ARTICLE I – ORGANIZATION
Section 1.
The name of this organization shall be ICC Northeast Regional Coalition. It shall be organized as
a non-stock, not-for- profit corporation under Section 501 (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code
and the laws of the state of New York.
Section 2.
The corporate office shall be located within the boundaries of ICC [International Code Council]
Northeast Region VI, defined as the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. The organization may have such other office
or offices as the business of the organization may require, in such other place as the members
may designate.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
Section 1.
The purpose of this organization, within the ICC Northeast Regional Coalition area, shall be to
bring together regulatory agencies, organizations, associations, groups and individuals engaged in the promulgation, administration, enforcement and implementation of safety, health and welfare in the construction, maintenance and protection of buildings and structures in order to:
a. Enhance public safety, health and welfare through regional cooperation and coordination
of all groups and organizations involved;
b. Assist and encourage the inception, maintenance and * advancement of professional
standards of training for all individuals involved in construction, maintenance and
protection of buildings and structures, and promote competency through professional
development for all members;
c. Disseminate and share information, experience and policy; exchange ideas; discuss
mutual problems and establish uniformity in interpretation, application and enforcement
of all applicable codes through regular meetings, seminars and an integrated information
network among jurisdictions;
d. Provide direction to the ICC Board of Directors regarding common regional issues and
interests at regional and national forums, participate in code formation processes, and
encourage voluntary service on national committees where technical expertise and
experience can be contributed;
e. Support and promote efficient adoption, administration and enforcement of uniform
building, maintenance and fire protection codes and other related codes and standards,
and promote programs of legislation of benefit to the public which will develop increased
levels of safety, health and welfare in buildings and other structures;
f. Coordinate and cooperate with related governmental agencies involved in the
administration of building and safety regulations, with design professionals and their
respective organizations, and with the trades, manufacturers and associations within the
construction industry;
g. Promote and promulgate the understanding of interpretations and enforcement issues of
uniform codes and standards;
h. Create a better public understanding and appreciation of safety, health and welfare
regulations and their importance to the stability and prosperity of the communities; and
promote the maximum benefits to safety of life, health and property within acceptable
risk factors and at reasonable costs;
i. Foster personal and professional support through aid * and assistance to members in the
pursuit of all goals and objectives of this organization; secure and maintain support of
state and local governmental agencies and officials in those goals and purposes; and
uphold and improve the knowledge and professionalism of all members.
Section 2. Prohibitions
This organization may engage in formulating building, fire or other related codes or standards for
adoption by any legislative authority. It may endorse and recommend adoption or revisions of any
nationally recognized model code or standard, to ICC Northeast Regional Coalition chapters
provided that any recommendation must be approved by a majority of the board members present
and voting at any regular or special meeting.
In the event that consensus for any amendment, revision, or proposed code change proposal can
not be reached by the Regional Coalition, then no Regional Coalition position may be issued
Section 3. Means and Methods
Achieving the purposes and objectives of this organization shall be accomplished by:
a. Promoting, for all jurisdictions in our region, the adoption of coordinated building,
maintenance and fire protection codes, based upon unbiased judgment and developed in a
public forum;
b. Facilitating the exchange and dissemination of information pertaining to construction,
maintenance and protection of life and property and the coordination of mutual response
to disasters in the region;
c. Recognizing and endorsing recommendations of established building code organizations
and standards authorities so long as they are consistent with sound safety practices and
the goals of this organization;
d. Working together to amend or eliminate statutes that conflict with established national
technical provisions;
e. Involving the several states and their administrations, public officials, and associations in
the process;
f. Publicizing the purposes and activities of this organization through contact with public
officials in other branches of government and representatives of the design and
construction industry;
g. Maintaining a high degree of integrity and openness in public relations;
h. Creating good fellowship and mutual understanding among members and with industry
through meetings and similar activities;
i. Establishing and collecting dues, fees and other income for the furtherance of the
objectives of the organization;
ARTICLE III – POWERS
Section 1. By Laws
The organization shall have the power to adopt by –laws, which may provide for:
a. Various classes of membership and fixing the qualifications thereof;
b. Designation of a Board of Directors, it’s Officers, their duties, methods of election,
terms of office;
c. Establishing standing, special and ad-hoc committees;
d. Holding of regular and special meetings;
e. Amending of this constitution and it’s bylaws;
f. Any other matters as may be necessary for the fulfillment of the objectives of the
organization.
ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be classified as Active, Associate, or Honorary.
Section 1. Active
Active membership shall be limited to persons and groups actively engaged in the
promulgation, administration and/or enforcement of safety, health and welfare regulations within
Northeast Regional Coalition
Section 2. Associate
Associate membership shall be limited to national, regional and state organizations; architects,
engineers and similar design professionals and individuals concerned with the creation of
buildings and structures; building materials and systems manufacturers and their organizations;
trade and construction industry organizations and individuals.
Section 3. Honorary
Honorary membership may be conferred upon any individual by majority vote of members
present at any regular meeting of the organization, upon the recommendation of the Board of
Directors or by a 2/3 vote of the membership present.
ARTICLE V
A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Representation
To insure uniformity of representation, the Board of Directors shall be comprised of:
a. Three (3) representatives chosen at the state level by each of the member states, all of
which shall be ICC members.
b. If the eligibility of any Director of this organization ceases during their term in office due
to death, disability or employment status, the state, represented by that Board member
shall name a successor from among its eligible candidates.
c. Term of office shall be three (3) years by state appointment or reappointment. Notice of
selection and the term of office shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to
the Secretary/Treasurer.
Section 2. Meetings; Quorum
The Board of Directors shall meet at such time and in such places as determined by the majority
of the Board upon call of the Chairman of the Board. At any meeting of the Board, a simple
majority of the elected Board members shall constitute a quorum. Each Board member may have
an alternate member who shall be available for, and take the place of, their respective member in
their absence. Alternates shall be seated in the absence of their respective member, and be entitled
to participate fully in all business of the Board. Alternates shall be appointed or elected, as the
case may be, in the same manner as the Board member for whom he or she would function. A
written proxy form must be submitted to the Secretary/Treasurer.
With approval of the Executive Committee, any meeting or vote of the ICC Northeast Regional
Coalition Board of Directors may be conducted by teleconference or other electronic means and
shall be binding upon the Coalition.
Section 3. Notice of Meeting
Each member of the Board shall receive notice of meetings not less than ten (10) days prior to the
meeting unless so waived by the majority of the Board members
Section 4. Duties
The Board of Directors shall propose new items of business and make recommendations to the
body at the regular meetings. Such business and recommendations shall be consistent with the
purposes of the organization as outlined in Article II, Section 1 of the By-Laws.
The Board shall authorize the depository of any funds of the organization and designate the
Secretary/Treasurer or other Board member to draw on such funds. A minimum bond as to be
determined by the Board may be required of those so designated. The Board shall determine
expenditures either within an approved budget or by resolution designating the officer or officers
authorized to approve expenditures within specified limits. In the interim, between meetings of
the Board, the Chairman and/or Vice Chairman of the Board shall approve ordinary expenses
necessary to conduct the business of the organization, and furnish an accounting thereof to the
Board for approval at the next regular meeting of the Board. The fiscal affairs shall be audited
and certified annually by the Board.
Section 5. Conduct of Meetings
Business conducted at all meetings of the Board shall follow Robert’s Rules of Order. The
Chairman of the Board shall designate a Parliamentarian.
B. OFFICERS
Section 1. Executive Committee
The Officers of this organization shall be Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer
who shall form the Executive Committee. The Board of Directors at the first meeting of the
Board and bi-annually thereafter shall elect the Officers. At no time shall two or more Officers be
from the same state.
Section 2. Duties and Powers
The duties and powers of the Officers shall be the duties normally prescribed to their respective
offices. It shall be the responsibility of the Officers to plan, pursue and implement policies that
will promote the purposes of the organization.
Section 3. Succession
In the event of a vacancy in any office, the Board will, by election, fill the vacancy for the
unexpired term.
Section 4. Term of Office
All officers shall be elected for a term of two (2) years.
C. COMMITTEES
Section 1. Establishment of Committees; Appointment
The Board shall, from time to time, determine and establish the standing and special committees
necessary to effectively carry out the program of the organization. The duties, responsibilities,
limitations, and other directives to the committees shall be clearly stated in the resolutions
establishing them.
The Chairman shall appoint the members of all committees with the advice and consent of the
Board.
ARTICLE VI – ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Effective Date: June 12, 2006
The bylaws of this organization shall become effective upon their adoption by a majority vote of
the Board of Directors of the organization present and voting at the first announced general
membership meeting.
Section 2. Amendments
Amendments to the Constitution or By-Laws, as adopted in accordance with Article VI, Section
1, of this document shall require an affirmative vote of 2/3 of the Board of Directors present at
any general membership meeting of this organization provided that not less than thirty (30) days
notice of any proposed changes shall have been provided to each member. All other amendments
to rules and procedures shall require a simple majority vote of the Board of Directors of 50 % of
ICC Chapters, by State, represented in the Northeast Region.
*Revised: February 27, 2007 By unanimous vote of the Board of Directors this date.