Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce Inc

“The executive committee shall act for and on behalf of the board of directors when the board is not in session and time is of the essence, but shall be accountable to the board for its actions. It shall be composed of the president, past president, president-elect, vice presidents, treasurer, and the executive director. The president will serve as chair of the executive committee.”

“Any person or entity having an interest in the objectives of the organization shall be eligible to apply for membership. Any entity who is a member shall designate such individual whom the member desires to exercise the privileges of membership covered by its membership, and shall have the right to change its membership designation upon written notice. In any proceeding in which voting by members is called for, each member shall be entitled to cash one vote.”

“At the annual meeting of the members of the chamber, the directors shall be elected. Alternatively, such election may be conducted by mail ballot of the members under the supervision of the board of directors.”

“The bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors, or by a majority of the members at any regular or special meeting, providing the notice for the meeting include the proposals for the amendments.”

“A pdf copy of form 990 is sent to all the board members prior to the tax return being filed. There is currently no review process.”

“Board members review and update their conflict of interest statements on an annual basis. Stating that they agree to readily disclose any potential conflict of interest, making it a matter of record, either through an annual procedure or when the interest becomes a matter of board action. They agree that the will not vote or use personal influence on any matter, which might constitute a conflict of interest. They will ensure the minutes of any meeting where this might occur duly show that they have abstained from voting due to the potential of or occurrence of a conflict of interest.”

“The executive director of the sheboygan county chamber of commerce is to be reviewed annually by a review committee, comprised of the past, current, and incoming chamber president because they work more closely with the director on a regular basis. The review itself is based on implementation of the annual program of work/business plan and the established goals identified for the executive director. The review committee also uses regional salary data to determine compensation as well. It is best if the review is done during budgeting process, for consideration of salary review in combination with consideration for the forthcoming annual salary.”

“All documents are avaliable upon request.”