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• THE CHEMICAL HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL OF SAINT ANTHONY AND NEW BRIGHTON By-Laws 1.0 MISSION iA The mission of the Chemical Health Environmental Management Council is to promote chemical wellness and to alleviate problems caused by chemical dependency and abuse in the communities of Saint Anthony and New Brighton. CHEM does not operate programs, but works with individuals and groups to explore and examine the chemical health system, suggesting changes in policies and procedures, and proposing new programs where needed. 2.0 MEMBERSHIP 2.1 The Council's membership shall consist of people who live or work in the communities of Saint Anthony and New Brighton, and are concerned about chemical health issues. Local governments and school boards in this area are encouraged to appoint members to represent them on the Council. Membership shall consist of not less than five, and no more than fifteen members. 3.0 OFFICERS 3.1 The Council shall elect from its body, a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Officers shall be elected at the first meeting of each calendar year and shall serve until the first meeting of the next calendar year. No officer shall serve more than two terms in the same office in succession. 3.2 The President shall preside at all meetings of the council, and will be its principal representative. The President may prepare agendas for meetings, call special meetings, and appoint any committees that are necessary to manage the Council or to fulfill its mission. 3.3 The Vice President shall assist the President, and will fulfill the duties of the President in his absence. If the Presidency if vacated for any reason, the Vice President shall become President for the remainder of the term. 3.4 The Secretary shall Keep the minutes fo all official Council meetings, maintain its outside correspondence, and notify members regarding the time, date and location of future meetings. 3.5 The Treasurer shall maintain records of all financial transactions, keep the checkbook to date, and on report the financial status of the Council at each meeting. 3.6 Vacancies of posts other than the Presidency shall be filled for the remainder of the term by election at the next regular meeting. The President will be succeeded by the Vice President for the remainder of the term.