Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

“The members of the salem area chamber of commerce shall consist of those individuals, partnerships, firms or corporations residing in or doing business in the area served by the salem area chamber of commerce who are interested in the purposes and objectives of the salem area chamber of commerce and who have fully paid all stipulated dues prescribed for the then current fiscal year.”

“The nominating committee shall indicate the date of its meetings and notice of such meeting shall be previously given to each member by publication in the chamber newsletter. Any member of the chamber in good standing may submit suggestions for nominations to the committee in writing prior to the date of such meeting. Any member firm, association, corporation or person shall be entitled to cast one vote; however, where individuals have been designated to represent additional memberships, such individuals shall be entitled to one vote.”

“Business meetings are held annually in june and annual reports are mailed to members of the chamber for review and comment. Members comment on action plans of the organization.”

“The treasurer, who is chair of the ways and means committee, and the ceo review the 990 before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is included in the employee handbook and is regularly monitored by management for employees. Board members are also informed about the policy and included in monitoring by management.”

“The executive committee consisting of the president, president elect, and immediate past president serve as the compensation committee, which reviews comparable data in determining compensation of the ceo.”

“Governing and financial documents are available upon request at the chamber office.”