Independent Electrical Contractors Inc

“The by-laws were amended to include 3 classes of membership. Only class a, contractor members, are voting, while the rmaining classes are class b, construction industry partner members, class c, emeritus members. The changes were apdopted on august 14, 2019.”

“The organization has four levels of membership: primary class a - contractor member - to be eligible for primary class a membership, a business must be a merit shop and union-free contractor engaged in the business of unlimited electrical contracting pursuant to a certificate or registration issued by the florida department of business and professional regulation, as defined by florida statutes, chapter 489, part ii, florida statutes and the rules of the electrical contractors' licensing board, and whose main office is located in the iec-fwcc service area of hillsborough, pinellas, pasco, polk, and manatee counties. Secondary class a - contractor member - to be eligible for secondary class a membership, a business must be a merit shop and union-free contractor engaged in the business of unlimited electrical contracting pursuant to a certificate or registration issued by the florida department of business and professional regulation, as defined by florida statutes, chapter 489, part ii, florida statutes and the rules of the electrical contractors' licensing board and whose main office is located outside the iec-fwcc service area of hillsborough, pinellas, pasco, polk and manatee counties. Primary class b - specialty contractor member - to be eligible for primary class b membership, a business must be a merit shop and union-free contractor engaged in the business of lighting maintenance, alarm systems, sound, security, voice/data/video, low voltage systems, signs, and residential pursuant to a certificate or registration issued by the florida department of business and professional regulation, as defined by florida statutes, chapter 489, part ii, florida statutes and the rules of the electrical contractors' licensing board and whose main office is located in the iec-fwcc service area of hillsborough, pinellas, pasco, polk and manatee counties. The number of specialty contractor members is capped at 80% of class a contractor members. Secondary class b - specialty contractor member. To be eligible for secondary class b membership, a business must be a merit shop and union-free contractor engaged in the business of lighting maintenance, alarm systems, sound, security, voice/data/video, low voltage systems, signs, and residential pursuant to a certificate or registration issued by the florida department of business and professional regulation, as defined by florida statutes, chapter 489, part ii, florida statutes and the rules of the electrical contractors' licensing board and whose main office is located outside the iec-fwcc service area of hillsborough, pinellas, pasco, polk and manatee counties. The number of specialty contractor members is capped at 80% of class a contractor members.”

“One person per member firm votes to elect the board of directors at an annual meeting of the general membership.”

“The form 990 is provided to the board members 10 days in advance of a board meeting for review. At the next regular meeting of the board, it is discussed and voted into the official record.”

“Our policy is to have the directors and staff sign conflict of interest certification and disclosure forms annually. Additionally, any director who believes he or she may have a conflict of interest shall so notify the board prior to deliberation on the matter in question, and the board shall make the final determination as to whether any director has a conflict of interest in any matter. The minutes of the board meeting shall reflect disclosure of any conflict of interest and the recusal of the interested director.”

“The board of directors conducts an annual review and votes to adjust the executive director's salary and bonus awards. Iec national provides surveys of all chapters with regard to staff salaries. These are reviewed during the executive director's compensation review.”

“These documents are available upon request either in person or by mail.”

“Admin fee ap to iec 142,500.”

“The executive committee assumes the responsibility for oversight of the audit, review or compilation of its financial statements, and selection of an independent accountant. Once the financials and tax returns are completed they are disseminated to the board of directors for review and approval.”