1. Membership Eligibility
- Membership in the Western Region Ash Group (the Group) is
open to any corporation, organization or individual wishing
to support the purposes and objectives of this organization
as described in the Mission Statement and Focus Areas. Members
may be involved in the production or supply of materials,
equipment or services to those so engaged or those having
an interest in developing markets for and promoting the use
of any type of coal combustion by-product. Sustaining Memberships
– On occasion, sustaining memberships may be extended by the
officers of WRAG to organizations or entities whose work supports
the reuse of CCBs or whose interest in CCB reuse can significantly
implement the WRAG Mission Statement. Such organizations or
entities include, but are not limited to, research groups
and universities, local, state and federal agencies and other
non-profit groups whose interests are directly related to
WRAG interests. Sustaining memberships are offered at reduced
or no cost.
2. Meetings - The Group
shall hold no less than one meeting per year. This meeting
shall be an annual meeting for the election of officers, to
determine annual dues and to report on the business status
of the Group.
3. Voting - Each member
company, individual or organization shall have one vote.
4. Quorum - Ten percent
of the members of the Group shall be considered a quorum,
provided at least one officer is also present. A two-thirds
vote of the members present at any meeting at which a quorum
is present shall be required for elections.
5. Officers - Officers of
the Group are the Co-Chairs and Secretary. It is recommended
that one Co-Chair be from a utility. The other Co-Chair is
normally selected from a non-utility member. A Treasurer shall
be selected annually by the Group. Duties and responsibilities
of the officers are as designated by the Group and shall largely
consist of coordinating and conducting meetings, and serving
as focal point of Group activities.
6. Elections - Each Co-Chair
is elected annually for a two year term, providing an overlap
between Co-Chairs. The Secretary shall be elected in odd numbered
years at the annual meeting.
7. Dues - The membership
shall determine the amount of annual dues at each annual meeting.
All members shall pay the same amount of dues, except that
government entities and educational institutions shall pay
no dues.
8. Incorporation - The Group
shall operate as a corporation under the laws of incorporation
of the State of Montana.
