Transmission & Distribution Maintenance Management Association

BYLAWS

Contents:
  1.     History
  2.     Association Name
  3.     Mission
  4.     Objectives
  5.     Bylaws

1.     Association History             In 1975, Salt River Project was in the process of developing procedures, work measurement systems, and computer programs to implement a master maintenance plan for T&D work.  Salt River Project employees were sent to other utilities to find effective maintenance programs.  It became apparent that other utilities were asking the same questions and were struggling with similar programs.  With this common concern in mind, Trent O. Meacham, Assistant General Manager, Power Construction & Maintenance, Salt     River Project, sent out a survey to numerous utilities to determine who might be interested in developing a seminar devoted to discussions on programs for the management of maintenance.   The response was immediate and positive!  Accordingly, the first seminar was developed and held in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 20-21, 1976 with twenty-five utilities represented and the attendance was approximately 75.  At the completion of the seminar, although not solicited, the participants unanimously agreed that this type of seminar should continue.  The second seminar was planned and again held in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 19-20, 1977, with forty-five utilities represented and attendance was approximately 110.  Trent Meacham was the General Chairman for the first two seminars.

2.     Association Name         This organization shall be known as the Transmission and Distribution Maintenance Association (T&D MMA).

3.     Mission Statement
The mission of the Transmission & Distribution Maintenance Management Association (T&D MMA) is to provide an information exchange forum for electric utilities whose core business is the transmission and/or the distribution of electric energy.

4.     Objectives of the Association
The T&D MMA is an ad hoc group of electric utility employees whose business organizations are engaged in transmitting and/or distributing electric energy.  The purpose of this association is to periodically exchange information to improve the operating, maintenance and construction characteristics of electric utility facilities.
   A.    Establish and maintain an organization composed exclusively of investor owned, publicly owned and governmentally owned, regulated electric utility companies and organizations engaged in the business of, but not limited to, the transmission and distribution of electric energy.
   B.    Provide a forum to discuss non-proprietary concepts and business practices associated with the transmission and distribution of electric energy.
   C.    Provide a forum to openly discuss the performance of goods and services used in the business of transmitting and distributing electric energy.

5.     Bylaws of the T&D MMA

A.    Eligibility for Participation

1.     Eligibility for participation is limited to regular employees of companies, which are engaged in the business of transmitting and/or distributing electric energy.

2.     No vendors, manufacturers, architects/engineers, consultants and/or any person and/or company engaged in the business of selling a product or service to the electric utility industry shall be allowed to attend or participate in the periodic meetings of the association unless specifically allowed by unanimous approval of the Steering Committee

3.     There shall be no dues or assessments associated with membership.

B.    Meetings

1.     The Association shall have no more than two (2) regularly scheduled meetings per each calendar year.  These meetings shall consist of one Steering Committee Meeting and one General Conference.  The purpose of the Steering Committee Meeting is to plan and organize the General Conference and to resolve general business issues of the organization.  The purpose of the General Conference is to conduct the exchange of information as outlined in the Mission Statement and Objectives of the Association.  There shall also be, as part of the General Conference, a meeting of the Steering Committee to assess the General Conference, plan the next formal Steering Committee Meeting and to allow participants of the General Conference to become members of the Steering Committee.

2.     The Steering Committee Meeting shall be held within the first quarter of each year.  Membership shall be voluntary.

3.     The General Conference shall be held within the last one half of the calendar year, usually, but not restricted to, the months of September or October.

4.     Additional, non-scheduled, meetings of the Steering Committee shall be held as needed.

C.    Organization

1.     The business and affairs of the Association shall be managed by the Steering Committee.

2.     The Steering Committee shall be comprised of no less than four (4) members.  These shall be, as a minimum, the Chairperson, the Chairperson-Elect, the Vice Chairperson and the Past-Chairperson, or designated representative.

3.     The presiding officers shall be appointed each year at the General Conference by the Steering Committee.

D.    Duties of Officers

1.     Chairperson/Treasurer - Shall be the primary executive officer of the Association.  The Chairperson/Treasurer shall preside at all Steering ;  Committee Meetings and conduct the General Conference.  This position shall also be responsible for the financial records and activities of the Association for the term of office.

2.     Chairperson Elect - Shall conduct preparations for the General Conference  for the following year and act in the absence of the Chairperson and perform the duties of the position.

3.     Vice Chairperson - Shall conduct preparations for the General Conference for the second year following the current General Conference and shall provide general assistance as required by the Chairperson.

4      Past Chairperson - Shall provide appropriate information from the previous General Conference and shall assist the other officers in the execution of their duties.

E.    Steering Committee

1.     The Steering Committee shall consist of the Officers of the Association, as a minimum, and other volunteer participants of the General Conference.

2.     Membership of the Steering Committee shall be a minimum of four (4) members with no maximum limit.

F.     Non-Liability for Debts of the Association

The private property of the members of the Steering Committee shall be exempt from execution for the debts of the Association.  No member shall be individually liable or responsible for any debts or liabilities of the Association.

G.    Dissolution of the Association

The Association shall have indefinite existence.  However, in the event the Association is dissolved, the assets of the Organization shall be granted to a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the safety of the industry.  Such designation shall be made by the then presiding officers of the Association.