Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologist Bylaws

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1 0 0 0 Article I The name of this Society shall be the Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologists hereinafter referred to as the Society. Article II Purposes Purposes The purposes of this Society shall be to advance the art and science professions of Radiologic Technology radiation and imaging disciplines and specialties;, to assist in establishing and maintaining high standards of education; and training, to elevate enhance the quality of patient care, and to improve further the welfare and socioeconomics of radiologic technologists. These purposes shall not be restricted by any consideration of nationality, race, color, sex, creed, age, or disability. Article III Policies The Society shall be noncommercial and nonsectarian. No commercial enterprise shall be endorsed by it. The name of the Society or any member of its Board of Directors in their official capacities shall not be used in connection with a commercial company for other than the regular functions of the Society. A. The Society is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all programs and activities. No one shall be denied opportunities or benefits on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, political belief or disability. B. The name of the Society or any of its Board of Directors or its staff, in their official capacities, shall not be used in connection with a corporate company for other than the regular functions of the Society. Article IV Membership SECTION : Qualifications A. The membership of this Society shall consist of: active members, inactive members, associate members, student members, retired members, honorary members, life members, and supporting members. B. All candidates for membership, except inactive members, life members, and honorary members, shall submit the prescribed application form properly completed, together with required fees, and shall furnish any additional information as may be required. By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

2 0 0 0 SECTION : Membership Categories A. Active members, hereinafter designated as members, shall be technologists certified by and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and shall hold active membership in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Active members are those who are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or its equivalent or hold an unrestricted license under state statutes and shall hold active membership in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. They shall have all rights, privileges and obligations of membership including the right to vote, debate, and hold office. B. Inactive members shall be are those former active members certified by and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists who are no longer actively engaged in the field of Radiologic Technology and who have applied for Inactive status. They shall have all the obligations and privileges of members except the right to vote or hold office. B. Associate members shall be are those persons actively practicing the art and science of Radiologic Technology and who are certified by and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists who are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or its equivalent or hold an unrestricted license under state statues. Associate members shall have all the privileges and obligations of active members except the right to hold office. C. Student members shall be are those students who are enrolled in an accredited primary radiologic science program educational programs leading to certification by the ARRT or equivalent. Eligibility for this category shall terminate upon completion of or discontinuation in the educational program. Student members shall have all the privileges and obligations of active members, except the right to vote and hold office. D. Life members shall be members who have rendered unusual exceptional service to the Society. Life members shall be selected by a majority vote at a regular business meeting, upon a unanimous recommendation of the Board of Directors. They shall pay no dues and have all the privileges and obligations of active members. E. Honorary members shall be are those persons who, because of the interest they have evidenced in the activities and aims of this Society, the Society wishes to honor. Honorary members shall be chosen by a majority vote at a regular business meeting of the Society upon recommendation of the Board of Directors. They shall pay no dues and shall have all the privileges and obligations of active members except the right to vote and hold office. If an honorary member does not communicate with the Society at least once in a five-year period, the membership shall be terminated. F. Supporting members shall be are those persons who are interested in promoting the purposes and functions of this Society but who are not eligible for active, inactive, associate, or student membership. They shall have all the privileges and obligations of active members except the right to vote and hold office. SECTION : All dues are payable annually no later than December st. By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

3 0 0 0 SECTION : No member who is in arrears for dues shall vote or hold office or shall be entitled to receive reports of the transactions of the Society. It shall be the duty of the executive secretary to erase from the rolls of membership the name of any person who is in arrears for more than ninety (0) days. Any member dropped from the rolls for nonpayment of dues may be reinstated only upon applying for reinstatement and payment of the dues for the year in which he is reinstated. SECTION : Resignation Any member may resign from membership in the Society by making application by written communication to the executive secretary, providing all dues or other indebtedness to the Society have been paid. Any member who has resigned in good standing may be reinstated after paying the dues for the year in which the member is reinstated. SECTION : Suspension and Expulsion Expulsion of members - Charges aimed at the expulsion of any member shall be submitted in writing by at least two members to the Board of Directors who will investigate the charges. If, in their judgment, the charges are sufficient, the member charged shall be advised of the charges and shall have the right to submit a written defense or appear either in person or by means of an authorized representative before a meeting of the Board of Directors of which the member has been notified at least twenty (0) days in advance. If, in the opinion of the Board, a satisfactory defense has not been made, the Board shall have the right to terminate the membership. Any member may be suspended or terminated for cause. Sufficient cause for such suspension or termination of membership shall be a violation of the or any lawful rule or practice duly adopted by the Society or any other conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Society. A. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient; the person charged shall be advised in writing of the charges. B. A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the last recorded address of the member at least twenty (0) days before final action is taken. C. The statement shall be accompanied by a notice of the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered. D. The member shall have the opportunity to appear in person and be represented by counsel to present any defense to such charges before action is taken. E. Suspension or expulsion shall be by two-thirds (/) vote of the entire membership of the Board of Directors. Section : Reinstatement A member who has resigned or whose membership has been deleted from the Society for other reasons may be reinstated only upon reapplication and payment of the dues and application fee for the year in which he is reinstated. Article V Membership Fees SECTION A. The application fee for active, associate, student, and supporting members, established by the Board of Directors, shall be uniform and of such amount as is required by the Society. In the By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

4 0 0 0 case of the student member, the fee may be waived. SECTION : B. The amount of the application fee and annual dues shall be determined by a majority of votes cast by members. Dues for all members, established by the Board of Directors, require adoption by a majority vote of the voting members present at a Society business meeting. Notice of such vote shall be given to the members at least thirty (0) days in advance. SECTION : All dues are payable annually no later than December st. C. No member who is in arrears for dues shall vote, or hold office or shall be entitled to receive reports of the transactions of the Society. It shall be the duty of the executive secretary to erase from the rolls of membership the name of any person who is in arrears for more than ninety (0) days. Any member dropped from the rolls for nonpayment of dues may be reinstated only upon applying for reinstatement and payment of the dues for the year in which he is reinstated. SECTION : Membership dues must be current to receive publications and information from the Society. Article VI Officers SECTION : Officers The officers of the Society shall be: Chairman of the Board, President, President-Elect, Vice President, and Secretary, and such additional officers as are recommended by the Board of Directors, and ratified by the membership. SECTION : Qualifications All officers of the Society shall be: active members, maintain state residency and shall not be a Commercial Representative and actively participating Radiologic Technology. SECTION : Eligibility Officers, who meet eligibility requirements at the time of assuming office, shall be permitted to complete the term, unless employment status changes to a commercial representative. SECTION : Term SECTION : All officers shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors have been appointed or elected. All officer shall surrender to their successors all records and properties belonging to the Society. All officers may be re-elected. A. The Vice President and Secretary shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors have been appointed or elected. B. The President-Elect shall serve for a term of one () year as President-Elect, one () year as President, one () year as Chairman of the Board and three () years as a Past President. C. All officers shall surrender to their successors all records and properties belonging to the Society. By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

5 0 0 0 D. All officers, except the President and President-Elect, may be re-elected concurrently. SECTION : Duties A. Chairman of the Board: The Chairman of the Board shall: preside at all meetings of the society, prepare the agenda and perform all duties consistent with the office. B. President: The President shall: preside at all meetings of the Society and perform all duties consistent with the office; The President shall be ex-officio member of all committees, except the Nominating Committee and; The President shall appoint committees unless otherwise provided in the. The President or a designated person shall represent the Society at all American Society of Radiologic Technologist sponsored meetings ASRT House of Delegates meetings. The President shall make preparations necessary for elevation to the Chairman of the Board. In the absence of the Chairman of the Board, the president shall assume the duties of the Chairman of the Board. C. President-Elect: The President-Elect shall become familiar with the activities of the Society and shall make all preparations necessary for elevation to the office of President. D. Vice-President: The Vice-President shall become acquainted with all the duties of the President. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President. The Vice-President shall also serve as Membership Chairman. (d) In the absence or inability of the President or Vice-President to act, a member of the Board of Directors shall call the meeting to order and preside until a temporary chairman can be elected. E. Secretary: The Secretary shall: record, type and distribute minutes for approval by the Board of Directors; and perform all duties that usually and customarily pertain to the office Secretary. The Secretary shall supervise the accounting of membership status at the registration desk at the annual meeting. SECTION : Vacancies A. A vacancy in the office of Chairman of the Board shall remain vacant until the next annual meeting. The duties of this office will be filled by the President. B. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice President. C. In the absence or inability of the President or Vice-President to act, a member of the Board of Directors shall call the meeting to order and preside until a temporary chairman can be elected. D. A vacancy in the office of President-Elect shall remain vacant until the next annual meeting when a President shall be elected by ballot in the manner provided in the bylaws. E. A vacancy in any elective office except the office of the President and President-Elect shall be filled by an appointment unanimously agreed upon by the President Chairman of the Board and the remaining members by of the Board of Directors. SECTION : Censure, Reprimand and Removal Any officer may be censured, reprimanded or removed from the office for dereliction of duty or conduct detrimental to the Society. Such action may be initiated when the Board of Directors receives formal and specific charges against an officer. A. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient; the person charged shall be By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

6 0 0 0 advised in writing of the charges. B. A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the last recorded address of the officer at least twenty (0) days before final action is taken. C. The statement shall be accompanied by a notice of the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered. D. The officer shall have the opportunity to appear in person and be represented by counsel to present any defense to such charges before action is taken. E. Censure, reprimand or removal shall be by two-thirds (/) vote of the remaining membership of the Board of Directors. Article VII Elections SECTION : Nominations There shall be a Nominating Committee consisting of the immediate Past President as Chairman and one member appointed by the president from each district. Appointment for one term only shall be made not later than one month following the annual meeting. (moved from Article VI Officers, Section ) A. The Nominating Committee shall consist of the immediate Past President as Chairman and one member from each district. appointed by the president B. The committee shall satisfy itself that all candidates have the proper credentials. C. Nominations may be submitted by any Society voting member. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor during an annual conference business meeting. D. SECTION : A preliminary Nominating Committee report shall be submitted at the Mid-Year meeting. An additional preliminary report shall be given at the opening business session at the annual meeting where nominations shall also be taken from the floor. A final report shall be given at the closing business session immediately before the voting begins. It shall be the responsibility of the Nominating Committee to prepare the ballot and present all the qualified candidates SECTION : Balloting A. The President, President-Elect, Vice President, and Secretary, or any other officer shall be elected by a majority ballot of the voting members present at the annual meeting business meeting. B. When there is but one nominee for each office, the election may be by vive voce (voice vote). C. SECTION : The newly elected officers shall be installed into office under the direction of the Board of Directors. Article VII Duties of Executive Secretary By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

7 0 0 0 The Executive Secretary shall keep a correct and permanent record of the membership, conduct correspondence, and perform all duties that usually and customarily pertain to the office of Secretary-Treasurer and shall receive and keep funds of the Society and pay it out only upon order of the Board of Directors. At the time of the annual meeting, the Executive Secretary shall make a full financial report, which shall be incorporated in the Minutes. The Executive Secretary shall be bonded and the books will be audited once a year by the Board of Directors or as necessary. The Executive Secretary is also responsible for updating and correcting all the Log Books when changes are made. Article VIII Board of Directors SECTION : Composition A. The Board of Directors shall be composed of eight () members: Chairman of the Board, President, President-Elect, the three () immediate Past Presidents, the Vice-President, and the Secretary. B. The Chairman of the Board may be the President or one of the immediate Past Presidents serving on the Board and will be elected by the Board by secret ballot. The term as Chairman shall not exceed one year is the immediate Past President. The term of Chairman is one () year. SECTION : Qualifications Members of the Board of Directors shall be active members of the Society. SECTION : Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Board of Directors shall be: A. Be vested with the responsibility of the management of the business of the corporation. B. To Provide for the audit of the books and accounts of the Society. C. To Control all funds and/or properties of the Society. D. To Change the dates or location of the annual meeting if found advisable and, in the case of state or national emergency, to cancel the annual meeting and to provide for the election of officers. E. To Employ such personnel as may be necessary to conduct the business of the Society. F. To Determine the number and boundaries of the affiliated districts. G. Hire the Executive Secretary. H. Fill officer and Board vacancies. SECTION : Vacancies A vacancy in the Board of Directors, except for President and President-Elect, shall be filled by an appointment unanimously agreed upon by the President and the remaining members of the Board of Directors to complete the unexpired term. By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

8 0 0 0 SECTION : Meetings A. The Board of Directors shall meet at least twice a year. B. The president, or a majority of the members of the Board of Directors, upon written request to the chairman of the Board, may call a special meeting, provided a fifteen () day notice to all Board members is given. C. A majority of the Board of Directors' members shall constitute a quorum for all meetings. SECTION : Censure, Reprimand and Removal Any Board member may be censured, reprimanded or removed from the position for dereliction of duty or conduct detrimental to the Society. Such action may be initiated when the Board of Directors receives formal and specific charges against a Board member. A. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient, the person charged shall be advised, in writing, of the charges. B. A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the last recorded address of the Board member at least twenty (0) days before final action is taken. C. The statement shall be accompanied by a notice of the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered. D. The Board member shall have the opportunity to appear in person and be represented by counsel to present any defense to such charges before action is taken. E. Censure, reprimand or removal shall be by two-thirds (/) vote of the remaining membership of the Board of Directors. Article IX SOCIETY DELEGATES TO THE ASRT HOUSE OF DELEGATES SECTION : Delegates A. Two () Society delegates and an alternate delegate(s) shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The President shall be one of the representatives if able to attend. B. The Society shall submit to ASRT the names of the Society delegates and alternate delegate by the first business day of April or the Society delegate positions shall remain open until after the ASRT House of Delegates meeting. C. The Society has the power to remove delegates. SECTION : Qualifications A. A delegate shall show proof of continuing education. B. A delegate shall be a voting member of the ASRT and the Society for two () years immediately preceding nomination. C A delegate shall have served as an officer, or on the Board of Directors or as a committee member in the Society. D. A delegate shall practice in the radiologic science profession or health care. E. A delegate may serve concurrently on the board of any national radiologic science certification or national accreditation agency. F. A delegate shall have the time and availability for necessary travel to represent the ASRT By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

9 0 0 0 SECTION : Responsibilities A. Society delegates shall attend the ASRT House of Delegates meeting and all meetings required of delegates. B. Respond to communications from the ASRT Office, ASRT Board of Directors or from the ASRT House of Delegates. C. Disseminate information to the Society SECTION : Term A Society delegate may serve for a term of two years; and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. SECTION : Absence An absence exists when an appointed Society delegate is unable to fulfill the duties of the position during the ASRT House of Delegates meeting. The delegate shall be considered absent for the purpose of that meeting only. It is the responsibility of the Society delegate to notify the ASRT, the Speaker of the House, and the alternate delegate of the delegate s inability to attend the conference, as soon as possible. The alternate delegate shall be seated for that meeting only. Any delegate position or alternate delegate position not filled by the appointment process remains open. There shall be no on-site credentialing of delegates. SECTION : Vacancies A vacancy exists when a delegate has submitted a written letter of resignation or when a delegate position has not been filled by the appointment process. A delegate vacancy caused by the written resignation of a delegate shall be filled by the appointed alternate delegate. SECTION : Censure, Reprimand and Removal Any Society delegate may be censured, reprimanded or removed from the position for dereliction of duty or conduct detrimental to the ASRT or the Society. Such action may be initiated when either Board of Directors receives formal and specific charges against the delegate. A. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient, the person charged shall be advised, in writing, of the charges. B. A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the last recorded address of the delegate at least twenty (0) days before final action is taken. C. The statement shall be accompanied by a notice of the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered. D. The delegate shall have the opportunity to appear in person and be represented by counsel to present any defense to such charges before action is taken. E. Censure, reprimand or removal shall be by two-thirds (/) vote of the respective Board of Directors. By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

10 0 0 0 Article X Meetings SECTION : Number of Meetings Annual Meeting A. The Society shall hold an annual meeting each year during the months of October or November for the purpose of installing officers, receiving reports, amending, and conducting such other business as may arise; and for presenting educational programs. B. The dates and the hotel are selected by the host district. C. The site of the annual meeting shall be decided by a majority vote of the voting members during an annual business session meeting. SECTION : Special Meetings Special meetings of the Society may be called at such time and place as may be designated by the Board of Directors. A majority of this group shall constitute sufficient authority. Members shall be notified at least fifteen () days in advance of such meetings, together with a statement of the business to be transacted. No essential business other than that specified shall be transacted at special meetings. SECTION : Annual Meetings - The site of the annual meeting shall be decided by a vote of the voting members during an annual business session. SECTION : Meeting Quorum A quorum for any meeting shall be established by voting members registered at the meeting. Such quorum shall not be less than twenty-five (%) percent of as established by the Society and includes not less than two officers. A quorum for any business meeting shall consist of twenty percent (0%) of the voting members in attendance and includes not less than two () officers. Article XI Committees SECTION : A. The Board of Directors shall establish committees as deemed necessary to aid the Society in carrying on its activities. Such committees shall be responsible to the Board of Directors and may be altered or eliminated at any time by the Board of Directors. SECTION : B. The President shall appoint the members of the committees unless in conflict with other sections of the. C. A vacancy in any committee shall be filled by appointment by the President. By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

11 0 0 0 Article XI Vacancies SECTION : A vacancy in any committee shall be filed by appointment by the President. SECTION : A vacancy in the Board of Directors shall be filled by an appointment unanimously agreed upon by the President and the remaining members of the Board of Directors to complete the unexpired term. SECTION : A vacancy in any elective office except the office of the President and President-Elect shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. A vacancy in the office of President-Elect shall remain vacant until the next annual meeting when a President shall be elected by ballot. Article XII Parliamentary Authority SECTION : The rules contained in the current edition of Robert s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern this Society in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are consistent with these. SECTION : The following shall be the order of business otherwise ordered by the assembly. (a) Call to Order (b) Disposal of Minutes (c) Reports of Officers (d) Reports of Committees (e) Unfinished Business (f) New Business (g) Elections (h) Selection of Meeting Place (i) Adjournment Article XIII District Organizations Powers and Privileges SECTION : Establishment A. The number of district organizations and their boundaries thereof shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the state society. B. Districts may be designated as geographic areas or practice categories. C. A district may be terminated by a majority vote of the Society Board of Directors. SECTION : Officers: A. A president, vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer shall be elected by the membership of each district. The office of secretary-treasurer may be divided into two offices. The office By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

12 0 0 0 of president-elect may be established if necessary or applicable. B. The district shall establish by a majority vote at a regular meeting by such voting procedures as best meet the needs of the district and are applicable to the business conducted. B. All officers shall hold membership in the Society. C. All officers shall serve for a term of one year, or until their successors have been appointed or elected and assumed office. They shall surrender to their successor all records and properties belonging to the district. D. All officers shall be free from any pecuniary charges on the books of the Society. SECTION : Membership: A. District membership in the district in the appropriate categories (active, inactive, associate, student, and supporting) will be awarded in conjunction with membership in the state Society shall be consistent with those of the Society. Dues paid to the Society shall include membership in one () district. B. Associate and student members may have the privilege of voting at district meetings and may hold office, other than the office of president, vice-president and president-elect, if applicable of in the district. SECTION : Dues A. District dues will be paid directly to the Executive Secretary of the state Society upon application for membership. B. The Executive Secretary of the state Society will forward the appropriate District dues reimbursement and a list of members in good standing to each District monthly for the first four () months of the membership year and bimonthly for the remainder of the membership year. SECTION : Voting Procedures The district shall establish by a majority vote at a regular business meeting by such voting procedures as best meet the needs of the district and are applicable to the business conducted. SECTION : Treasury A. The district organization shall have control over its treasury. B. Disbursements from the district treasury shall be made upon authority of a majority of the district officers. SECTION : Duties of a District The district shall work in conjunction with the needs and philosophies of the Society. SECTION : Board of Directors A district Board of Directors may be established by a vote of the district membership. Its composition and the duties shall be consistent with, but not necessarily identical to; those specified in Article VIII of these for the Society Board of Directors.. By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

13 0 0 0 SECTION : (a) The district organization shall have control over its treasury. Disbursements from the district treasury shall be made upon authority of a majority of the district officers. (b) A district board of directors may be established by a vote of the district membership. Its composition and the duties shall be consistent with, but not necessarily identical to, those specified in Article VIII of these. SECTION : Committees The district president may appoint such other committees as are necessary to promote the activities of the district. SECTION : District Meetings District organizations shall should hold at least four meetings, but preferably eight, each year. SECTION : Quorum Twenty percent (0%) of the membership including two officers shall constitute a quorum. SECTION : Indemnification The state Society shall not be responsible for any debts or utterances made by any district organization. SECTION : Reporting The district President shall assure that reports of district activities are furnished to the Society and that an annual report is to be submitted at the time of the annual meeting. SECTION : Dissolution or Inactivity In the event of the dissolution or inactivity of a district, ALL ASSETS remaining after payment of all indebtedness of the district shall be returned to the Society general fund. All district records shall be transferred to the Society Article XIV Amendments A. Amendments to these may be made by a two-thirds (/) vote of the voting members present at any Society business meeting of this Society. B. Notice of such amendments shall be sent provided to all members at least fifteen () days prior to the time of voting. C. Amendments shall be effective at the conclusion of the business meeting unless otherwise specified. Article XV Dissolution By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00

14 0 In the event of dissolution or final liquidation of the Society, all of its assets remaining, after payment of its obligations shall have been made or provided for, shall be distributed to and among such corporations, foundations, or other organizations organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes, consistent with those of the Society, as shall be designated by the Board of Directors. Article XVI Indemnification Every officer, director, employee or delegate of the Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologists shall be indemnified by the Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologists against all expenses and liabilities, including attorney's fees, in connection with any threatened, pending or completed proceeding in which he the above-named individual is involved by reason of his being or having been an officer, director, employee or delegate of the Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologists if he the above-named individual acted in good faith and within the scope of his the above-named individual s authority and in a manner reasonably believed to be not opposed to the best interests of the Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologists. In no event shall indemnification be paid to or on behalf of any above-named individual going beyond or acting beyond the powers granted by authority of the organization or bylaws. The foregoing right of indemnification shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, all other rights to which such officer, director, employee or delegate may be entitled. By-Laws Revision for Annual Meeting in /00