Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce

“The organizaiton has three types of membership: general membership: any person, association, corporation, partnership or legally recognized entity having an interest in the objectives of the organization shall be eligible to apply for membership. General members enjoy all the rights of membership including the right to vote. Honorary membership: distinction in public affairs shall confer eligibility to honorary membership. Honorary members shall have all the privileges of general members, except the right to vote and petition, and shall be exempt from payment of dues. The board of directors shall confer or revoke honorary membership by a majority vote. Associate membership: any business outside of franklin county may apply to be an associate member by paying the minimum amount in the applicable business category. Associate members shall have all the privileges of general members, except the right to vote and petition. Applications for membership shall be made on forms provided for that purpose, and signed by the applicant. The membership committee (or designated individual) shall review all applications and submit them to the board of directors with a recommendation. The board of directors, in acting upon an application for membership, may impose a waiting period of ninety (90) days so that an applicant can be further investigated. Election of members shall be made by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the board of directors at any meeting thereof. Any applicant so elected shall become a member upon payment of the regularly scheduled dues as provided in section 3 of article iii. An applicant may be "pre-approved" for membership prior to a board meeting by the president. The member shall also be presented to and approved by the chamber board of directors at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.”

“A copy of form 990 will be provided to the executive committee prior to filing.”

“The executive committee reviews and approves the salary increases for the president. The executive committee reviews and approves salaries of officers and other employees.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request during normal business hours at the organization's main office.”

“The chamber has common management with nine related organizations and all the payroll expenses are run through the chamber. The chamber is then reimbursed for these payroll expenses through administrative fees paid by these related organizations. Therefore, the president's w-2 wages reflect wages that are allocated to these related organizations.”

“The organization has many events which volunteers help to provide support but the total number of volunteers for each event is not currently tracked by the organization.”

“The finance committee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the review and the selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”