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  Maui Chamber of Commerce

Frequently Asked Questions About CIM

Q:  What is the structure of this organization.  It appears that CIM will be a Committee or Trade Council of the

Chamber?

A: This is true, we will be considered a Trade Council.

Q: If we are a trade council of the Chamber, then who is in-charge of all CIM

finances, activities and other related issues that pertains to CIM, as previously

done as Maui Contractors Association?

A: CIM is in charge of all of our finances, handled by our board and specifically our

treasurer. The CIM portion of the dues, any fundraisers, etc. are managed directly by

CIM, in our own account.

Q: Will CIM have a board of directors and officers separate from the Chamber? It

appears that CIM members are bounded to abide by the Chamber's Articles of

Incorporation and Bylaws (which is not available for review) and will be contingent

on their board of directors approval?

A: CIM will have it's own Advisory Board and will operate independently from the

Chamber at all levels (for example, possible supporting different candidates). As long as

we aren't being egregious with our responsibilities we will have a lot of freedom and

latitude.

Q: Will this partnership be temporary or will CIM eventually become an entity by

itself as MCA operated?

A: This partnership will last as long as it makes sense. There is no time table or

commitment from either party. The Chamber is giving us an opportunity to get back on

our feet, having a structure in place we can utilize to help towards that end. If we feel we

need to , as an entity, be by ourselves, we can. We would have to go through the

process of establishing our own non-profit with bylaws, etc.

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