ARTICLE I Name
The name of this non-profit religious organization shall be Pagan Alliance of the Lowcountry. It may also be referred to within the governing documents as PAL, the Pagan Alliance, Alliance, the Church, or the Organization.
ARTICLE II Affiliation
The Pagan Alliance of the Lowcountry is not affiliated with any outside governing body or religious organization. It may, however, work with other non-profit religious organizations to meet mutual goals and foster goodwill within the broader community at large.
ARTICLE III Purpose
To sustain a local, inclusive, community where Pagans of like minds and varying faiths and practices, can come together to openly gather, celebrate, practice, worship, teach, and learn without fear of persecution or judgment by:
ARTICLE IV Mission
Section 1. To provide a supportive, safe and welcoming community for all Pagan beliefs. To gather in representation, education and celebration of belief and practice.
ARTICLE V Membership
Membership All policies concerning membership shall be governed by membership policies separate from the Constitution and Bylaws.
ARTICLE VI Officers
The officers of the organization shall be the Board of Directors as elected and outlined in the bylaws. Other offices and Officers may be established by the Board of Directors of the organization at an annual meeting or at a special meeting called for this purpose as the need arises. Officers shall be elected via the process outlined in the bylaws and for the time determined there.
ARTICLE VII Board Meetings
Section 1. Board meetings shall be held as needed, but not less than annually. Special meetings may be called as need arises. An annual Board meeting shall be held, wherein written progress reports for ongoing programs shall be submitted and the treasurer shall submit financial reports.
Section 2. Members shall be informed of annual Board meetings not less than one week prior to the meeting. Such information shall include the date, time of the meeting, and an agenda of business to be discussed.
ARTICLE VIII Finances
Pagan Alliance of the Lowcountry shall be a non-profit religious body organized exclusively for religious/spiritual and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. No part of the earnings of PAL shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, its Members, Directors, or any other private person, except that the Alliance shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, and to make payments, distributions, or charity in furtherance of the purposes set forth in it's governing documents. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be to carry on propaganda or otherwise to attempt to influence legislation, and the organization shall not aid any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried out by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE IX
Period of Duration
Pagan Alliance of the Lowcountry shall be PERPETUAL from the date of its incorporation, July 25, 2022 forward until such time as its Board of Directors deem it necessary to dissolve in the manner stated in the Bylaws. In the event of dissolution, all property and assets of the Organization shall be distributed and conveyed to one or more organizations engaged in activities substantially similar to those of the Alliance to use as they see fit or become property of the State of South Carolina for use as the state sees fit.
ARTICLE X Amendments
These articles may be amended in the manner outlined by the Bylaws provided they align with the goals of the organization and state Statute at the time of the amendment.