Lawyer Steve Bloom, a member of the committee, says the proposed revisions are based on models provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and reflect chamber bylaws in use across the country. Chamber members received a copy of the proposed changes this week, along with an invitation to a June 28 meeting at LeTort View Community Center at Carlisle Barracks to discuss them. Chamber President Michelle Hornick says the bylaws have not been revised since 1995, but should be updated annually. Under the proposed changes, the ability to amend the bylaws would shift from the general membership to the board. Under the new wording, bylaws would be amended by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors.
Current bylaws require a majority vote of the members attending a meeting, if there is a quorum.
A quorum is 10 percent of the membership or approximately 50 members. Residents have questions about proposed police merger More than 70 Shiremanstown residents turned out to learn more about the proposed police consolidation between Lower Allen, New Cumberland and Shiremanstown. They agreed on only one thing - they know and like their officers. Opinion seemed evenly split between supporters and opponents of consolidation. Residents were particularly anxious to hear from the officers who would be directly affected.