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The amendments are to be voted on by the board of directors at the October 10, Board meeting and presented to the membership and voted on at the annual dinner Oct. 24, 2000. The changes will be in ( ).
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 6. Any person, association, partnership, firm or corporation subscribing to the
Chamber, the basic annual membership investment ("dues"), or any amount in
excess thereof, shall be provided to the Chamber office by said member.
(taken out: before he or she is qualified to vote.)
Section 7. Any person, association, partnership, firm or corporation holding membership
Shall have the right at any time to change its designated (voting) representation
upon written notice to the Chamber.
ARTICLE IV. - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The government of the Chamber shall be vested in a Board of Directors
("Board") each of whom shall be a member (or an employee of a member)
of the Chamber.
Section 2. The Board shall be composed of (take twelve out) 9-15 elected Directors
(and may be comprised of a) balanced representation from industry,
profession(al), commercial, agriculture, public service, and financial
institutions.
Section 6. An annual election is to be held during the Annual Meeting of the Chamber
Or at a special meeting called for that purpose. The Directors (term shall
Coincide with the chambers fiscal year.)
Section 7. Prior to the Annual Meeting of the Chamber, a Nominating Committee of
(up to 5) members, of which no more that three (3) from the current Board
shall be appointed by the President. The Nominating Committee shall select
a slate of (candidates to replace the directors whose regular terms are
expiring or vacant positions.) The names of the Board Candidates shall be
filed with the Secretary and be presented to the Board during their
next regular meeting or a special meeting called for that purpose. Nomina-
tions other than the ones recommended by the committee may be made by
any Director from the floor or by filing the name of the nominee with the
Secretary.
Section 12. All voting shall be (conducted to Roberts Rules of Order.) The required
Number of candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall be
Declared elected.
Section 14. After three (3) consecutive (unexcused) absences from the regularly
Scheduled Board meeting, a Director will be automatically suspended
from the Board. The Director may be reinstated by submitting a
written request to the Secretary who shall present the request to the
Board. The written request shall be made within twenty (20) days
After the third consecutive (unexcused) absence, the Board will act
upon their request at the next Board Meeting. The Board may re-instate the
Director by an affirmative vote by the Board members present. If three (3)
consecutive (unexcused) absences occur a second time within the
Director's three year term, the Director will be dropped and a replacement
will be named by the Board
ARTICLE V - OFFICERS
Section 2. (At the first meeting of the fiscal year,) the Board shall elect chamber
Officers for the ensuring year. The President shall call for nominations of
Officers.
Section 9. The Treasurer shall, with the aid of the Budget Committee, present a fiscal
Budget prior to the January meeting of the Board. The Treasurer shall present
a Chamber financial report at the monthly Board meetings. All disbursements
shall be made by duly signed checks. Checks shall be signed by any two
members of the Executive Committee. (took out - with the exception of the
Immediate Past President) If at any time during the year, it becomes
apparent that expenses will exceed income, the Executive Director and the
Executive Director and the Treasurer shall obtain approval of the Board
for future disbursements.
ARTICLE VII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 4. The Executive Committee shall also act as the Budget Committee.
(took out- As soon as possible after the installment of new officers)
The Executive Committee, acting as the Budget Committee shall prepare
a budget of estimated income and expenses including a stated amount
for each committee, and submit it to the Board for approval.
ARTICLE IX - MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Section 3. The Annual meeting of the Chamber shall be held (took out - in October)
at a time and place to be determined by the Board.
ARTICLE XI - AUDIT
Section 1. An audit (and or review) shall be performed annually of the books and
accounts of the Chamber. The report with its findings, are to be presented to
the Board and made available to the membership.
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