Constitution and Bylaws » ARTICLE I

Section 1: NAME

The name of this organization shall be "GREAT LAKES CHAPTER, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES, INC." For brevity, the organization may be known as the "GREAT LAKES CHAPTER", "CHAPTER", or "GLC/AAAE".

Section 2: PURPOSES

In keeping with Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution of the American Association of Airport Executives, Inc., the purposes of the Great Lakes Chapter shall include those of the parent organization and shall be as follows:

To determine, implement and promote a Code of Ethics for the members of the airport management profession.

To promote professionalism and financial stability in the administration of airports.

To encourage and assist professional growth of Chapter members.

To promote airport safety and operational efficiency by encouraging the airport management profession to develop and apply modern techniques to airport management.

To establish and develop a systematic interchange of information and experience in the development, maintenance and operation of airports.

To foster public recognition and respect for the airport management profession.

To cooperate with other organizations working for the general benefit of aviation.

To represent airports and the airport management profession before appropriate government bodies.

To foster, promote and assist the development of air transportation.

To promote a diverse population within the airport management profession.

Section 3: OFFICES

The Chapter shall maintain a principal office in the County of Milwaukee, the location of which may be changed from time to time by action of the Executive Committee, and, in the absence of any express direction otherwise by the said Committee, such office shall be the office of Chapter's registered agent in said County. The Chapter may also maintain a business office for transaction of business and the receipt of communications between meetings for the members of the Chapter or its officers, the location of which shall be designated from time to time by the Executive Committee of the Chapter. In the absence of such designation, the business office of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Chapter or, should the President and Secretary-Treasurer so agree, the business office of the President of the Chapter may be such business office.

Section 4: OBJECTIVE

The objectives of the Great Lakes Chapter are as follows:

Augment the educational efforts of the American Association of Airport Executives by bringing together a membership that shares similar problems and interests because of regional proximity.

Actively seek new members for the Great Lakes Chapter and the American Association of Airport Executives for the purpose of improving and broadening our organization.

Enhance the professional and managerial standards of the membership by encouraging active, consistent and constructive participation in the Great Lakes Chapter and the American Association of Airport Executives.

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