PENNBOC Bylaws
PENNBOC BYLAWS COMMITTEE REPORT
The current bylaws can be viewed here.
The proposed changes below were reviewed and authorized for distribution to all PENNBOC members at the September 19, 2010 PENNBOC Board of Directors (BOD) meeting. All active members are entitled to vote. A quorum consists of 3 officers and 10% of the active members. A 2/3 majority of qualified voters present at the meeting must vote in favor of the proposed amendments to effect changes.
CONVENTIONS
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Underlined text is new language/text proposed for the section(s) indicated.
NOTES provide background information and explanation. THEY ARE NOT PROPOSED FOR AND WILL NOT APPEAR IN ANY PUBLISHED VERSION OF THE ADOPTED BYLAWS.
Proposed changes appear below this line.
Article III, Membership
NOTE: This amendment will add a 4th class of membership, Corporate. The BOD determined that it would be beneficial to offer membership to trade show exhibitors, building product manufacturers, and other business entities that share common goals with PENNBOC.
3.1
There shall be four classes of membership: Active Member, Associate Member, Honorary Member and Corporate Member.
3.1.4
Corporate Member: Any business entity that supports the purpose and objectives of PENNBOC. Corporate members may designate up to three (3) individuals who may serve on committees, speak at meetings and otherwise share the benefits of PENNBOC membership; however, Corporate members may not vote, hold office, or chair a standing committee.
Article XVIII, Amendments
Delete entire existing text of Article XVIII and replace with the following:
18.1
Amendments to these bylaws must be consistent with IRC Section 501(c )(iii).
18.2
A proposed amendment may be initiated by a petition by five (5) percent of the voting membership, and shall be submitted to the BOD.
18.3
A proposed amendment may be initiated by motion of the BOD at any regular or special meeting.
18.4
Notice of the proposed bylaws amendment shall be sent to all members entitled to vote not less than 20 days prior to the annual business meeting.
18.5
Proposed bylaws amendments, with any recommendations, shall be presented to the voting membership at the annual business meeting by the BOD for general membership discussion and possible floor amendments, followed by a vote. If 2/3 of the eligible voters vote in the affirmative, the amendment shall be adopted. The amendment shall become effective immediately, and shall be posted on the PENNBOC web site within 20 days of the adoption date.
A current Bylaws governing our State ICC Chapter were adopted by the general membership at the October 12, 2005 Membership Meeting.
The Bylaws are patterned after the ICC Model Chapter Bylaws. The 2005 Bylaws are patterned after the ICC Model Chapter Bylaws and they updated organizational objectives.