All applicants for a license shall at the time the application is filed with the City License Clerk submit a copy of the club's constitution, bylaws and house rules. The constitution, bylaws and house rules shall provide, among other things:

    A.    That all classifications of members must be admitted on written application and only after investigation and approval by the governing body. Such admissions must be duly recorded in the official minutes of a regular meeting of the governing body;

    B.    The standards of eligibility for members;

    C.    A limitation on the number of members, consistent with the nature and purpose of the club or association;

    D.    Reasonable initiation fees and dues, consistent with the nature and purpose of the club or association;

    E.    The period for which dues shall be paid and the date upon which such period shall expire;

    F.    Reasonable regulations for the dropping of members for the nonpayment of dues or for other causes;

    G.    Strict regulations for the government of association or club rooms and quarters, generally consistent with the nature and character of the club or association;

    H.    That rooms and quarters must be under the supervision of the manager or house committee, who shall be appointed by the governing body of the association or club;

    I.    Provisions for visitors and for the issuance and use of guest cards, which shall be issued for a period of not to exceed two (2) weeks. A record of issuance of each card shall be maintained and available for inspection by the City Auditor at all times;

    J.    That the sale of food and beverages by any such club or association must be conducted by the club or association itself and in its own right and not upon any concession basis, either to any member of the club or association or to any third party;

    K.    That no member, officer, agent or employee of any such club or association shall be paid directly or indirectly receive, in the form of salary or otherwise, any revenue from the operation of the club or association beyond the amount of such reasonable compensation as may be fixed or voted by the proper authorities and in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the club or association;

    L.    That such club or association shall not engage in any public solicitation or public advertising of open house activities, banquets, cocktail hours or similar functions;

    M.    That all property of such club or association shall belong to all the members in common;

    N.    That each club or association shall, in its own name, own or lease premises suitable for its activities. If leased premises are occupied by such club or association, the lease must be for at least a twelve (12) month period. A copy of the lease shall be filed with the City License Clerk. (Prior code § 11-06-003)