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A HANDBOOK FOR STARTING
STATE AND LOCAL COUNCILS
The Texas General Lane! Office
I?T^Garty Maura, Commissioner
Produced under a grant from
The Gulf of Mexico Program
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
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Historical Perspective on the Texas Corporate Recycling Council
Formation of a State-Level ^Corporate Recycling Council
Establishing Local Corporate Recycling Councils
Establishing Support for Local CRCs
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Transition from Founding Board to Representative Board
Structure and Function of Standing Committees"
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Examples of Successful Programs
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Appendix
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Articles of Irjcpfporation
^Bylaws
Acknowledgements
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
ON THE TEXAS CORPORATE
.RECYCLING COUNCIL
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Ji s the manager of 20.5 mi I lion acres of meet the demand. This surge in processing and
MjL state-owned land, the Texas General manufacturing activity will give the Texas economy
jj^^m. Land Office in 1990 faced a growing a needed boost in this decade, The sheer volume of
demand to lease land for landfills. Foreseeing that ** recyclable materials that can be diverted from the
recycling would become a viable economic c-ption, waste stream is an indicator of the promise for
^and not wanting to see state-owned lands become growth in the recycling industry. Corporate
dumping grounds, Texas Land Comrnissrone/Carry " responsibility is translating into good business for
Mauro, along with some of the largest businesses in
Texas, established the/ Texas Corporate Recycling"
Council (TCRC). ^ \ . * "*,
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Since the est3blfsh|nent of this council, substantial
progress has been made in recycling in Texas. The
Texas and good news for the environment.
The Texas Corporate Recycling Council has
Devolved steadily, growing both in membership and
in the number of regional councils. Although at first
closely tied to the Texas'General Land Office, it has
wealth of recyclable ^materials 'generated by evolved into an autonomous volunteer body which
recycling collection programs Is gradually Being ' is financially self-sufficient. Strong private sector
converted into /manufactured p'rbducts. As ^ commitment and leadership have become the
corporate interest ^purchasing recycled products " hallmark of its success.
intensifies, recycling industries are expanding to
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OF A STATE-LEVEL
CORPORATE RECYCLING COUNCIL
A Corporate Recyclmg""Council (CRC) is a publfc-
prrvate partnership of members who 6eliever that
the economic success of current and future
- generations depends on^our^abifity to protect the
environment now. Jts members ^or potential K
members are * businesses, institutions, and
government agencies that have an^ established
v cojnrmtment to recycling. ^
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An -established commitment to recycling may be
* defined as tlje willingness* of companres or
government agencies* to find*ancf employ cost-
effective, reasonable methods to 7educe^their waste
' stream through'recycling, waWmimmization, and
'materials reuse; ^educate their employees on jthe
benefits of recycling in the workplace and at home;
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buy recycled materials and supplies whenever
"possible; and* support the CRC with a designated
representative. ' "'**><,
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The Texas Corporate' Recycling Council is
organized as" a 50Kc)(3) nonprofit organization
exclusively for the purpose set out in tne Articles of
Incorporation (see appendix). It* is not jir trade
prganfzation. It is governed by aboard of Directors
comprised of the founding core group.
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PURPOSE ^
The purpose" of a Corporate Recycling Council Fs
to increase overairenvironmental awareness arid
willingness to incorporate recycling",^waste
minimizatTon, materials reuse, and the purchase
of recycled products into tne corporate
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The goals of a Corporate Recycling Council aVe to:
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promote recycling and waste minimization in
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throughout the state;
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and assist them in promoting local programs;
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promote environmental responsibility by s
educating business and public institutions on
waste reduction and recycling.
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MISSION
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The mission of a Corporate Recycling Council iS to:
develop successful waste minimization and
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resource recovery programs in businesses and^ ^
public institutions through^ education,"
information exchange, and successful role
modeling;
stimutate markets for industrial and post-
consumer waste by prompting the purchase of
recycled products by businesses and public
institutions^ * _
stimulate the purchase of /ecycled-cOntent
products generated from pre- and post-
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promote the development of recycling -
industries and infrastructure throughout the
^ state and in local areas by promoting public
and private sector partnerships.
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IDENTIFY KEY PLAYERS
- Although a state-level Corporate Recycling Council
might evolve from coalitions of grass roots
organizations and partnerships, this manual is
patterned after the Texas Corporate Recycling
Council initiated^.by Texas Land Commissioner^
Garry Mauro. A high-profile, state-level person
" often has both the connections to identify a core
'group of public and private sector individuals with
*an established commitment to recycling and the_
influence to motivate them.
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The first step is to identify a'small group of pro-
active individuate "willing to ^commit the time,
"energy, and resources necessary to get the Councป[
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schedule tours;
- Develop funding strategies;
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" Develop public relations strategies;
increase membership by identifying individuals
and areas to establish local CRCs;
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-. Set time for next meeting of executive
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Identify tasks to be completed by next meeting.
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Prepare quality copies of relevant documents
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, Keep to the agenda. '
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'" Ensure that the press (print, TV, and radio)
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receives all the details, copies of the agenda
and supporting documents, as'well as interview
and photo opportunities.
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Distribute the above-mentioned questionnaire
to members and analyze s results foj-
presentation at the next meeting.
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The Executive Committee should meet in order
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-" to plan the next board meeting agenda.
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Setting measurable tobjectives is important to
accomplish goals and maintain enthusiasm for the
project. The achievement of these initiaf objectives
will demonstrate the succe^ possible, thereby
motivating continued participation. It is also
important to recognize contributions of individuals
from the beginning. This will not only positively
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The CRC's first orv Founding Board will most likely
be appointed. This board is charged with
establishing a firm foundation for the organization.
In recruiting individuals for the founding board, it is
helpful to give them some idea of what will be
expected of them. Therefore, here is a brief
discussion of the role and function of board
members.
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Role and Function of the Board
Although in the start-up phase the board members
will afso be the workers, it is important to establish
a collective understanding of the role and function
of the Board. The fol lowing excerpts from an article
by Rick Smith, Executive Director of the Support
.. Center/CDT in San Francisco, offer a clear and
succinct explanation.
The rote of the board i$ to govern. Inherent in the
board's governance role are two functions. The first
function of the board /s to protect the public
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interest The board accomplishes this oversight and
evaluation function by keeping well informed
about the programmatic and financial activities of
the organization and revealing this information as
appropriate to the public, After considering relevant
information, the board makes judgments and
decisions that will guide the organization, the
reputation of the board members, or the jobs of
" employees. The second function of the board is to
enable the- organization to effectively and
Successfully achieve its purpose. To achieve this
end, the board has format and helping
responsibilities.
As local CRCs are established, the president of each
should automatically become a member of the
board of directors of the state CRC.
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Responsibilities of Board Members
For a Corporate Recycling Council to be effective,
its board members must exercise two kinds of
responsibilities: governance or formal
responsibilities, which they are legally and morally
obligated to fulfill, and helping or informal
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ESTABLISHING LOCAL CORPORATE
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RECYCLING COUNCILS
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ocal Corporate Recycling Councils are
affil fates of the statewide Corporate
Recycling Council. Likewise, they are
public-private partnerships of members who
believe that the economic success of current and
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future generations' depends on our ability to protect
the environment now. Mernbers or potential
members are businesses, institutions, and ^
government agency offices in the local ^area who
have an established commitment to recycling.
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The local' CRCs are organized under the 501(cX3)f
"nonprofit rating of the state-level organization
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exclusively for the purpose set out in the Articles of
Incorporation (see "example in appendix). Local
CRCs are not trade organizations." Although the
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state-level Council may be formed first, it is the
"local CRCs which arejhe heart and soul o( the
organization*, for it is in the local CRCs tfiat the
mission will be achieved.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of local Corporate Recycling Councils
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is to promote an increase in overau environmental
awareness, recycling, waste minimization, materials ,
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reuse, the development of recycling infrastructure
businesses, and the purchase of recycled products
in the local corporate environment.
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The goals of locaj^ Corporate Recyclmg Councils
promote recycling and waste minimization in
the local corporate and institutional
environment;
develop~a network of local members and
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assist them Tn promotingjocal programs; and
promote environmental responsibility by
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educating focal business and public
institutions on waste reduction and recycling.
" MISSION '
mission of a local Corporate Recycling Council
is to promote public and private sector partnerships
* in local communities by:
developing successful waste minimization and
7 resource recovery programs in businesses and
public institutions through education,
. information exchange and successful role
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stimulating markets for industrial and post-
consumer waste by promoting the purchase of
recycled products in businesses and public
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stimulating the purchase of recycled-content
products generated from pre-and post-
consumer waste streams; and
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promoting the development of recycling
industries and infrastructure in the local area.
this mission statement should be modified as
necessary to surt local needs and interests.
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STARTING A LOCAL CORPORATE:
RECYCLING COUNCIL
Local CRCs may be started in three ways. There may
- be an individual who is involved as a core member
or founding board member of the state level CRC
There may be a group of local entrepfeneurs who
have made a commitment to recycling and who
want to start a CRC in their local area. Interest might
be aroused by speakers from the state-level CRC
programs who make presentations to local
chambers of commerce or other community groups.
Whichever way interest in establishing a local CRC
- evolves, the basic steps in organizing a,re the same.
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ESTABLISHING SUPPORT
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,FO R LOG A L CRCS
One of the most important activities
of the state-level Corporate
Recycling Counci| is to develop
and support local member councils. Th'is can be
done in a variety of formal and informal ways. This
state-level meetings; and opportunities to work
with experienced individuals on committees or
special events.
The state-level council should be able to provide
chapter highlights several types erf support which ongoing advice through a mentoring program. It
have worked Well in Texas. You may find other could be as formal as assigning a specific person ซ
needs and devejop other support mechanisms in " - " -r ' i!-~ -*-u-
your own state. The most important thing,
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organization to support the local member councils,
for it is at the grassroots level that the mission of this
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organization is best achieved^
- -MATERIALS*AND CERVICES
Support for groups forming new local CRCs may
include written materials, training, and mentoring.
Written materials may include a Local Corporate
Recycling Council Starter Kit, comprised of \his
manual and ^ ^ ^
the state-leveforganization's articles~of
incorporation and bylaws;
samples of literature from other local councils;
newsletters; ' -
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a proposed ^agenda for the first meeting;
officers nomination/election form;
a sample budget; f
a sample press'release; and
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new leadership by experienced state-level leaders.
Training activities may Include introductory
seminars which review the CRC Starter Kit in detail
with an opportunity to discuss questions;
attendance at established,local CRC meetings and
as
mentor,~br as informal as creating an atmosphere
where local CRC leaders are encouraged to contact
state-level committee chairmen or the state-level
office for information apd advice. Mentorfng
reinforces networking and will naturally lead to a
strong networking organization.
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CREDIBILITY
Statewide Corporate Recycling Councils serve the
public by promoting recycling as a means to both
protect the environment and stimulate the
economy. Well organized state-level CRCs can
lendt the credibility of^ their founding board
members and mission to neophyte local CRCs,
Allowing local CRCs to operate under their
nonprofit charter establishes immediate credibility
for these local groups and enables therh to raise
* money to support local programs. Recognition by
the state-level organization also enables local CftCs
to offer more^benefits and services to Jocal
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businesses and to reach a wider range of resources
through networking.
NEWSLETTERS
Publication of newsletters is highly recommended
"to both the state-level Council and local CRCฃ.
These provide regular opportunities to share new
information, to publicize upcoming meetings,
roundtables, conferences, etc.; to recognize
innovative programs and achievements of
members; to discuss pertinent issues such as
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TRANSITION FROM FOUNDING
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BOARD TO REPRESENTATIVE BOARD
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f your group is following the Texas model,
where a founding board is appointed by a
prominent state official, then some strategic
planning to effect a transition from a 'founding
board to a representative hoard is necessary. Thus
chapter will give you some'helpful insights into
making this transition smoothly while
strengthening your organization. First, here are
basic definitions for these types of boards,
A Founding Board is the group originally named to
get the state-level Council up and running.
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A Representative Board is comprised mainly of
the presidents of the local CRCs. Jhis is the most
desirable situation because it js in the local CRCs
where the most effective results are achieved.
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A Board of Advisors is a group which does not
have decisjon-making authority but, rather, acts in
an advisory capacity on an individual basis as the
need arises.
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Members of a founding board are chosen for a
variety of reasons. Some will want to lend their
influence to get the CRC started and then move on
to do other things. Others, such as government
employees and members of nonprofit organizations
which promote recycling, may want to continue
their participation for a longer time. Still others may
become the presidents of local CRCs and wilC of
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course, remain on the board.
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Here are^a few remarks about each type of
potential founding board member in relation to the
^maturing of your organization and the natural
evolution of a representative board.
PUBLIC SECTOR PARTICIPANTS
Key state official (as highly placed as possible)
under whose jurisdiction solid waste management
or land management or the state of the
environment falls.
This individual wtll probably stay in the Official
or honorary chairman capacity for as long as
he or she is in office, A public service
professional whose posjtion is unaffected by
j ^changes in the political complexion of the
administration may be involved in the CRC
indefinitely. An elected official may try to
designate a new chairman befqre leaving
OTice. In this latter case, another less political
option might be to name the office" holder as
honorary chairman. This would eliminate any
political fallout.
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HeadV or representatives of state, county, or
municipal solid waste management offices as
appropriate for the area.
These individuals should be involved in the
J founding board, and some may want to join the
representative board during transition. Others^
may want to transfer to the board of advisors as
the state-level CRC board becomes more
representative.
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Representative from the sta'te department of
commerce.
Depending on how committed your state is to
developing recycling as a growth industry, this
individual may want to remain on the board
during transition. Others may want to take a
more advisory role and transfer to the board of
advisors as the state-level CRC board becomes
more representative.
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If your founding board is "well^ balanced, some
members will ^start local ^CRCs and serve^ as
presidents, thereby beginning the transition
naturally. As more local CRCs are established, the
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interests of board numbers will begin to reflect the
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^needs of local CRCs. The specific time frame wjll
vary from group to group, depending on a number
of factors: ^ \v ^ ,*- J*% 7 v
the number of local CRCs established;
the time over which the"number of Ipcal CRCs
a increases;^ -"*v \
t the willingness of individuals to commit their
"time to serving on the state-fevef board; and
ihe strategic plans of the state-level
organization. "" "'
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it is not unlikely that some of the "movers and
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^shakers" needed to start^Qp the state-level
organization will only be willing to commit to the
, board forlj year or two.^trategic planning is vital
so that board members, change gradually to ensure
continuity of leadership. , ~
IN.BYLAV^S
Standard bylaws can be adopted to govern* the
organization. They may be intentionally vague
about how (or whether^ mfmbers are elected
There may come a time wnen jCRCs"want to alter
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their bylaws to reflect that the board should be
comprised of the presidents of the local CRCs. Each
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group Will have to examine these factors in light of
its needs and state* statutes governing nonprofit
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
A board of advisors is only as valuable as the
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individuals on it and the purposes charged to it by
the organization's leadership. Individuals named to
a board of advisors can fend credibility as well as
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expertise and energy. It is important to include
utilization of this resource in your organization's
strategic planning.
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BOARD DEVELOPMENT
AND TRAINING
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Managing nonprofit organizations x:an be^ very
different from managing corporate or private sector
for-profit organizations. There are many good
organizations across the country which carv assist
' you in developing workshops which wijl
" strengthen your board members. When new
" members take their seats; it would be most helpful
to provide an orientation program not only about
your board and its activities but also thg general
responsibilities of nonprofit board members.
- VVhen local CRC presidents'become the board of
the 'state-level organization, their workload
increases dramatically. These individuals now must
split their energies between managing their local
CRC and serving on the state-level board. To help
^ manage this workload, the local CRC may hire an
executive director. Another option is to reorganize
the workload at the focal CRC level. The president
may delegate some responsibilities to other
officers A, third option is to add persons to the
state-level board who are not local CRC presidents.
Your group must determine the most effective
option and may develop other methods of coping.
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STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
OF STANDING COMMITTEES
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Because large group meetings are not
the best place to conduct in-depth
t problem solving and planning,
'healthy nonprofits develop a committee structure
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to handle the work. The committees described
below are suggested for both the state-level
council and each-local CRC. Each council will
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determine which committees to establish,, based
on its specific priorities and needs. All of these
committees are recommended for .the state-level
Council. Individual CRCs are" encouraged to'
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establish as many as will meet their needs within
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the scope of their human resources. Individuat
board members should form tfie^backbone of
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these committees; however, other interested
parties willing to make contributions of time and
talent can be of great value.
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In the start-up phase of any council, the following
committees should be established:
Executive Committee;
Programming Committee;
Financial DevelopVnent Committee;
Membership Development Committee;
' Public Relatfons'Committee; and
Strategic ^Planning Committee.
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These comm'ttees represent the essential functions
"hecessar/to establish either a state-level council or
a local CRC. ^
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STATE-LEVEL CORPORATE
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RECYCLING COUNCILS
In the selection of a founding boardl it is a good
idea to keep these committees in mind and select
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individuals willing and able to serve in these
capacities. T'rior .experience in* nonprofit
organizations or in establishing similar committees
would be most helpful.
COMMITTEES FOR
LOCAL CORPORATE
* RECYCLING COUNCILS
In selecting board members for a local CRC, these
same initial committees are important. However,
establishing local committees will be easier
because the groundwork has been done ajr the
state level and individuals are in place as
committee chairs.
vyhich committees you ultimately choose to
develop (and when you choose to develop them)
should be decided on the basis the needs of your
organization and the resources, especially human
resources, available. You may have to combine the
responsibilities of two committees if your
personnel are limited.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Structure
The Executive Committee consists of the officers of
the board of directorsand the chairs of the standing
committees. The suggested number for an active
Executive Committee is five to seven. Individual
councils will have to decide who is best suited and
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best able to contribute the additional time and
energy required to serve in this capacity.
Function
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the Executive Committee should:
Plan upcoming board meetings. This group
should stay in touch with board members and
committee chairs and ensure that their issues
and concerns are included m agenda planning.
*" Keep abreast of committee projects and
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coordinate committee activities and allocation
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1 Keep under review the finances of the CRC and
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strategic planning.
Ensure sustainability of the council through
\ effective management of resources.
Ensure succession _by maintaining active
.membership recruitment and recognition
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- 'programs.
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It is most important that Executive Committee
members have the time and energy as weHl as the
1 ability to serve in this capacity. As Executive
Cgmmittee members will be cphosen from current
" board members they will be committing more than
double the time and energy on behalf of the"
organization.
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" PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
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^Structure
* The President will appoint members of the board to
"this committee andf may also appoint others who
" "are not members of the board.
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Function
The Public Relations Committee should" be
i concerned with:
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ensuring that this image is positively exposed at
i every opportunity;
advance publicity for the organization's eve'nts
and activities, and reinforcing its success in
post-event press releases;
"promoting the organization's mission through
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press releases;
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' promoting membership in the organization
through the development "of membership
brochures and personal contacts in conjunction
with the membership committee; and
preparing a case statement to solicit funding in
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conjunction with the Financial Development
Committee.
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This committee may take responsibility for
newsletters as well. In addition, individual councils
may assign other duties to this committee. It is
recommended that this committee be responsible
for the awards program.
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1 'AWARDS COMMITTEE
Structure
rThV Awards Committee will be selected by the
boarcj at; the first meeting of the year. The chair
shall be selected "by the committee, and shall
become an ex officio member of the board if not
already a board memBeV.
Function
Th'e "Awards Committee' sets criteria/solicits
- nominations, and selects businesses for recognition
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COMMITTEE
Structure
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The President will appoint members of the board to
t thjs committee and may also appoint others who
* are hot members of the board. The members of the^
Financial Development Committee shall elect a t
chair and a recording secretary. Both shall become
ex officio members of the board if not 'already
board members.
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Function
This committee raises money to support the
programs of the Council. It is important to have
individuals on this committee, especially in the
start-up phase, who have a successful track record
in raising money.VA number of avenues appropriate
for raising funds have been discussed in prior
chapters. Each council will emphasize the
particular methods which are effective in its
situation.
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The President will appoint members of the board to
this committee and may also appoint others who
are rTotjnembers of the board. The members of the
committee shalf elect a chair ajid a reco/ding
secretary. Both shall become ex*offido members of
the board if not already board members. ^
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The Membership Development Committee really
has twojunctions: jo develop local CRCs, and to
help local CRCs increase their membership, the
Membership Development Committee might get
involved in the following activities:
analyzing areas within the state which show
potential for new local CRCs;
i contacting businesses in proposed areas,
educating them about CRCs and" soliciting their *
support for starting a focal CRC; r ^
- developing membership brochures which
xzlearly state benefits andt privileges of
""membership; , , ~
establishing dues for both local CRCs and the
state-level Council; " ^ซ .!/
help local CRCs in develop objectives for
membership growth; and
* helping local CRC& evaluate^ methods for
-sokcrtmg new members.
Individuals involved in other community groups
sUch as chambers of commerce or service clubs
sUch as Rqtary, Lions, and Kiwanis, can use these
additional networks to help solicit new members.
Indivfduals who^are involved in public relations or
professional sales may also make strong
contributions to mem&ership growth"
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All members of a CRC should be challenged to
bring in new members. The broader the^each of
the membership, the greater diversity and resource
the council will have. . .
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Structure
The Nominating Committee may be appointed by
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the president of the council blit must be approved
by the board and may consist of board members
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and others from the advisory board.
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The Nominating Committee, although it may only
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meet formally m advance of annual elections,
should function all year. Nominating committees"
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generally develop guidelmes for nominations and^
election procedures. These are usualfy not
Specified in detail in bylaws, to allow the board
some flexibility. The guidelines may be altered
from year to year based on the needs of the
organization and the individuals involved.
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Nominating committees also should note
individuals who might have the interest and ability
to serve on the"Executive Committee or in other
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elected board roles. They may set up criteria for
specific offices (for example, ^service on the
Financial Development Committee prior to running^
for treasurer or president). Such guidelmesr are not
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ability to serve effectively in a particular position,
but they also offer guidepostsfor developing future
leaders.
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board members will become more of a formality;
however, the selection of the * officers and
committee chairs will then become,, more
important.
As the state-level Council manures, its focus will
} change. Local CRC boards will be more involved in
managing the day-to-day operations and the state-
level board will deal more with broader issues and
future development directions and strategies.
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The President, or an agent so designated, will
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in the corporate" sector and this experience should
prove useful in establishing and maintaining a
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.This committee on both the state level and local
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^evel i should provide continuous current
information on the activities t)of industries and
commodities in the state, and of the local
community for local CRCs. As new technologies
evolve{ economic factors change, or other* events,
trends or developments become evident, this
committee should keep its membership appVised of
any changes which might beneficially or adversely
affect recycling of related activities.
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collection of recycled materials in a given locale "
may create a surplus of materials. These and many
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Committee to develop position statements,
Qrganize lobbying efforts or otherwise support its
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Strategic planning is critical to the success of any
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should focus on' providing for the needs of its
affiliate members to achieve the organization's
mission. Effective strategic planning wifl also '
. provide a measuring stick to show progress and
accomplishments which will be valuable in
attracting new members and funding, This growth/
of course, is vital to keeping the organization
vibrant, effective and on the cutting edge.
PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
Structure
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appoint members of the board to this committee
and may also appoint others who are not members
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The Programming Committee is* one of the most
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Programs are \rie strategies which help an
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Annual Recycling Conference
J Topics, trends and activities should both inspire
and enable individuals attending to further the
mission of the organization by increasing member
knowledge and developing skills where
appropriate.
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The Legislative Committee, especially at the state
level, can play an important role in keeping the
membership informed about rejevant national and
state issues, and pending regulations and
legislation concerning recycling and Waste
management"
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producing informed position papers on ^particular
issues of interest. It should help develop policy
statements when necessary, and tell members how
pending legislation or regulations might affect
them.
ADVISORY BOARD
Structure
The Advisory Board should be composed of past
board officers and members, and others in an
advisory capacity. Members should be appointed
for one-year terms.
Function
The role and effectiveness of an advisory board are
directly related to the way the council members
utilize this resource. Individuals may be placed on
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In this chapter, you will find a variety of examples
of successful programs These examples were
selected from submissions for local CRC
Environmental Excellence Awands ^and TCRC
Environmental Visfon* Awards. Some of these
innovative ideas are farsightea projects; others are
simple commoli "sense ideas. Collectively^ they
represent'the creative and cdk-effective solutions
employees can produce when properly motivated
by corporate leadership.
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As a large growing company in Houston, Compaq'
has the opportunity to purchase many products.
One of the products that^ Compaq purchases the
most ot is paperfBy making the svvitch in 1994 to ^
buying recycled ^paper company-wide, Compaq
"used oveM2,434,782 pounds of recycled paper.-
This represented an increase of* j>6 times the
amount of paper^ usecf in" 1993. Compaq 'has
educated its purchasing managers about office
products with recycled content by holding annual
office product supplier meetings. At these
meetings, suppliers highlight products with
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Whatever the form, an emphasis on
communicating a clear, proactive environmental
message ensures that Compaq's environmental
commitment is an everyday event.
Recycling has made Compaq money and saved
even more. Environmental programs are designed
that produce financial rewards for the company.
Even with market fluctuations, Compaq has
consistently proved over the last four years that
recycling and waste minimization practices make
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The SEMATECH Recycling Council is a grass roots
7organization funded and fully supported by the
Chief Administrative Office and the Environmental
Affairs Department. SEMATECH is a research and
development facility, not a production facility,
Employees cfiange by 60 percent every year, and a
variety of materials also changes with the research
projects To meet these challenges, the recycling
council offers continuous in-house education and
recruiting. Efforts are focused on every waste stream
recycled content. As a result of this education from fqr reduction, reuse and recycling. For example:
suppliers and feedback from Compaq, 99 percent
of all ^>aper products the company purchases (such
as brochures, manuals^ and office paper) have
recycled content.
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Compaq Houston recycles items from rubBer bands
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communication is produced that rnvites and
encourages employees to participate. The
company's environmental communicationjrtay be
as elaborate, as an environmental report sent to
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shareholders, oras simple as a sticker in rest rooms
reminding employees to use the whole roll first!
Waste Paper. After the company implemented
a mixed paper recycling program, recycling
increased $2 percent Increased revenues and
decreased landfill costs have allowed the
-T company to contribute to various community
projects.
ซ Home Recycling. Because this prdgram was so
popular with employees, a, collection point for
mixed paper from households was placed fn
\he employee parking lot.
Tyvek. Semiconductor facilities use significant
amounts of tyvek material for clean room
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garments and other applications. This material
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be recycled through repair or
i * repelletization. By rearranging entry to clean-
' room areas, 'the need for tyvek shoe covers was
, eliminated, thus minimizing this material's use
and entry into waste stream. Tyvek was also
use'd for envelopes which are now being
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Aerosol Cans. Recycling of aerosol cans was
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i,.implemented to ensure environmental
* compliance." Contents are drained into* drums
for proper disposal. Cans are recycled for steel.
Batteries... The move to high tech and
* communication through pagers, cell phones,
radios and laptops has created a side effect in
* i' the generation of waste batteries. These
NiCads are conditioned and recharged until
their useful life is expired, then recycled into
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Fluorescent Light Tubes and Ballasts. In an
'effort to reduce energy consumption, saving *
. ove'r $400,000 annually, a surplus of eight
hundred tubes and two hundred Ballasts
, required disposal. The company found
recyclers and received a check in return.
purchasing Recycled Materfals. ih'an effort to
"close the loop," the company set recycling
goals. As of 1995, $2,775,590 in recycled
goods had been purchased. Total savings for
using recycled materials exceeded
" $4,865,953. '
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SME employees reached a goal of cutting
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* Prior to 1994, approximately 80 percent of the
photoresists used in one of the manufacturing
area,s contained a member of the glycol ether
family/ which is reportable under EPA's annual
chemical release program. Process engineers
made a decision to move to a safer* solvent and
requalified a number of processes. Over 100
" gallons per month of the* original photoresist
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were used in 1993, and less than 30*gallons in
1994.' Full phase-out is anticipated in the next
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Process engineers felt that significant savings^
coufd be made in the consumption of a
chemical which is used as a positive resist
"stripper. Studies were done to extend bath life,
"and extensive modifications to sink and
pumping systems were made. A 12-month
'running total of this chemical as of September
~* 199*3 was 5,351 gallons.
In 1*994 a team of SME employees felt that
savings could be made by reducing the amount
of gas remaining in cylinders sent off as waste
"and reducing process variability due to
frequent gas cylinder changes. Anticipated
savings from this work are estimated to be'
several hundred thousand dollars.
EPA Green Lights Program. SME was one of the
first Sony locations in America to perform &
voluntary* relamping of its office and
maintenance areas with high-efficiency bulbs.
and ballasts. Significant savings in electrical
energy have been documented.
'LOCKHEED MARTIN TACTICAL
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems (LMTAS)
operates United States Air Force Plant 4 (AFP4)
* which manufactures F-16s, refurbishes aircraft and
"designs prototypes. Some of their successful source
reduction activities include:
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Modification of paper towel dispensers,
enabling individuals to select the amount of
paper towel rather than dispensing a
predetermined amount, resulted in an estimated
33 percent reduction in waste paper towels.
Implementation of an "empty container return
clause" as^mandatory in all purchase contracts
for containers five gallons or larger resulted in
an estimated reduction of 29 tons of disposed
containers per year.
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Data Sheets to an electronic database
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., paper mail.
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Implementation of an electronic^ rrjai'1 system
a/id paperless systems to requisition mateVials
1 and parts, record maintenance requests," and
process contracts and purchase orders has also
helped to reduce office paper.
Current recycling programs include aluminum,
steel, titanium, copper and other metals,
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lumber, white office paper, telephone books,
.cardboard, plastic, laser print cartridges, grit
blast media and other materials.
RCRA-regulatecf Special Waste Recycling
programs have been established for "hydraulic
fluid, machining coolant oil filters, batteries,
tires, waste oil, jet fuef, and soil.
RCRA-regulated Hazardous Waste Recycling*
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A number of projects have been implemented
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, % sanitary seWej, Lake Worth, or the Trinity River.
The total impact of these initiatives is saving
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"over a half-million gallons of water per day.
Community environmental service plays a key
role in LMTAS's pollution prevention program.
LMTAS provides both financial and volunteer "
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environmental education programs and events.
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By implementing Balcones Recycling's "Anything
That Tears" program, tons per year of recycled
materials grew from 36 to 250, reducing the non-
recycled waste stream from 90 percent to 31 percent.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
The Houston vehicle maintenance operation is the
largest in the Postal Service, with seven Individual
Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMFs) and 4,406
vehicles. Realizing the need to move to an
environmental leadership role, it began an
aggressive program to reduce automotive waste
which resulted in eliminating all products
containing the 17 chemicals targeted by the EPA
and reducing inventory items from 130 to 26, with
an associated savings of about $70,000.
BRAZORIA COUNTY RECYCLING
CENTER AND THE
CLEAN CITIES COALITION
Waste Reductions Systems, Inc. (WRS) is a
Houston-based, full-service waste and materials
management company which focuses on delivering
* value to businesses and communities by reducing
cost, recycling waste and improving materials-
handling efficiency. WRS and communities in the
Brazoria County area formed the Brazoria County
Clean Cities Coalition and built a regional recycling
center. The success of this project is attributed to
the coalition and to the fact that the recycling
facility has been the nucleus of bringing recycling
services to the people. This public-private
partnership has developed successfuf recycling
projects, including single-family and multifamily
- areas; a community recycling drop-off site;
residential yard waste composting; workplace
recycling; industrial commingled trash recovery;
school recycling; used motor Oil recycling; waste
tire disposal and recycling; and household
hazardous waste collectipn and recycling,
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INCORPORATION
CORPORATE RECYCLING COUNCIL
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compensation may be paid for services rendered to
or for the Corporation affecting one or more of its
purposes); and no director, officer or any private
individual shall be entitled to share in the
I, the undesigned natural person -of" the age^of ^ distribution of any of the corporate assets on
Eighteen (18)jyears or more, acting as incorporate)? ^ dissolution of the Corporation. No substantial part"
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Articles of Incorporation for such corporation.
" of a corporation under the Texas .Non-Profit of the activities of the Corporation shall be the
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Corporation Act, do hereby adopt the following carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting
|o influence legislation, and the Corporation shall
"* " rfot participate in, or intervene in (including the
,. t publjcation or distribution of statements), any
political campaign on behalf of .any candidate for
Article One
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Section 4.02. Notwithstanding a'ny otherVovisipn as they now exist ^or as they may hereafter be
of these Articles of Incorporation: * amended.
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a. No part of the net^earnings of thf> Corporation #d. Jhe Corporation is organized pursuant to the
shall mure to the benefit~mo| any director of the ^ Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act and does not
Corporaption, officer of the Corporation,^ or any^ ' contemplate pecuniary gam or profit and is
private individual (except that rea*sonable^ organized for nonprofit purposes.
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Membership such sum as independent counsel selected by the
The Corporation'shall be governed by its members Directors sViall deem reasonable payment made in
as provided in the* bylaws. settlement of'any such claim, action, suit or
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Director or officer shall be indemnified (a) with
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the street address of the initial registered ^office of respect to matters as to which he or she shall be
the Corporation is , adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to be
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name of its initial registered agent at such address "of duty, (b) with respect to any matters which shall
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Directors * * with a view to avoiding expense of litigation, or (e)
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the number of Directors constituting the initial with respect to matters which such indemnification
Board of Directors of the Corporation is , would be against public policy. Such rights of
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and the names and addresses of those people who * indemnification shall be in addition to any other
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rights to which Directors or officers may be entitfed
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vote of Directors or otherwise. The Corporation
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Article Eight cost and expense insurance on' behaff of such
Indemnification of Directors and "Officers^ " jaersons to'the fullest extent permitted by this
Each Director and each officer or former Director Article and applicable state law.
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or officer of the Corporation shall be indemnified
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and may be advanced reasonable expenses by the Article Nine
^Corporation against liabilitieslmposed upon him or
her and expenses reasonably incurred by him or
Incorporator
The name and street address of the incorporator is:
Name:
her in connection with any claim against him or
her, or any action, suit or proceeding to which he Address:
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2.01. The Council is a public-private partnership of"
members who believe that|he economic success of
current and future generations depends on t our
ability to protect the environment now.
2.02. The goaf of the'Council Is to'promote
recycling and waste minimization in the state of
a. Recycling is the conversion of pro3uctiOn waste
and Consumer used goods into renewable,
marketable components that supplement or
substitute for raw materials, in manufacturing
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b. Recycling is necessary to conserve natural and
synthesized cornmodities; protect land^ air, water
and health; jave energy; abate pollution; create
jobs and develop a sustainable economy.
c. The Council shall promote environmental
responsibility with the emphasis to educate
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public and private sector partnerships through local
councils by:
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a. 'developing successfuj waste rninimization and
resource recovery programs by businesses and
public institutions through education, information
t exchange and successful role modeling.
b. stimulating markets for industrial and post-
Consumer" waste by promoting the purchase of
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institutions.
c. stimulating the purchase of recycled content
products generated from pre- and post-consumer
waste streams.
a promoting the development of recycling
industries and infrastructure in Texas.
2.04 The Council is organized as a nonprofit
organization exclusively for the purpose set out in
the State of Texas shall be located in the
City of ' , County of
3.02 Registered Office and Agent. The Council
shall have and continuously maintain in the state of
Texas a registered office and a registered agent
wnose office is identical with such registered office,
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I ''""'"'i,;! X'.lr'^'"''tr "discretion and' with the approval from the new is present shall bei: the "act of the Board of .Directors^ - - I
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r!; ; ; 6. the President's Council shall elect.'.tnjee of its Board^of Directors, ancl any directprship to be filled
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* . i /privileges and responsibilities of ptheV directors. elected* to fill a vacancy shalf be elected1 lor theJi /J.-..V.
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may remove that Director. A*Di rector may appoint
a proxy. AH proxies must be given in writing.
5.08. Informal Action by Directors. Any action
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required by law to be taken at a meeting of
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Directors, or any action which may be taken at a
meeting of 6irector,s/niay be taten without a
meeting if the President elects to hold such meeting
by conference telephone call or to poll the board
on such ^action by >telephone, facsimile^
transmission or' first class mail.
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5.09. Removal, Thje'artAof a. majority of the
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i Dirertors present at a meeting m which a quorum
Ts present can remove a Director.
ARTICLE VI * *' * ^
Officers "' "' \ *1
6.01. a. The officers of trie Council shall be a
President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a
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Treasurer. \ - "^ "
b, The Board of^ Directors may elect or? appoint
such other officers and invest thern^ with such
authority as it shall deem desirable. An individual
may, at the discretion of the*Board, hold more than
one office and/or conrirnittee chairmanship.
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6,02, Election and Term of Office. The officers of
the Board shall be elected annually by the Boaid of
Directors. Each officer shall hold office for pne
year. Elections shall be held at the first quarterly
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Board meeting.
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6,03. Removal. The art^of; ^a,majority of the
Directors present at a meeting in whrch a quorum
is present may remove an officer.
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6.04. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because
of death, resignation, disqualification, or otherwise,
may be filled by the BoarcLof Directors for the^
une,xpired portion oTf the term.
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all times to the inspection of the Board; submit a
report o_f the accounts and financial condition of the
^Council at each quarterly meeting of the Board; and
in general perform all the duties incident to the
Officp of Treasurer and such other duties as from
time to time may be assigned to him by the President
or by the Board. The Treasurer must be a Director of
* the ง6ard. The Treasurer Shall be responsible for the
fiscal budget preparation and presentation for
approval by the Board,'
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,' 6.09. Compensation of Officers. The salaries, if
any, of all officers and agents of The Council shall
be fixed by the Board of Directors. Reimbursement
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of out-of-pocket expenses may be requested by
members of the Board for preapproved Council
expenditures.
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Agents and Representatives
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The Board of Directors may appoint such agents
* and representatives, including an executive
f director, of The Council to perform such acts or
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duties on behalf of The Council, and to give such
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agents and representatives such powers, as the
Board of Directors may see fit, so far as may be
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consistent with the Articles of Incorporation or
these Bylaws and to the extent authorized or
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permitted by law.
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ARTICLE VIII
Committees
8.01 The Executive Committee shall consist of the
'Officers of the Board, and^the Chairpersons of the
standing committees.
proceedings therefor; or amendfng, altering or
repealing any resolution of the Board which by its
terms provides that it shall not be amended,
'altered, or repealed by such committee. TheL
designation and appointment of any such
'committee and the delegation thereto or* authority
shall not operate to relieve1 the Board, or any
individuaf Director, of any responsibility imposed
oh it by law. >
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8.04. 'Quorum.* A majority of the Executive
Committee shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business at any meeting of the
Committee; butV less than a majority of the
members are present at said meeting, a majority oi
the members "present may adjourn the meeting
from time to time without further notice. Meetings
conducted by telephone must have a quorum.
Meetings fay facsimile or telephone polfing must
show evidence that a quorum considered the
action and was able to vote.
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8.5 Nominating Committee
a.^/vtembers*of the*Nominating Committee shall be
* "approved by tKe Board and may consist of
, 8.02. The Executive Committee shall hold not less * members of the Advisory Board.
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* tr^an four meetings a year. Special meetings may be b. During the year, the Nominating Committee1
called incompliance with Article V, Section 5.04 *sha!l'provide names for filling vacancies.
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8^03. The Executive Committee shall have all the 8.06. Financial Development Committee.
powers of the Board" between meetings and any ' a. the President or an agent so* designated shall
action taken shall be submitted to the Board for
ratification at its next meeting". However^ the
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Committee shall not have the authority of the Board
i in reference to amending, altering, or repealing the
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Bylaws electing, appointing or removing any
, Director or"Officer of the Council; amending the
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Articles of Incorporation; adopting a plan of merger
or adopting a plan of consolidation with another
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Corporation; authorizing the sale, lease, exchange,
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or mprtgage of all or substantially all of the
properly and assets of the Council; authorizing the
* voluntary dissolution of the Council or revoking the
appoint the members of this committee who may
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but need not, be members of the Board olf
Directors'.
b. The members of the Financial Developmenl
Cornmitt.ee shall elect a Chairperson and a
recording secretary: both may be ex officio
members of the Board.
c. This committee will be a financial development
task force, review potential funding sources, and
potential in-kind services available to the Council.
d. The Financial Development Committee, along
with the Treasurer, shall make application for grant*;
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and gifts from Corporate sources and Foundations
as applicable, and within the guidelines of the
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8.07. CRC Development and Membership
Committee t ' " ' ~ * T I
af The President or an agent so designated shall
appoint the members of this committee who may,
but need not, n be members of the Board of
pirectors. " >f
b. The members of J the CRC Development
. committee shah elect^z chairperson and a
^recording secretary, both of whom 'may be ex
officio members of the Board.
c. 'This committee is ^responsible for the
development and implementation of a strategy to
assist local CRC development and membership.
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a. The President, or^ an agent so designated shall
appoint the members of th]s committee who may,
but need not, be members of the Board of
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b. This'committee is responsible for the creation
and implementation of a public relations strategy to
increase awareness of the CouncH, its programs
and projects. This committee shall work closely
with the 9ommun}cati6n commjttee, programming
committee/ and other cpmmittees as needed.
c. The Awards^Committee shall beta subcommittee
of the Public Relations Committee. ' ^ " ;
1. Awards Committee - This committee Chair shall
be selected by the Board of Directors during the
first meeting ofซach year. That Chairperson may be
an ex officio member of the Board.
2, The Chairperson shall submit to the Executive^
Committee a list of committee members for
approval. Those members need not5t>e members of
the Executive Committee,,
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8.09. Industry Affairs Committee
a. The President or an agent so designated shall
appoint the Chair of this committee who^may, but
need lnot, be a member of the Board of Directors.
The Chairperson shall submit to the Executive^
^Committee a list of committee members for
* approval. Those members need not be members of
the Executive Committee,
b.^ This committee shall represent members of the
^various industries supporting recycling, waste
reduction and environmental concerns.
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-( Board informed regarding market trends,
technological advancements and movements
within the industry.
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a. The, President or an agent so designated shall
appoint the Chair of this committee who may, but
need not, be a member of the Board of Directors.
, The Chairperson shall submit to the Executive
Committee a list of committee members for
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approval. Those members need not be members of
the Executive Committee.
b. This committee is responsible for designing
_ Board and Advisory Board logistics and creation of
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statewide strategic goals and implementation plan.
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a. The President or an agent so designated shall
appoint the Chair of this committee who may, but
need not, be a member of the Board of Directors.
The Chairperson shall submit to the Executive
Committee a list of committee members for
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approval. Those members need not be members of
the Executive Committee.
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b. This committee shall be responsible for
publishing a list of planned activities of the CRCs;
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available speakers, topics, etc.
8.12. Communication Committee
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a. The President or an agent so designated shall
; appoint the Chair of this committee who may, but
need not, be a member of the Board of Directors.
The Chairperson shall submit to the Executive
Committee a list of committee members for
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b. This committee shall be responsible for
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maintaining the open communication among the
CRCs, TCRt, and TCRC committees."
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"a. The President or an agent so designated shall
\ appoint the Chair of this committee who may, but
' need not, be a member of the Board of Directors.
The Chairperson shall submit to the Executive
Committee a list of committee members for
approval. Those members need not be members of
't'the Executive Committee.
b. This committee shall be responsible for
i maintaining information regarding legislative
actions on both the state and national scale which
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(impact the affairs of the Council.
8.14.a. Advisory Board
The Advisory Board shall be composed of past
Board officers and 'members, and others in an
I advisory capacity. The Advisory Board shall serve
as information exchange and to assist the Board of
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, *b. Members will te appointed for one-year terms.
c. Meetings of the Advisory Board are called as
requested by the President of the Board of
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I Finances
9.01. Financial records of the Council shall be
reviewed by a CPA firm annually, and a review
statement shall be issued to the* Board of
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9.02. a. Contracts. The board may authorize any
office or officers, agent or agents of the Council, in
Addition to the officers so authorized by these
bylaws, to enter into any contract o/execute and
deliver any instrument in the name of and on
behalf of the Council. Such authority may be
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general or confined to specific instances.
b. Checks and Drafts. All checks/ drafts, or orders
for the payment of money, notes, or other
evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of
* the Council shall be signed by such other officer or
' * officers, agent o/agents of the Council and in such
manner" aslshal I from time to time be determined by
the Board of Directors. In the absence of such
determination by the Board, such instruments shall
be signed by the President.
9.03 Deposits. All funds of the Council shall be
deposited" from time to time to the credit of thet
Council in such banks, trust companies, or other
depositories as the Presfdent may "select with the
approval of the Board. l
9.04 C-ifts. Trie Board may accept on behalf of the
, Council* any contribution, gift bequest, or device
for the general purpose or for any special purpose
of the Council.
9.05 Fiscafvear. The fiscal year of the Council shall1
be the calendar year.
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Amendments to ByLaws
These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or
"repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by a
' majority of the Directors present at any regular
'" meeting or at any special meeting if at least two
days written notice is received of an intention to
alter, amend, or repeal these Bylaws or to adopt
' new Bylaws at such meeting.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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he information in this book is a rnformation and helped edit this manual. Angela de
compilation of the efforts of many la Garza offered coordinating support and Patricia
individuals, Texas Land^Comrriissioner M.Scharr, educational consultant, produced an
Garry Mauro and the founding members of the interesting, informative, readable text from dry
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Texas Corporate Recycling Council must be cited documents and more than 100 interview hours.
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for their vision. Recent past president of TCRC
Celeste Hohne, GIO Directoj of Recycling Terry But most of all, acknowledgement must be given to
Robinson, and Rebecca Lai her of the Texas Natural * the hundreds of local businesses in the state of
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Resource Conservation Copimission (and vice Texas who have made recycling work for them and
president of the TCRC) provided valuable for our environment.
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