Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter of SWANA
[Affiliated with the Solid Waste Association of North America Inc. a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (association)]
However, the resignation of a member does not relieve such member of any financial or other obligation the member may have to the Association or the Chapter incurred prior to resignation.
The Chapter recognizes the classes of members established and defined in the Association Bylaws (hereinafter “Bylaws”). (See Attachment to these Bylaws)
These Bylaws shall be amended to reflect any membership revisions established by the Association.
2.4. Dues and Assessments Management. The timing and manner of invoicing, paying, disbursing, rebating and reimbursing dues shall be governed by the Association. Chapter practices and procedures shall be consistent with dues and assessments policies established from time to time by the Association's board of directors as defined in Article IV of V of these Bylaws (hereinafter “the Board” or “Board”).
5.1 Qualifications. Officers and directors of the Chapter shall be elected from members in good standing. No person may serve simultaneously as President and Vice President or as President and Secretary.
6.5. Quorum. Ten percent (10%) of the votes entitled to be cast on a matter, represented in person or by proxy at any meeting, shall constitute a quorum. If less than a quorum is present, the majority of other members present may adjourn the meeting to a specific date, time and place, and the Secretary shall notify the absent members of such adjourned meeting.
The Chapter shall indemnify and hold harmless any person who shall be a director or officer of the Chapter or of the Association from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, lawsuits, liability, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) that arise or are asserted against such person in connection with Chapter business. However, such officer or director shall not be relieved from any liability to the Chapter imposed by law, including liability for fraud, bad faith or willful neglect.
Any indemnification shall be made by the Chapter only as authorized in each specific case by the Board upon a determination that indemnification is proper. Requests for indemnification shall be made in writing to the board within 30 days after the earlier of the following: (a) commencement of any action, (b) suit or (c) proceeding;
Upon due notice to members, these Bylaws may be amended upon the affirmative vote of a quorum of the membership. The Secretary shall provide written notice to members of any meeting where any amendment(s) to the Bylaws will be considered, and such notice shall include a copy of the proposed amendment(s) or a summary thereof.
Chapter operations and activities shall conform with state and federal law, these Bylaws, and the Association Policy Manual .
I recommend adopting the SWANA membership classes by reference, which is common among the chapters. If nothing else, you save a lot of words. Chapters simply copy the related section from the SWANA Bylaws and attach it to the back end of their bylaws.
Changed to current member class names.
This term should be defined since it is capitalized and not defined elsewhere in the Bylaws.
This term should be defined since it is capitalized and not defined elsewhere in the Bylaws.
This term is used in MA-39,
Sec. V.B.
This paragraph need not be in italics.
OK to include it here as committee subject matter. See Comment B1.
This isn’t necessary because reference is made to “these Bylaws” which are the Association Bylaws.
By virtue of the SWANA Bylaws amendments late last year, not to mention long-standing neglect, affiliation agreements are no longer operative.
Solid Waste Association of North America, Inc. Bylaws Amended December 2018; Taking Effect July 2019
SECTION 2
Membership
Any individual who joins the Association in any membership class shall receive all membership rights at Association or Chapter functions and activities, regardless of residence. Members attending functions or activities sponsored by a Chapter other than their own have no right to vote or otherwise participate in such Chapter's business and financial matters.
A member who works or resides in a geographical area served by a Chapter shall be affiliated with such Chapter unless the member elects affiliation with a different Chapter. A member not working or residing in a Chapter area shall be an at-large member unless the member designates a Chapter for affiliation. The Association shall have the following classes of members:
2.1 Public Sector Member. A Public Sector Member shall be any individual:
(a) who is employed by a public agency or a non-profit or tax-exempt organization responsible for
1) education in solid waste management or a related field, or
2) planning, developing, implementing, regulating or operating solid waste management systems; and
(b) whose interests coincide with the objectives of the Association.
2.2 Private Sector Member. A Private Sector Member shall be:
(a)(1) a self-employed individual working in solid waste management or a related field, or
(a)(2) an employee of a for-profit organization that furnishes goods or services for the planning, development, implementation or operation of solid waste management systems; and
(b) whose interests coincide with the objectives of the Association.
2.3 Student Member. A Student Member shall be a full-time student who is enrolled in courses pertinent to, and who has an interest in, the objectives of the Association. A Student Member may attend meetings, seminars and equipment shows of the Association and its Chapters. A Student Member shall be exempt from event registration fees but shall pay for meals consumed. A Student Member shall have all the rights and privileges of membership except the right to vote and hold office.
2.4 Life Member. Life Members shall have all rights and privileges of membership. Such members shall be exempt from dues.
2.4.1 The Board of Directors (Board) may grant life membership to members of the Association. No more than three life memberships may be awarded by the Association in a fiscal year, one of which shall be awarded to the Past President at the completion of his/her term of office, the Board may nevertheless award a life membership. Criteria for the award of a Life Membership shall be established in the Association Policy Manual.
2.4.2 No more than one life membership shall be granted by a Chapter in a fiscal year. Chapter awards of life membership do not count in the limit placed upon the Association. Dues for Life Memberships awarded by a Chapter shall be paid by the Chapter that awards the membership.
2.5 Honorary Member. Honorary Members shall have all rights and privileges of membership. Such members shall be exempt from dues.
The Board may grant honorary membership to nonmembers of the Association including SWANA Staff. Honorary membership is for life. Not more than one Honorary Membership per fiscal year shall be granted. Criteria for the award of Honorary Membership shall be established in the Policy Manual.
2.6 Retired Member. A Retired Member shall be any individual member of the Association who has retired from full-time employment in the field of solid waste management. A Retired Member shall have all rights and privileges of active members of the Association and its Chapters.
Membership rights may be suspended or terminated, in whole or in part, for the substantive grounds and according to procedures set forth in the Policy Manual.