September 20, 2011 > Chamber of Commerce elections Chamber of Commerce elections Submitted By Union City Chamber of Commerce The Union City Chamber of Commerce will hold elections for its 2012 Board of Directors. Per the By-Laws, the membership may elect up to seven directors for two-year terms (January 2012 - December 2013) and up to six directors for one-year terms (January 2012 - December 2012). The Chamber Board has four openings for two-year terms and six openings for one-year terms Three directors were elected for two-year terms beginning January 2011 and will continue to serve through December 2012. Current Board members who have served their current terms may request re-nomination for additional year or two years. The Union City Chamber of Commerce promotes economic, commercial, industrial, professional, civic and cultural welfare of the Community. In fulfilling this purpose, the Chamber can and may adopt a position on any issues that contributes to, or are deemed contrary to, that welfare. Independent nominations should be submitted to the Chamber office at Union City Chamber of Commerce, 3939 Smith Street, Union City, CA 94587, by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2011. Nominees must be of good standing by the October 3, 2011, deadline to be eligible. If warranted, ballots will then be e-mailed and mailed out on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Ballots must be returned to the Chamber Office by the election deadline date of Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The nomination form and a document setting out the roles and responsibilities of Board members can be downloaded at www.UnioncityChamber.com or by contacting the Chamber at (510) 952-9637.