All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, agricultural, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and education interests of the service area. The service area by this Chamber of Commerce shall mean to include all cities and communities within the boundaries of Brantley County. Any person, association, corporation, partnership or estate having an interest in the objectives of the organization shall be eligible to apply for membership. Election of members shall be by the Board of Directors at any meeting thereof. Membership investments shall be at such rate or rates, schedules or formula as may be from time to time prescribed by the Board of Directors.
Investments are non-refundable.
In any proceeding in which voting by members is called for, each member in good standing shall be entitled to cast one vote. Any firm, association, corporation, partnership, or estate holding membership may nominate individuals who the holder desires to exercise the privileges of membership covered by its subscription, and shall have right to change its membership nomination upon written notice. Section 7 - Honorary Membership Distinction in public affairs shall confer eligibility to honorary membership. Honorary member shall have all the privileges of members except the right to vote, and shall be exempt from the payment of dues. The Board of Directors shall confer or revoke honorary membership by a majority vote.