Policies You Should Know

The Board of Directors shall consist of sixteen regular members and be elected for a period of three (3) years. Five of such Directors shall be elected each year.

During the month of December, the President shall appoint, subject to approval by the Board of Directors, a nominating committee consisting of the immediate Past-President, the Vice-President and two voting members of the organization.

The nominating committee shall report the slate of five (5) to the Board of Directors in February and the membership shall immediately be notified by mail of the names of persons nominated as candidates for directors and the right of petition.

The Board consists of fifteen regular members, serving three years and five such Directors are elected each year.

• Board of Directors meet monthly on the first Wednesday of each month.
• Membership dues are payable each January first and become delinquent after January 31.
• Membership meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except December.
• Business referrals are made without showing favoritism, with all given to inquirer under that classification.

There are four types of Chambers of Commerce - national, state, regional and local. National and state Chambers deal primarily with those issues directly affecting them, For example, business on a state-wide level. Regional and local Chambers deal primarily with those issues that affect their area and their economy.

A Chamber of Commerce Is Not...

A Department of the city, county or state government; a political body, a civic club or professional society, a social service, welfare or charitable institution; a private advertising, publicity or public relations agency.