on the records of the [ CSL ]. The notice shall state the date, time and purpose of the meeting. The C.O.R.E. Council may also call a special membership meeting in addition to the Annual Meeting, as required during the year with at least thirty days notice to the membership.

A majority of the authorized number of Council, Core or Team members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business except to adjourn as provided in Section 910.12. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business, notwithstanding the withdrawal of one or more members. The Council, Core or Team member majority that is required by these Bylaws must approve any action.

Every act or decision done or made by a majority vote of the total membership of the Council, Cores or Teams at a meeting where a quorum of members is present shall be regarded as the act of the Council, Cores or Teams, subject to the provisions herein relating to a larger required vote, and the provisions of the Oregon [ name of State ] Nonprofit Corporation Law, including without limitation, those provisions relating to (a) approval of contracts or transactions in which a Council member has a direct or indirect material financial interest, (b) appointment of Teams, and (c) indemnification of Council members.

The transaction of business at any meeting of the Council, Cores or Teams however called, noticed or held shall be as valid as though taken at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice if a quorum is present and if before or after the meeting, each of the members not present sign either 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 the purpose of the meeting. All waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Notice of a meeting shall also be deemed given to any Council member who attends the meeting without protesting the lack of adequate notice before or at its commencement.

A majority of the Council, Cores or Team members present, whether or not constituting a quorum may adjourn any meeting to another time and place.

Any action required or permitted by the Council, Cores or Teams may be taken without a meeting, if all members of the Council, Cores or Teams, collectively or individually, consent in writing to that action. Such action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote. Such written consent or consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Council, Cores or Teams.

The Organizational Design Proposal, approved by the Council shall be the Organizational Design Model for the structure of the [ CSL ].

The Community Spiritual Leader, the President and the Visioning Core Coordinator shall be the ongoing Design Team to bring forth adjustments to the model as it is launched and utilized. The Organizational Design Team shall have full authority to receive input and to make changes to the model. The Design Team is empowered to coach Community Members in all aspects of the model's operation.

The Council shall, at least annually, review the administrative structure of the [ CSL ] to maintain functional effectiveness and make such changes as are appropriate, with respect to the Organizational Design model.

Any Community Member may, at any reasonable time, upon demand on the [ CSL ] given five business days prior thereto, and for a purpose reasonably related to the interest of such Community Member (a) inspect the and copy the records of names and addresses of Community Members and records respecting the voting rights of Community Members; and (b) inspect and copy the accounting books and records and minutes of the proceedings of the Annual MeetGathering and the Council and Teams of the Council.

The [ CSL ] shall keep at its principal executive office the original or a copy of its Articles of Incorporation and its Bylaws, as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by Community Members at all reasonable times.

Every Council member shall have the right at any reasonable time to inspect, copy and make extracts of all books, records and documents of the [ CSL ] and to inspect the physical properties of the [ CSL ].

The [ CSL ] is governed by the Oregon[ name of State ] Nonprofit Religious Corporation Law. It shall be nonprofit and nonpartisan. It shall not publish or disseminate materials with the purpose of attempting to influence legislation. It shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office, or for or against any cause or measure being submitted to the people for a vote.

Unless the context requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions in the Oregon[ name of State ] Nonprofit Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Without limiting the generality of the above, the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter, the singular number includes the plural, the plural number includes the singular, and the term "person" includes both the [ CSL ] and a natural person. Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall, when applicable, control in any situation not covered by these Bylaws.

On adoption of these bylaws at the Annual MeetGathering, the initial election shall be as follows.

Positions #1 and #2 shall serve a one-year term, with the opportunity for reelection to one additional two-year term at the next Annual Gathering. Positions #2 and #4 shall serve a full two-year term. Two Visioning Core members serve a one-year term on this Team by appointment of the CSL.

One Practitioner (positions #1) and one Community Member (positions #4) shall serve a one-year term. One Practitioner (positions #2), and one Community Member (positions #5) shall serve a two-year term. One Practitioner (positions #3), one Community Member (positions #6) shall serve a full three year term. The CSLMinister and CYL are ex-officio members of this Core.

There are three elected laity positions. Position #1 shall be a one-year term. Position #2 shall be a two-year term. Position #3 shall be a three-year term. The CSL Minister and the Core Coordinators serve as ex-officio members.

The Community Membership Covenant establishes affirms membership with the [ CSL. Members will be encouraged to renew this covenant annually beginning at the January 2007 Annual Meeting ]. Those becoming members after this meeting will be encouraged to sign the covenant at the time of their membership. Upon adoption of these bylaws, all members of the [ CSL ] shall have until 100 days prior to the Annual Gathering to endorse a Community Membership Covenant with the [ CSL ]. This Community Membership Covenant shall contain at least the minimum requirements for membership as stated in Article 6.2 of these bylaws and be filed with the Secretary of the C.O.R.E. Council. Members not endorsing a Community Membership Covenant shall be encouraged to participate fully within the Spiritual Community, but shall have no vote at the Annual MeetGatherings and shall not be eligible for election.

These bylaws may be amended, repealed, or new bylaws may be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the delegatesmembers present and voting at an Annual MeetGathering. Said affirmative vote must be at least equal to two-thirds of a quorum as defined in Subsection 78.3.3

Either the Annual GatherMeeting or the Council may take action to amend, repeal or present new bylaws.

The Council shall establish procedures for proposing new bylaws, or for proposing the amendment or repeal of these bylaws, for consideration by the Council and the Annual MeetGathering.

Notice of a proposed Bylaw change of any kind must be circulated to all Community Members at least two months prior to the Annual MeetGathering at which the Bylaw change shall be considered.

All Bylaw changes shall become effective immediately after the required vote of the Annual MeetGathering.