GREATER OAKBORO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION


PURPOSE

The purpose of the Greater Oakboro Business Association shall be to promote
the economic well-being of the community through the cooperative efforts of
its members and the Town of Oakboro. Such efforts may include sponsoring and
participating in special events, improving the appearance of the business
district, furthering the economic development of the area, and providing
information and material about the area to the general public.


MEMBERSHIP

Any business, organization, or individual in the Greater Oakboro area
interested in promoting the purpose of the organization may become a member
upon payment of annual dues.



ORGANIZATION

Members of the Greater Oakboro Business Association shall elect the
following officers at a general meeting in January:

President – shall prepare agendas and preside over meetings of the
organization.
First Vice-President, president-elect - shall act in the absence of the
president.
Second vice-president – shall act in the absence of the president and first
vice-president.
Secretary – shall record and report minutes and mail appropriate notices to
members.
Treasurer – shall maintain and report financial records of the organization.





EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The officers shall comprise the Executive Committee whose powers include
authorizing emergency funds, calling special meetings, and setting agendas
for general meetings.

FEES

The annual fee for membership for any business, organization, or
individual is $25, payable in January and valid for the calendar year.


FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year for the organization shall coincide with the calendar
year.


COMMITTEES

The Executive Committee shall name standing committees to include the
following:

Membership – responsible for contacting businesses and organizations in
regard to membership.
Beautification – responsible for recommending changes in the appearance
of the business district.

The president may name ad hoc committees as needed.


GENERAL MEETINGS

General meetings shall be held on the first Thursday of each month at
noon in a local restaurant. Members and guests will have lunch and
participate in the business of the organization within a one-hour time
frame.

ADDENDUM

The general meetings for March and October may be held in the evening to give those people who cannot attend during the noon hour an opportunity to participate. These may be held at a time and place to be determined by the officers.