Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council Bylaws Recommended Changes

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1 Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council Bylaws Recommended Changes ARTICLE I - TITLE The name of this chapter shall be the Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council, Chapter 9 of the Arizona Nurses Association, Inc. The name of this chapter shall be the Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council (AzNPC), Chapter 9 of the Arizona Nurses Association, Inc. The abbreviated name is used later so needs to be included at first mention ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP, TRANSFER, AND DUES Section 1. MEMBERSHIP e) Associate (nonvoting) membership status: Nurse Practitioner Students a) Associate (nonvoting) membership status: Student Nurse Practitioners. Nurse Practitioner Students is the common usage title in universities and health care settings Section 4. AFFILIATION WITH AzNA a) The members of AzNPC shall continue to have all The members of AzNPC shall continue to have all rights of membership in rights of membership in the Arizona Nurses Association the Arizona Nurses as provided in the AzNA Association as provided Bylaws until such time as in the AzNA Bylaws two thirds (2/3) vote of the until such time as 2/3 of the entire AzNPC membership votes to members present and voting agree to disaffiliate from the AzNA. Provides a voting fraction that is in alignment with the language for Bylaws changes for AZNPC. This also bring our bylaws into alignment with AZNA. ZNA bylaws on how bylaws

2 disaffiliate from the AzNA. AzNPC membership, for these purposes, is defined as individual members of AzNPC who have AzNA rights and privileges of membership. The vote may occur by mail or electronic ballot, with appropriate notice and procedures to protect the integrity and validity of the vote. AzNPC membership, for these purposes, is defined as individual members of AzNPC who have AzNA rights and privileges of membership. The proposed disaffiliation notice will be made available to all eligible members at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting or electronic vote. are changed: AZNA Bylaws state in Section 1, a) These bylaws may be amended at any convention or special meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting. Additional information: AZNA Bylaws define attendance as SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF PARTICIPATIONS/ATTENDANCE A quorum can be achieved by participation/attendance inperson or via any of the following electronic means sufficient to allow for communication with members of The board and other members present at meetings. Provides specific guidelines for timeline notification. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS

3 The President shall serve as a designated signer with the Treasurer on all AZNPC accounts and review the financial report with the Treasurer on a quarterly basis. The President shall serve as a designated signer with the Treasurer on all AZNPC accounts and review the financial report with the Treasurer on at minimum a quarterly basis. Provides clarity for financial oversight The Immediate Past President is accessible for consultation and guidance to the Executive Board and assists with board transition, but is a non-voting member of the Executive Board. The Immediate Past President is accessible for consultation and guidance to the executive committee and assists with board transition. Clarifies the role of the Immediate Past President The Secretary shall be accountable for record keeping and reporting of Chapter Meetings. The Secretary shall ensure that notices of meetings of the organization are sent, act as newsletter editor, and ensure quarterly newsletters are sent. The Secretary serves as Chair of the Nominations Committee. The Secretary shall be accountable for recordkeeping and reporting of Executive Board and Membership Meetings. The Secretary shall ensure that notices of meetings of the organization are sent, act as newsletter editor, and ensure quarterly newsletters are sent. The Secretary serves as Chair of the Nominations Committee. Corrects names of meetings

4 The Treasurer shall oversee the preparation of the annual budget; oversee the implementation of the annual budget; ensure the annual independent review audit is conducted; and maintain affiliation status with national organizations as agreed upon by the executive committee. The Treasurer shall serve as Executor of Finances and designated signer on AZNPC accounts. The Treasurer will provide a financial report to the Executive Board biannually and as deemed necessary by the Board and provide an annual report to AzNA. The Treasurer shall review quarterly transactions with the President. The Treasurer serves as Chair of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer shall oversee the preparation of the annual budget; oversee the implementation of the annual budget; ensure the annual independent review audit is conducted; and maintain affiliation status with national and state organizations as agreed upon by the Executive Board. The Treasurer shall serve as Executor of Finances and designated signer on AZNPC accounts. The Treasurer will provide a financial report to the Executive Board biannually and as deemed necessary by the Board and provide an annual report to AzNA. The Treasurer shall review the Chapter financial report with the President on at minimum a quarterly basis. The Treasurer serves as Chair of the Finance Committee. Clarifies duties of Treasurer Correct terminology is Executive Board, not Executive Board committee ARTICLE V ELECTIONS Section 1. Nominations process: Members in good standing for at least one year with the Chapter, in good standing with the Board of Nursing, Section 1. Nominations process: Voting members in good standing with the chapter, in good standing with the Board of Nursing, and Those running for a position with one year of membership will have some experience with the

5 vetted by the Nominations Committee may be nominated for elected positions. The call for nominations for elected positions of the Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council shall be published at least two (2) months before the September elections by the Secretary. All nominations must be submitted by the close of the call for nominations. The call for nominations shall close two (2) weeks prior to the September elections. The Secretary will be responsible for creating the slate of candidates with approval of the slate by the Executive Board and vetted by the Nominations Committee may be nominated for elected positions. The call for nominations for elected positions of the Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council shall be published at least two (2) months before the September elections by the Secretary. All nominations must be submitted by the close of the call for nominations. The call for nominations shall close three (3) weeks prior to the September elections. The Secretary will be responsible for creating the slate of candidates with approval of the slate by the Executive Board. organization to provide leadership 3 weeks allows more time for vetting of candidates and Executive Board approval prior to election INSERT: Section 2. The President shall be elected in September in odd numbered years, begin their office November 1 st that year and continue for 2 years. The president is eligible to be re-elected for one more term, but at the end of their final term as President will Clarification of President and Immediate Past President terms

6 serve one additional year on the Executive Board as the Immediate Past President as a non-voting member. Article VI MEETINGS Section 2. Meeting(s) of the Executive Board of the Chapter shall be scheduled at the discretion of the President with Executive Board notice at least 4 weeks in advance. At least four (4) Executive Board meeting shall be held annually. Section 2. Meeting(s) of the Executive Board of the Chapter shall be scheduled at the discretion of the Executive Board. At least four (4) Executive Board meeting shall be held annually. Reflects current practice and provides the timeline of notification to board members for meetings. Section 5. The voting body shall be all active voting members in good standing present at the meeting. Section 5. The voting body shall be all voting members in good standing present at a meeting or who vote electronically during a call for votes. Allows for electronic voting Article XI AMMENDMENTS

7 These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the membership scheduled by the Executive Board or by electronic vote. A twothirds (2/3) vote of the voting members is needed to pass provided the proposed amendments have been provided to all members at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting or electronic vote. These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the membership scheduled by the Executive Board or by electronic vote. Twothirds (2/3) of the members present and voting is needed to pass provided the proposed amendments have been made available to all eligible members at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting or electronic vote. Adds clarity to process for amending Bylaws Clarifies voting percentage consistent with Article III, Section 4 This is another area to bring us in alignment with the wording in the AZNA Bylaws as mentioned above in Section 4 a. Additional information: AZNA Bylaws define attendance as SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF PARTICIPATIONS/ATTENDANCE A quorum can be achieved by participation/attendance inperson or via any of the following electronic means sufficient to allow for communication with members of The board and other members present at meetings. Article XII DEFINITION OF PARTICIPATIONS/ATTENDANCE A quorum for voting can be achieved by participation/attendance inperson or via any electronic means provided there is sufficient ability to allow for communication with members of the board and other members present at meetings. This is another area to bring us in alignment with the wording in the AZNA Bylaws as mentioned above in Section 4 a.

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