Revised after 2005 AMCHAM Elections

 
     
  ARTICLE VIII  
  Section 1. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
The Chairman shall call meetings of the Chamber at his discretion, at the request of the Board of Governors, or at the written request of not less than ten COMPANY membership voting representatives and/or INDIVIDUAL members. A General Membership Meeting for nomination of new Board of Governor members will be held whenever possible not later than October.
 
     
  Section 2. ANNUAL INAUGURAL MEETING
An Annual Inaugural Meeting of the Chamber shall be held at an appropriate time approved by the Board of Governors. The formal installation of Officers-elect and Governors shall take place at this meeting.
 
     
  Section 3. NOTICE
Written notices of meetings shall be mailed (emailed) to all resident members stating the object, time, and place thereof and, in the case of any meeting at which a vote of the membership is required, notice thereof shall be mailed (emailed) to all COMPANY membership voting representatives and INDIVIDUAL members at least ten days prior to the date set for the meeting. At such meetings, no other business except that designated in the notice shall be voted upon.
 
     
  Section 4. ATTENDANCE
Attendance at any meeting may be restricted by the Board of Governors. In the event of the absence of the Chairman, the appropriate Vice Chairman, or if no Vice Chairman is available, a member of the Board of Governors designated by that body, shall preside.
 
     
  Section 5. TIE VOTES
The Presiding Officer shall vote only in the case of a tie.
 
     
  Section 6. RULES OF ORDER
In all cases where Rules of Order, questions of procedure, or matters concerning the Governing of the Chamber are not specifically covered in this Constitution or the By-Laws, the Chamber shall follow the provisions of Roberts' Rules of Order.
 
     
 
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