Capitol Mall Association

What Capitol Mall Association's governing documents say

This is the First Amended Bylaws of the Capitol Mall Association, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization in Phoenix, AZ. Unlike a homeowners association (HOA) or condominium, these bylaws govern the association's own board and operations—not individual residents. They describe the association’s purposes (community improvement, crime prevention, youth programs) and its internal structure. The document does not impose rules on homeowners, renters, or property use.

• Who this document applies to: The bylaws govern the Association's Board of Directors, officers, and committees. The Association has no members (Article IV), so no individual homeowners or residents are members. The Board must be composed of 50% residents, business/property owners, or employees from within the geographic boundaries (I-10 to Harrison, 7th Avenue to I-17).
• Board fundraising requirements: Board members are required to donate or raise funds personally. Resident board members must contribute or raise at least $300 personally or $3,000 in fundraising annually; non-resident board members must contribute or raise at least $1,000 personally or $10,000 in fundraising annually (Article V, Section 2(e)).
• Board meetings and attendance: Regular board meetings are monthly, typically on the fourth Monday. Each director must attend at least 75% of board meetings; unexcused absences may lead to removal. Voting by proxy is allowed on specified agenda items but does not count toward attendance (Article V, Sections 2(j) and 6; Article VII, Section 6).
• Committees and advisory board: An Executive Committee (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, and immediate past president) has interim authority in emergencies. The Advisory Board provides advice but has no vote. Other committees may be established. Committee members must meet at least four times per year and attend at least three of those meetings (Articles VIII and IX).
• Amendments and dissolution: Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the directors then in office, with 30 days' written notice. Dissolution requires a majority vote of directors and a plan of asset distribution (Articles XIV and XV).
• What this document doesn't cover: These bylaws do not contain any rules for residents, homeowners, or tenants—such as pet restrictions, leasing limits, parking rules, architectural standards, or assessments on property. They solely govern the internal operations of the Capitol Mall Association's board and officers.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.