ABOUT COMMUNITY CENTER

NEPALI COMMUNITY CENTER (NCC) REGULATION-2016

Pursuant to the Article VII.2 of NANC Bylaw, the NANC Ex-Com has approved this Regulation build and operates the Nepali Community Center (NCC) in Northern California. This Regulation shall come into force immediately.
Table of content:

1. Name and purpose of the NCC Committee
2. Formation and operation of NCC Committee
3. NCC Standing Committee
4. Election/Term of the NCC committee members
5. Mode of Affiliation with NCC
6. Rights and Duties of the Partner Organization
7. Authority and responsibility of NCC committee
8. Meetings
9. Election and Term of the NCC committee Members
10. Power and authority of NANC over NCC committee
11. Interpretation and Validity of NCC Regulation
12. Amendment
13. Annex of Definition

1. Name and Objectives of the NCC Committee
   1. The name of the special committee that builds and operates NCC shall be known as Nepali Community Center Committee’ or ‘NCC committee’ in abbreviation.
   2. The main Objectives of NCC committee are as follows:
      1. To purchase, build and operate a Nepali Community center along with a Hindu and the Buddhist temple in Northern California.
      2. To unite the Nepali American community in the northern California with cooperation with many other Nepali organizations legally registered and operate in the northern California
      3. To preserve and promote Nepali culture, arts, language and tradition in the United States.
      4. To provide various support and services to the Nepali American community members and organizations through the community center.
2. Formation and Operation of NCC Committee
   1. The NCC committee shall be formed based on on the Memorandum among the Nepali Organizations located in Northern California.
   2. The number NCC committee members shall not exceed 101. There is no minimum number requirement.
   3. The number and members of the committee shall be altered as decided by the majority of the NCC committee.
   4. The committee shall be formed consisting organization and individuals as follows:
      1. Representatives of various partner Nepali organizations registered and operated under the law of California
      2. Representatives of the community activists and leaders, at least 5
      3. Top ten Donors
      4. Expert and professionals in various sectors, at least 3
      5. Representatives of women, youth, students and various
         ethnic communities, at least 4
      6. Surety or guarantors of loan to be borrowed for NCC
3. NCC Standing Committee:
   The NCC committee may form a 7 members Standing committee to run its day to day activities. Such committee will be responsible towards the NCC committee for its activities.
4. Election/Term of the NCC committee members:
   1. NCC committee shall be the permanent and autonomous body of NANC. However, upon completion of the project or paid of its loan, the NCC committee shall be converted into NCC management committee.
   2. The first coordinator of the NCC will be nominated based on the mutual understanding of NANC, other partner organizations and stakeholders.
   3. The Coordinator shall take vote of confidence from the majority NCC members either in writing or through voting in very two years to renew his/her tenure for another two years. If the majority votes are not secured, then a contested election for the coordinator shall take place as facilitated by NANC.
   4. The Treasurer of NANC shall work as the Treasurer of NCC. If required, the NCC may nominate its joint treasurer or hire accountant or other financial expert to carry out its financial activities efficiently.
   5. The NCC committee shall complete the project within 2 years of its formation. If the project is not completed or its loan is not paid off, the NANC in consultation of its partner organizations and other stakeholders, shall extend the term for another two years.
   6. The representative from partner organization shall be altered if such organizations hold their election and elect new members in their Board or decides to change their representative for NCC. The NCC will make such change upon receiving a written request from such organization.
5. Mode of Affiliation with NCC:
   Any Nepalese organization can be a partner of NCC if the following conditions are met: 
   1. The organization is legally registered and operate under the law of California
   2. The organization pays $2500- as affiliation fee
   3. Every partner organization has at least one minimum representative for NCC. The additional number of representatives from the partner organization shall depend upon the amount of financial contribution it makes, number of members, location, activities for the community.
   4. Any organization who contributes at least $10,000- shall have an additional representative for NCC.
6. Rights and duties of the Partner organization in NCC
   The partner organization can enjoy the following rights and benefits in NCC: 
   1. Right to participate and vote in the NCC meeting based on the number of their representation in the committee
   2. Right to fair use of the Community Center building and other facilities in no charge or reduced charge to be determined by the NCC Committee
   3. Right to hav their permanent representation in NCC
   4. Right to get nominated or elected for major positions including coordinator in the NCC Board
   5. Any other rights the NCC Committee will determine
7. Authority and responsibility of NCC committee
   1. The NCC committee shall exercise the following power:
      1. To purchase or lease the building of land appropriate for NCC or to sell any of its property to grow the fund or buy any better property.
      2. To raise fund or borrow loan from any financial institutions for that purpose
      3. To design the modality and construct the community building, Hindu and Buddhist temple as appropriate
      4. To Form the Fund raising or other required committees
      5. To approach with any governmental or nongovernmental organization or individual of any origin to collect fund or receive other support
      6. To hold meetings or consult with any lawful organizations and community activists for their support
   2. Obligation of NCC committee:
      1. The NCC committee shall perform any of its activities not in contrary with this Regulation or the NANC Bylaw.
      2. The committee shall inform on regular basis to NANC and other partner organizations about any decision made or any action taken towards building of the community center.
      3. The committee shall take any and all of its action only with the decision of its majority votes.
      4. The committee shall take necessary governmental permission or consent for the purpose of constructing the building or buying any property.
8. Meetings:
   1. NCC committee shall hold its regular meeting at least once in a month.
   2. Any meeting of the committee shall be called by the committee coordinator. In the absence of the coordinator, the senior most member by age may call such meeting as authorized by coordinator.
   3. Notice of the meeting shall be given to each member at least a week ahead of such meeting via email or any other appropriate means.
   4. The committee shall create the minute of each and every meeting in written format and get signature of all the participants
   5. Any decision of the meeting to be valid shall be approved by the majority of the voting rights of its members with appropriate quorum pursuant to NANC bylaws.
   6. Notwithstanding the foregoing in paragraph V of this section, at least two third majority votes is required to make decision on the following issues:
   7. Purchase, lease or construct the community center property
   8. Sale of any property to buy other better property or grow fund
   9. Location of the property
   10. Design and modality of the property
   11. Borrow loan from any lender or provide surety as guarantee for the payment of such loan
9. Raising and Managing funds for Community center
   1. The NCC committee is liable to raise, hold and manage the fund for community center property.
   2. Any purchase or other expenses from the NCC fund shall only be authorized with the signature of the committee coordinator and its Treasurer.
   3. All fund collected for the community center shall be deposited in one single account known as NCC account.
   4. The NCC committee shall form various regional committees, appoint any agent or contact person as required to raise fund for the community center
10. Power and authority of NANC over NCC committee:
    1. NANC shall be the guardian of NCC. It shall not intervene in any decision made or action taken by the NCC committee unless such decision or action is in contrary with NANC bylaws.
    2. In case of any deadlock in NCC committee such as failure to hold meeting or reach to a decision, NANC will facilitate to resolve such problem and bring the committee into action.
    3. NANC shall file required tax including the financial activities/fund of NCC to the Government.
    4. If the NCC is dissolved for any unforeseen reason or under the Law of the United States, its entire funds and properties shall be automatically transferred to the account of NANC.
    5. As a guardian, NANC will bear ultimate liability for the NCC.
11. Amendment
    Any amendment to this regulation shall require majority votes of NCC committee unless provided otherwise.•
12. Interpretation and Validity of NCC Regulation:
    Any provision of this Regulation shall automatically be null and void to the extent it contradicts with NANC bylaws.
13. ANNEX OF DEFINITION
    1. Partner Organization: Partner Organization means Nepali organization that is legal registered and and operated in Northern California and affiliate with NCC pursuant to Section E of this Regulation.
    2. Stakeholder: Any person who donates money or provide other support to buy or build the NCC

    Date: June 20, 2016
    Yagya Nepal
    Attorney at Law
    In coordination with:
    Dr. Amod Pokharel
    Mr. Balkrishna Acharya
    Mr. Tej Rai
    Mr. Kailash Thapa
    Mr. Surendra Malla
    Approved by: NANC Executive Committee at June 25, 2016 3pm

NCC Committee Members