C. Term of all officers will be for two years from date of election at the annual meeting, electing President, 
     Secretary,  & One Trustee in the even year and Vice President, Treasurer, & One Trustee in the odd year.                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                    
ARTICLE VII: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/OFFICERS
A. Election of officers shall take place the end of every fiscal year at the September Membership meeting.
B. The Board of Directors shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Trustees. All Board of Director candidates shall be Chamber members and in good standing in the community.
(ARTICLE VII: C - Revised September 19, 2005)
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D. Nominations will be accepted from the floor along with recommendations from the Nomination
	committee.
E. Elections will be cast by secret ballot by current paid Chamber members as designated in Article V.
	All ballots will be counted by the two Trustees currently in office.
F. Vacancies will be filled by appointment of the Board of Directors. The term of appointment shall run
	until the next ..election.
G. Resignation of any Board member must be in writing to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall not fill that position until the letter of resignation is received and accepted.
H. Record of all terms shall be kept in the Chamber office.
1. Duties of Officers:
1. President shall preside at Board and Membership meetings; shall cast a deciding vote on issues where there may be an equal division ofDirect6rs or Members at a meeting; shall effect supervision over the Executive Director; shall sign checks. if necessary; and shall perform other duties as assigned by the
Board of Directors.
2. Vice President shall perform all duties of the President in absence; shall succeed to the office of President in event of disqualification or vacancy in the office of President; shall sign checks if necessary; and shall perform such duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
3. Treasurer shall reconcile all bank accounts each month; shall assure a yearly financial statement be compiled by an independent accounting firm or individual, which shall be available for the entire Membership within 90 days of fiscal year end; and shall provide monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors.
4. Secretary shall record minutes for all Membership and Board meetings; and assist Executive Director
	with correspondence as needed.
ARTICLE VIII: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A. The Executive Director shall be an Independent Contractor and not an employee of the Chamber.
B. The term of the Executive Director/Independent Contractor shall be for one year, with renewal options.