Oklahoma Chapter

By-Laws

Article I - Purpose of the CLC

1. To be an entry vehicle into the AGC and to promote new member involvement
2. To be an open forum to exchange ideas
3. To foster a strong network among peers
4. To create and promote industry innovation
5. To discuss important issues and provide feedback to the AGC leadership
6. To help structure the AGC for the 21st century
7. To promote and increase membership in itself and in the AGC
8. To promote community philanthropy

Article II - Leadership

1. AGC – CLC Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman
2. To ensure direction & focus, the CLC will have a Chairman and Vice Chairman that represents CLC on the AGC Board
3. Responsibilities of AGC/CLC Chair and Vice Chair would be to oversee/focus the local steering committees, create unified statewide efforts, and report to AGC during board meetings.
4. Terms of AGC/CLC Committee Chairman will be one year with Vice Chairman moving into Chairman position.  The new Vice Chairman will be named by Past Chairman, incoming Chairman, and the AGC/CLC Coordinator. 
5. To maintain equal representation  - Chairman and Vice Chairman cannot be from same area (i.e. if the Chairman is from Tulsa the Vice Chairman would be from OKC)
6. AGC/CLC Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be members of the AGC
7. The CLC Committee Chairman or Vice Chairman can act as the “tie-breaker” in deadlock votes from the local steering committee.
8. Local Steering Committees (East and West)
9. CLC East and West steering committees will each consisting of 7 people (Chair, Vice Chair, 3 at large and 2 students) and that the steering committees would be responsible for organizing meetings.  
10. Steering Committee members are required to be members of the AGC. (except students)
11. Steering Committee members will be required to attend monthly planning sessions.
12. In the event that a Steering Committee member cannot attend a planning session, he must notify the Chairman of the local Steering Committee.
13. If a Steering Committee member fails to attend 3 planning sessions without notification, the Local Steering Committee will have the option to replace said member. 
14. The Local Steering Committee will elect, from its body, a Chair, and Vice-Chair with the Vice-Chair to succeed the Chair the following year.
15. In the event that a Steering Committee member must vacate his seat before his term is complete, the seat will be filled with a person chosen by the Statewide Chair and Vice-Chair, for the remainder of the term.
16. The Vice-Chair will be in close contact with the Chair and will fulfill the Chair’s duties in the event of the Chair’s absence.
17. The Steering Committee Term will last two years with two (2) members rotating off each year.
18. Student Steering Committee Member Terms will be one (1) year.
1. Student Members should have a focus on the commercial construction industry and plan to work in Oklahoma following graduation.
2. Student members would consist of the following:
1. East – one member from OSU Okmulgee and one from OSU
2. West – one member from OU and one from OSU
19. It will be the Local Chair’s responsibility to run the monthly CLC meeting
20. Special Committees will be appointed as necessary to carry out specific tasks, (i.e. fundraising events, special guest speakers, etc.)

 

Article III – Membership

1. Membership is open to all individuals involved in sales, marketing, estimating, field operations, or project management of the construction industry
2. Membership is available to all vendors or suppliers of the construction industry
3. Membership is available to business professionals involved in the construction industry, i.e.: banking, insurance, accounting, etc.
4. Membership is available to students in a construction oriented degree program.
5. A prospective member of the CLC does not have to be a current member of the AGC.

Article IV - Dues & Funds

1. Membership dues will be paid yearly in the following amounts:
2. AGC members                         $125.00
3. Non-AGC members                 $300.00
4. Students paid for by AGC Membership
5. Fundraising activities will be held to help fund the CLC

 

Article V – Meetings

1. Meetings will be held monthly at a designated time and place
2. Meetings will be mediated by the Local Chair, or Local Vice Chair in the Chair’s absence
3. Meetings, when possible, will be assisted by a facilitator
4. Meetings will vary in content each month, i.e.: open discussion, guest speaker, specific topics of discussion, etc.

Article VI - By-Law Protocol

Adopting of New By-Laws

1. The general CLC membership will vote these by-laws into effect
2. All CLC members will have the opportunity to vote on By-Law changes.
3. On all votes, majority rules

 

1. Amendment Procedures
2. Any amendments made to the by-laws must be motioned at a monthly meeting.
3. The motion will be discussed and presented to the general membership for a vote.

Approved this ________ day of _______________, 20_____.

Statewide CLC Committee

______________________________            ______________________________
Chairman                                                                     Vice Chairman

OKC CLC Steering Committee                     Tulsa CLC Steering Committee

_______________________________          _______________________________
Chairman                                                                     Chairman

_______________________________          _______________________________
Vice Chairman                                                 Vice Chairman

-Back to Top of Page-