Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce Inc

“All persons or business organizations interested in becoming members may be accepted at any meeting of the board of directors upon submission of an application for membership, accompanied by annual dues, and approval of said application by 2/3 of the directors or, if 2/3 of directors are not present at the meeting, the approval of the application by all of the directors present.”

“Chamber members nominate the board of directors every year and then vote for three to serve on the board for the next three years.”

“Members of the chamber vote on any matters relating to the affairs or property of the chamber.”

“The executive director reviews the form 990 before it is filed, if there are any questions they bring them up to the board.”

“The board has a conflict of interest policy that covers the entire board and key employees of the organization. The policy defines the parameters for a conflict existing and the procedure should there be a perceived or actual conflict. The board member must report to the entire board prior to any decision or transaction. The board will then determine whether the transaction is fair and reasonable. The interested board members is not counted towards a quorum for that vote and may not participate in the vote.”

“The chamber has a personnel committee that reviews the executive director, including compensation.”

“All governing documents and tax returns are made available at the chamber's office during regular business hours or by making an appointment outside of those times.”

“The eagle river area chamber of commerce & visitors center is dedicated to the promotion of a strong community through the encouragement of tourism, business, and economic development, balanced with a concern for the environment.”