Page Four, Greater Port Austin Area Chamber of Commerce By-Laws
C. The Executive Director shall sign an Independent Contractor Agreement at commencement of service.
	Compensation shall be based on experience and at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
D. As an Independent Contractor, the Executive Director agrees to hold harmless and waive any claims for
	unemployment benefits, disability, and/or claims for workers' compensation benefits.
E. Duties of the Executive Director:
1. Assist in organizing Chamber activities/events.
2. Assist in obtaining new members.
3. Attend all meetings as requested by the Board of Directors. 4. Maintain financial records and event records.
5. Prepare correspondence as necessary.
6. Publish monthly newsletter.
7. Prepare and distribute mailings as required.
8. Review incoming mail and distribute where applicable.
9. Direct phone calls, and assist customers/tourists.
10. Maintain and stock member brochures in the Chamber office. 11. Distribute Visitor’s Guides where needed.
12. Update Chamber web site regularly.
13. Perform such duties as requested by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEES
A. The following committees shall be appointed by the Board of Directors:
1. Nomination Committee: two Chamber members will collect a list of interested Members who wish
	to serve a two year term on the Board of Directors. These names are to be submitted in writing at the
	annual meeting in September.
2. Welcome Committee: several Members shall be appointed to introduce themselves and welcome
	new Members and their businesses to the community.
3. Budget Committee: will consist of the Treasurer, President and Executive Director; whereby they will 
    propose a budget to the Board of Directors for approval no later than the December meeting to be
    enacted January.
	
4. Events Committee: the Executive Director shall contact and assist each Chairperson of every event to
	discuss how to enhance, create and provide a support system on all events.
5. Miscellaneous Committees: additional Committees to be formed on advisement" of the Board.
B. No action by any Member, Committee, Employee, Director or Officer shall be binding upon, or constitute an expression of, the policy of the Chamber until it shall have been approved or ratified by the Board of Directors.