Tompkinsville-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce
Bylaws
Article I: Name
The name of this organization shall be the Tompkinsville-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.
Article II: Objectives
The objectives of this organization are as follows:
1. To advance the commercial, industrial, agricultural, professional and civic interests of Monroe County.
2. To collect and circulate valuable and useful information relating to the mercantile, industrial, agricultural and tourism interest of the county.
3. To advertise the desirability of the County as a location for new industrial plants and business enterprises, and to sponsor, encourage and promote the location thereof.
4. To join with other similar groups to encourage wise and useful legislation in the interest of civic improvement.
5. To provide support and assistance to existing business and industry.
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Eligibility
Any person, firm, association, corporation, partnership or estate having an interest in the objectives and purposes of the Chamber shall be eligible to apply for membership.
Section 2: Discrimination
Tompkinsville-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce does not discriminate regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, handicap or national origin.
Section 3: Termination
Any member may resign upon written request of the Board of Directors. Any member may be terminated for non-payment of dues (if dues are delinquent at least thirty (30) days from the due date) or by a two thirds vote of the Board of Directors.
Article IV: Organization
The governing body of the Chamber of Commerce shall be the Board of Directors. The officers of the Chamber of Commerce shall be a President, Immediate Past President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. There shall be appointed by the President such operating committees as are deemed necessary for the orderly and continued operation of the Chamber of Commerce. These committees will be both standing and temporary.
Section 1: Board of Directors
The Board shall consist of up to twelve members to include: Current President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President and up to seven at large members selected by the President and Board of Directors. The mayors of the Cities of Tompkinsville, Gamaliel and Fountain Run as well as the Monroe County Judge Executive or their designees shall serve as Ex Officio members of the Board.
Section 2: President
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Chamber and have the duties normally conferred by parliamentary usage of such officers. She/He will serve a one year term, may be re-elected and serve a one year term on the Board of Directors immediately following term as President.
Section 3: Vice-President
Shall act for the President in her/his absence. Shall serve a one year term, may be re-elected and may serve as the next President when the office is vacated.
Section 4: Secretary
Shall take minutes of all Board and General meetings. Shall conduct other duties as are normally carried out by a Secretary.
Section 5: Treasurer
Shall maintain and keep records of all receipts and disbursements of the Chamber.
Section 6: Committees:
Shall be appointed by the President and have such duties and powers assigned. The number and make-up of the committees may vary.
Article V: Election of Officers
Section 1: Nominating Committee
Shall consist of three Chamber members appointed by the President. This committee shall submit a list of potential candidates to the Board of Directors at the November Board meeting and upon approval by the Board of Directors will take office on January 1st of the following year.
Section 2: Vacancies In Office
Shall be filled by the President
Section 3: Removal From Office
At any stated or called meeting, the Chamber may remove any Director or Officer from office by a two-thirds vote for neglect of duty or disreputable conduct, but no such action shall be taken until notice that a motion to that effect shall be made, seconded and due notice of such prospective action given the person or persons to be removed. For any cause in their judgment sufficient, the Board, by a 2/3 vote of members present, may remove any officer or director of the Chamber.
Section 4: Indemnification and Liability
The Chamber shall indemnify any Director or Officer or former Director or Officer, of the Chamber against expenses actually or reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with the defense of any action, suit or civil or criminal, in which he or she is made a party by reason of being, or having been, a Director or Officer. All Directors and Officers of the Chamber shall be free from liability to the Chamber, provided they have carried out their duties as Directors or Officers in good faith.
Article VI: Meetings
Unless otherwise specified, Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings at the meetings.
Section 1: Board of Directors Meetings
Shall be held monthly at a designated time.
Section 2: General Membership Meetings
Shall be held 3-4 times per year as the board sees fit. There shall be a program presented at each meeting, and the Board shall report on the business of the Chamber.
Section 3: Special Meetings
May be called by the President. It shall be the duty of the President to call a special board meeting when requested to do so by a majority of members of the Board of Directors.
Article VII: Voting
Each member, whether an individual, firm, association, corporation, partnership, or estate shall have one and only one vote on any matter for which voting is required, permitted or otherwise.
Article VIII: Amendments
These by-laws may be amended or repealed, and any new Articles may be incorporated herein by a majority (two-thirds) vote of members at any membership meeting or any Board of Directors meeting.
Bylaws
Article I: Name
The name of this organization shall be the Tompkinsville-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.
Article II: Objectives
The objectives of this organization are as follows:
1. To advance the commercial, industrial, agricultural, professional and civic interests of Monroe County.
2. To collect and circulate valuable and useful information relating to the mercantile, industrial, agricultural and tourism interest of the county.
3. To advertise the desirability of the County as a location for new industrial plants and business enterprises, and to sponsor, encourage and promote the location thereof.
4. To join with other similar groups to encourage wise and useful legislation in the interest of civic improvement.
5. To provide support and assistance to existing business and industry.
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Eligibility
Any person, firm, association, corporation, partnership or estate having an interest in the objectives and purposes of the Chamber shall be eligible to apply for membership.
Section 2: Discrimination
Tompkinsville-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce does not discriminate regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, handicap or national origin.
Section 3: Termination
Any member may resign upon written request of the Board of Directors. Any member may be terminated for non-payment of dues (if dues are delinquent at least thirty (30) days from the due date) or by a two thirds vote of the Board of Directors.
Article IV: Organization
The governing body of the Chamber of Commerce shall be the Board of Directors. The officers of the Chamber of Commerce shall be a President, Immediate Past President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. There shall be appointed by the President such operating committees as are deemed necessary for the orderly and continued operation of the Chamber of Commerce. These committees will be both standing and temporary.
Section 1: Board of Directors
The Board shall consist of up to twelve members to include: Current President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President and up to seven at large members selected by the President and Board of Directors. The mayors of the Cities of Tompkinsville, Gamaliel and Fountain Run as well as the Monroe County Judge Executive or their designees shall serve as Ex Officio members of the Board.
Section 2: President
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Chamber and have the duties normally conferred by parliamentary usage of such officers. She/He will serve a one year term, may be re-elected and serve a one year term on the Board of Directors immediately following term as President.
Section 3: Vice-President
Shall act for the President in her/his absence. Shall serve a one year term, may be re-elected and may serve as the next President when the office is vacated.
Section 4: Secretary
Shall take minutes of all Board and General meetings. Shall conduct other duties as are normally carried out by a Secretary.
Section 5: Treasurer
Shall maintain and keep records of all receipts and disbursements of the Chamber.
Section 6: Committees:
Shall be appointed by the President and have such duties and powers assigned. The number and make-up of the committees may vary.
Article V: Election of Officers
Section 1: Nominating Committee
Shall consist of three Chamber members appointed by the President. This committee shall submit a list of potential candidates to the Board of Directors at the November Board meeting and upon approval by the Board of Directors will take office on January 1st of the following year.
Section 2: Vacancies In Office
Shall be filled by the President
Section 3: Removal From Office
At any stated or called meeting, the Chamber may remove any Director or Officer from office by a two-thirds vote for neglect of duty or disreputable conduct, but no such action shall be taken until notice that a motion to that effect shall be made, seconded and due notice of such prospective action given the person or persons to be removed. For any cause in their judgment sufficient, the Board, by a 2/3 vote of members present, may remove any officer or director of the Chamber.
Section 4: Indemnification and Liability
The Chamber shall indemnify any Director or Officer or former Director or Officer, of the Chamber against expenses actually or reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with the defense of any action, suit or civil or criminal, in which he or she is made a party by reason of being, or having been, a Director or Officer. All Directors and Officers of the Chamber shall be free from liability to the Chamber, provided they have carried out their duties as Directors or Officers in good faith.
Article VI: Meetings
Unless otherwise specified, Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings at the meetings.
Section 1: Board of Directors Meetings
Shall be held monthly at a designated time.
Section 2: General Membership Meetings
Shall be held 3-4 times per year as the board sees fit. There shall be a program presented at each meeting, and the Board shall report on the business of the Chamber.
Section 3: Special Meetings
May be called by the President. It shall be the duty of the President to call a special board meeting when requested to do so by a majority of members of the Board of Directors.
Article VII: Voting
Each member, whether an individual, firm, association, corporation, partnership, or estate shall have one and only one vote on any matter for which voting is required, permitted or otherwise.
Article VIII: Amendments
These by-laws may be amended or repealed, and any new Articles may be incorporated herein by a majority (two-thirds) vote of members at any membership meeting or any Board of Directors meeting.
