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A. MISSION STATEMENT
CAER - Community Awareness and Emergency Response - is an organization initiated
by industry and designed to help assure emergency preparedness and foster
community right-to-know for hazardous materials. CAER is intended to serve
facilities that handle acutely hazardous materials, high risk facilities such as
those required to complete Risk Management Plans (RMP’s), facilities handling
significant quantities of hazardous materials, government agencies and other
organizations with compatible goals. Santa Barbara County CAER has additionally
expanded its goal to encompass "all-risk" emergency planning and disaster
preparedness to serve its members and the community with the full resources of
its knowledge base.
CAER was started by the Chemical Manufacturers Association in 1985 as a
voluntary program for member companies. It has evolved into a program that
encompasses a broad spectrum of facilities that handle hazardous materials and
respond to emergency incidents.
The Santa Barbara County CAER Chapter is a not for profit organization made up
of representatives from business, industry and various governmental and
nongovernmental agencies. Local elected officials and community leaders are
encouraged to participate whenever possible. Santa Barbara County CAER does not
endorse candidates seeking public office.
B. CODE OF ETHICS “A Public Commitment”:
To operate our plants and facilities in a manner that protects from “all
risks” the health and safety of our employees, the public, and the
environment.
To recognize and respond to community concerns about all apparent hazards
associated with our operations.
To ensure that all chemical emergencies are handled in a responsible safe
way and that all hazardous materials are disposed of in an environmentally
responsible manner.
To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws,
regulations, and standards to safeguard the community, workplace and the
environment.
To share experiences, offer assistance and support planning with others who
respond to regional emergencies and disasters that affect our community.
C. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Elected Officers
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
All terms of office will be for one year. An annual election of officers will be
held at the end of the calendar year. The Chair and Vice Chair positions shall
be from industry and require at least one year's active General Membership in
CAER.
Appointed Officers
The elected Chair and Vice Chair will appoint standing committee chairs,
co-chairs, and representatives as needed. Appointed officers may represent
general or associate members. The current appointed officers are:
Representative – Membership
Representative – Industry At Large
Representative – Government At Large
Representative – Non-Government At Large
The Executive Committee consists of elected officers, appointed committee chairs
and at large representatives. The Executive Committee will be responsible for
scheduling events and will meet monthly or as scheduled by the Chair and Vice
Chair.
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D. MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Santa Barbara County CAER Chapter is comprised of General and
Associate members. All members shall subscribe to the Santa Barbara County CAER
Chapter Code of Ethics. Associate members shall be subject to approval by the
Executive Committee.
Members may be expelled for good cause, including failure to adhere to the Santa
Barbara County CAER Code of Ethics. No refunds of annual membership fees will be
authorized.
General Membership
Business, industry, and government agencies with responsibility for hazardous
materials or other all risk concerns.
General Membership in the Santa Barbara County CAER Chapter is by organization
or agency. There are no individual or personal memberships. The annual
membership fee, due each January, is as follows:
1. 0 - 50 employees $50.00
2. 51 to 100 employees $100.00
3. Greater than 100 employees $200.00
4. Government Agencies $50.00 Associate Membership
Community Organizations, trade associations, consultants and other interested
organizations including but not limited to organizations having an interest in
hazardous materials, public safety, education and training.
Associate membership in the Santa Barbara County CAER Chapter is by
organization. Associate members are voting members of the Chapter. The annual
associate membership fee, due each January, is $50.00.
F. PRIVACY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
No person or entity shall use the Santa Barbara County CAER name, logo,
intellectual property and/or membership information for personal use or
gain. The name Santa Barbara County CAER, logo, website and intellectual
property are for the exclusive use of the association. Use of the names,
addresses, telephone numbers and/or email addresses of the Santa Barbara
County CAER membership for any purpose other than association business
without the written authorization from the Executive Committee are
prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in the removal of the
offending party(ies) from the membership of Santa Barbara County CAER.
F. FINANCES
The Treasurer shall maintain a record of all financial transactions related to
the Santa Barbara County CAER Chapter. A simple majority of the Executive
Committee must authorize all expenditures. The books of the Santa Barbara County
CAER Chapter will be audited upon either the appointment of a new treasurer or
every two years, whichever occurs first. In the event the Santa Barbara County
CAER Chapter disbands, any remaining funds will be donated to a non-profit
organization chosen by the prevailing Santa Barbara County CAER Executive
Committee.
G. MEETING
Membership meetings will be held bimonthly or as scheduled by the Executive
Committee.
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H. VOTING
Business will be conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order. A simple
majority of meeting attendees will be required on matters determined by the
Santa Barbara County CAER Membership. Members must be notified at least 15 days
in advance of any business requiring a vote. This notification may be in the
form of e-mail or letter. Voting may be conducted electronically or at a
scheduled meeting. Proxy voting may be allowed as determined by consensus of the
Executive Committee.
Items requiring a vote of the Santa Barbara County CAER Membership are:
1. Election of Officers
2. Revising the Bylaws
Voting authority shall be limited to one representative of each general and/or
associate member organization.
I. ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING
The Executive Committee will be responsible for developing an annual statement
of the goals and objectives for the forthcoming year, and reviewing the Bylaws
as needed.
J. CONTROLLING LAW
Santa Barbara County CAER shall be governed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California. If any aspect of these bylaws is found to be
unlawful or unenforceable by a competent court having jurisdiction, the
remaining document remains in full force.
K. CERTIFICATION
These amended bylaws of the Santa Barbara County CAER were read and
accepted by the vote of the members on December 14, 2005.
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