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Committee on Bylaws and Contracts

The Committee on Bylaws and Contracts, when so required by the Board of Directors, will meet and carefully consider any alterations or amendments to the Bylaws, Contract or Rules of the Association (not including Rules of Arbitration) submitted to it by the Board and promptly report its conclusions and recommendations concerning the same.  The Committee on Bylaws and Contracts also shall submit to the Board such amendments or changes therein as in their opinion are deemed advisable or necessary.  In addition, the Committee on Bylaws and Contracts shall consider from time to time any new additional forms of contracts, which may be deemed advisable, in the interest of uniform practices and in an endeavor to recommend forms of contracts acceptable to both buyer and seller.

Traffic and Warehouse Committee

The Traffic and Warehouse Committee shall meet from time to time for discussion and shall formulate recommendations of such action as they deem necessary to protect and foster the best interests of the Industry on the questions of transportation, customs, warehousing and the handling of green coffee.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall receive applications of prospective active or associate members; carefully investigate the eligibility of the applicants and report thereon to the Board of Directors.

Standard Type Committee

The Standard Type Committee shall have the authority to communicate with associations or official agencies in the producing countries to obtain samples of types, official data, grades, etc. with the understanding that the use of such information shall not be binding on the Committee or the Association.  The Standard Type Committee shall also from time to time, hold seminars in the United States and in producing countries to assist and instruct individuals on cupping and grading techniques.

Activities Committee

The Committee shall have the responsibility of planning, organizing and conducting all social and educational activities on behalf of the Association.

Banking Committee

The Committee shall maintain advisory responsibility for issues of transfer of goods, instruments thereof, and general banking.