TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Article 1 - Name                                                                                      

Article II - Location                                                                              

Article III - Objectives                                                                         

Article IV - Membership                                                                     

Article V - Meetings                                                                              

Article VI - Officers                                                                                               

Article VII - Procedure                                                                                         

Article VIII - Dues and Finance                                                                        

Article IX - Adoptions and Amendments                                                      

 

 

 

ARTICLE I - NAME

 

Section 1

The name of this organization shall be the Wisconsin Boiler Inspector's Association.

 

 

ARTICLE II - LOCATION

 

Section 1

The Association shall have its principal office at the business location of the elected Secretary.

 

 

ARTICLE III - OBJECTIVES

 

Section 1

The primary objectives of the Wisconsin Boiler Inspector's Association shall be the general promotion of boiler and pressure vessel accident prevention in the State of Wisconsin, and more specifically to:   A.             Provide contact for boiler inspectors and boiler safety engineers for conference discussions of boiler and pressure vessel accident prevention.   B.             Administer appropriate educational programs of benefit to its membership.   C.             Develop and promote safe boiler and pressure vessel operating practices.   D.             Discuss the various interpretations of the Wisconsin Code requirements and codes it incorporates.   E.              Cooperate with state agencies and with local, regional, and national safety organizations, industrial employers, and other agencies in the promotion of boiler and pressure vessel accident prevention.

Section 2

The Association shall be civic in character, non-profit, non-commercial, and non-political.  More specifically, the Association shall not endorse, approve, or promote any product or service.

 

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

 

Section 1	Commissioned Member in the Association shall be open to all boiler inspectors and boiler safety engineers holding National Board Commissions and Wisconsin Commissions.
Section 2	Non-Commissioned Membership shall be open to organizations, firms, or individuals who are interested in promoting the objectives of the Association.
Section 3	Guests are individuals invited by Commissioned Members or Non-Commissioned Members of the Wisconsin Boiler Inspectors' Association.
Section 4	The Board of Directors shall, by two-thirds vote of the Board, be authorized to issue a Lifetime Membership to retired or incapacitated former Commissioned Boiler Inspector upon request, if approved by the Board of Directors.
Section 5	Membership applications must be approved by the Board of Directors.  It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to approve renewal of all Memberships on an annual basis.
Section 6	Non-Commissioned Members shall not be eligible to vote or hold office unless elected to the board of directors.  Non-Commissioned Members are allowed the privilege of the floor at all meetings, at the discretion of the presiding officer.
Section 7	Guests shall not be eligible to vote but shall be allowed the privilege of the floor at the discretion of the presiding officer.

ARTICLE V - MEETINGS

 

Section 1

Meetings of the Association shall be held at least once a year as designated by the Board of Directors.  At least four weeks notice shall be given to the membership prior to any meeting.

ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS

 

Section 1	The officers of the Association shall be a President, a Vice-President,   Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 2	Officers shall be elected by a majority vote at the annual meeting, and shall serve for two years or until their successors are elected and take office.
Section 3	Officers shall be subject to removal from office for due cause, by majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Section 4	The President and Vice-President shall serve without enumeration.  The Board of Directors shall fix the compensation to the Secretary and Treasurer.  Reimbursement of officers for services and expenses directly related to the Association shall be paid as determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 5	The Board of Directors shall consist of six elected members, plus the President of the Association.  Three of the six members of the Board of Directors shall be commissioned boiler inspectors.  The President shall be an official member of the Board and shall have a vote only in the case of a tie vote of the full Board.  Elected Board members shall serve until their successors are elected and take office.
Section 6	A  Non Commissioned Member may be appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as a Program Advisor.

 

ARTICLE VII - PROCEDURE

Section 1	The scope of the Association's activities shall be channeled to assist in the formulation of the safety standards for boiler installation and for use of electrical and mechanical materials, devices and appliances.
Section 2	The Association's activities shall strive to promote understanding and application of the Wisconsin Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Section 3	The Association shall collect and disseminate information relative to the safe use of boilers and pressure vessel and any other information the Board of Directors deems to be essential or informative.
Section 4	The elected officers shall prepare slate of Board of Directors for submission to the voters at the spring meeting.  Additional nominations for the Board of Directors may be made from the floor.
Section 5	The business of the Association shall be conducted by its elected officers in cooperation with the Board of Directors.
Section 6	The Board of Directors shall meet no less than annually.
Section 7	Board of Directors may serve as many consecutive three-year terms as elected.
Section 8	No officer, individual, or group of officers or group of individuals of the Association shall appear before any local or state legislative board as a representative or representatives of the Wisconsin Boiler Inspectors' Association without authorization from the Board of Directors.
Section 9	A vacancy in any office or on the Board of Directors shall be filled by an appointee of the Board of Directors until the next spring election.
Section 10	Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of all meetings of the Association, except where they conflict with the procedure outlined herein.

ARTICLE VIII - DUES AND FINANCE

 

Section 1	Commissioned Membership dues shall be $50 per annum.
Section 2	Non-Commissioned Membership dues shall be $50 per annum.
Section 3	Lifetime Members shall not be required to pay membership dues.
Section 4	Membership shall run for the calendar year.
Section 5	All dues shall be payable no later than April 30th.  In addition to dues, a $5.00 fee will be charged to all new members for processing and mailing.  All dues received after May 1st will be assessed a $10.00 late charge.
Section 6	A seminar fee shall be charged to cover the cost of speakers, meal, and refreshments at the meetings.  All fees will be set by the board.
Section 7	Guests shall be charged seminar fees only.
Section 8	The funds of the Association shall be deposited in a bank designated by the Treasurer.  The Treasurer shall read a financial report at each regular business meeting.

ARTICLE IX - ADOPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS

 

Section 1	This Constitution shall become effective if and when approved by the Membership of the Association at its semi-annual meeting or at a special meeting called specifically for this purpose, with at least four weeks notice being given to the entire voting membership of the Association.
Section 2	Amendments to this Constitution shall become effective after ratification by two-thirds of the members of the Association present at the semi-annual meeting or a special meeting of the membership that has been called for the specific purpose.

 

Section 1	The scope of the Association's activities shall be channeled to assist in the formulation of the safety standards for boiler installation and for use of electrical and mechanical materials, devices and appliances.
Section 2	The Association's activities shall strive to promote understanding and application of the Wisconsin Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Section 3	The Association shall collect and disseminate information relative to the safe use of boilers and pressure vessel and any other information the Board of Directors deems to be essential or informative.
Section 4	The elected officers shall prepare slate of Board of Directors for submission to the voters at the spring meeting.  Additional nominations for the Board of Directors may be made from the floor.
Section 5	The business of the Association shall be conducted by its elected officers in cooperation with the Board of Directors.
Section 6	The Board of Directors shall meet no less than annually.
Section 7	Board of Directors may serve as many consecutive three-year terms as elected.
Section 8	No officer, individual, or group of officers or group of individuals of the Association shall appear before any local or state legislative board as a representative or representatives of the Wisconsin Boiler Inspectors' Association without authorization from the Board of Directors.
Section 9	A vacancy in any office or on the Board of Directors shall be filled by an appointee of the Board of Directors until the next spring election.
Section 10	Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of all meetings of the Association, except where they conflict with the procedure outlined herein.

 

 

Wisconsin

Boiler

Inspector’s

Association

Dedicated to Promoting Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety