Bylaws
Article I. Purpose
The Millrock Writers’ Collective (mwc) will publish literary work and
shall promote the artistic and economic welfare of its members through
cooperative efforts in accordance with the following principles:
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Governing Board. The governing board consists of a President, Secretary,
Treasurer and five members at large.
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Consensus control. All decisions are arrived at by a consensus of the governing
board.
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Instrumental nature of capital. Each member’s investment will be used
only for the purposes of publication and distribution of member’s work.
Capital is used only to operate the mwc.
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Independent thought. The collective shall operate as a whole with the
understanding that the individual goals and concerns of its members shall
be respected and acknowledged in its decision-making process.
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Artistic support. The collective shall provide aid and support for
its members to advance their art and publication.
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Development. The business and artistic pursuits of the collective shall be
mindful of both its guiding principles and of the need for growth.
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Stewardship. The collective will nurture new writers as it brings quality
work to the community
Article II. Membership
Membership qualifications. To be admitted to membership in the collective,
a prospective member must be a working or aspiring writer who:
(a) Agrees to abide
by the provisions of these principles.
(b) Is approved by
consensus of the governing board.
(c) Pays any membership
fees and/or offer initial investment capital as set in accordance with these
principles.
Membership shall be available without any social, racial or religious
discrimination, and without discrimination based upon age, sex, disability,
marital status, sexual orientation, or nationality.
Member Obligations. Members shall:
1. Contribute
their share of investment capital to the mwc when these amounts are due and
payable.
2. Regularly
attend meetings.
3. Actively
participate in the decision making process and in the work of the collective.
Member Copyright. The member retains copyright for all his/her works
and grants the mwc specific and exclusive publication rights until the terms
of agreement have been met as set forth in the publication contract.
Member termination. Membership will be terminated if a member is not in good
standing or is not abiding by the guiding principles of the mwc. Termination
of membership will be decided by consensus of the remaining members of the
governing body.
Article III. Publishing Books
Types of Books. The mwc will publish works by collective members that
are of literary and artistic excellence. The collective retains the right
to refuse to publish a book that it deems offensive or inappropriate.
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