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Our ConstitutionARTICLE I - NAME AND DEFINITION The name of this organization shall be the Alabama Society of Hazardous Materials Managers, Inc., hereafter referred to as "the Society", or "ASHMM". This Society is a perpetual nonprofit corporation and a constituent of the Academy of Hazardous Materials Managers. None of it net income shall financially benefit any individual or individuals. If at any time this Society shall be dissolved, no part of the funds or property shall be distributed to or among it members, but after payment of all indebtedness of the Society it's surplus and properties shall be used for the education of hazardous materials within the State of Alabama, in such a manner as the then governing body shall determine. ARTICLE II -- PURPOSES The purposes of this Society are to collectively represent and to safeguard the common interests of the members of hazardous materials management profession, to cultivate, promote and sustain the science of hazardous materials management profession, to elevate and maintain the professional character and education of hazardous material managers, to contribute toward the protection of the environment, and to facilitate the exchange of ideas to improve administration of hazardous materials management programs. ARTICLE III -- MEMBERSHIP The membership of the Society is composed of members of the Academy of Hazardous Material Managers, hereinafter referred to as the "ASHMM", who are certified together with such other members as are authorized in the Bylaws of this society. ARTICLE IV - GOVERNMENT The administrative body of the Society shall be the Board of Directors herein referred to as "the Board" or "this Board". ARTICLE V - OFFICERS Section 1.The elective officers of this Society shall be President, President-elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary and Treasurer. Section 2. The appointive officers of this Society shall be members as may be required for the proper conduct of Society affairs. ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS Section 1.There shall be at least one (1) Annual Session at the time and place determined by the Board of Directors as prescribed in the Bylaws. Section 2.A Special Session of the members shall be called by the President upon written request of a majority of the Board of Directors. The time and place of any Special Session of the members shall be determined by the Board of Directors and it must be held within forty-five (45) calendar days after the receipt of the request. Written notice of the time and place of such Special Session shall be mailed to each member not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to said set Special Session. The call shall state the business to be considered. No other business shall be transacted at the session. This session may be divided into several meetings if such is necessary to properly conduct Society affairs, providing that roll is taken at the beginning of each meeting. ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS This Constitution and Bylaws may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) affirmative voice of the members voting during the Annual Session. Bylaws may also be amended by a three-fourths (3/4) affirmative vote of members voting, provided the revisions or amendments have been presented at previous meeting of said session. Absentee Ballots shall be authorized by proxy. ARTICLE VIII - INITIAL REGISTERED OFFICE The initial registered office of this Society shall be located in the City of Auburn, County of Lee, State of Alabama. The initial mailing address is 1550 Pumphrey Avenue, Auburn, Alabama 36830. The name of the Society's initial registered agent at this address is Dan E. Schrimsher, telephone number 205/821-9250.h ARTICLE IX - BOARD OF DIRECTORS The initial Board of Directors shall consist of eight directors. The name and address of each board member is listed as follows:
ARTICLE X - INCORPORATION The incorporator for the Society is Mitch Hamm, President. The address of the incorporator is 6425 6th Street, Leighton, AL 35646 . The telephone number is 256/331-5382. |