ARTICLE I - ORGANIZATION
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APTA International Rail Rodeo Committee
The Committee shall be known as the APTA International Rail Rodeo Committee, hereinafter referred to as “the Committee.”
Mission Statement
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The mission of the International Rail Rodeo Committee is to bring recognition and honor to rail transit employees for contributions and achievements; bring rail transportation properties together to share knowledge, enhance safety awareness; and improve business and working relationships through fair team competition.
Objectives
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The Objectives of the Committee shall be defined in an Action Plan to be adopted each year at the Fall Committee meeting. The Action Plan will guide the Committee’s activities for the following year.
Code of Ethics
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No Committee member may divulge privileged information. No Committee member may judge his/her own team’s event. No member shall act as an Operations Coach. Members will strive to promote the integrity, fairness, and spirit of this competition.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP
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Membership in the Committee shall be open to appointed members/employees in good standing of APTA. Persons desiring membership shall submit a notice in writing, with the person’s name, title, organization address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address to the APTA Staff Advisor for the Committee.
ARTICLE III - OFFICERS
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Officers
The Committee shall have the following officers: Chair of the Committee; Vice-Chair, Operators; Vice-Chair, Maintainers; Recording Secretary, Immediate Past Chair. Chair of the Committee; Vice-Chair, Operators; Vice-Chair, Maintainers; and Recording Secretary shall be from different transit systems. All members of the Committee shall be eligible for these positions.
Duties of Officers
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The duties of the Committee Officers shall be: *
Chair: The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Committee and shall be responsible for calling all meetings of the Committee. The Chair shall be an ex-officio member of all regular and special committees. The Chair shall appoint all Task Force and Ad-hoc subcommittee members. The Chair shall act as liaison with the APTA International Bus Roadeo Committee and other APTA Committees, as appropriate. The Chair shall be responsible for taking actions necessary to ensure that the Committee achieves its objectives and shall perform all other duties as usually pertain to such office.
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Co-Chair, Operators: The Vice-Chair, Operators shall be responsible for coordination with Host Property Operations staff during all meetings and the Rodeo. He/she shall oversee the development and implementation of Operator-specific rules, procedures, and practices that govern the practical aspects of the Rodeo competition. He/she may serve as Chair of the operators Dispute Resolution Appeals Team (DRAT) that hears competition appeals. He/she shall alternate with the Vice-Chair, Maintainers, as the Committee Chair when the Chair is absent. He/she shall attend all scheduled Committee meetings.
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Co-Chair, Maintainers: The Vice-Chair, Maintainers shall be responsible for coordination with Host Property Maintenance staff during all meetings and the Rodeo. He/she shall oversee the development of Maintainer-specific rules, procedures, and practices governing the practical aspects of the Rodeo competition He/she shall attend all scheduled Committee meetings.
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Recording Secretary: The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for the recording of all minutes and information that is discussed at the Committee meeting(s). He/she shall develop and record all minutes on the Microsoft Word format. He/she shall attend all scheduled Committee meetings.
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Immediate Past Chair: The Immediate Past Chair shall be responsible for providing advice and insight to the Committee and Executive Committee thereby providing continuity in developing and meeting the committee’s goals and objectives. He/she shall attend all scheduled Committee meetings. This office shall not be filled on an interim term if vacated.
Terms of Office
Each Vice-Chair and Secretary shall serve in that position for two years. Vice-Chair and Secretary shall be limited to two consecutive terms in the same office.
The Chair shall appoint persons to serve the interim term of any vacated office after consultation with the executive committee.
ARTICLE IV - ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND VOTING
Nominations
Nominations will be taken from the floor during the Fall Planning Meeting. Additionally, Committee members may declare their candidacy for election at the Fall Planning Meeting.
The nominations of the two Vice-Chair positions shall occur at the fall Planning Meeting in even-numbered years.
The nominations for Recording Secretary shall occur at the fall Planning Meeting in odd-numbered years.
Officer Elections
All Officer elections shall occur during the spring Rodeo meeting prior to Rodeo day. Newly elected Officers shall assume office at the end of the Rodeo competition.
The Vice-Chair, Maintainers and the Vice-Chair, Operations shall alternate succeeding to the office of the APTA International Rail Rodeo Committee Chair automatically at the end of the (spring) Rodeo competition during odd-numbered calendar years.
The election of the Vice-Chairs shall be conducted in odd-numbered calendar years and shall become effective after the completion of that Rodeo.
The election of the Recording Secretary shall occur in even-numbered calendar years and shall become effective after the completion of that Rodeo.
Voting
Only members of the Committee shall be eligible to vote on issues or matters before the Committee. A vote may be taken only when a quorum is present. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the Committee members. Proxy ballots of absent members will not be allowed. In the event of ties, the Chair shall vote and break the tie.
Officer Elections
Except as otherwise specified herein, all votes shall be by simple majority of voting members present and voting.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
Fall Planning Meeting
The Committee shall meet for the fall Rodeo planning meeting in October, November, or December of each year. The planning meeting shall take place at the host property or a designated meeting facility in the city of the next International Rail Rodeo.
Leadership Planning Meeting
The Committee’s elected officials (Executive Committee) will meet with the host property staff and the APTA Staff Advisor in the APTA headquarters in Washington, D.C., on a date in March to be decided by the Chair. This meeting will focus on resolving remaining issues before the upcoming International Rodeo.
Rodeo Week Meeting
The Committee shall also meet on the Wednesday immediately preceding the Rodeo competition. This meeting shall take place at the host property or a designated meeting facility in the city of the International Rail Rodeo.
ARTICLE VI - SUBCOMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES
Standing Subcommittees
The committee shall have the following standing subcommittees: Rail Operators’ Subcommittee, chaired by the Co-Chair for Operators; the Rail Maintainers’ Subcommittee, chaired by the Co-Chair for Maintainers.
Task Forces
Specific Task Forces may be named by the Chair, and leadership appointed as required to accomplish the Committee’s business. Task Forces will be temporary in nature and exist only until their specific charge, purpose, or mission is completed. Task Force leaders will serve at the discretion of the Chair.
ARTICLE VII - RECORDS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Maintenance of Records
The APTA Staff Advisor, along with other APTA staff as appropriate, shall maintain the Committee membership roster, and all other Committee records, including meeting minutes. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for the recording and production of meeting minutes.
Communications
All Committee notices, announcements, and other communications shall be processed and distributed by the APTA Staff Advisor, in accordance with APTA policy and in consultation with the Committee Chair.
ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
Submission and Consideration of Amendments
Amendment to these Bylaws may be proposed by any Committee member and must be submitted in writing to the Chair for consideration and voting at the next fall planning meeting that occurs at least 90 days after the submission of the proposed amendment. The Chair may request that the APTA Staff Advisor distribute copies of any proposed amendments at least 60 days prior to the fall planning meeting.
Adoption of Amendments
Amendments to these Bylaws shall be adopted by a simple majority vote of Committee members present and voting.
ARTICLE IX - CONFLICTS WITH APTA BYLAWS OR FEDERAL OR D.C. LAW
In the case of a conflict between these Bylaws and the APTA Bylaws or Federal or District of Columbia law, the APTA Bylaws and/or the Federal or District of Columbia law shall prevail.
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APTA International Rail Rodeo Committee
The Committee shall be known as the APTA International Rail Rodeo Committee, hereinafter referred to as “the Committee.”
Mission Statement
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The mission of the International Rail Rodeo Committee is to bring recognition and honor to rail transit employees for contributions and achievements; bring rail transportation properties together to share knowledge, enhance safety awareness; and improve business and working relationships through fair team competition.
Objectives
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The Objectives of the Committee shall be defined in an Action Plan to be adopted each year at the Fall Committee meeting. The Action Plan will guide the Committee’s activities for the following year.
Code of Ethics
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No Committee member may divulge privileged information. No Committee member may judge his/her own team’s event. No member shall act as an Operations Coach. Members will strive to promote the integrity, fairness, and spirit of this competition.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP
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Membership in the Committee shall be open to appointed members/employees in good standing of APTA. Persons desiring membership shall submit a notice in writing, with the person’s name, title, organization address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address to the APTA Staff Advisor for the Committee.
ARTICLE III - OFFICERS
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Officers
The Committee shall have the following officers: Chair of the Committee; Vice-Chair, Operators; Vice-Chair, Maintainers; Recording Secretary, Immediate Past Chair. Chair of the Committee; Vice-Chair, Operators; Vice-Chair, Maintainers; and Recording Secretary shall be from different transit systems. All members of the Committee shall be eligible for these positions.
Duties of Officers
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The duties of the Committee Officers shall be: *
Chair: The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Committee and shall be responsible for calling all meetings of the Committee. The Chair shall be an ex-officio member of all regular and special committees. The Chair shall appoint all Task Force and Ad-hoc subcommittee members. The Chair shall act as liaison with the APTA International Bus Roadeo Committee and other APTA Committees, as appropriate. The Chair shall be responsible for taking actions necessary to ensure that the Committee achieves its objectives and shall perform all other duties as usually pertain to such office.
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Co-Chair, Operators: The Vice-Chair, Operators shall be responsible for coordination with Host Property Operations staff during all meetings and the Rodeo. He/she shall oversee the development and implementation of Operator-specific rules, procedures, and practices that govern the practical aspects of the Rodeo competition. He/she may serve as Chair of the operators Dispute Resolution Appeals Team (DRAT) that hears competition appeals. He/she shall alternate with the Vice-Chair, Maintainers, as the Committee Chair when the Chair is absent. He/she shall attend all scheduled Committee meetings.
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Co-Chair, Maintainers: The Vice-Chair, Maintainers shall be responsible for coordination with Host Property Maintenance staff during all meetings and the Rodeo. He/she shall oversee the development of Maintainer-specific rules, procedures, and practices governing the practical aspects of the Rodeo competition He/she shall attend all scheduled Committee meetings.
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Recording Secretary: The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for the recording of all minutes and information that is discussed at the Committee meeting(s). He/she shall develop and record all minutes on the Microsoft Word format. He/she shall attend all scheduled Committee meetings.
*
Immediate Past Chair: The Immediate Past Chair shall be responsible for providing advice and insight to the Committee and Executive Committee thereby providing continuity in developing and meeting the committee’s goals and objectives. He/she shall attend all scheduled Committee meetings. This office shall not be filled on an interim term if vacated.
Terms of Office
Each Vice-Chair and Secretary shall serve in that position for two years. Vice-Chair and Secretary shall be limited to two consecutive terms in the same office.
The Chair shall appoint persons to serve the interim term of any vacated office after consultation with the executive committee.
ARTICLE IV - ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND VOTING
Nominations
Nominations will be taken from the floor during the Fall Planning Meeting. Additionally, Committee members may declare their candidacy for election at the Fall Planning Meeting.
The nominations of the two Vice-Chair positions shall occur at the fall Planning Meeting in even-numbered years.
The nominations for Recording Secretary shall occur at the fall Planning Meeting in odd-numbered years.
Officer Elections
All Officer elections shall occur during the spring Rodeo meeting prior to Rodeo day. Newly elected Officers shall assume office at the end of the Rodeo competition.
The Vice-Chair, Maintainers and the Vice-Chair, Operations shall alternate succeeding to the office of the APTA International Rail Rodeo Committee Chair automatically at the end of the (spring) Rodeo competition during odd-numbered calendar years.
The election of the Vice-Chairs shall be conducted in odd-numbered calendar years and shall become effective after the completion of that Rodeo.
The election of the Recording Secretary shall occur in even-numbered calendar years and shall become effective after the completion of that Rodeo.
Voting
Only members of the Committee shall be eligible to vote on issues or matters before the Committee. A vote may be taken only when a quorum is present. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the Committee members. Proxy ballots of absent members will not be allowed. In the event of ties, the Chair shall vote and break the tie.
Officer Elections
Except as otherwise specified herein, all votes shall be by simple majority of voting members present and voting.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
Fall Planning Meeting
The Committee shall meet for the fall Rodeo planning meeting in October, November, or December of each year. The planning meeting shall take place at the host property or a designated meeting facility in the city of the next International Rail Rodeo.
Leadership Planning Meeting
The Committee’s elected officials (Executive Committee) will meet with the host property staff and the APTA Staff Advisor in the APTA headquarters in Washington, D.C., on a date in March to be decided by the Chair. This meeting will focus on resolving remaining issues before the upcoming International Rodeo.
Rodeo Week Meeting
The Committee shall also meet on the Wednesday immediately preceding the Rodeo competition. This meeting shall take place at the host property or a designated meeting facility in the city of the International Rail Rodeo.
ARTICLE VI - SUBCOMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES
Standing Subcommittees
The committee shall have the following standing subcommittees: Rail Operators’ Subcommittee, chaired by the Co-Chair for Operators; the Rail Maintainers’ Subcommittee, chaired by the Co-Chair for Maintainers.
Task Forces
Specific Task Forces may be named by the Chair, and leadership appointed as required to accomplish the Committee’s business. Task Forces will be temporary in nature and exist only until their specific charge, purpose, or mission is completed. Task Force leaders will serve at the discretion of the Chair.
ARTICLE VII - RECORDS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Maintenance of Records
The APTA Staff Advisor, along with other APTA staff as appropriate, shall maintain the Committee membership roster, and all other Committee records, including meeting minutes. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for the recording and production of meeting minutes.
Communications
All Committee notices, announcements, and other communications shall be processed and distributed by the APTA Staff Advisor, in accordance with APTA policy and in consultation with the Committee Chair.
ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
Submission and Consideration of Amendments
Amendment to these Bylaws may be proposed by any Committee member and must be submitted in writing to the Chair for consideration and voting at the next fall planning meeting that occurs at least 90 days after the submission of the proposed amendment. The Chair may request that the APTA Staff Advisor distribute copies of any proposed amendments at least 60 days prior to the fall planning meeting.
Adoption of Amendments
Amendments to these Bylaws shall be adopted by a simple majority vote of Committee members present and voting.
ARTICLE IX - CONFLICTS WITH APTA BYLAWS OR FEDERAL OR D.C. LAW
In the case of a conflict between these Bylaws and the APTA Bylaws or Federal or District of Columbia law, the APTA Bylaws and/or the Federal or District of Columbia law shall prevail.
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