Section 1
Organization of Committees
The president of the association shall have the authority to determine the
membership of all committees, except as provided for otherwise within these
by-laws. The president shall serve as an ex-officio, voting member of all
committees, except the nominating committee. AM committee appointments remain
in effect until such time as the committee is disbanded or until successors
are duly qualified, except as directed otherwise within these by-laws. The
committees of this association are the standing by-laws committee as listed
below and such other committees as may be formed by me president, the board,
or the membership which are deemed necessary to carry out the functions of me
office or the affairs of the association.
Section 2
Advisory Committee
The immediate past five (5) presidents of the association shall
automatically take their place on an advisory committee to serve and advise me
current president. The advisory committee shall also be charged with the
responsibility for enlargement of membership to aid in the resolving of
differences between the members,
Section 3
Government, Legislative, and Public Affairs Committee
Because of the importance of this committee, the chairman shall be elected
by the membership of the association and serve as a member of the board. The
Government, Legislative and Public Affairs Committee shall consist of the
President, the two Vice-presidents, die Secretary, and such members as the
Chairman so selects. This committee will function in the relations of the
association to Government Agencies, the Legislature and die general public.
Section 4
Industry Affairs Committee
Because of the importance of this committee, the chairman shall be selected
by membership of the association and shall serve as a member of the board. The
duties of the chairman and the committee shall be membership education in
matters of business and technology. One function of this committee will be the
yearly organization and. presentation of the OPCA Short Course. The committee
shall function in association relations to associated and allied industry. The
Committee shall also function in performance of other duties as may from time
to time be assigned by the president and the board. Willing personnel from
educational and government institutions may serve as members of this
committee.
