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These documents are provided as a courtesy and may not include amendments, rerecordings and modifications. You should contact the Clerk and Recorder for the respective County to receive an official copy.
Definition of Key Legal Terms
Articles of Incorporation - the basic charter of a corporation which spells out the name, purpose, incorporators, and any special characteristics such as being non-profit. The starting point for filing and approval of articles of incorporation is usually the state's Secretary of State.
Bylaws - the written rules for conduct of a corporation, association, partnership or any organization. They should not be confused with the articles of incorporation, which only state the basic outline of the company. Bylaws generally provide for meetings, elections of a board of directors and officers, filling vacancies, notices, types and duties of officers, committees, assessments and other routine conduct. Bylaws are in effect a contract among members and must be formally adopted and/or amended.
Certificate of Incorporation - document which some states, including Montana, issue to prove a corporation's existence upon the filing of articles of incorporation.
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) - commonly called "CC&Rs," these are written rules, limitations and restrictions on use, applicable to all owners of homes in a subdivision or condominium complex. CC&Rs may limit size and placement of homes, exterior colors, pets, use of barbecues and other conduct to protect the quiet enjoyment of the various residents. CC&Rs are enforced by the homeowners association or by individual owners who can bring lawsuits against violators. The CC & Rs are permanent or "run with the land" so future owners are bound to the same rules.
Resolution/Policy - a determination of policy of a corporation by the vote of its board of directors. Resolutions are often statements of policy, belief or appreciation, and not always enactment of statutes or ordinances.
Governing Documents of the BSOA
Title 35 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) entitled Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations, defines how governing documents, amendments to governing documents, and activities of the Board of Directors, are defined and established for organizations. Governing documents important to both the BSOA and BSCC include a certificate of incorporation, articles of incorporation, bylaws, resolutions, and CC&R's.
Certificate of Incorporation of BSOA, Inc. (witnessed 10/24/1972) - 44k
Articles of Incorporation of BSOA (filed 10/20/1972) - 133k
Articles of Amendment of BSOA (filed various dates) - 247k
Executive summary of the bylaws and the recorded bylaws
New BSOA Bylaws
CC&R's (Protective Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) - all documents provided below are provided for the sake of convenience only! These documents are on record with the Gallatin County and Madison County Clerk and Recorders' offices and official copies should be obtained from their offices. Persons should not rely on these documents as the Big Sky Owners Association does not regularly update these documents (i.e., for changes, deletions, supplements, and/or amendments).
Sweetgrass Hills Owners: Please click here to view the recorded Amended and Restated Sweetgrass Hills Covenants.
Meadow Village Owners: Please click here to view the recorded Amended and Restated Meadow Village Covenants.
BSOA Current Business
The minutes from the most recent and current fiscal years are listed below. Older minutes can be found at the BSOA office. If you would like to view older minutes please contact the BSOA at 995-4166 or bsoa@3rivers.net
2002 Meeting Minutes
2003 Meeting Minutes
2004 Meeting Minutes
2005 Meeting Minutes
2006 Meeting MInutes
2007 Meeting Minutes
2008 Meeting Minutes
2009 Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2010 Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2010 Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2010 Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2010 Meeting Minutes
May 28, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Looking For Old Newsletters? Click on the links below for historical newsletters.
Fall 2008: Assessment Blues/Big Sky FD Mill levy/2008 BSOA Election Results
Winter 08/09: Fiber Optics in Big Sky/Financies/Because it's the neighborly thing to do
Summer 2009: Annual BSOA Meeting Key Dates/Bear Aware/ Living with Fire
Fall 2009: Owners Guide to Easements & Setbacks/BSOA Election Results/Hwy 191 Update
Winter 09/10: BSOA Financials/Ban on Canyon Billboards/Water Quality District
Spring 2010: Pond Update/NW Energy Project/Water & Sewer Districrt/3Rivers & Bulldog Cable
Looking for forms and information concerning the Big Sky Architectural Committee (BSAC)? Please click on the link provided, www.bigskymt.org/bsoa/bsac.html.
Unapproved Meeting Minutes - available in the BSOA Offices on request
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