Effective August 26, 2003

Revised June 2012

 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 (herinafter CBCC) are unified under one set of sovereign rules, policies and guidelines outlined in this document.

Section 2: The CBCC, as of October 13, 2011, is registered with the State of Texas as a Texas nonprofit corporation, with final status pending. The CBCC functions within the framework detailed in this document as ratified by the CBCC Officers and Directors.

Section 3: Sub-chapters of the CBCC, under the direct leadership of the CBCC, with membership of individuals in the general CBCC membership, may be created and established, as ratified by the CBCC Officers and Directors. Each Sub-chapter will be led by a coordinator appointed by the CBCC Board of Directors, and follow all CBCC By Laws. Meetings will be conducted at designated locations voted on and approved by the CBCC Board of Directors.

Section 4: 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 5: 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 CBCC’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 accordance with the CBCC Statement of Purpose. An application of membership must be completed, and the 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.

Section 2: A member may be removed from the rolls if they violate the Statement of Purpose. This requires 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. Additional Directors may be added as necessary due to increases in membership rolls or sub-chapter groups. These additions may be done either by Appointment of the President during his or her term, or at the time of the General Election when voted and approved by the Board of Directors prior to the General Election.

Section 2: Each member of the Board has one (1) vote. One half of the CBCC Board members (presently four) will 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 the meeting.

Section 3. Board Members and sub-chapter coordinator duties and responsibilities during the year include:
     1) Attend at least 8 monthly Board of Directors meetings and 2) attend at least 8 monthly General Membership Meetings (luncheons) at their designated location. Each member of the Board possesses an inherent responsibility to fulfill the charter of the CBCC.

Section 4: Vacancies on the CBCC Board of Directors, and sub-group coordinator positions are filled by appointment of the President unless any Board member voices opposition. If a Board member opposed the President’s selection, the current Board members must submit the name(s) of the CBCC members to serve on the board. If there is no opposition, 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 re-election for up to two (2) full one 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 (3) consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors or a total of four (4) 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 impending 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 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 in good standing (membership dues are current)

 Restrictions: No more than one employee of any one employer can 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.

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.

 

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.