PROPOSED SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THE WSNA BYLAWS 2019 WSNA CONVENTION GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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1 PROPOSED SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THE WSNA BYLAWS 2019 WSNA CONVENTION GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARTICLE I NAME, PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS; SECTION 3. FUNCTIONS CURRENT WSNA BYLAW PROPOSED AMENDMENT RATIONALE: WILL READ AS The functions of the WSNA shall be to M. conduct an affirmative action program and The functions of the WSNA shall be to M. promote conduct an affirmative action program and Provide clarity. WSNA does not have an affirmative action program but wants to promote affirmative action. The functions of the WSNA shall be to M. promote affirmative action and ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP; SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS A. A regular member is one 4. whose membership is not under revocation, and 5. who holds a concurrent membership in a District Nurses Association (DNA) or region, hereinafter referred to as a constituent association, 6. who has paid full dues to a transferring ANA C/SNA and meets WSNA membership qualifications and whose transfer has been signed by the secretary of the transferring C/SNA. This member shall not pay additional dues for the period covered by dues paid to the transferring C/SNA. The transferring C/SNA shall not refund dues paid. A. A regular member is one 4. whose membership is not under revocation, and or 5. who holds a concurrent membership in a District Nurses Association (DNA) or region, hereinafter referred to as a constituent association, who meets 1 through 4 above and has paid full dues to a transferring ANA C/SNA and meets WSNA membership qualifications and whose transfer has been signed by the secretary of the transferring C/SNA. This member shall not pay additional dues for the period covered by dues paid to the transferring C/SNA. The transferring C/SNA shall not refund dues paid. Clarification and membership in a WSNA constituent association is not a requirement but a result of membership in WSNA. A. A regular member is one 4. whose membership is not under revocation, or 5. who meets 1 through 4 above and has paid full dues to a transferring ANA C/SNA and meets WSNA membership qualifications and whose transfer has been signed by the secretary of the transferring C/SNA. This member shall not pay additional dues for the period covered by dues paid to the transferring C/SNA. The transferring C/SNA shall not refund dues paid. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 1 of 24

2 ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP; SECTION 3. MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS Members who have joined through constituent associations or as membersat-large as defined by these bylaws shall have membership rights and obligations. A. A member has the right to WSNA Mmembers who have joined through constituent associations or as members-at-large as defined by these bylaws shall have membership rights and obligations. Clarifying current practice; WSNA constituent association membership is a result 1. receive a WSNA/ANA membership card, the WSNA bylaws, The American Nurse and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, A. A member has the right to 1. receive access a WSNA/ANA membership card, the WSNA bylaws, The American Nurse and official publications of ANA including the ANA Code of membership in WSNA of Ethics for Nurses, 3. seek election or appointment to positions within WSNA; a member may not concurrently hold more than one Board, Cabinet, Council, or standing committee position except as specified in these bylaws, 3. seek election or appointment to positions within WSNA unless employed by WSNA; a member may not concurrently hold more than one Board, Cabinet, Council, or standing committee position except as specified in these bylaws, Do not want to have to change WSNA bylaws if ANA retitles their publication WSNA members as defined by these bylaws shall have membership rights and obligations. A. A member has the right to 1. access a WSNA/ANA membership card, the WSNA bylaws, and official publications of ANA including the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, 3. seek election or appointment to positions within WSNA unless employed by WSNA; a member may not concurrently hold more than one Board, Cabinet, Council, or standing committee position except as specified in these bylaws, C. Members may not at any time including while running for WSNA office advocate for nonmembership or non-payment of dues. Added for clarification C. Members may not at any time including while running for WSNA office advocate for non-membership or non-payment of dues. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 2 of 24

3 ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP; SECTION 5. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES B. Rights 1. Representatives shall be entitled to a. receive the official WSNA publication The Washington Nurse, B. Rights 1. Representatives shall be entitled to a. access receive the official WSNA publication The Washington Nurse, Clarifying current practice as do not mail Washington Nurse to students given it is posted online B. Rights 1. Representatives shall be entitled to a. access the official WSNA publication The Washington Nurse, ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP; SECTION 6. LOCAL UNIT PROGRAM MEMBERS A. Qualifications Local Unit Program members are non-supervisory, non-registered Nurses who pay dues to WSNA and are covered by a WSNA collective bargaining agreement. B. Rights and obligations Local Unit Program members shall be entitled to 1. be a voting member of the local unit, 2. participate in all activities of the local unit, 3. receive the WSNA publication The Washington Nurse and local unit mailings, 4. seek election as a local unit officer, member of the Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee or as a member of the Cabinet on Economic and General A. Qualifications Local Unit Program members are non-supervisory, non-registered Nurses who are covered by a WSNA collective bargaining agreement and who pay dues to WSNA and any national or international labor organization with which WSNA is affiliated. and are covered by a WSNA collective bargaining agreement. B. Rights and obligations Local Unit Program members shall be entitled to all WSNA membership rights and obligations except membership in ANA and WSNA constituent associations. 1. be a voting member of the local unit, 2. participate in all activities of the local unit, 3. receive the WSNA publication The Washington Nurse and local unit mailings, Labor law requirements A. Qualifications Local Unit Program members are non-supervisory, non-registered Nurses who are covered by a WSNA collective bargaining agreement and pay dues to WSNA and any national or international labor organization with which WSNA is affiliated. B. Rights and obligations Local Unit Program members shall be entitled to all WSNA membership rights and obligations except membership in ANA and WSNA constituent associations. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 3 of 24

4 Welfare, except Chairperson and 5. vote for members of the Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee, members of the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare and the Chairperson of the Cabinet. 4. seek election as a local unit officer, member of the Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee or as a member of the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, except Chairperson and 5. vote for members of the Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee, members of the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare and the Chairperson of the Cabinet. ARTICLE III DUES; SECTION 2. DUES C. Any increase in the present rate C. Any increase in the present rate of Clarifies that this A. Any increase in the present rate of of assessment paid by WSNA to assessment paid by WSNA to any applies to all WSNA assessment paid by WSNA to any any national or international national or international labor members national or international labor organization with which organization with which WSNA is organization with which WSNA is WSNA is affiliated shall be affiliated shall be automatically affiliated shall be automatically automatically incorporated into incorporated into the annual dues incorporated into the annual dues the annual dues paid by each paid by each member required to paid by each member required to member represented for pay such dues represented for pay such dues. collective bargaining by WSNA. collective bargaining by WSNA.. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 4 of 24

5 ARTICLE IV ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATES; SECTION 5. INDIVIDUAL MEMBER RIGHTS Individual members of an organizational Addition to Article IV Individual members of an organizational affiliate who pays dues to WSNA in to clarify individual affiliate who pays dues to WSNA in accordance with the WSNA Dues Category member rights accordance with the WSNA Dues Category policy shall have all WSNA membership policy shall have all WSNA membership rights except membership in ANA and rights except membership in ANA and WSNA constituent associations. WSNA constituent associations. ARTICLE V GENERAL ASSEMBLY; SECTION 5. QUORUM Seventy-five (75) members shall constitute a quorum for a meeting of the General Assembly. Of the seventyfive (75) members there shall be members who belong to at least a majority of the active constituent associations. Seventy-five (75) members including five (5) members of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for a meeting of the General Assembly. Of the seventy-five (75) members there shall be members who belong to at least a majority of the active constituent associations. Need a balance of representative membership and elected officers With proposed redistricting, all members will reside in an active district/region. Seventy-five (75) members including five (5) members of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for a meeting of the General Assembly. ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS; SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Board of Directors The responsibilities of the Board of Simplification and Within the limits of the Washington State shall be to Directors shall be to Clarification; Nurses Association bylaws and policies, A. exercise the corporate Within the limits of the WSNA bylaws Board each board member has the responsibility responsibility and fiduciary and policies, each board member has recommendations and authority to accomplish the following: duties of the WSNA consistent the responsibility and authority to based on current A. exercise the corporate with applicable provisions of accomplish the following: practice; also responsibility and fiduciary law, A. exercise the corporate removed duties of the WSNA consistent B. approve the contractual responsibility and fiduciary responsibilities that with applicable provisions of agreement between the WSNA duties of the WSNA are assigned to the law, and the ANA, consistent with applicable Executive Director B. coordinate the functions and C. coordinate the functions and provisions of law, activities of the WSNA other activities of the WSNA other than those relating to collective H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 5 of 24

6 than those relating to collective bargaining matters assigned by these bylaws to the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, D. establish organization policies which shall protect the officers and association from conflict of interest and maintain the integrity of the profession and WSNA, E. provide for implementation of action by the General Assembly within prescribed statutory responsibilities, F. establish the WSNA priorities, annually, based on the goals and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly, G. establish policies and rules of procedure for the transaction of business of the WSNA between meetings of the General Assembly, H. adopt the financial policies and a budget for the WSNA, I. determine officers and other persons to be bonded, fix the amount of bond for each, and approve same, J. define categories of membership and notify the members of the rate of dues for each category, K. establish fees for services, student fees, and fees for specified activities and biennial meetings, B. approve the contractual agreement between the WSNA and the ANA, C. B. coordinate the functions and activities of the WSNA other than those relating to collective bargaining matters assigned by these bylaws to the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, D. C. establish organization policies which shall protect the officers and association from conflict of interest and maintain the integrity of the profession and WSNA, E. provide for implementation of action by the General Assembly within prescribed statutory responsibilities, F. D. establish the WSNA priorities, annually, based on the goals and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly, G. establish policies and rules of procedure for the transaction of business of the WSNA between meetings of the General Assembly, H. E. adopt the financial policies and a budget for the WSNA, I. determine officers and other persons to be bonded, fix the amount of bond for each, and approve same, bargaining matters assigned by these bylaws to the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, C. establish organization policies which shall protect the officers and association from conflict of interest and maintain the integrity of the profession and WSNA, D. establish the WSNA priorities, annually, based on the goals and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly, E. adopt the financial policies and a budget for the WSNA, F. define categories of membership and notify the members of the rate of dues for each category, G. appoint, define the authority and responsibilities, and annually review the performance of the executive director as the executive administrator for the WSNA, H. approve and adopt the legislative platform and priorities for WSNA, I. establish and appoint standing and special committees and define the authority, responsibility and term of office for each appointed committee which is not otherwise defined in these bylaws, H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 6 of 24

7 L. appoint, define the authority and responsibilities, and annually review the performance of the executive director as the executive administrator for the WSNA, M. establish administrative policies for personnel, grievance procedures and other policies needed to manage and govern the affairs of the WSNA. N. establish policies for the operation and maintenance of the WSNA headquarters. O. establish policies for the publication and distribution of materials by the WSNA. (The Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare shall establish policies for publication and distribution of materials related to collective bargaining matters consistent with these general policies. P. define the governmental relations programs of the WSNA. Q. define the responsibilities and the delegated authority of each cabinet/council/committee established by the General Assembly that is not defined in these bylaws. R. establish and appoint special committees of the Board and define the purpose and J. F. define categories of membership and notify the members of the rate of dues for each category, K. establish fees for services, student fees, and fees for specified activities and biennial meetings, L. G. appoint, define the authority and responsibilities, and annually review the performance of the executive director as the executive administrator for the WSNA. M. establish administrative policies for personnel, grievance procedures and other policies needed to manage and govern the affairs of the WSNA, N. establish policies for the operation and maintenance of the WSNA headquarters, O. establish policies for the publication and distribution of materials by the WSNA. (The Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare shall establish policies for publication and distribution of materials related to collective bargaining matters consistent with these general policies.), P. H. define the governmental relations programs of the WSNA, approve and adopt the J. make appointments which are delegated to the Board of Directors, fill vacancies in appointed positions, and in elected positions until the next election. Bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit members from geographic regions of WSNA should be reflected in committee appointments. K. shall remove appointed and/or elected members from office who fail to attend meetings or fulfill requirements of the office as defined in policy established by the Board of Directors. L. establish procedures for disciplinary action and appoint hearing panels and serve as the final board of appeal for a member charged with disciplinary action, M. determine the jurisdictional boundaries and confer designation for constituent associations and N. appoint members of the Board of Trustees of WSNA Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) and Board of Trustees of Washington State Nurses Foundation (WSNF) and approve their bylaws. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 7 of 24

8 delegated authority of each committee named. S. make appointments which are delegated to the Board of Directors, fill vacancies in appointed positions, and in elected positions until the next election. T. shall remove appointed and/or elected members from office who fail to attend meetings or fulfill requirements of the office as defined in policy established by the Board of Directors. U. establish the procedures for nominations and elections. V. determine time, place and date of the General Assembly. W. establish procedures for disciplinary action and appoint hearing panels. X. serve as the final board of appeal for a member charged with disciplinary action. Y. determine the jurisdictional boundaries for constituent associations. Z. confer designation upon constituent associations that meet the qualifications stated in these bylaws. AA. establish policies to determine the WSNA's representation at national and state meetings other than ANA meetings. BB. provide for the WSNA liaison or representation at meetings of legislative platform and priorities for WSNA. Q. define the responsibilities and the delegated authority of each cabinet/council/committee established by the General Assembly that is not defined in these bylaws, R. I. establish and appoint special committees of the Board and define the purpose and delegated authority of each committee named, standing and special committees and define the authority, responsibility, and term of office for each appointed committee which is not otherwise defined in these bylaws. S. J. make appointments which are delegated to the Board of Directors, fill vacancies in appointed positions, and in elected positions until the next election. Bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit members from geographic regions of WSNA should be reflected in committee appointments. T. K. shall remove appointed and/or elected members from office who fail to attend meetings or fulfill requirements of the office as Moved from Article VII; Section 1 Moved from Article VII; Section 1 H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 8 of 24

9 CC. DD. voluntary agencies upon request or as deemed appropriate. establish the WSNA's relationship with the NSWS. appoint members of the Board of Trustees of WSNA Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) and approve their bylaws. defined in policy established by the Board of Directors, U. establish the procedures for nominations and elections, V. determine time, place and date of the General Assembly, W. L. establish procedures for disciplinary action and appoint hearing panels, and serve as the final board of appeal for a member charged with disciplinary action. X. serve as the final board of appeal for a member charged with disciplinary action, Y. M. determine the jurisdictional boundaries and confer designation for WSNA constituent associations. Z. confer designation upon constituent associations that meet the qualifications stated in these bylaws, AA. establish policies to determine the WSNA's representation at national and state meetings other than ANA meetings, BB. provide for the WSNA liaison or representation at meetings of voluntary agencies upon request or as deemed appropriate, H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 9 of 24

10 DD. CC. establish the WSNA's relationship with the NSWS and N. appoint members of the Board of Trustees of WSNA Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) and Board of Trustees of the Washington State Nurses Foundation (WSNF) and approve their bylaws. ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS; SECTION 8. TERMS OF OFFICE A. Officers shall be elected for a twoyear A. Officers shall be elected for a Clarification based on term. An officer shall be eligible two-year term. An officer shall current practice to serve only two consecutive terms be eligible to serve only two or four consecutive years in the consecutive terms or four same office. consecutive years in the same D. A person may serve a maximum of office. eight consecutive years. D. A term of office shall be for two years. A person may serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years, except for the Chair of the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare who may serve up to an additional two years. After a two year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. A. Officers shall be elected for a twoyear term. An officer shall be eligible to serve two consecutive terms or four consecutive years in the same office. D. A term of office shall be for two years. A person may serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years, except for the Chair of the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare who may serve up to an additional two years. After a two year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 10 of 24

11 ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS; SECTION 10. VACANCIES B. A vacancy in a position on the Board of Directors shall be filled by board appointment for the unexpired term. B. Except for the Chair of the Cabinet on Economic and General welfare, Aa vacancy in a position on the Board of Directors shall be filled by board appointment for the unexpired term. Clarification The Cabinet is responsible for making Cabinet Chair appointment for an unexpired term. B. Except for the Chair of the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, a vacancy in a position on the Board of Directors shall be filled by board appointment for the unexpired term. ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS; SECTION 11. DUTIES OF OFFICERS A. The president of WSNA shall 6. serve as liaison for the Board of Directors with the executive director between meetings of the Board of Directors, 7. serve as one of WSNA s two official voting representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly, 8. the president may designate other WSNA members to serve as ex officio members of any councils and committees in the absence of the president. A. The president of WSNA shall 6. serve as liaison for the Board of Directors with the eexecutive ddirector, between meetings of the Board of Directors, 7. as a Registered Nurse, serve as one of WSNA s two official voting representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly, 8. The president may designate other WSNA members to serve as ex officio members of any councils and committees in the absence of the president, and Clarification, flexibility for possible ANA changes and board recommendations based on current practice A. The president of WSNA shall 6. serve as liaison for the Board of Directors with the Executive Director, 7. as a Registered Nurse, serve as one of WSNA s official voting representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly, 8. the president may designate other WSNA members to serve as ex officio members of any councils and committees in the absence of the president, and H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 11 of 24

12 ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS; SECTION 12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A. The executive director, employed by and accountable to the Board of Directors, is the executive administrator for the WSNA and is delegated the authority to 1. execute policies determined by the Board of Directors and policies established by the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare relating to A. The Eexecutive Ddirector, employed by and accountable to the Board of Directors, is the executive administrator for the WSNA and is delegated the authority to 1. manage the WSNA headquarters and delegate staff responsibilities as appropriate, execute policies determined by the Board of Directors and policies established by the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare relating to Prioritization of activities and clarification A. The Executive Director, employed by and accountable to the Board of Directors, is the executive administrator for the WSNA and is delegated the authority to 1. manage the WSNA headquarters and delegate staff responsibilities as appropriate. 2. execute policies determined by the Board of Directors and policies established by the Cabinet on collective bargaining, collective bargaining, Economic and General Welfare 2. select, hire, promote, select, hire, promote, evaluate and relating to collective bargaining, evaluate and terminate terminate staff, 3. select, hire, promote, evaluate and staff, represent the WSNA as a terminate staff, 3. represent the WSNA as a spokesperson on matters of 4. represent the WSNA as a spokesperson on matters established policy and positions, of established policy and 4. manage the WSNA headquarters and spokesperson on matters of positions, 5. serve as the official WSNA Chief Staff established policy and positions, 4. manage the WSNA Officer representative to the ANA 5. serve as the official WSNA Chief headquarters and 5. serve as the official WSNA Chief Staff Officer representative to the ANA membership Assembly or ANA House of Delegates as provided for in the ANA Bylaws, and serve on other designated ANA committees and task forces and Staff Officer representative to the ANA Membership Assembly or ANA House of Delegates as provided for in the ANA Bylaws, serve on other Membership Assembly or attend other ANA meetings as needed, designated ANA committees and ANA House of Delegates as and task forces and attend other ANA provided for in the ANA sserve as the official WSNA Chief meetings as needed, and Bylaws and serve on other Staff Officer representative to any 6. serve as the official WSNA Chief ANA committees and task national or international organization Staff Officer representative to any forces and attend other with which WSNA is affiliated. ANA meetings as needed. national or international organization with which WSNA is affiliated. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 12 of 24

13 ARTICLE VII STANDING COMMITTEES; SECTION 2. BYLAWS COMMITTEE A. Composition The Bylaws Committee shall consist of at least three and not more than seven members appointed by the Board of Directors. The chairholder shall be named by the Board of Directors and not serve more than two consecutive terms. B. Responsibilities The Bylaws Committee shall 5. review the bylaws of a DNA or Regions which applies to the WSNA for designation as a constituent association. The committee shall report to the Board of Directors if the application meets the qualifications for a constituent association. The Board of Directors decision shall be final in designating constituent association status; 6. in consultation with the parliamentarian, advise constituent associations concerning proposed amendments to their bylaws; A. Composition The Bylaws Committee shall consist of at least three and not more than seven members appointed by the Board of Directors. The chairholder shall be named by the Board of Directors and not serve more than two consecutive terms. B. Responsibilities The Bylaws Committee shall 5. review the bylaws of a WSNA constituent association DNA or Regions at least every three (3) years and when there are proposed substantive changes to assure harmony with WSNA bylaws and forward recommendations which applies to the WSNA for designation as a constituent association. The committee shall report to the WSNA Board of Directors. if the application meets the qualifications for a constituent association. The Board of Directors decision shall be final in designating constituent association status; 6. in consultation with the parliamentarian, advise WSNA constituent associations concerning proposed amendments to their bylaws. Clarification based on current practice (i.e. chair has had longer term of service than four years) Seeking harmony with district/regions to keep documents current A. Composition The Bylaws Committee shall consist of at least three and not more than seven members appointed by the Board of Directors. The chairholder shall be named by the Board of Directors. B. Responsibilities The Bylaws Committee shall 5. review the bylaws of a WSNA constituent association at least every three (3) years and when there are proposed substantive changes to assure harmony with WSNA bylaws and forward recommendations to the WSNA Board of Directors. 6. in consultation with the parliamentarian, advise WSNA constituent associations concerning proposed amendments to their bylaws. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 13 of 24

14 ARTICLE VII STANDING COMMITTEES; SECTION 4. FINANCE COMMITTEE B. Responsibilities The Finance Committee shall 5. serve as the WSNA audit committee. Clarify the audit function of the Finance Committee B. Responsibilities The Finance Committee shall: 5. serve as the WSNA audit committee to ensure compliance with governmental filings and audit requirements. B. Responsibilities The Finance Committee shall: 5. serve as the WSNA audit committee to ensure compliance with governmental filings and audit requirements. ARTICLE VIII CABINET AND COUNCILS; SECTION 4. CABINET ON ECONOMIC AND GENERAL WELFARE C. Election, term of office and vacancies 3. A term of office shall be for two years. A person may serve a maximum of eight consecutive years on the Cabinet, except for the Chairholder who may serve up to an additional two years. D. Responsibilities The Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare shall: 3. evaluate the implementation of policies and procedures developed by the cabinet, 4. set priorities for functions and activities of WSNA labor relations, 5. formulate program objectives and periodically evaluate the state economic and general welfare program, 6. establish standards for local units and approve local unit rules, C. Election, term of office and vacancies 3. A term of office shall be for two years. A person may serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years on the Cabinet, except for the Chairholder who may serve up to an additional two years. After a two-year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. D. Responsibilities The Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare shall: 3. evaluate the implementation of policies and procedures developed by the cabinet, Simplification and board/cabinet recommendations based on current practice C. Election, term of office and vacancies 3. A term of office shall be for two years. A person may serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years on the Cabinet, except for the Chairholder who may serve up to an additional two years. After a twoyear term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. D. Responsibilities The Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare shall: 3. set priorities for functions and activities of WSNA labor relations, 4. formulate program objectives and periodically evaluate the state H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 14 of 24

15 7. promote the organization of local units for the purpose of participating with WSNA in its collective bargaining and related labor relations activities on behalf of local units, 8. assure that each local unit accomplishes its collective bargaining aims within the policies, procedures and objectives established by the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, 9. protect the rights and obligations of a local unit member in the conduct of the collective bargaining process subject to the principle of fair and equal representation within a democratic organization, 10. invoke, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the cabinet members present and voting, trusteeship of a local unit when it is not complying with its rules or with the standards established by the cabinet (under trusteeship, transact all business for the local unit until appropriate elections may be held), 11. promote economic and general welfare educational programs, 12. evaluate developments and trends in health care practices set priorities for functions and activities of WSNA labor relations, formulate program objectives and periodically evaluate the state economic and general welfare program, establish standards for local units and approve local unit rules, promote the organization of local units for the purpose of participating with WSNA in its collective bargaining and related labor relations activities on behalf of local units, assure that each local unit accomplishes its collective bargaining aims within the policies, procedures and objectives established by the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, protect the rights and obligations of a local unit member in the conduct of the collective bargaining process subject to the principle of fair and equal representation within a democratic organization, economic and general welfare program, 5. establish standards for local units and approve local unit rules, 6. promote the organization of local units for the purpose of participating with WSNA in its collective bargaining and related labor relations activities on behalf of local units, 7. assure that each local unit accomplishes its collective bargaining aims within the policies, procedures and objectives established by the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, 8. protect the rights and obligations of a local unit member in the conduct of the collective bargaining process subject to the principle of fair and equal representation within a democratic organization, 9. invoke, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the cabinet members present and voting, trusteeship of a local unit when it is not complying with its rules or with the standards established by the cabinet (under trusteeship, transact all business for H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 15 of 24

16 and the general economy in relation to the needs of nurses, 13. establish and maintain liaison with other groups, 14. prepare and submit a budget and recommend fiscal policies on matters of joint concern to the Board of Directors for the economic and general welfare program, 15. appoint ad hoc committees and define the purposes and delegated responsibilities of each committee, 16. establish policies for managing and governing the collective bargaining functions of WSNA, 17. establish specific policies and procedures for publication and distribution of materials relating to the labor relations of WSNA that are consistent with general policies for publication and distribution of materials adopted by the WSNA Board of Directors, 18. recommend to the Board of Directors statements of position related to labor relations and 19. establish standing rules of procedure for the function of the cabinet invoke, by an affirmative vote of twothirds of the cabinet members present and voting, trusteeship of a local unit when it is not complying with its rules or with the standards established by the cabinet (under trusteeship, transact all business for the local unit until appropriate elections may be held), promote economic and general welfare educational programs, 12. evaluate developments and trends in health care practices and the general economy in relation to the needs of nurses, 13. establish and maintain liaison with other groups, prepare and submit a budget and recommend fiscal policies and budget expenses on matters of joint concern to the Board of Directors for the economic and general welfare program, 15. appoint ad hoc committees and define the purposes and delegated responsibilities of each committee, the local unit until appropriate elections may be held), 10. promote economic and general welfare educational programs, 11. recommend fiscal policies and budget expenses on matters of joint concern to the Board of Directors for the economic and general welfare program, 12. establish fiscal policies for managing and governing economic and general welfare designated funds, and 13. recommend to the Board of Directors statements of position related to labor relations. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 16 of 24

17 E. Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee 2. Term of office and vacancies a. Members of the Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee shall serve for a two-year term. A 16. establish policies for managing and governing the collective bargaining functions of WSNA, 17. establish specific policies and procedures for publication and distribution of materials relating to the labor relations of WSNA that are consistent with general policies for publication and distribution of materials adopted by the WSNA Board of Directors, 12. establish fiscal policies for managing and governing economic and general welfare designated funds and recommend to the Board of Directors statements of position related to labor relations, and 19. establish standing rules of procedure for the function of the cabinet. E. Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee 2. Term of office and vacancies a. Members of the Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee shall may Terms to be consistent with others E. Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee 2. Term of office and vacancies a. Members of the Economic and General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee may serve a maximum of four H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 17 of 24

18 member is eligible to serve only two consecutive terms or four consecutive years. serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years. for a two-year term. A member is eligible to serve only two consecutive terms or four consecutive years. After a two year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. consecutive terms or eight consecutive years. After a two year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. ARTICLE VIII CABINET AND COUNCILS; SECTION 5. PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND HEALTH CARE COUNCIL B. Election and term of office 2. A term shall be for two years. A member is eligible to serve eight consecutive years on the council. D. Meetings The council shall meet three times a year, and shall report to the Board of Directors. Task forces are appointed by the council subject to approval and funding by the Board of Directors and would meet to accomplish projects and then be disbanded. Clarification of the term and consistency with others B. Election and term of office 2. A term shall be for two years. A member is eligible to serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years on the council. After a two year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again D. Meetings The council shall meet three times a year, and shall report to the Board of Directors. Committees and Ttask forces are appointed by the council subject to approval and funding by the Board of Directors and would meet to accomplish projects and then be disbanded. B. Election and term of office 2. A term shall be for two years. A member is eligible to serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years on the council. After a two year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. D. Meetings The council shall meet three times a year and shall report to the Board of Directors. Committees and task forces are appointed by the council subject to approval and funding by the Board of Directors and would meet to accomplish projects and then be disbanded. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 18 of 24

19 ARTICLE VIII CABINET AND COUNCILS; SECTION 6. LEGISLATIVE AND HEALTH POLICY COUNCIL B. Election and term of office 2. A term shall be for two years. A member is eligible to serve eight consecutive years on the council. Clarification and consistency of terms B. Election and term of office 2. A term shall be for two years. A member is eligible to serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years on the council. After a two-year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. B. Election and term of office 2. A term shall be for two years. A member is eligible to serve a maximum of four consecutive terms or eight consecutive years on the council. After a two-year term out of office, they are eligible to serve again. ARTICLE IX - CONSTITUENT ASSOCIATIONS; SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS The bylaws of a recognized constituent association shall The bylaws of a recognized WSNA constituent association shall The bylaws of a recognized WSNA constituent association shall B. include a statement of purpose that is supportive of the purposes and functions of the WSNA. C. provide for membership rights and obligations. 1. members shall have the right to a. participate in the General Assembly of the WSNA and the ANA Membership Assembly or ANA House of Delegates as provided for in the ANA Bylaws. b. seek an elective or appointive office in the constituent association and the WSNA. The B. include a statement of purpose that is supportive of the purposes and functions of the WSNA and includes: 1. working for the improvement of health standards and the availability of health care services for all people, and 2. fostering high standards of nursing, and 3. promoting the professional development of nurses, but shall not include: a) collective bargaining, or b) engagement in electoral political activity, and C. provide that the WSNA constituent association will not make endorsements of or formally support any candidate, Clarify rights based on current practice Clarity for Districts/Region s for status B. include a statement of purpose that is supportive of the purposes and functions of the WSNA and includes: 1. working for the improvement of health standards and the availability of health care services for all people, and 2. fostering high standards of nursing, and 3. promoting the professional development of nurses, but shall not include: H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 19 of 24

20 right of a WSNA employee who is a member of a constituent association or the WSNA shall be eligible to be a candidate for ANA elected office, but excluded from WSNA constituent association elected office. c. receive a mail secret ballot to vote for the elected officials and dues rate of the constituent association. d. attend unrestricted activities of the WSNA, and e. seek an elective or appointive position in the ANA or as an ANA delegate/alternate. initiative, or referendum, unless WSNA has expressly authorized it to do so, and C D. provide for membership rights and obligations. 1. members shall have the right to a. participate in the General Assembly of the WSNA and the ANA Membership Assembly or ANA House of Delegates as provided for in the ANA Bylaws a. b. seek an elective or appointive office in the WSNA constituent association unless employed by WSNA. and the WSNA. (The right of a WSNA employee who is a member of a constituent association or the WSNA shall be eligible to be a candidate for ANA elected office, but excluded from WSNA constituent association elected office), b. c. receive a mail secret ballot to vote for the elected officials, bylaws and dues rate of the WSNA constituent association, via secret ballot, and d. c. attend unrestricted activities of the WSNA. e. seek an elective or appointive position in the ANA or as an ANA delegate/alternate. Members automatically have full WSNA membership rights a) collective bargaining, or b) engagement in electoral political activity, and C. provide that the WSNA constituent association will not make endorsements of or formally support any candidate, initiative, or referendum, unless WSNA has expressly authorized it to do so, and D. provide for membership rights and obligations. 1. Members shall have the right to a. seek an elective or appointive office in the WSNA constituent association unless employed by WSNA. b. vote for the elected officials, bylaws and dues rate of the WSNA constituent association via secret ballot, and c. attend unrestricted activities of the WSNA. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 20 of 24

21 ARTICLE XI CONSTITUENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL; SECTION 4. AUTHORITY A. The Constituent Representative Council shall A. The Constituent Representative Council shall Based on elect a chairperson from its membership. elect a chairperson from its membership. current B. Duties of the Chair B. Duties of the Chair practice 1. compile agenda for meetings of the 1. compile agenda for meetings of the (the council; council; President 2. serve as liaison to the WSNA Board of 2. serve as liaison to the WSNA Board of functions as Directors and Directors and chair of CRC) 3. serve as resource to members of the 3. serve as resource to members of the Constituent Representative Council. Constituent Representative Council. PROPOSED ARTICLE XII WASHINGTON STATE NURSES FOUNDATION The WSNF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The purposes are to advance the nursing profession and facilitate nursing s contribution to the health of the community. It operates in conformity with the policies of the WSNA and in accordance with the WSNF Bylaws approved by the WSNA Board of Directors. New article as WSNF needs to be addressed in the WSNA bylaws. The WSNF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The purposes are to advance the nursing profession and facilitate nursing s contribution to the health of the community. It operates in conformity with the policies of the WSNA and in accordance with the WSNF Bylaws approved by the WSNA Board of Directors. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 21 of 24

22 ARTICLE XII NURSING ORGANIZATION LIAISON FORUM CURRENT WSNA BYLAW SECTION 1. DEFINITION The Nursing Organization Liaison Forum shall be comprised of duly authorized representatives of the WSNA and those nursing organizations which meet the qualifications of these bylaws. SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS A. have a mission and purpose harmonious with the purposes and functions of the WSNA, B. have a governing body comprised of a majority of registered nurses and C. select a registered nurse as its representative to the Nursing Organization Liaison Forum. SECTION 3. FUNCTIONS The Nursing Organization Liaison Forum shall meet at least annually to discuss issues of common concern to members of the nursing profession and promote concerted organizational action on such issues. PROPOSED AMENDMEN T RATIONALE Does not exist in practice WILL READ AS ARTICLE XIII - AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION; SECTION 2. RELATIONSHIP The WSNA relationship to the ANA shall be to Simplification I. submit the WSNA bylaws to the ANA upon their request. The WSNA relationship to the ANA shall be to I. submit the WSNA bylaws to the ANA upon their request. to ensure that they are in harmony with ANA bylaws; WSNA is the constituent member of ANA I. submit the WSNA bylaws to the ANA upon their request to ensure that they are in harmony with ANA bylaws; H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 22 of 24

23 ARTICLE XIII - AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION; SECTION 3. DELEGATES B. Delegates/alternates to the ANA Membership Assembly or ANA House of Delegates as provided in the ANA Bylaws, shall be WSNA members elected by the members of WSNA by secret ballot following each biennial meeting of the WSNA General Assembly with appropriate provisions to allow for all members to vote in accordance with procedures established by the WSNA Board of Directors 6. The WSNA ballot will provide that, when elected, the WSNA President will also serve as one of WSNA s two official voting representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly. B. Delegates/alternates to the ANA Membership Assembly or ANA House of Delegates as provided in the ANA Bylaws, shall be WSNA and ANA members elected by the members of WSNA by secret ballot following each biennial meeting of the WSNA General Assembly with appropriate provisions to allow for all members to vote in accordance with procedures established by the WSNA Board of Directors 6. The WSNA ballot will provide that, when elected, the WSNA President will also serve as one of WSNA s two official voting representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly. Does not limit number of representatives based on ANA. B. Delegates/alternates to the ANA Membership Assembly or ANA House of Delegates as provided in the ANA Bylaws, shall be WSNA and ANA members elected by the members of WSNA by secret ballot following each biennial meeting of the WSNA General Assembly with appropriate provisions to allow for all members to vote in accordance with procedures established by the WSNA Board of Directors 6. The WSNA ballot will provide that, when elected, the WSNA President will also serve as one of WSNA s official voting representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly. ARTICLE XIV - NATIONAL - INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS; SECTION 1. DELEGATES B. WSNA Delegates and Alternates to the governing body of any national or international labor organization shall Does not limit based on apportionment 2. be elected by members of bargaining units represented by WSNA; 5. serve as delegates for no more than four consecutive terms, exclusive of any time served on the executive body of such labor organization. B. WSNA Delegates and Alternates to the governing body of any national or international labor organization shall 2. be elected by members of bargaining units represented by WSNA and the WSNA ballot will provide that, when elected, the WSNA E&GW Cabinet Chair will also serve as WSNA s Ranking Delegate. 5. serve as delegates for no more than four consecutive terms, exclusive of any time served on B. WSNA Delegates and Alternates to the governing body of any national or international labor organization shall 2. be elected by members of bargaining units represented by WSNA and the WSNA ballot will provide that, when elected, the WSNA E&GW Cabinet Chair will also serve as WSNA s Ranking Delegate. H:\ADMIN\Bylaws - Resolutions Committee\2019 Convention preparation\wsna_bylaws_amendments_ _final.docx Page 23 of 24