IC HBA Directory2018

CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
As members of a progressive industry, we encourage
research to develop new materials, new building
techniques, new building equipment and improved
methods of single-family and multi-family financing, to
the end that every homeowner or resident of a rental
unit may get the greatest value possible for every dollar.
As members of the Association, we agree to carry a
proper amount of liability and property insurance and
if we have employees to carry Workers’ Compensation
Insurance as required by the laws of the State of Iowa.
All sound legislative proposals affecting our industry
and the people we serve shall have our informed and
vigorous support.
We hold hallowed the free enterprise system and the
American Way of Life. We pledge our support to our
associates, our local, state and national associations and
all related industries concerned with the preservation of
legitimate rights and freedoms.
(C) We assume these responsibilities freely and
solemnly, mindful that they are part of our obligation as
members of the Home Builders Association of Iowa City.
ARTICLE IV (Amendments)
Section 1. This constitution may be adopted or amended
by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the active members present
at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Association. A copy
of the proposed amendments shall be mailed to each
member of the Association not less than five (5) days prior
to the meeting at which action is to be taken.
BYLAWS
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ARTICLE 1 (Membership)
Section 1. Classes of Members.
Membership in this Association shall be of three classes:
(A) Builder Membership which shall be open to any
person, firm or corporation that is, or has been, in the
business of building or rebuilding homes, apartments,
schools, commercial, industrial or other structures
normally related and appurtenant to a community;
and who performs this construction, or resides, within
the territorial jurisdiction of this Association; is of good
character and business reputation; agrees to abide
by the provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws of
this Association; subscribes to the objectives of this
Association, and meets with the approval of the Board
of Directors.
(B) Associate Membership which shall be open to any
person, firm or corporation engaged in any allied trade,
industry or profession within the territorial jurisdiction
of this Association; which is good character and business
reputation; agrees to abide by the provisions of the
Constitution and Bylaws of this Association; subscribes
to the purposes of this Association, and meets with the
approval of the Board of Directors.
(C) Affiliate Membership which shall be open to any
person who subscribes to the Code of Ethics of this
Association and is employed by a firm represented by an
associate or builder member, the same shall be eligible
to be an affiliate member approved by the Board of
Directors under the current membership guidelines.
Section 2. Acceptance of Members.
(A) Applicants for membership shall apply in a form
satisfactory to the Board of Directors and meet such
other requirements as the Board may prescribe. The
Membership Committee reviews all applications,
checks references and attaches a certificate of insurance
to the application prior to board approval.
(B) Applicants approved and accepted by this
Association, upon payment of dues, shall be members
of the National Association of Home Builders of the
United States and the Home Builders Association of
Iowa, and while in good standing shall be entitled to the
full benefits, services and privileges of the respective
Associations. Applicants not approved by the board shall
receive in full dues collected with said application.
Section 3. Suspension and Revocation of Membership.
(A) The Board of Directors by a two-thirds (2/3) vote may
censure the membership of any member:
(1) For failure to meet the financial obligations to
the Association or, for conduct detrimental to this
Association.
(2) The member shall be given at least thirty (30)
days notice in advance of the meeting of the Board
of Directors at which vote is to be taken, and shall be
afforded reasonable opportunity to be heard.
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