Article I

 

NAME

 

     SECTION 1. The name of this organization shall be THE LIMA

     ADJUSTERS’ ASSOCIATION.

Article II

OBJECT

     SECTION 1. To provide for the meeting of “Claims People,” the

     discussion of problems affecting their interests and the

     dissemination of information in connection therewith.

     SECTION 2. To promote a high standard of ethics and

     proficiency among its members.

     SECTION 3. To promote good fellowship among its members.

     SECTION 4. To promote the common good and welfare of those

     engaged in the claims vocation.

Article III

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP

     SECTION 1. It shall be an organization not for profit.

 

     SECTION 2. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP.  Any investigator, claims

     representative or attorney actively engaged in the defense or

     handling of claims for insurance companies or self-insurers and

     devoting the major portion of his/her time to the handling of

     property and casualty claims, any persons similarly employed by

     a public service corporation; any individuals who perform tasks

     allied with the servicing of insurance claims is eligible for

     membership. Such individuals shall submit an application, with

     one-years dues, for membership to the Membership Committee.

     Upon approval of this application by the Membership Committee

     and the reading of the application to the membership,

     membership is accepted.

 

     SECTION 3. Any member may be expelled from membership for j    ust and due cause by a three-fourths majority of the active

     members present at a regular meeting following the preceding 

     regular meeting where it has been announced by the presiding

     officer that it was the intention to take such a vote.

          SUBSECTION A. In order to assure itself that the membership

          confines itself to the qualifications outlined in Article III,

          Section 2 of this Constitution, there shall be a combined

          meeting of the Grievance and Executive Committees within

          thirty (30) days prior to the annual January Meeting at which

          time the entire roster of the organization will be reviewed. At

          this time, and upon a majority vote of the committees that any

          member has not continued to remain within the qualifications

          of Article III, Section 2 or is guilty of unethical acts detrimental

          to the profession, his/her membership shall be terminated at

          that time, and such member shall be notified of the

          Committees’ action in writing. Any member, so eliminated may

          contest the Committees’ action by filing a written appeal with

          the Executive Committee within two weeks of receipt of such

          notice. The matter then shall be submitted to the

          entire membership. Upon favorable consideration by three-

          fourths of the membership, the member shall be reinstated.

     SECTION 4. This Constitution with By-Laws annexed, shall

     become effective when ratified by the duly qualified persons

     present as provided in Article III, Section 2, Regular Members

     only.

     SECTION 5. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP. The Membership

     Committee may recommend for honorary membership any

     member who has given long continuous exemplary service or

     distinguished service to the association. Any member of the Lima

     Adjusters’ Association shall have honorary membership in the

     organization at the time such member becomes inactive as an

     adjuster or changes vocation and if such honorary membership is

     voted for them by the majority of members in attendance at the

     meeting following the proposal for such honorary membership.

     The Membership Committee shall also have the right and duty to

     place before the membership the recommendation for termination

     of an honorary member, the same voting practices apply for

     termination.  An honorary member who meets the above

     qualifications shall not be required to pay dues and may attend

     meetings, but has no voting privileges. This honorary member

     must pay member assessments at social functions, but is not

     required to attend the necessary meetings to qualify to attend any

     social functions.

     SECTION 6. Any member who has served as President of the

     Lima Adjusters’ Association shall have honorary membership in 

     the organization at the time he/she becomes inactive as an

     adjuster or changes vocation.

Article IV

 
OFFICERS  

     SECTION 1. The elected officers of this association shall be a

     President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant-at-

     Arms.

 

     SECTION 2. The election of officers and the two additional

     members of the Executive Committee shall be the preferred order

     of business at the annual meeting in December of the

     Association. The Nominating Committee shall propose a slate of

     Officers at the November meeting. The officers of the Lima

     Adjusters’ Association shall be elected by a majority of votes cast

     by those present at the regular December meeting of the

     Association. Each officer shall take office at the January meeting

     and continue in office until his successor is elected.

     SECTION 3. The President shall be in charge of the affairs of the

     Association.

     SECTION 4. The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the

     President during his absence. The Vice-President shall also be

     chairperson of the Directory Committee and is responsible for the

     publication of the directory.

 

     SECTION 5. The Secretary shall keep all permanent records,

     keep a roster of active members, and keep a record of the

     proceedings at all meetings.

     SECTION 6. The Treasurer shall collect all dues, disperse funds

     when authorized and keep a permanent record of all receipts and

     expenditures.

     SECTION 7. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain order at all

     meetings and be in charge of collection of assessments at all

     meetings and special functions. All collections will be submitted

     to the Secretary with documentation.

     SECTION 8. Any officer may succeed himself by being duly 

     elected.

     SECTION 9. Any officer who is transferred from the territory or in

     any way becomes disassociated with the claims industry shall

     immediately submit his resignation and the Executive Committee

     shall appoint a replacement officer to fill the unexpired term.

     SECTION 10. Two delegates to the Inter-Organization

     Committee of Ohio Claimsmen shall be elected from the Regular 

     Membership Roster by the membership to serve two-year terms,

     commencing with the Annual Meeting in January.

 

          (a) Election of delegates shall alternate, with one being

           elected annually.

 

          (b) The President shall appoint an alternate to attend Inter-

          Organizational meetings in the event one or both of the duly

          elected delegates cannot attend.