Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce

“There is only one class of membership.”

“Members can nominate and then elect board members. Article iv section 2 provides: nominations by petition. Additional names of candidates for any open director seats beyond those nominated by the nominating committee may be nominated by petition for an open seat by any five qualified members in good standing expressing support for said nomination in writing at least fourteen (14) days before the annual meeting. The petition shall specify the open seat for which the nomination is made. Election. If no petition is filed within the designated period, the nominations shall be closed and the nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected at the annual meeting of the membership. If one or more petitions shall present a candidate or candidates in addition to the boards slate for one or more open seats, then written ballots shall be issued and voted upon for the designated contested seat or contested seats at the annual meeting. Election to each such designated contested seat shall be by majority vote. Where no petition has been filed as to a particular open seat, the boards nominees to that designated category or seat shall be declared elected at the annual meeting of the membership. In addition members have the right to amend or repeal the bylaws (article x), call for a special meeting of the membership (article iii, section 2) and vote at the annual meeting or special meeting (article iii, section 4). Although rare, those voting opportunities would be for contested open board seats and bylaw amendments proposed by the membership. Also, all members are eligible for the privileges and benefits of membership in the chamber, meaning they can attend events and participate in committees to interact with fellow business people.”

“President and treasurer review form 990.”

“The president and board members maintain transparency when potential issues of conflict arise. Decisions are not made by those with a vested interest in the outcome.”

“The chamber's president is compensated according to industry standards. The board of directors reviews and approves all aspects of compensation.”

“For the other current positions, compensation was evaluated by benchmarking comparables. The president provided a recommendation to the board based on this data.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“Any questions left blank are not applicable to this organization.”

“Networking & educational events - the chamber produces more than 45 events each year; all designed to promote its mission, business and community goals. This includes dei, workforce development/hr, young professionals and womens events. The auburn hills chamber of commerce has a reputation for offering affordably priced, strategic opportunities to connect and educate members. Some of the organizations most recognized offerings include tomorrow's 20, impact, the state of the community, the silver and gold awards, excellence in education, and ilead. Members are key in prioritizing the chamber's annual event schedule. Business services - the chamber offers various business services to members including certificates of origin, marketing and promotional recognition via digital and print options, introductions to other member contacts, member event promotion, committee and volunteer opportunities.”