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README.md

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 # Bylaws of the Choteau Chamber of Commerce
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 ## ARTICLE I NAME
 
 The name of the organization shall be the CHOTEAU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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 The Choteau Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of individuals, farmers, ranchers, and businesses who band together to advance the commercial, agricultural, industrial, civic and general interest of the City of Choteau and its trade area, to improve the business environment and quality of life of our community.
 
-##ARTICLE III LIMITATIONS
+### ARTICLE III LIMITATIONS
 
 This Chamber, in its activities, shall be nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and shall take no part in, or lend its influence to, the election or appointment of any candidate for national, state, county or city office.
 
-##ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP
+### ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP
 
-**SECTION 1. Regular Membership**
-Any person, association, corporation, partnership or estate interested in the general welfare of the Choteau area may become a member and will be accepted as a regular member, with voting privileges, upon payment of dues, but may not serve on the board until after one-year membership.
+**SECTION 1. Regular Membership** Any person, association, corporation, partnership or estate interested in the general welfare of the Choteau area may become a member and will be accepted as a regular member, with voting privileges, upon payment of dues, but may not serve on the board until after one-year membership.
 
 **SECTION 2. Multiple Memberships**
 
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Any person not actively engaged in any business, commerce or profession, yet int
 
 **SECTION 4. Complimentary Members**
 
-Complimentary memberships will be given to new businesses in the Choteau area for the current membership year, but may be extended to the next membership year by a majority vote of the Board.  Complimentary members are not eligible to vote or be nominated to the Board.  They may become eligible by paying for regular membership.
+Complimentary memberships will be given to new businesses in the Choteau area for the current membership year, but may be extended to the next membership year by a majority vote of the Board. Complimentary members are not eligible to vote or be nominated to the Board. They may become eligible by paying for regular membership.
 
 **SECTION 5. Dues**
 
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Membership dues shall be at the stated rate as prescribed by the Board of Direct
 
 If no payment is received by March 31, a written notice thereof shall be sent by the Secretary. If at the end of 30 days thereafter delinquency remains, the membership shall be suspended until such dues are paid.
 
-##ARTICLE V MEETINGS##
+### ARTICLE V MEETINGS
 
 **SECTION 1.**
 
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Special meetings may be called by the officers or by the written request from a
 
 The procedure of meetings will be governed by “Roberts Rules of Order” Newly Revised.
 
-##ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
+### ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
 **SECTION 1.**
 
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ The Board of Directors will consist of seven (7) voting members and one non-voti
 
 **SECTION 2.**
 
-Board members shall serve three-year, staggered terms, except the term of the board member elected President shall be one to two years in office and one to two years as past-president, regardless of how many years were in the President’s term as a Director prior to his or her election to the President’s office. The initial Board of Directors’ terms will be staggered as follows: three Directors will serve three-year terms; two Directors will serve two-year terms; and two Directors will serve one-year terms. Thereafter, all Directors will be elected to three-year terms. The new Directors will take office at the first board meeting in January following the election in December. Directors’ terms shall run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 on a calendar year cycle. *(So, for example, Joe Smith, elected to a three-year term at the December 2016 annual meeting will serve from Jan. 1, 2017, to Dec. 31, 2019.)*
+Board members shall serve three-year, staggered terms, except the term of the board member elected President shall be one to two years in office and one to two years as past-president, regardless of how many years were in the President’s term as a Director prior to his or her election to the President’s office. The initial Board of Directors’ terms will be staggered as follows: three Directors will serve three-year terms; two Directors will serve two-year terms; and two Directors will serve one-year terms. Thereafter, all Directors will be elected to three-year terms. The new Directors will take office at the first board meeting in January following the election in December. Directors’ terms shall run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 on a calendar year cycle. _(So, for example, Joe Smith, elected to a three-year term at the December 2016 annual meeting will serve from Jan. 1, 2017, to Dec. 31, 2019.)_
 
 **SECTION 3.**
 
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 In November of each year, the Board of Directors will appoint a nominating committee of three (3) members for the purpose of nominating a slate of candidates to fill expiring terms on the Board of Directors in the annual election to be held in December of each year.
 
-**SECTION 13.** At the last meeting of the calendar year, members shall elect new Directors from the slate of candidates presented by the Nominating Committee and from any candidates nominated from the floor. Voting for board members may be done by proxy. The member seeking to vote by proxy must contact another member to accept and vote his or her ballot at the December meeting. The member seeking to vote by proxy shall submit by email or in writing the intent to vote by proxy to the Secretary/Treasurer at least 24 hours before the election. Whenever there is a contested position, ballots will be distributed to the members present at the annual meeting. The candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to terms on the Board of Directors. Whenever there are no contested Director positions, the membership may vote by voice to elect by acclamation the slate of candidates presented by the Nominating Committee.
+**SECTION 13.** 
 
-##ARTICLE VII OFFICERS
+At the last meeting of the calendar year, members shall elect new Directors from the slate of candidates presented by the Nominating Committee and from any candidates nominated from the floor. Voting for board members may be done by proxy. The member seeking to vote by proxy must contact another member to accept and vote his or her ballot at the December meeting. The member seeking to vote by proxy shall submit by email or in writing the intent to vote by proxy to the Secretary/Treasurer at least 24 hours before the election. Whenever there is a contested position, ballots will be distributed to the members present at the annual meeting. The candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to terms on the Board of Directors. Whenever there are no contested Director positions, the membership may vote by voice to elect by acclamation the slate of candidates presented by the Nominating Committee.
+
+### ARTICLE VII OFFICERS
 
 **SECTION 1.**
 
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 4. Produce financial reports at each monthly Board meeting.
 5. Shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
 
-##ARTICLE VII DISBURSEMENTS
+### ARTICLE VII DISBURSEMENTS
 
 All disbursements shall be made by check requiring two signatures, that of the Secretary Treasurer and of either the President or Vice President.
 
-##ARTICLE IX BUDGET
+### ARTICLE IX BUDGET
 
 The Chamber’s financial records will be audited annually, and a written report given to the Board.
 
 The budget will be presented at the first membership meeting for approval by the membership.
 
-##ARTICLE X FISCAL YEAR
+### ARTICLE X FISCAL YEAR
 
 The fiscal year end shall be the 31st> of December.
 
-##ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS
+### ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS
 
 **SECTION 1.**
 
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 At a regular general meeting where two thirds of the members present agree to hear the Bylaw changes and three fourths of the members present approve the Bylaw changes.
 
-##ARTICLE XII SEAL\
+### ARTICLE XII SEAL
 
 THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE shall have a seal of such design that the Board of Directors may adopt.
 
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 Amended by the General Membership on December 13, 2017.
 
-Jodi Rogers, President,	Tom Frownfelder, Vice President, Laura Buck, President Emeritus, 		Jere Long, Director, Mandy Wick, Director, Stacia Martineau, Director, Genny Barhaugh, Director, Steve Dogiakos, Director
+Jodi Rogers, President, Tom Frownfelder, Vice President, Laura Buck, President Emeritus, Jere Long, Director, Mandy Wick, Director, Stacia Martineau, Director, Genny Barhaugh, Director, Steve Dogiakos, Director

SUMMARY.md

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+# Table of contents
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+* [Bylaws of the Choteau Chamber of Commerce](README.md)