| BYLAWS OF THE YOSEMITE CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS / INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (YCICBO/ICC) A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION ARTICLE I - NAME AND OBJECTIVE I-1. NAME: This organization shall be known as the Yosemite Chapter of the International Conference of Building Officials/International Code Council, (YCICBO/ICC) hereinafter in these Bylaws referred to as "the Chapter". I-2. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the Chapter are to assist the International Conference of Building Officials / International Code Council in accomplishing the following objectives: a. To investigate and promote the principles underlying safety in the construction, occupancy, and location of buildings and structures. b. To research, recommend, and promote uniform regulations, legislation and enforcement pertaining to all phases of building construction. c. To promote the adoption of the Uniform / International Building Code and other uniform/international codes and related documents which are designated to advance the cause of uniformity in regulations for the construction, alteration, conservation, maintenance, preservation or repair of buildings and structures. d. To advise and assist in the administration of building laws and ordinances. e. To develop support and participate in educational seminars and training programs relating to building construction procedures and practices and the administration and enforcement of building regulations. f. To advance the professional skills of those engaged in the administration and enforcement of building codes. g. To do all such other things as are incidental to or desirable for the attainment of the above objectives. ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP II-1. MEMBERSHIP: There shall be the following classes of memberships: a. Class A Membership. A designated representative of a governmental unit or agency engaged in the administration or formulation of laws and ordinances relating to building construction. b. Class B Membership. An associate, assistant, deputy or employee of a Class A member who is actively engaged in the development, maintenance, or enforcement of building regulations on behalf of said city or county. c. Class C Membership. Members shall be a individual or firm, incorporated or unincorporated, engaged in the practice of architecture, engineering, inspection, manufacturing or sale of products, materials, services related to construction or building regulations; or persons actively engaged in building construction, design, material development sincerely interested in the welfare, health and safety of the general public. d. Subscribing Membership. Associations or groups of firms or corporations interested in objectives of this Chapter. e. Honorary Membership. An individual who has rendered outstanding and meritorious services in the furtherance of the objectives of this Chapter and who shall be proposed by the Board of Directors and confirmed by a majority vote at any regular meeting. f. Retired Membership. Any former Class A, Class B, or Class C member who is retired. g. Student Memberships. An individual enrolled in classes or a course or study in Building Inspection Technology or related fields of instruction and not eligible for a Class A, Class B or Class C Membership. II-2. FORFEITURE OF MEMBERSHIP. Membership in this Chapter shall be declared forfeit by the Board of Directors for any of the following reasons: a. Nonpayment determined by the Board of Directors to be adverse or harmful to the best interest of the Chapter. b. Conduct determined by the Board of Directors to be adverse or harmful to the best interest of the Chapter. II-3. VOTING. Each Class A Member shall have one vote and one vote only on any given matter. However, for the purpose of bringing up matters for discussion, all members may make and second motions. All members shall be entitled to participate in meetings and discussions. Except as otherwise provided by these Bylaws, any member may be appointed to a committee as a nonvoting member. II-4. DUES. a. The annual dues for the various types of memberships shall be established and modified from time to time by a resolution of the Board of Directors. b. Dues shall be payable on the date established by the Board of Directors, which may provide for proration of dues for new members during the initial year of membership. Dues not paid within six (6) months of the date on which they are payable are delinquent. c. Members delinquent in payment of dues may be suspended by action of the Board of Directors and may be reinstated only by favorable action of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE III - ELECTED OFFICERS III-1. OFFICERS. The elected officers shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The elected officers shall be Class A and Class B members. III-2. TERMS OF OFFICE. The elected officers shall serve a one (1) year term unless re-elected. When an officer ceases to be employed as a Class A or Class B member, he/she shall automatically be relieved from office. III-3. POWERS. The elected officers shall supervise the affairs of the Chapter and authorize payment of its bills and shall have the authority to make contracts, subject to the approval by the Board of Directors and ratified by the general membership. III-4. DUTIES. a. Past President. The Past President shall serve as a member of the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Nominating Committee and shall perform such other duties amenable to him/her as may be requested from time to time by the Board of Directors consistent with the duties of other officers. b. President. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Chapter and shall preside at regular meetings and at meetings of the Board of Directors. The President shall have such other duties as determined by the Board of Directors. The President shall appoint all committee chairmen. c. Vice-President. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice-President shall assume the duties, including any duties on any committee. The Vice-President shall have additional duties as prescribed by the President and/or the Board of Directors. d. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep a book of minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all regular and special meetings of the Chapter, including a list of names of those present. The Secretary will keep a member register of all members names and addresses, and will provide notice of all regular meetings, and shall perform such other duties as requested by the Board of Directors. e. Treasurer. The Treasurer will keep an accurate account of all revenues and expenditures of the Chapter, and will make regular reports of the fiscal status of the Chapter whenever requested by the President and shall perform such other duties as may be requested by the Board of Directors. III-5. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Subject to the provisions of the California Nonprofit Corporation Law and any limitations in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws relating to action required to be approved by the members, the business affairs of the corporation shall be managed, and all corporate powers shall be exercised, by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. a. The Board of Directors shall consist of the past President and five active Chapter members. It shall be preferable, and the membership is encouraged to elect one Board of Director from each of the six (6) counties within the Chapter area. b. Each Board of Director shall be elected for a two (2) year team. Each Board of Directors may serve two (2) consecutive terms. c. Any director may be removed by the officers with just cause and shall be ratified by the members at the next regular meeting. III-6. NOMINATING COMMITTEE. There shall be a Nominating Committee. The immediate past President of the Chapter shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member and from time to time fill vacancies. The nominating committee shall recommend members to fill all vacated positions. III-7. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS. Any officer, except the immediate Past President, may be removed, with just cause, by the Board of Directors and ratified at the regular meeting of the members. III-8. RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Chapter. Any resignation shall take effect upon the date of the receipt of that notice or at any later time specified in that notice. III-9. VACANCIES IN OFFICE. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. In the absence of both, remaining officers shall move up one level and any vacancies of officers shall be filled through nominations of individuals and elected by Chapter Membership or may be filled by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS IV-1. REGULAR MEETINGS. Regular meetings shall be held monthly at a time and place selected by the President, to transact chapter business. IV-2. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings shall be held as and when called by the President, the Board of Directors, or when requested by a majority of the membership. IV-3. QUORUM. A quorum at any regular meeting of members shall consist of ten or more members in attendance. Five of the members shall be Class A or Class B members. IV-4. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES. Parliamentary procedures shall be as defined in Roberts Rule of Order. ARTICLE V - GENERAL PROVISIONS V-1. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of this Chapter shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31. V-2. ANNUAL AUDIT. The Board of Directors shall have an audit made of the books of the Chapter at the end of each fiscal year, which will include an inventory of all furniture, equipment, machines, books, etc., belonging to the Chapter. The audit and inventory shall be reported to the membership at the first regular meeting of the fiscal year. V-3. NO BENEFIT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL. No part of the earnings, if any, of this Chapter shall inure to the benefit of any member or other individual, and no gain, profit, or dividends shall ever be distributed to any of the members of this Chapter or inure to the benefit of any private persons except a fund, foundation, or corporation organized and operated for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purpose. V-4. OPERATING RULES. The day-to-day Chapter operations, policies, and procedures such as detailed officer duties, rotation of meeting places, and records maintenance; and the receipt, disbursement, obligation and accounting of Chapter funds shall be recorded in the Chapter Operating Rules. The President shall bring before the membership the Operating Rules for review at the first meeting of each year. Any Chapter rule, policy or procedure shall be subject to amendment at any regular meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of such members voting or a majority of all Class A and Class B members, whichever is the lesser, and any such amendment shall become effective immediately. ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS VI-1. SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS. Proposed amendments of these Bylaws may be submitted at any regular or special meeting provided that the proposed amendment or amendments shall be signed by five (5) Class A or Class B members of the Chapter. VI-2. NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS. The Board of Directors shall cause the proposed amendment or amendments to be distributed to all members, along with the recommendations of the Board of Directors and shall notify the members of the time and place for a discussion of the proposed amendment or amendments. VI-3. DISCUSSION. The proposed amendment or amendments may be discussed and amended at the meeting noticed for that purpose and if approved by the members present, shall be sent to all Class A and Class B members for approval. VI-4. VOTING. Letter ballots shall be sent to all Class A and Class B members within thirty (30) days following the meeting at which the amendment or amendments were discussed. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of such members voting or a majority of all Class A and Class B members, whichever is the lesser, is required for adoption. Letter ballots must be received by the Board of Directors within sixty (60) days of the date of mailing in order to be considered in the vote. VI-5. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENT. Proposed amendment of amendments shall take effect at the first regular meeting of the fiscal year. ____________________________ George E. Andrade, President 2000 Yosemite Chapter of the International Conference of Building Officials / International Code Council PASSED AND ADOPTED this July 7, 2000. ______________________________ George E. Andrade, President ______________________________ Richard S. Graves, Vice President Attest: I CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Yosemite Chapter of the International Conference of Building Officials/International Code Council passed and adopted the 7th day of July 2000 by a majority vote. ___________________________ Sherre Wong, Secretary |
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