Introduction
The Standing Rules of Southern Nevada Anthropomorphic Events consist of all rules relating to its own administration that remain in effect.
Each rule consists of a single motion or resolution, including amendments. For the purposes of organization, these rules are grouped under headings. Each rule is considered a section and are further divided into sub-sections, paragraphs, and clauses.
This document is compiled by the Secretary for the convenience of interested parties and is not intended to serve as the authoritative version of any action otherwise recorded in the meeting minutes.
Rule 1: Conflict of Interest Policy
The Conflict of Interest Policy is adopted as follows.
(Adopted July 5, 2022.)
Rule 2: Duties Delegated to the Chair of the Convention Committee
Except for matters which concern appropriations (money) or legality, the con chair is free to act unilaterally with the advice of the vice chair ([concerning] general convention matters) or a department head ([concerning] department-specific matters). Appropriations and legal matters must be run by the Board.”
(Adopted September 15, 2022.)
Rule 3: Fiscal Year Definition
For the purpose of budgeting and tax reporting, the fiscal year for Southern Nevada Anthropomorphic Events [shall] begin on July 1st of the prior calendar year and last until June 30th.
(Adopted February 5, 2023.)
Rule 4: Convention Committee Operating Policy
[T]he Convention Committee Operating Policy [is adopted as attached].
(Adopted July 9, 2023.)
Rule 5: Establishment of a corporate logo
The ‘Mountain Pawprint’ logo is adopted as the official logo of Southern Nevada Anthropomorphic Events.
(Adopted October 5, 2025.)
Rule 6: Establishment of a corporate seal
The seal [of Southern Nevada Anthropomorphic Events] shall consist of a desert landscape at sunset. In the background, an illustration of the sun setting beyond the Spring Mountains. In the foreground, a lone coyote watches the scene underneath a Joshua Tree.
(Adopted October 5, 2025.)
Officers
Rule 10: Chief Operations Officer
Description:
The COO has a focus on the internal aspects of the organization, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in day-to-day operations and proposing ways to resolve them. The COO oversees logistics, staff management, and organization infrastructure (equipment, technology, documentation, etc.). They work with the Executive Director to create a more efficient organization.
Upon appointment of a COO, the role of SNAE HR Assistant is abolished and all responsibilities, access, etc. are transferred to the COO.
Compensation:
- Annual salary of $15,600 with an expected workload of 20 hours per week/1,040 hours per year. Salary is retroactive to the first day of the month this resolution is adopted; onboarding paperwork (I-9, etc.) must be complete before salary is issued.
- Complimentary basic attendance at all SNAE functions; this is waived if the Director already has attendance through staffing the event.
- Additional compensation and benefits are at Board discretion.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting Executive Director with corporate-level nominations
- Overseeing hiring/firing of volunteers
- Overseeing onboarding/offboarding of contractors
- Overseeing payroll for employees and contractors
- Reviewing workflow and proposing improvements to avoid bottlenecks
- Working with Officers and staff to create and organize documentation
- Reviewing training and making recommendations for improvement
- Oversees information technology pending the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
- Inventory management (sourcing requests for turnover to the Treasurer for procurement, counting of inventory, movement of inventory to where it is needed)
- Supporting Committee staff as needed, including filling in management roles until proper appointments are made
Restrictions:
- COO may not volunteer time at SNAE events in roles functionally identical to work they are paid for.
(Adopted June 16, 2026.)
Rule 11: Chief Business Officer
Description:
The CBO has a focus on the external aspects of the organization, monitoring sales performance and identifying market/consumer trends for improving revenue and profits. They work with the Executive Director to promote a more profitable organization.
Compensation:
- Annual salary is of $15,600 with an expected workload of 20 hours per week/1,040 hours per year. Salary is retroactive to the first day of the month this resolution is adopted; onboarding paperwork (I-9, etc.) must be complete before salary can be issued.
- Complimentary basic attendance at all SNAE functions; this is waived if the Officer already has attendance through staffing the event.
- Additional compensation and benefits are at Board discretion.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting Executive Director with corporate-level nominations.
- Serving ex officio on the Business Committee as a voting member.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with contracts, licenses and regulations, working with Legal liaison(s) and legal counsel as needed
- Working with Treasury and others to ensure financial intake is functional
- Reviewing consumer trends to propose new products/services
- Noting and analyzing customer satisfaction/dissatisfaction to suggest areas of improvement
- Making note of competitor offerings/strategies and suggesting adoption thereof to Executive Director
- Managing external business relationships where not delegated
- Supporting Committee Staff as needed, including filling in management roles until proper appointments are made
Restrictions:
- CBO may not volunteer time at SNAE events in roles functionally identical to work they are paid for.
(Adopted June 16, 2026.)
Rule 12: Business Division
The Corporation establishes a Business Division to engage in year-round business activity. The Division operates under the purview of the Treasurer with advice and consent of the Board in the absence of a Committee to oversee operations.
(Adopted May 8, 2026 pursuant to Section 6.06.)
Rule 13: GROWL Committee
The Organization establishes the GROWL Committee with the following responsibilities:
- Sourcing and signing contracts for venues for dance-focused events (operating under the name “GROWL”) in Las Vegas and other communities.
- Sourcing performers, creatives and necessary staff to run dance events.
- Creating and maintaining relevant infrastructure (websites, ticket sales platforms, etc.) to operate dance events.
The GROWL Committee shall have at least three members, appointed by the Board in a separate resolution. The Committee shall be subject to standard oversight rules for committees (e.g. operating within budgets, issuing regular reports, compliance with Board-approved audits).
(Adopted May 31, 2026 pursuant to Section 6.06.)
Rule 14: Election Committee
The Organization establishes a special committee in the form of the Election Committee to supervise Board elections, dissolving upon final certification and recording of election results.
The Committee shall operate under the following rules:
- Committee members cannot be a candidate in the election they supervise.
- Committee members must be current members and have served as Board members, Board officers, other Committee members, or leadership within Committee staff.
- The Election committee decides format and deadline of elections, subject to Board approval and compliance with stipulations in the Bylaws.
- Ballots must be anonymous with verified voter eligibility.
- Final ballot counts must be open to inspection.
- The Committee shall ask all candidates provide a blurb showing their previous SNAE roles and short biography.
(Adopted June 6, 2026 pursuant to Section 6.06.)