Last Updated: November 20, 2023
This organization shall be and hereby is Media Magpies LLC.
The purpose of Media Magpies LLC shall be to publish articles related to various forms of media.
The goals of Media Magpies LLC is to promote the writing and research of various forms of media from all perspectives and topics of general interest to the mediums and to review them.
The membership of Media Magpies LLC will consist of the Editorial Board, the Writers, and the Patreons. Only members of the Editorial Board and the Writers will have voting rights.
The Editorial Board will be made up of 5 people. These people should be geographically representative, gender-inclusive, and represent a variety of disciplinary specialties. The term of service will be 2 years unless someone retires or voluntarily steps down from the position. New candidates will be recommended by the current members of the Editorial Board and the Writers. The Editorial Board will narrow the candidates down to three per seat that is available and the final three will be voted on by all voting members.
While working on the Editorial Board all members shall act in the best interest of Media Magpies LLC and in a fair and equitable manner. The Editorial Board is expected to respond to each request to screen a submitted article. (The purpose of this screening process is to determine if submitted articles are edited and ready for publication on the site.) All executive power of Media Magpies LLC shall be vested in the Editorial Board, including; but not limited to, the following powers: a) planning, organizing, and coordinating the works of Media Magpies LLC; b) interpreting and enforcing the policies of the rules of conduct; calling meetings of the Editorial Board, setting agendas, and presiding over such meetings; d)representing Media Magpies LLC to the general public and anyone hosting Media Magpies LLC; e)managing a budget and documenting all income and expenditures; j) issuing reprimands to any member.
The decision or action of the Editorial Board shall be final, provided such decision or action is not contrary to the Bylaws or established Policies.
The election by the current Editorial Board of a successor shall be held in accordance with the following guidelines: a)the current member will nominate one or more successors and set an election date. The current member will inform Media Magpies LLC at least 90 days prior to the election date. At the announcement of a successor nomination any voting members of Media Magpies LLC may also nominate a candidate for the position. A listing of no more than 3 people per open seat will be finalized 30 days prior to the election date. b) After the listing is finalized all people on the ballot will submit a letter in which they shall [1] declare their interest in the position, [2] detail the material support that they can bring to the position, [3] provide additional information in support of their election. c) At the time of election, The Editorial Board and the Writers will cast their ballots for their preferred candidate. d) ballots will be tallied by a member of the Editorial Board who is not scheduled to step down in this election. e) the newly elected member of the Editorial Board shall assume office on a date determined by the current member. There will be a period of transition as duties are explained and handed over to the new member not to exceed 60 days.
In the event a permanent vacancy occurs for any reason, the remaining member of the Editorial Board and the Writers shall be called to immediately elect, by majority vote, a replacement from those person(s) who express interest to the members and who are eligible to the position. The elected replacement shall serve only until the end of the original members term, at which time a new election will be held.
The Editorial Board may impeach any member for good cause by a majority vote of the members of the Editorial Board and the Writers. Anyone impeached may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the voting members.
Media Magpies LLC shall not discriminate in any matter, including membership invitations or publication decisions on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran statues.
These Bylaws are effective (date of first real meeting), and supersede any and all Bylaws previously enacted.
Each member of the Editorial Board and the Writers shall be provided with his or her own copy of these Bylaws. In addition, a copy shall be kept on file in the Discord labeled Bylaws for inspection by any member of Media Magpies LLC.
Any member of the Editorial Board or the Writers may propose an amendment to these Bylaws in writing. Such written proposals shall be distributed to each voting member.
At least 2/3 of the voting members must vote in favor of the proposal for it to be amended to the Bylaws.