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Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council
BYLAWS
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Article I.
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NAME
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This
organization shall be known as the GREATER LAFAYETTE AREA SAFETY COUNCIL, herein known as
GLASC. |
Article II.
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AFFILIATION
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This
organization currently has no affiliations. |
Article III.
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PURPOSE AND
GOALS
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The purpose and
goals of the GREATER LAFAYETTE AREA SAFETY COUNCIL are: |
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- to develop professional relationships among its members;
- to facilitate the free exchange of information and the solution of mutual problems;
- to conduct safety-related programs and activities;
- to strengthen safety programs within member organizations;
- to increase safety awareness in the workforce and the community, thus reducing the
frequency and severity of deaths and disabling injuries.
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Article IV.
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MEMBERSHIP
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Membership will
be granted to any organization or company which has paid its membership dues. |
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Section 4.01
Members organizations can send up to (3) three employees to a meeting. |
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Section 4.02
Voting will be limited to one vote per member organization on any vote taken during
regular business agenda items or election of officers. |
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Section 4.03
Member organizations may not have a majority of representatives on the Executive Board of GLASC
during a term of office. |
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Section 4.04
Term of membership shall last from January 1st through December 31st. |
Article V.
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OFFICERS
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The elected
officers of GLASC shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee,
and Webmaster.
These officers will constitute the Executive Board of GLASC. Two to three
trustees shall be elected. The immediate past president shall remain as a member of
the Executive Board for (1) one year following his/her term as GLASC President. |
Article VI.
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DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
ELECTED OFFICERS:
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Section 6.01
President
- Presides
at all regular and special meetings.
- Preserves
order and enforces the Bylaws.
- Signs
checks in conjunction with the Treasurer.
- Votes
only to break a tie on any issue or election.
- Appoints
committee chairpersons.
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Section 6.02
Vice President
- Assists
the President in his/her duties.
- Fulfills
the duties of President in the President's absence.
- Fulfills
the remainder of the President's term of office; if the president is unable to do so.
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Section 6.03
Secretary
- Maintains
records of all regular and special meetings, including all correspondence
for five years.
- Maintains
the membership list.
- Notifies
all members of meetings, including dates and locations.
- Completes
GLASC correspondence as needed.
- Orders
supplies and recognition awards for outgoing officers and other persons deserving
meritorious recognition.
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Section 6.04
Treasurer
- Collects
dues and payments to GLASC. Makes deposits into the GLASC bank account within (5)
five business days after receipt.
- Maintains
a record of all transactions for seven years.
- Pays
all bills approved by the Executive Board of GLASC.
- Provides
financial reports to the GLASC membership
- Completes
and presents the annual financial report tot the GLASC membership at the final meeting of
the year.
- Signs
checks in conjunction with the President.
- Responsible for checking the
GLASC Post Office box for mail at least monthly.
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Section 6.05
Trustees
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trustee is responsible for the property of the Council.
- A
trustee shall audit the financial records of the Treasurer on an annual basis.
- A
trustee shall witness the official report by the President and the Treasurer given to the
membership at the Annual Meeting.
- A
trustee serves in an advisory role at the Executive Board meetings and may be asked to
perform specific duties related to GLASC.
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Section 6.06
Webmaster
- The Webmaster shall maintain the GLASC website at least monthly.
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Article VII.
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DUES
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Section 7.01
Annual dues shall be determined by the Executive Board. Criteria for assessing the
amount of dues shall be the state of the Treasury and number of members. |
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Section 7.02
Dues are payable upon receipt of the dues notice issued by the Secretary of GLASC. |
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Section 7.03
Payment of dues will be for one membership year dating from January 1st through December
31st. |
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Section 7.04
Government agencies shall be provided with free membership upon request. |
Article VIII.
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MEETINGS
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Section 8.01
GLASC meeting schedule and presentation topics shall be determined by he Executive Board. |
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Section 8.02
Special Meetings may be called by the President or at the request of at least three
members. |
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Section 8.03
Meetings will be governed by Robert's Rules of Order. |
Article IX.
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ELECTION OF
OFFICERS
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Section 9.01
Nominations for office shall be made by a Nominating Committee appointed by the President
and submitted at the membership in October of each year. |
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Section 9.02
The order of nomination shall be: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary,
Trustee, and Webmaster. |
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Section 9.03
Nominees may accept nomination to only one office. |
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Section 9.04
Election of officers will be held in November. |
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Section 9.05
An officer's term of office will be one membership year, with the exception of a trustee,
who shall hold office for two years. |
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Section 9.06
Vacancies in offices shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Executive
Board. |
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Section 9.07
Induction of newly-elected officers will occur in December. The "Installing
Officer" shall be the outgoing president. If the out-going president is not
available, the next ranking officer will preside. |
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Section 9.08
Installation of Officers will be as follows: (Installing Officer) "Raise your
right hand and repeat after me: I (NAME) do solemnly swear in the presence of the
assembled members, that I will faithfully execute the office to which I have been elected,
and will, to the best of my ability, preserve the Bylaws of the Greater Lafayette Area
Safety Council." |
Article X.
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AMENDMENTS
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Section 10.01
These Bylaws can only be amended by a majority vote of the member organizations present
when a vote is taken. |
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Section 10.02
Proposed amendments to these Bylaws must be given to the Executive Board in writing ten
days prior to the meeting at which a vote will be taken. |
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Last Revised: January 2001 |
