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| HAAN STATE OF TEXAS § GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AFFECTING § IMPERIAL HOUSE CONDOMINIUMS COMMUNITY COUNTY OF DALLAS § and its Property Owners Association Pursuant to Texas Property Code §202.006, the undersigned President of the |y House Condominium Association (the “Association”), regarding a condominium regime ox established by the Declaration and Master Deed for Imperial House Condominium, record Volume 77095, Page 1815 of the Condominium Records of Dallas County, Texas, tee apy State that, to his knowledge: A copy of the most recent text of the Association Bylaws is attached incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

St EXECUTED and EFFECTIVE as of this i da , 2009, acknowledged before me on this the fet day of 09, by Dan Healy, President of IMPERIAL A DOMINIUM On-profit corporation, on behalf of said corporation.

Public, State of Texas Commission Expires February 18, 2011 After Recording, Return To: Law Office of J. Christopher Bird, P.C.

6060 N. Central Expressway, Suite 650 Dallas, Texas 75206 BY-LAWS OF IMPERIAL HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AS AMENDED MARCH 21, 1985 " Unofficial Copy !

6 BY-LAWS ‘OF IMPERIAL HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION As Amended March 21, 1985 ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS Certain terms as used in these By-Laws sha defined as follows: 1. The "Act" shall mean and refer to we) Condominium Act, Article 130la of t sed Civil ‘Statutes.

2. "Declaration and Mas all mean and cvefer to the instrument dated 1, 1977, recorded in Imperial House Condomi Condominium Project.

3. imperiag>Ho residential b dominium consists of four (4) aining a total of forty-three (43) units therei tain other improvements located thereon all as mop larly described in the Declaration and ‘House Condominium as a condominium project estab-—

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f four (4) aining a total of forty-three (43) units therei tain other improvements located thereon all as mop larly described in the Declaration and ‘House Condominium as a condominium project estab-— is by. the Declaration and Master Deed in conformance with the provisions of the Act.

5. "Unit" shall mean and refer to an enclosed space consisting of one or more rooms occupying all or part of a - 6a floor in a building in the Condominium Project having direct access to a thoroughfare as such space may be further described and delimited in the Declaration and Master Deed.

6. "Owner" shall mean and refer to a person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, trust or ot e entity or any combination thereof, who or whic PISS record owner of fee simple title to one or moe Grol Condominium Project.

7. "Condominium By-Laws" sha efer to the by-laws attached to the Declar Master Deed as -Exhibit A. . | 8. "Corporation" as used in shall refer to this condominium assocyti gistered office of the corporation ill Way, Dallas, Texas 75225.

BRED AGENT IS EDNA . FLAXMAN ) he corporation may also have offices at such es, both within and without the State of Texas, b of directors. may from time to time determine or th ess of the corporation may require.

ARTICLE III MEMBERS Each Owner shall be a member of the corporation and no 2 ether person or entity shall be entitled to membership. No - 6b — member shall be required to pay any consideration whatsoever for his membership in the corporation.

ARTICLE Iv MEETING OF MEMBERS Place Section 1. Meetings of the members of t may be held at such time and place, within, Texas, as shall be stated in the notj oO a duly, executed waiver of notice ereo Time Section 2. An annual mee of the members of the

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ings of the members of t may be held at such time and place, within, Texas, as shall be stated in the notj oO a duly, executed waiver of notice ereo Time Section 2. An annual mee of the members of the corporation shall be held ar on a date prior to the end of the fiscal/e Bar at such time as shall be designated by the Directors and at which time the members Board of Directors, and shall transact su iness as may properly be brought before the meeting.

Special Meetings Special meetings of the members, for any o’ purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, rt cles of Incorporation, these By-Laws, the Declaration aster. Deed or the Condominium. By-Laws, may be called by the President, the Board of Directors, or by members having not less than ten percent (10%) of the total percentage of values assigned to those members whose vote is entitled to be cast at such meeting. Business transacted at all special -~ 6c — meetings shall be confined to the subjects stated in the notice of such meeting.

Notice ‘Section 4. Written Or printed notice of the annual meeting shall state the place, day and hour of the meeting and Shall be delivered not less than twenty (20) nor sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting annual budget shall accompany the notice for he purpose or and shall be delivered “not less than ten (10) nor m than ‘ty (50) days before the date of the meeting. ; Notice of the an 1 Or a special meeting may be served on owner by -de ga copy of the notice eltwer’ an person to the m iC the notice in the mail slot a resident of the Condominium or by his last known address. Service by mail Postal Service. These notices may be given by direction e. president, the decretany, or the officer or person calling the meeting, to each member of the corporation entitled

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n address. Service by mail Postal Service. These notices may be given by direction e. president, the decretany, or the officer or person calling the meeting, to each member of the corporation entitled , to vote at such meeting.

Quorum Section 5. Except as provided by statute, the Declaration - 6d and Master Deed or the Condominium By-Laws, the presence in person or by Proxy.. of sixty percent (60%) of the percentage values assigned to the members shall constitute a guorum at all meetings of the members for the transaction of business.

If, however, such guorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the members, the members entitl ote have power to adjourn the meeting fram time without Shall be present or represented. — ad+curned meeting ‘at which a quorum shall be present argsented any business Tay be transacted which might e been transacted at the Section 6. Whe m is present at any meeting, the vote of the fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the percep alues assigned to those members qualified to vote and x mn person or by proxy shall decide any > question before such meeting, unless the guestion is one uy Y express provision of any statute, the Articles rp tion of the corporation, these By-Laws, the ation and Master Deed or the Condominium By-Laws, a ent vote is required, in which case such express provision Shall govern and control the decision of euch question. The members present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the - 6e withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a guorum.

Each member shall be entitled to a vote, the value of which shall equal the total of. the percentage of value assigned to the Units owned by such member as set forth in the Declara-

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ess than a guorum.

Each member shall be entitled to a vote, the value of which shall equal the total of. the percentage of value assigned to the Units owned by such member as set forth in the Declaration and Master Deed. No member, other than Developer, shall be entitled to vote at any meeting of the corporata ntil such member has presented evidence of ownership vote of each member may only be cast by proxy given by such member to his her - member or to his or her duly autho d resentative bearing ‘a date not more than eleven S prior to such meeting. Such proxy shall be filed with ary of the corporation prior to or at the tim eting. If title to a Unit shall be in the name r more persons as Owners, all of such persons 1 embers of the corporation and are referred toMe "Joint-Owners". Any one of such JointS G ny meeting of the members of the corporation 1 be binding upon such other Joint-Owners esent at such meeting until written notice to y has been received by the Board of Directors in w ase the unanimous vote of all such Joint-Owners (in on'or by proxy) shall be required to cast their vote as ‘members. If two or more of such Joint-Owners are present at any meeting, their unanimous action shall also be required to cast their vote as members of the corporation.

- 6f Cumulative Voting Section 8. At all meetings of the members of the corporation cumulative voting shall not be permitted.

Roberts Rules of Order Section 9.° All questions of procedure for the etings, if not specifically proviéed in the By-Laws of th iation, shall be determined by Roberts. Riles of order.

ARTICLE Vv .

DIRECTORS Section 1. The business anda he corporation ‘shall be managed by its Board of Di may exercise all such powers of the corporation do all. such lawful acts and

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ts. Riles of order.

ARTICLE Vv .

DIRECTORS Section 1. The business anda he corporation ‘shall be managed by its Board of Di may exercise all such powers of the corporation do all. such lawful acts and things as are not by statut icles of Incorporation, these By-Laws, the Or Deed or the Condominium By-Laws directed or r © be exercised or done by the members, Sectio ard of Directors shall consist of five member corporation, They shall serve for a period util their respective successors shall be duly of two ea Woudlified; provided, however, that the Board shail ed of no more than four (4) members who are residents pector who has served one term may be re-elected for. another term, but no director who has served two terms in succession shall be eligible for re-election until one year has elapsed from the expiration of his last term. The directors shall serve’ - 6g without compensation, and maintain their permanent residences in the Condominium Project.

Section 3. Any director may be removed €ither for or without cause at any special meeting of the members of ‘the corporation by the affirmative vote of at least fiftyzone the notice calling such a meeting.

the Board of Directors, caused by rEsignation, “retirement, disqualification or rei ] m office of any director or otherwise, a succ ror successors may be chosen by the affirmative vote of y of the remaining directors, and each successor dir Posen shall be elected for the unexpired term of his sor in office. Any directorship to be filled by <2 s of? gn increase in the number of directors tion at an annual meeting of members or of members called for that purpose.

of the Board of Directors - The directors of the corporation shall eetings, both regular and special, within Dallas.

exas.— .

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ion at an annual meeting of members or of members called for that purpose.

of the Board of Directors - The directors of the corporation shall eetings, both regular and special, within Dallas.

exas.— .

Section 5. The first meeting of each newly elected board shall be held without further notice immediately follawing the annual meeting of members of the corporation, and at thesame place, unless by unanimous consent of the directors thén - 6h elected and serving such time or Place shall be changed.

Section 6. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and Place as shall from time to time be determined by the board, but not less than three times per.

calendar year.

Section 7. Special meetings of the Board oj DY may be called by the president on PEEEE (3) a each director, either personally or by mail 0a special meetings shall be called by the in like manner and on like notice three directors. Except as may ba -by statute, the Articles of rporation, these By-Laws, the Declaration and Master Deed Condominium By-Laws, neither the business to be txr&od q nor the purpose of, any special Section eetings of the Board of Directors the presence of of the directors shall be necessary and sufficient tute a quorum for the transaction of business ajority of the directors, when present at which there is a quorum, shall be the act of f Directors, except as may be otherwise Specifically by statute, the Articles of Incorporation, these By-Laws, Peclaration and Master Deed or the Condominium By- Laws. If a quorum shall not be PECREDE at any meeting of directors the ‘directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

- 6i Committees and Managing Agents

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the ‘directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

- 6i Committees and Managing Agents Section 9. Committees not having and exercising the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the affairs of the corporation may be designated and appointed by a res) uisien adopted by a majority of the directors at a meeting at which a quorum is present, or by the president th under authorized by a like resolution of the Board of Membership on such committees shall be limite§ idénts or members of the corporation.

Section 10. All committees board of their proceedings when re ste © do so.

Section li. The Board Dire S may employ for the corporation a management age ents at a compensation Shall perform such duti rvices with respect to the Condominium Projedt the JBoard of Directors shall authorize, S may delegate to such management agent with —— to management, repair and Condominium Project which are not by statute, Incorporation, these By-Laws, the Declaration Deed or the Condominium By-Laws required iu be per-~ or have the approval of the Board of Directors or the S, of the corporation.

Section 12, Any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee may be taken without a meeting if a prior consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is signed by all the - 63 members of the Board of Directors. Such written consent shall have the ane force and effect as a unanimous vote at a meeting and shall be included as a part of the minutes of the AssOCiatien, Section 13. Subject to the Provisions required or permitted by statute or the Articles of Incorporation 5 notice

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vote at a meeting and shall be included as a part of the minutes of the AssOCiatien, Section 13. Subject to the Provisions required or permitted by statute or the Articles of Incorporation 5 notice of meetings, ‘members of the Board of Directors, or, s of this section shall constitute meeting, except where a pers for the express purpose business on the groun a e meeting is not lawfully called or convened. > TICLE VI NOTICES Whenever under the provisions of any statute, Incorporation, these By-Laws, the Declaration as to how such notice shall be given, it shall not be construed to mean personal notice, but any such notice may be given in writing, by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such director or member at such address as appears on the records of the conpareheen. Any notice required or permitted - 6k to be given by mail shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same shall be deposited in the United States Mail.

| Section 2. Whenever any notice is required to be given to any member or director of the corporation under the provisions of any statute, the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, the Declaration and Master Deed or the Co By-Laws, a waiver thereof in writing signed by r or persons entitled to such notice, whether befor ter the time stated in such notice, shall be deem va t to the giving of such notice.

ARTICLE VII OFFICE .

Section 1. The offic corporation shall be elected by the director g the directors and shall be a president, vice-pre Secretary and a treasurer.

Section 2 a of Directors at its first meeting, immediately e annual meeting of the members, shall choose a pre ae ice-president, a secretary and a treasurer.

SecY¥i The Board of Directors may appoint such . and agents as it shall deem necessary, who shall

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ely e annual meeting of the members, shall choose a pre ae ice-president, a secretary and a treasurer.

SecY¥i The Board of Directors may appoint such . and agents as it shall deem necessary, who shall in for such terms and shall exercise such powers and m\Such duties as shall be determined from time to time.

3 board.

Section 4, Each elected officer of the corporation shall hold office until the annual meeting of the Board of Directors next following his election and thereafter until his successor is chosen. Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the - 6L Board of Directors may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board of Directors. If the office of any officer becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy may be filled by the Board of Directors.

The President Section 5. The president shall be the chie officer of the corporation. He shall preside Ta eve general Seed S Of the board are carried into effect, : Perform such other of the members and the Board of Directors, corporation, shall see that all orders ar Section 6. The vi Aent shall have such powers and perform such dut3 Board of Directors may from s the president may from time to The Secretary Directors and all annual and special meetings of and record all votes and the minutes of all proigS in a book to be kept for that purpose. A copy of minutes shall be distributed within a reasonable time to all members of record. He shall give, or cause to be given, nokice of all meetings of the members and special meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors Or president, - 6m ; under whose supe.vision he shall be.

The Treasurer Section 9. The treasurer shall have the constructive custody of the

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ther duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors Or president, - 6m ; under whose supe.vision he shall be.

The Treasurer Section 9. The treasurer shall have the constructive custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall keep full and accurate account of receipts and disbursements of the corporation and shall deposit ali moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the corporation in such depositories as May be designated be the Board of Directors.

Section 10. He shall disburse the funds of the corpo ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vo such disbursements, and Shall render to the president and at the reg ular meetings of the board, or whenever they it, an account of all his transactions as treasurer and the gnctal condition of the corporation, and shall perform su othe es as the Board of Directors may prescribe.

ll. If required by the Bé of ctors, he shall give the corporation a bond in such form, in h sum, and with such surety or RY board for the faithful persureties as shall be satisfactop formance of the duties of hi d-for the restoration to the corporation, in case of his esignation, retirement or removal vouchers, money and other property a from office, of all om pa of whatever kind in ion or under his control belonging to the corporation.

ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS Reserves Secti ere may be created by resolution of the -6nBoard of Directors such reserve or reserves as the directors from time to time, in their discretion, think proper to provide for contingencies, or to repair or maintain any portion of the Condominium Project, or for such other purposes ss the directors shall think beneficial to the corporation, nd the directors may modify or abolish any such res the manner in which it was created,

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the Condominium Project, or for such other purposes ss the directors shall think beneficial to the corporation, nd the directors may modify or abolish any such res the manner in which it was created, Checks Section 2. all checks or demands 4 e d notes of the corporation shall be signe su ficer or officers Or such other person or persons as rd of Directors may from time to time designate.

Section 3. The 2 of the corporation shall be fixed by resoluti Board of Directors.

© al Secti corporate seal shall be in such form as may be dete the Board of Directors. Said seal may, but need sed by causing it or a Paceindi¢ thereof to be im affixed or reproduced or otherwise.

Indemnification ction 5. The corporation shall indemnify any director, er, or employee, or former director, officer, or employee of the corporation, against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by him and any amount paid in satisfaction of 4 i domesaites in connection with any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil Or Criminal in nature, in which he is made @ party by reason of - 60 being or having been such a director, officer, or employee (whether or not a director, officer or employee at the time such costs of expenses are incurred by or imposed upon him) except in relation to matters as to which he shall be adjudged in such action, suit, Or proceeding to be liable for gross egligence or willful misconduct in the performance of duty. tdrporation may also reimburse to any director, officer reasonable costs of settlement of any suche suit or proceedings, if it shall be found b m of the directors not involved in € ma rin controversy, whether or not a quorum, that it € interest of the corporation that such settlen be made and that such director,

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edings, if it shall be found b m of the directors not involved in € ma rin controversy, whether or not a quorum, that it € interest of the corporation that such settlen be made and that such director, officer or employee was not. of gross negligence or willful misconduct. Such ¥Y% 5 indemnification and reimbursement shall not be deemed Or any other rights to which such oyee may be entitled by law or under vote of members or otherwise.

Construction In the event these By-Laws shall be inconsistent r f Declaration and Master Deed or the Condominium shall be controlling. a copy of the Declaration and er Deed and annexed Condominium By-Laws is attached ‘hereto @S an appendix to these Association By-Laws.

, Amendments _ Section 7. These By-Laws may not be altered, amended or - 6p repealed except by the affirmative vote of a fifty-one percent (51%) of the percentage of values assigned to the members of & the corporation.

Filed and Recorded Official Public Records John F. Warren, County Clerk i . Dallas County, TEXAS $88.00 200900268194 - 6g -