An example of this type of model is the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce ( http://www.chattanoogachamber.com/ ).
1. The GNCC, in consultation with a merging Chamber of Commerce and its membership, will develop an operating plan, which will include providing appropriate points of contact to all members. 3. There will not be a limit to the number seats at the Council. All Council proceedings will follow the Roberts Rules of Order structure of meeting procedures and meetings will be duly recorded. Members of the Council will appoint a Chair
Under this structure, all Business Council policies, issues and plans will be presented to the Board of the GNCC prior to public engagement. There will be a formal reporting structure for Business Councils to report to the Board.
Under this structure, all Business Council policies, issues and plans will be presented to the Board of the GNCC prior to public engagement. There will be a formal reporting structure for Business Councils to report to the Board.
Under this structure, all Business Council policies, issues and plans will be presented to the Board of the GNCC prior to public engagement. There will be a formal reporting structure for Business Councils to report to the Board.
Within the by-laws of the GNCC, a local chamber’s charter will be protected. If the GNCC ceases to exist, the Charter will revert to businesses within the defined municipal area. A Chamber that has additional funds in reserves at the point of joining the GNCC can have the reserves protected for a period of time no longer than two years. These funds will revert to the local chamber if the GNCC ceases to operate within the two-year period. After the two-year period, the fund will be transferred to the GNCC general reserve. 3. The GNCC will develop an employment strategy for staff members from each chamber that is joining with the GNCC in conjunction the local chamber’s board. 4. Business Councils will be created immediately upon a chamber joining with the GNCC. 5. For local chambers joining the GNCC, a board seat will be assigned based on a percentage of membership. Currently, the GNCC is recommending 1 board seat per 400 members. These seats will be allocated for a period of two years commencing with membership approval to join the GNCC. After the two-year period, board seats will be allocated based on a formula that includes geographical and sector representation. Board seats will be elected. 6. Dues will be paid to and held by the GNCC. Membership rates/models will remain in place for a period of two years for any member choosing to continue their membership with the GNCC from a joining Chamber of Commerce. After this period of time, members firms will be subject to the current membership rates/models in place at the GNCC. Any new members or members who did not renew their membership will join under the existing GNCC membership structure at that time. 7. The GNCC will create local point of contact based on sound financial principles in areas where a chamber joins the GNCC.
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