CLC

Oklahoma Chapter
BYLAWS

Article I – Purpose

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 CLC membership and membership in the AGCOK
8. To promote community philanthropy

Article II – Leadership
The Executive Leadership

1. 1. To ensure direction & focus, the Executive Leadership of the CLC Board will consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Past President of the CLC Board.
   2. The President will represent the CLC on the AGCOK Board of Directors.
   3. Responsibilities of the CLC Executive Leadership will be to oversee/focus the CLC Board, create unified statewide efforts, and report to the AGCOK Board.
   3. Terms of CLC Executive Leadership will be one year with Vice President moving into President Position, Secretary moving into the Vice President position and the President moving into the Past President position.  The new Secretary will be nominated by a committee comprised of the current CLC President, CLC Vice President and CEO of the AGCOK.  Eligibility for the Secretary position – candidate must have served on the CLC board for at least 2-years.

1. The CLC Board will consists of 12-voting members. It will be comprised of the four (4) CLC Executive Leadership, four (4) At Large Board Members, four (4)Committee Chairs.  Three (3) will also be non-voting University representatives.
   • If AGC of Oklahoma has a representative on the CLC National Steering Committee, that individual will be embodied on the CLC Board as an additional At Large non-voting member.
2. The four (4) CLC Committees will be comprised of the following committees Membership, College Recruitment, Activities and Governance.
3. The committees shall each elect from their own number a chairman and vice chairman.
4. The four (4) Committee Chairmen shall serve a two-year term on the CLC Board and two (2) of those Members will be on staggered terms. The inaugural year two (2) Committee Chairmen will serve three-year terms, two (2) will serve two-year staggered terms.
5. The four (4) At Large Board Members shall serve a two-year term on the CLC Board and two (2) of those Members will be on staggered terms. The inaugural year two (2) Committee Chairmen will serve three-year terms, two (2) will serve two-year staggered terms.
6. A nominating Board comprised of the CLC Governance Committee will seek nominees for the vacant At Large Board positions. These nominees will be approved by a majority vote of the CLC membership in good standing (paid).
7. If a Board member cannot attend a schedule meeting, they must notify the President in advance of the schedule meeting. The member is invited to send a non-voting proxy (a CLC member in good standing) in their place.
8. CLC Board members will be required to attend 75% of the scheduled meetings with (2) two of the scheduled meetings in person. If a Board member fails to attend three (3) planning sessions without notification, the Board will have the option to replace said member.  The Vice-President will be in close contact with the President and will fulfill the President’s duties in the event of the President’s absence.
   • 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. Student members may not sit on the Board
6. A prospective member of the CLC does not have to be a current member of the AGC.

Article IV – Dues & Funds

1. 1. Membership dues will be paid yearly in the following amounts:
      • Individual Membership:
        499. $499.00
      • Corporate Rate(s)
        1. CLC CORPORATE LEVEL 1 | $1,900 | Up to 3-interchangeable CLC Memberships
        2. CLC CORPORATE LEVEL 2 | $2,400 | Up to 4-interchangeable CLC Memberships
        3. CLC CORPORATE LEVEL 3 | $2,900 | Up to 5-interchangeable CLC Memberships
   2. 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 informal
3. Meetings will be mediated by the President & by the Vice President in the President’s absence
4. Meetings, when possible, will be assisted by a facilitator
5. Meetings will vary in content each month, i.e.: open discussion, guest speaker, specific topics of discussion, etc.

Article VI – By-Law Protocol

1. Adopting of New By-Laws​
   • The general membership will vote any by-law revisions into effect.
   • All members attending the monthly meeting where the by-laws are being presented will have a vote.
   • On all votes, majority rules.
2. Amendment Procedures
   • Any amendments made to the by-laws must be presented by a motion at a monthly meeting.
   • The motion will be discussed and presented to the general membership for a vote.