•  Amended at the Special General Body meeting on October 27, 2002 as follows:

To better represent the origin, cultural heritage and traditions of the Koota, for which the Kannada Koota was created and is striving hard, it was resolved to add a prefix name to the existing name of New England Kannada Koota. Based on the unanimous support received at the last annual general body meeting on May 11, 2002 (Ugadi program) and the extended support received at the SGBM (October 27, 2002) it was resolved to add the prefix name "Mandaara". Henceforth, Kannada Koota will be known as "Mandaara-New England Kannada Koota".

A new logo reflecting the origin of kannada culture (from the state of Karnataka, India) and establishment of the Kannada Koota in New England area of United States of America, as proposed at the last general body meeting on May 11, 2002, will henceforth be the official logo of Mandaara-New England Kannada Koota.

Section 2 - Until such a time as a permanent location is established for the Koota, the residential address of the President shall represent the address of the Koota.

Article II – Purpose and Power

Section 1 – The Koota is organized and operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation or other similar non-profitable purposes, essentially as described in 501© of IRS code of 1954, Part I, Chap 1F, Subtitle A.

Section 2 – The Koota shall all powers necessary and/or incidental to carrying out its purpose outlined in Article II, Section 1.

Article III. Membership

Section 1 – The membership in the Koota is limited to those who are interested in the Kannada* heritage and cultural activities.

Section 2 – The Koota is supported mainly by membership fees, donations ans other non-profitable assessments.

Section 3 – The power of the Koota, unless otherwise delegated by voting rights of members, rests with the general body of the voting members. Voting members shall be subject to all obligations of membership.

Section 4 – Husband and wife may obtain joint membership with equal voting rights and privileges. Individual and/or student membership with equal voting rights and privileges are also allowed.

Section 5 – The term of the Koota shall be from July 1st to June 30th of the next Calender year. Members joining the Koota during the middle of the term shall remain members to the end of that term.*Kannada is one of the official languages of the Republic of India. Koota means association.

Article IV – The Executive Committee (EC) – Power and Function

Section 1 – The Executive Committee shall manage the affairs of the Koota and exercise all the powers of the Koota delegated by this constitution and its voting membership. It shall establish membership dues to be approved by the general body. It shall have power to appoint sub-committees for specific purposes. The Executive Committee shall also have the power to dissolve such committees.

Section 2 – The Executive Committee shall consist of 1. A President, 2. A Secretary, 3. A Treasurer and 4 Three members. Each of these shall have been a voting member of the Koota for atleast six months prior to the election.·

• Amended at the Special General Body meeting on October 27, 2002 as follows:

To expand the elected members of the Executive Committee by an additional member to a total of 7 members.

Section 3 – Each member of the Executive Committee shall be elected at the annual general body meeting, to be held in the month of April/May*. The term of the Executive Committee shall be one year.·

• Amended on Ugadhi, 1994 General Body meeting to as follows:

Each member of the Executive Committee will serve for a minimum of 2 years (Two years).

Section 4 – Four members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum. The President at his discretion can invite two additional members of the general body to the Executive Committee as special invitees, without the privilege of voting.

Section 5 – The meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the President, Secretary or by any two Executive Committee members by notice given seven days in advance.

Section 6 – Ordinarily, the EC shall meet as many times as necessary during the year.

Section 7 – The EC shall have the power to fill vacancies in the offices of the President, Secretary, Treasurer or any other EC member. However, if the office of the President becomes vacant, the Secretary shall automatically assume the Presidency, for the remainder of the term of EC.

Section 8 – The EC may, with prior approval of the General Body, acquire, operate, lease or dispose off the real estate and other property for the Koota. However, the EC, with prior approval of the majority of its members can rent halls or meeting places without the approval of the General Body.

Section 9 – Any donation or performance for charitable/enjoyment purposes by the Koota shall be agreed upon in advance by a majority of the members of the EC. Any donation over $300 should have prior approval of the General Body.

Section 10 – Any expenditure over $100 must be approved by the EC and any expenditure over $500 must be approved by the General Body on the recommendation of the Executive Committee*.·

• Amended at the Special General Body meeting on October 27, 2002 as follows:

To have a two tier system for spending limits for the koota events: a) $3000 for local programming and, b) $5000 when external artists are invited for performance.