PERFECT CIRCLE
CHAPTER
Revision 1,
adopted October 3, 2010, with Chapter Bylaw Revision 5
1. GENERAL INTENT OF STANDING RULES
Standing Rules do not relate to
parliamentary procedures, as do bylaws, but refer to operating procedures.
Standing Rules are adopted by a majority vote, and amended by a two-thirds vote
of chapter members present and voting at a duly called meeting. Standing rules
may be temporarily suspended for the duration of meeting by a majority vote.
Other rules that the chapter may not wish to put in bylaws may be created as
needed by the chapter.
Standing rules may not conflict
with the Chapter or FMCA Bylaws, and should be as necessary but not frivolous
in nature. Refer to Robert’s Rule of Order Newly Revised for additional
directions.
2. CHAPTER STANDING RULES
2.1 Annual Audit
The Annual Audit as required by
the Bylaws shall be carried out by a person independent of the Executive, and
the results thereof shall be reported to the membership. The Auditor shall be
appointed by the President and need not necessarily be a Chartered Accountant.
2.2 Operations Manual
The Chapter Executive shall
maintain an Operations Manual to guide officers, committees, and Rallymasters/Wagonmasters in performance of their duties.
The manual shall never be construed or interpreted as to conflict with FMCA or Chapter Bylaws or these Standing Rules.
2.3 Executive Committee
The Executive Board (see Article
IV, 4 of Chapter Bylaw) may appoint an Executive Committee to include Chairs of
Standing Committees in addition to the Board members. The larger group thus
formed becomes an Executive Committee. These Committee Chairs attend meetings
in an advisory/consultative capacity, and only the elected officers make and
vote on motions.
2.4 Standing and Special Committees
The Chairs,
and all members of Standing and Special Committees shall be appointed by the
President. Whenever possible such appointments shall be for a two year term.
2.5
Officers Appointing Assistants
Officers may appoint Assistants,
with prior approval of the Executive Committee, when this would facilitate
operations due to geographical, travel, or similar valid reasons. Officers
retain overall responsibility and accountability for the office.
2.6
Annual Dues
Annual membership dues are set at
$20.00 per year. The Chapter levies no initiation or reinstatement fees. Those
former members (see also 2.8.3 below) who wish to receive the newsletter are
asked to cover the cost of production and mailing.
2.7 Reelection to Office
There shall be no limitation on the number of times a member may be reelected to office.
2.8 Guests at Chapter Events
In all cases as outlined in the following, guests must attend either in a
members’ motorhome or their own motorhome, and pay the rally fees as set
by the Rallymasters. Other types of RVs are not allowed under any
circumstances
Non-FMCA-member guests are not covered under FMCA’s
Liability Insurance
.1 Prospective members
All members are encouraged to invite people who may be interested in becoming members to attend up to two of our events.
.2 Guests of Members
Occasionally members may have temporary house guests, and they are
welcome to attend up to two of our events.
.3 Former Members
Former members who had been Perfect Circle Members in good standing
for a minimum of five years and no longer have a motorhome are welcome
to attend all chapter events. However, they are encouraged to remain
FMCA and Perfect Circle members as a Family Associate Member, and
thereby enjoy all the benefits.
Family Associate Members do not vote or hold office.
.4 FMCA Members
FMCA members, whether belonging to another or no chapter, are always
welcome to attend our even