28 Apr 2009
Effective August 26, 2003
Revised April 2009
CHARTER STATEMENT
The Christian Business Chamber of Commerce is an inter-denominational organization of Christians gathered together to promote Christ in their lives, their hearts, their homes and in the workplace.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Christian Business Chamber of Commerce has been formed to promote Christian values in the workplace.
ARTICLE 1
Name, Status and Objective
Section 1: Members of the Christian Business Chamber of Commerce (hereinafter CBCC) are unified under one set of sovereign rules, policies, and guidelines outlined in this document.
Section 2: The CBCC functions within the framework detailed in this document as ratified by the CBCC officers and directors. The CBCC enjoys autonomy regarding issues which are local in nature but is subject to the Doctrinal Statements of Community Bible Church, the host organization, for all issues.
Section 3: The CBCC is non-commercial and non-political. They will endorse no commercial enterprise or product nor any candidate for public office. The name of the organization, its officers, and its membership as a whole will not be used in connection with a commercial concern or any partisan interest, or for other than the purposes of the organization stated above.
Section 4: Additional purposes of the CBCC are to be an advocate for its members and the business community in building a diverse and prosperous economy in the Christian Business community and the Greater San Antonio area. Additionally, the CBCC may offer programs and services aimed at the fulfillment of the Chamber’s mission.
ARTICLE II
Membership and Dues
Section 1: Individuals are eligible for membership in the CBCC who agree to conduct their business and personal lives in line with the CBCC “Statement of Purpose”. An application for membership must be completed and a member is required to acknowledge their agreement with the CBCC “Statement of Purpose”.
All individuals, regardless of religious affiliation are welcome to attend and actively participate.
CBCC membership should, in no way, imply/infer Community Bible Church membership.
Section 2: A member may be removed from the rolls if they violate the Statement of Purpose. Removal of a member from the rolls will require a unanimous vote by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE III
Board of Directors’ Procedures and Meetings
Section 1: The management and oversight of the business of the CBCC is under the
direction of a Board of Directors, which includes the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, immediate past President and three (3) members at large as Directors...
A representative of Community Bible Church will serve on the Board of Directors as a liaison with the church.
Section 2: Each member of the Board has one (1) vote. One-half of the CBCC Board
members (four) constitute a quorum of the Board. A majority of the quorum decides all voting (except for the removal of a member from the rolls), conducted during a meeting.
Section 3: Board members duties and responsibilities during the year include:
1) Attend at least eight monthly Board of Directors meetings and 2). Attend at least eight monthly General Membership meetings. Most importantly, each Board member possesses an inherent responsibility to participate actively and constructively to fulfill the charter of the CBCC.
Section 4: Vacancies on the CBCC Board of Directors are filled by appointment of
the President unless any Board member voices opposition. If a Board member opposes the President’s selection, the current Board Members must submit the name(s) of CBCC members to serve on the Board. The President will choose Board members from those names and present his/her choice(s) to the Board. If there is no opposition from a
current Board member, the new Board member is notified by the CBCC President.
The appointed Board member will fill the remaining term of the Board member replaced and may run for reelection for up to two (2) full one (1) year terms.
Section 5: Regular attendance of Board members at CBCC Board Meetings ensures
the broad participation necessary for informed decision-making. Therefore, if a Board member is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors or a total of four meetings in any calendar year, the Board may implement the following option:
The President will send a letter to the Board member advising of the forfeiture of their position on the Board of Directors.
A member who has forfeited his/her position by poor attendance may be reinstated only upon request by that member to the Board of Directors and upon approval of a majority of the Board members.
Section 6: Any board member may request a reassignment of any officer’s position,
and the President and Vice-President will resolve this request.
ARTICLE IV
Officers and their Duties
Section1: The officers of the CBCC consist of a President, Vice-President,
Treasurer and Secretary.
Section 2: The CBCC President presides over the Board of Directors, the general
membership meetings, and is responsible for the overall operation of the CBCC. The President is empowered to appoint committees and committee chairs as necessary to carry on the activities of the CBCC. The President also acts as a liaison between the CBCC and other agencies, organizations, businesses and any other groups dealing with
the CBCC.
Section 3: The CBCC Vice President will assume the responsibility of the President
in the absence of the President at general membership meetings, Board Meetings or other occasions as needed. The Vice President does not automatically succeed the President at the end of his/her term.
Section 4: The CBCC Treasurer is responsible for monitoring the budget of the
CBCC and will provide a cash flow report to the CBCC Board of Directors on a monthly basis. The treasurer will deposit and disburse any general funds from the CBCC account as authorized by the President and/or Board of Director’s.
Section 5: The CBCC Secretary is responsible for keeping written, detailed records
of the Board of Directors meetings and activities including the recording of attendance. The secretary will distribute the Board of Directors minutes to all Board members with notification of the next Board of Directors meeting.
ARTICLE V
Election of the Officers and Directors, Term Limits
Section 1: The annual election of officers and directors will be held at the April
general membership meeting. An announcement of election of officers will be made at the March general membership meeting.
Section 2: Eligibility Requirements for nomination of Officers and Directors
1. An officer position requires that the person nominated be a member for at least 12 months and have attended a minimum of 6 meetings in the past year.
2. A director position requires that the person nominated be a member for at least 6 months and have attended a minimum of 4 meetings in the past 6 months or 6 meetings in the past year.
Restrictions:
No more than one employee of any one employer can serve on the board at the same time.
No husband and wife may serve on the board at the same time.
Section 3: The Nominating Committee will consist of the Past President and two (2)
members at large appointed by the President at the February Board of Directors meeting. If the Past President is unavailable to serve the President will appoint one (1) additional member at large. The Nominating Committee will submit recommendations for candidates for all positions at the next Board of Directors meeting in March.
Persons on the Nominating Committee are not eligible to run for any Officer or Director position on the Board of Directors.
The general membership will be notified of the Nominating Committee members via e-mail and at the next general membership meeting and invited to submit recommendations to that committee.
When the Nominating Committee presents their recommendations, the Board of Directors will vote by secret ballot and the nominees will be announced at that meeting.
The general membership will be notified by e-mail of the nominees and reminded of the election of officers and directors at the next general membership meeting.
Section 4: The nominees will be introduced at the Annual meeting (April General
Membership meeting) and additional nominees will be accepted from the floor. If there are no further nominations the nominations will be unanimous. If additional nominees are made from the floor, a paper ballot will be distributed for voting and collected. Announcement of the winners will be made before the end of the Annual meeting.
The newly elected officers and directors shall be installed at the next general membership meeting in May. They will assume their duties at that meeting.
Section 5: Officers and directors serve for one (1) year from May to April of the
following year. They may run for reelection for one (1) additional one (1) year term in their current position. They may run for any other Officer or Director position without limitation
ARTICLE VI
Committees
Section 1: The President will establish standing, temporary, and liaison committees
for proper operation of the CBCC with approval of the CBCC board. Each officer will be assigned responsibility for the function of their committee(s).
Attached to these by-laws are the current committee structures and the
officer responsibilities. This list may be amended as the current President sees fit.
Section 2: With the approval and assistance of the CBCC President, each
Committee Chair identifies and appoints CBCC members and member volunteers to serve on his/her committee. The number of individuals appointed is left to the discretion of each committee chair.
ARTICLE VII
Meetings
Section 1: Regular monthly general membership meetings of the CBCC members
are held at times and places fixed by the Board of Directors.
The President may call special meetings, if necessary.
Section 2: The CBCC Board of Directors shall hold monthly business meetings. The
Board of Directors meetings are open to all members to attend.
The President may call special meetings, if necessary.
Section 3: Each CBCC committee meets at such times and places as the committee
chair designates. A majority of the attending members shall constitute a quorum at any one meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
Dissolution
In the event the CBCC ceases to function, all debts or costs incurred are to be paid and any remaining properties, funds, or other assets conveyed to its host organization, the Community Bible Church, a non-profit organization.
ARTICLE IX
Miscellaneous
The parliamentary procedures of the CBCC are governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.
Changes in these by-laws may be made by the then current Board of Directors. The proposal for a change in the By-Laws must be submitted one month before a vote will be taken at the next Board of Directors meeting.
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