The Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association was established in 1990 under a charter with the city. Current Info:
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Minutes of Meetings -CLICK HERE Charter - CLICK HERE By-Laws - CLICK HERE
Board and Area Reps- CLICK HERE Committees and members - CLICK HERE
Minutes of Meetings -CLICK HERE Charter - CLICK HERE By-Laws - CLICK HERE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
JPNA Board has established policies/procedures that facilitate efficient meetings and provide access to all neighbors
JPNA Board has established policies/procedures that facilitate efficient meetings and provide access to all neighbors
Anti-discrimination Policy
Anti-Discrimination Policy of the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association Adopted by the board of directors of the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association on January 23, 2019
The Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community.
The Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community.
Neighborhood Assn Guidelines
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN GUIDELINES BY CITY OF TUCSON includes:
(from M Rankin city attorney 5/25/2005)
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN GUIDELINES BY CITY OF TUCSON includes:
(from M Rankin city attorney 1/24/2006)
(from M Rankin city attorney 5/25/2005)
- “prohibition against of newsletters that contain references to ballot issues or political candidates as incorporated in Administrative Directive 1.06-22”
- “DNR from disseminating newsletters that contain slanderous material; or that contains commercial advertising”
- “the prohibition against supporting an association that discriminates based on race, gender, national origin, etc”
- “prohibition against expending City Resources for political advocacy”
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN GUIDELINES BY CITY OF TUCSON includes:
(from M Rankin city attorney 1/24/2006)
- At the same time, the City imposes no restrictions on neighborhood associations, either in the context of mailings or meetings, where the activity doesn’t involve any City resources. In other words, if the association pays for its own meeting notices and mailings, and secures it meeting space without City subsidy, the City imposes no restrictions on political expression”
- “DNR can distribute newsletters or meeting notices that announce a (political) forum, so long as all candidates, or all persons/groups interested in a ballot issue, will be given equal opportunity to speak and present their position.”
JPNA Procedures for Nominating Committee
Policy of the JPNA Nominating Committee (Approved by JPNA Board 11/28/2018, revised 2/2023, 2/2025)
Establishment of the committee: The Board appoints a nominating committee made up of neighborhood residents. Recommend membership of 3 to 5.
Purpose: To prepare a slate of nominees. Nominees will fill the officer and Area Representative positions comprising the Board ofJefferson Park Neighborhood Assoc. (JPNA)
Working Guidelines: All nominees names must be processed according to this policy through the established Nominating Committee.This avoids misunderstanding and assures a fair and impartial vetting of the nominees.
Nomination Process
A. Solicitation of Nominees-This process starts with the call to service and a list of potential nominees to be interviewed.
1. Current officers/Area Representatives may be offered the opportunity to:
a. be re-nominated for their current board position or
b. express an interest in another Board position
c. opportunity to resign
2. An appeal to residents to seek those interested in being nominated.
a. Soliciting nominees: announcements at JPNA Board meeting, neighborhood newsletters/list serve/or website notice
b. Self-nomination: Anyone interested in being a candidate for a Board office or an Area Representative is asked to contact amember of the Nominating Committee.
c. Nomination by others: If a Board member, or another neighborhood resident learns of a resident's interest in serving on the JPNA Board, that individual is invited to submit their information to the Nominating Committee.
3. Deadline: Three Weeks prior to the December meeting.
B. Interview/Documentation-This process starts with a list of nominees and ends with completion of interviews and preparation of a slate for December.
1. Scheduling interviews: Upon acceptance by the nominee, the members of the Nominating Committee interview prospective nominees.Interviews by e-mail or other social media are not acceptable.
2. Purposes of the interview:
a. to document their contact information, reason for applying and any particular interests/strengths.
b. to inform the prospective nominee of the requirements of the position for which they are being nominated, including the time commitment.
c. to assess the nominee's interest, availability and suitability etc. for the position.
d. In the case of multiple candidates for a position, the nominating committee will alert all as to who will go forward and who will not.
e. Particular considerations should be recorded of prior activity and understanding of neighborhood issues, which might include attendance at meetings, work on a particular related neighborhood issues/events etc.
C. Presentation of Slate:
1. Presented to the Board at the monthly meeting preceding the Annual Meeting.
2. As per JPNA By-Laws, the slate is publicized by the required 10 days prior to the Annual Meeting.
D. Election Procedure
1. Nominating Committee is responsible for conducting the Election of officers and Area Representatives.
a. Confirm presence of a sign-in sheet (specific information including resident/owner status)
b. Prepare ballot: a ballot with 3 columns
Column 1: lists names of nominees presented by JPNA Nominating Committee.
Column 2: a line for potential write in candidates
Column 3: records a vote of “yes” or “no” for each nominee.
c. Identify individuals who will lead the voting process: pass out ballots, collect ballots and tally votes.
2. Nominating Committee member explains voting process to attendees. (By-Laws state that any resident or property owner in Jefferson Park is entitled to one vote.)
3. Ballots are distributed, allow ample time for voting.
4. Election.
5. Ballots are collected and counted.
6. Results are announced after the tally.
The appointment of Members at Large shall occur at the next Business Board Meeting following the Annual Meeting
Establishment of the committee: The Board appoints a nominating committee made up of neighborhood residents. Recommend membership of 3 to 5.
Purpose: To prepare a slate of nominees. Nominees will fill the officer and Area Representative positions comprising the Board ofJefferson Park Neighborhood Assoc. (JPNA)
Working Guidelines: All nominees names must be processed according to this policy through the established Nominating Committee.This avoids misunderstanding and assures a fair and impartial vetting of the nominees.
Nomination Process
A. Solicitation of Nominees-This process starts with the call to service and a list of potential nominees to be interviewed.
1. Current officers/Area Representatives may be offered the opportunity to:
a. be re-nominated for their current board position or
b. express an interest in another Board position
c. opportunity to resign
2. An appeal to residents to seek those interested in being nominated.
a. Soliciting nominees: announcements at JPNA Board meeting, neighborhood newsletters/list serve/or website notice
b. Self-nomination: Anyone interested in being a candidate for a Board office or an Area Representative is asked to contact amember of the Nominating Committee.
c. Nomination by others: If a Board member, or another neighborhood resident learns of a resident's interest in serving on the JPNA Board, that individual is invited to submit their information to the Nominating Committee.
3. Deadline: Three Weeks prior to the December meeting.
B. Interview/Documentation-This process starts with a list of nominees and ends with completion of interviews and preparation of a slate for December.
1. Scheduling interviews: Upon acceptance by the nominee, the members of the Nominating Committee interview prospective nominees.Interviews by e-mail or other social media are not acceptable.
2. Purposes of the interview:
a. to document their contact information, reason for applying and any particular interests/strengths.
b. to inform the prospective nominee of the requirements of the position for which they are being nominated, including the time commitment.
c. to assess the nominee's interest, availability and suitability etc. for the position.
d. In the case of multiple candidates for a position, the nominating committee will alert all as to who will go forward and who will not.
e. Particular considerations should be recorded of prior activity and understanding of neighborhood issues, which might include attendance at meetings, work on a particular related neighborhood issues/events etc.
C. Presentation of Slate:
1. Presented to the Board at the monthly meeting preceding the Annual Meeting.
2. As per JPNA By-Laws, the slate is publicized by the required 10 days prior to the Annual Meeting.
D. Election Procedure
1. Nominating Committee is responsible for conducting the Election of officers and Area Representatives.
a. Confirm presence of a sign-in sheet (specific information including resident/owner status)
b. Prepare ballot: a ballot with 3 columns
Column 1: lists names of nominees presented by JPNA Nominating Committee.
Column 2: a line for potential write in candidates
Column 3: records a vote of “yes” or “no” for each nominee.
c. Identify individuals who will lead the voting process: pass out ballots, collect ballots and tally votes.
2. Nominating Committee member explains voting process to attendees. (By-Laws state that any resident or property owner in Jefferson Park is entitled to one vote.)
3. Ballots are distributed, allow ample time for voting.
4. Election.
5. Ballots are collected and counted.
6. Results are announced after the tally.
The appointment of Members at Large shall occur at the next Business Board Meeting following the Annual Meeting
JPNA Board Positions - Description of duties
NOTE: as per minutes from 11/5/2025 JPNA Board Exec. Study
The President shall:
a. Call and preside at all board meetings
b. Act for and on behalf of the membership of the Association
c. Appoint any special committees necessary for the operation of the business of the Association
d. Act as the official spokesperson of the Association
e. Implement the decisions of the Association
f. Monitor and set the agenda – any member having an item for the board will alert the president to place on the agenda
g. Send the agenda in word form to secretary for minute taking
The Vice President shall:
a. Assume all of the duties of that office in the temporary absence of the President
b. Assist the facilitator with meeting details
c. Create the agenda in the absence of a President and e-mail the board 5 days before the scheduled meeting
The Executive Vice President shall:
a. Assist the President to ensure a smooth transition that this position will be filled by the outgoing president
b. Assist the facilitator with meeting details if VP is absent
c. Create the agenda in the absence of a VP and e-mail the board 5 days before
The Secretary shall:
a. Keep a permanent record of all the General Membership meeting and Board Meeting minutes, and all legal documents and legal transactions of the Association
b. Transcribe the minutes of each meeting and shall forward one copy to each member of the Board. Copies shall be forwarded as herein described at least five days before the next meeting date
c. Assure that the minutes are posted to the website by the Communications Committee
d. Be the contact person to report non-attendance at board meetings
The Treasurer shall:
a. Keep records of receipts, disbursements, and other financial business of the Association
b. Provide the Board updated reports at each board meeting about the financial status of the Association
c. A financial report for the calendar year preceding the date of the Annual Meeting shall be submitted at the Annual Meeting
d. With board approval, look for ways to increase profit on balances (CDs, high yield accounts, etc.)
Area Representatives shall:
a. Distribute flyers/door hangers
b. Serve on or chair at least one committee
c. Provide new neighbors with Welcome Packets
d. Be a resource for neighbors
e. Develop relationships with neighbors (block monitors)
f. Mail Appreciation Postcards
g. Report monthly of new residents and or other happenings
Members at Large encouraged to:
a. Serve on or chair at least one committee. or
b. Serve as a liaison as needed to Ward 3, Banner, Grant Road Project and the RTA. or
c. Assist as needed with:
1. Scheduling roll offs and meetings
2. Co-authoring the E-news (supplying articles and photos). Website Maintenance
3. Homeless Encampment Reporting
4. Other as needed
The President shall:
a. Call and preside at all board meetings
b. Act for and on behalf of the membership of the Association
c. Appoint any special committees necessary for the operation of the business of the Association
d. Act as the official spokesperson of the Association
e. Implement the decisions of the Association
f. Monitor and set the agenda – any member having an item for the board will alert the president to place on the agenda
g. Send the agenda in word form to secretary for minute taking
The Vice President shall:
a. Assume all of the duties of that office in the temporary absence of the President
b. Assist the facilitator with meeting details
c. Create the agenda in the absence of a President and e-mail the board 5 days before the scheduled meeting
The Executive Vice President shall:
a. Assist the President to ensure a smooth transition that this position will be filled by the outgoing president
b. Assist the facilitator with meeting details if VP is absent
c. Create the agenda in the absence of a VP and e-mail the board 5 days before
The Secretary shall:
a. Keep a permanent record of all the General Membership meeting and Board Meeting minutes, and all legal documents and legal transactions of the Association
b. Transcribe the minutes of each meeting and shall forward one copy to each member of the Board. Copies shall be forwarded as herein described at least five days before the next meeting date
c. Assure that the minutes are posted to the website by the Communications Committee
d. Be the contact person to report non-attendance at board meetings
The Treasurer shall:
a. Keep records of receipts, disbursements, and other financial business of the Association
b. Provide the Board updated reports at each board meeting about the financial status of the Association
c. A financial report for the calendar year preceding the date of the Annual Meeting shall be submitted at the Annual Meeting
d. With board approval, look for ways to increase profit on balances (CDs, high yield accounts, etc.)
Area Representatives shall:
a. Distribute flyers/door hangers
b. Serve on or chair at least one committee
c. Provide new neighbors with Welcome Packets
d. Be a resource for neighbors
e. Develop relationships with neighbors (block monitors)
f. Mail Appreciation Postcards
g. Report monthly of new residents and or other happenings
Members at Large encouraged to:
a. Serve on or chair at least one committee. or
b. Serve as a liaison as needed to Ward 3, Banner, Grant Road Project and the RTA. or
c. Assist as needed with:
1. Scheduling roll offs and meetings
2. Co-authoring the E-news (supplying articles and photos). Website Maintenance
3. Homeless Encampment Reporting
4. Other as needed
JPNA Expenditure Policy
Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association Funds Expenditure Policy
Approved by the Board on December 16, 2020, revised 2.2025
ANNUAL BUDGET:
JPNA will, at the January annual meeting, approve a yearly budget, including line items
and estimated annual and monthly costs for each line item. Those may include, for example:
EXPENDING APPROVED BUDGET FUNDS (see above):
Before making a purchase/incurring a cost, the JPNA board member responsible for a particular expenditure must check with the Treasurer to ensure that funds are available. If available, the Board member may proceed with the expenditure.
If funds are not available, the Board member must discuss with the full Board in a regular Board meeting how to increase funds to cover the expenditure.
If the Board member incurs the cost without previously consulting the Treasurer, that Board member will not be reimbursed for the expenditure.
EXPENDING FUNDS NOT PRE–APPROVED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET:
Category 1 - $1.00 – $150
Any Board member who wishes to spend between $1.00 and $150.00 on an item that is JPNA-related may do so with the consent of 3 board members who communicate their approval with the treasurer.
If funds are not available, the Board member must discuss with the full Board in a regular Board meeting how to increase funds to cover the expenditure.
If the Board member incurs the cost without previously consulting the Treasurer, that Board member will not be reimbursed for the expenditure.
Category 2 – above $150.00
All JPNA-related expenditures over $150.00 must be approved by the Board by majority vote in regular session or by email vote. If by email vote, a copy of all emails must be made available to the Secretary for the JPNA records. The requesting Board Member must consult with the Treasurer to ensure that funds are available.
These stipulations apply:
If the Board member incurs the cost without previously consulting the Treasurer, that Board member will not be reimbursed for the expenditure.
For all categories:
Approved by the Board on December 16, 2020, revised 2.2025
Approved by the Board on December 16, 2020, revised 2.2025
ANNUAL BUDGET:
JPNA will, at the January annual meeting, approve a yearly budget, including line items
and estimated annual and monthly costs for each line item. Those may include, for example:
- Office supplies, paper, printer cartridges, stamps;
- Professional fees – legal, insurance etc.
- Quarterly Program Committee costs
- Other recurrent operating expenses to include zoom, website, E-news etc.
EXPENDING APPROVED BUDGET FUNDS (see above):
Before making a purchase/incurring a cost, the JPNA board member responsible for a particular expenditure must check with the Treasurer to ensure that funds are available. If available, the Board member may proceed with the expenditure.
If funds are not available, the Board member must discuss with the full Board in a regular Board meeting how to increase funds to cover the expenditure.
If the Board member incurs the cost without previously consulting the Treasurer, that Board member will not be reimbursed for the expenditure.
EXPENDING FUNDS NOT PRE–APPROVED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET:
Category 1 - $1.00 – $150
Any Board member who wishes to spend between $1.00 and $150.00 on an item that is JPNA-related may do so with the consent of 3 board members who communicate their approval with the treasurer.
If funds are not available, the Board member must discuss with the full Board in a regular Board meeting how to increase funds to cover the expenditure.
If the Board member incurs the cost without previously consulting the Treasurer, that Board member will not be reimbursed for the expenditure.
Category 2 – above $150.00
All JPNA-related expenditures over $150.00 must be approved by the Board by majority vote in regular session or by email vote. If by email vote, a copy of all emails must be made available to the Secretary for the JPNA records. The requesting Board Member must consult with the Treasurer to ensure that funds are available.
These stipulations apply:
- The request must include a description of the expenditure, its purpose and benefit to the neighborhood, the amount of funds requested, vendor name, city requirements and/or legal implications of the expenditure, probable date of expenditure, and any source of matching funding if that exists.
- The Board member who makes the approved expenditure must provide receipts in order to be reimbursed by the Treasurer.
If the Board member incurs the cost without previously consulting the Treasurer, that Board member will not be reimbursed for the expenditure.
For all categories:
- No expenditures will be reimbursed if unrestricted funds are not available at the time of the expenditure.
- Only members of the Board may expend money for JPNA activities.
- Once approved, the requesting Board member or appointed project head may expend his/her own funds and be reimbursed, or may request a check made out to the vendor.
- Board members making expenditures must provide a receipt for the expenditure to the Treasurer.
- Treasurer will ensure that, when a Board member requests money for unbudgeted expenditures, that there is always enough money in the JPNA account to cover the budgeted expenditures.
Approved by the Board on December 16, 2020, revised 2.2025
JPNA Policy for awarding JPNA funded traffic elements (4/2022)
Potential sites for road "elements" funded by the association or through the association will be treated as follows to be inclusive of the neighborhood:
Nothing will get funded unless the following is met:
Potential sites for road "elements" funded by the association or through the association will be treated as follows to be inclusive of the neighborhood:
Nothing will get funded unless the following is met:
- All neighbors adjacent to the project have been notified of the project
- There are 50% external (private, city etc) funding available for the project
- A neighbor in the defined area has agreed to gather signatures*
- A neighbor has agreed to do watering and maintenance*
- 60% of the neighbors have agreed on the petition supplied by the city
Meeting Procedures:
In order to maintain well run JPNA meetings the following policies are in place:
In order to maintain well run JPNA meetings the following policies are in place:
- MEETING PRESENTATION: GETTING ON THE AGENDA
- PRESENTATION NOT ON THE AGENDA:
- SUGGESTING WORKSHOPS ETC.
JPNA Procedure for submitting projects for funding
JPNA/FRIENDS POLICY FOR GRANTING PROJECT FUNDING
Proposal Form Certain neighborhood projects involve the city of Tucson and require agreement from the JPNA. Projects which are supported by the respective assns require
________________________________________________________________________
JEFFERSON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROPOSAL format
Date:
Name of Project:
Name(s) of project leaders:
How does the Project benefit the neighborhood or solve a problem
Who are the Members of Committee?
What is the Description of Project?
How will it involve/affect adjacent neighbors?
Does any part of the project involve the City of Tucson ?
Are there any legal/liability issues?
Are there any drawings, designs?
What is needed from the Association?
Budget:
Source of Funding
[ ] JPNA funds
[ ] Donations solicited through non-profit Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc
[ ] grant from Friends of Jefferson Park
[ ] Private donations
For consideration at which meeting (s)?
Proposal Form Certain neighborhood projects involve the city of Tucson and require agreement from the JPNA. Projects which are supported by the respective assns require
- a written submission to the board (s) (see below)
- a vote of approval of the project by the board
- a vote of approval for the estimated cost of the project if $ are needed
- a formal notation of person(s) who will represent the assn and lead the project
- a monthly update at the board meetings
________________________________________________________________________
JEFFERSON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROPOSAL format
Date:
Name of Project:
Name(s) of project leaders:
How does the Project benefit the neighborhood or solve a problem
Who are the Members of Committee?
What is the Description of Project?
How will it involve/affect adjacent neighbors?
Does any part of the project involve the City of Tucson ?
Are there any legal/liability issues?
Are there any drawings, designs?
What is needed from the Association?
Budget:
Source of Funding
[ ] JPNA funds
[ ] Donations solicited through non-profit Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc
[ ] grant from Friends of Jefferson Park
[ ] Private donations
For consideration at which meeting (s)?