CHAPTER 30,
EAST VALLEY CHAPTER,
ARIZONA NURSE’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this association shall be, Chapter 30, East Valley Chapter, Arizona Nurse’s Association, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the or this Chapter. Chapter numbers may be changed, by the Arizona Nurse’s Association (AzNA) at will.
ARTICLE II – GEOGRAPHIC MEMBERSHIP
This Chapter shall be a geographic representation that covers the eastern metropolitan Phoenix area.
ARTICLE III – OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE
The objectives and purposes of this Chapter are to:
Section 1. Promote standards of nursing practice and education.
Section 2.Provide nursing education and services as deemed appropriate by the Board.
Section 3.Provide for continuing professional development of Registered Nurses.
Section 4.Support legislation of importance to nurses and the health of the people of Arizona.
Section 5.Maintain communication with Chapter members and AzNA.
Section 6. Support the activities of AzNA.
ARTICLE IV – NURSING MEMBERSHIP, DUES, FISCAL YEAR
Section 1.Membership
a)Membership is composed of Registered Nurses in good standing.
b)A member in good standing is a nurse who is eligible for membership in AzNA and whose dues are current and paid in full.
c)A member nurse in good standing is also one who holds unrestricted membership in AzNA and this Chapter, therefore being eligible to participate in the election of Chapter officers.
Section 2.Dues
a)Dues and dues changes are determined by AzNA Chapter membership.
b)Changes in Chapter dues are voted on by the majority of the Board and communicated to the general membership.
Section 3.Fiscal Year
The fiscal year shall be June 1 through May 31 of the following year.
ARTICLE V - OFFICERS
Section 1.The Officers of the Chapter Board of Directors shall be comprised of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a minimum of one (1) Director.
Section 2. Functions of the Officers
a)Officers shall assume duties as defined by these Bylaws or assigned by the Chapter Board.
b)The President
- Shall preside at all meetings of the Board.
- Shall be an Ex-Officio member of all Ad Hoc Committees and Task Forces (except the Nominating Committee).
- Serves as the primary contact person with AzNA.
- May call a special Board Meeting upon request.
c)The Vice-President
1.Shall assume all duties of the President in the President’s absence.
2. Shall assume other duties as assigned by the Board.
d)The Treasurer
- Shall assume all duties of the President in the absence of the President and Vice-President.
- Will maintain Chapter financial records.
- Shall prepare and present a financial report as requested by the Board.
- Shall receive and disburse Chapter funds.
e)The Secretary
- Shall be accountable for record keeping.
2. Shall maintain a record of attendance.
3. Shall maintain minutes of Chapter meetings.
4. Shall maintain a list of the Chapter membership as
provided by AzNA.
f)Director(s)
- Shall chair and/or serve as member(s) of the Ad Hoc Committees and Task Forces.
- Shall assume other duties as assigned by the Board.
ARTICLE VI – DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE BOARD
Section 1.Duties of the Board are to:
a)Transact the general business of this Chapter.
b)Report the Chapter business transactions and activities to the general membership.
c)Provide resources, such as materials, equipment and funds, to complete Ad Hoc Committee and Task Force functions.
d)Fill vacancies on Ad Hoc Committees and the Board of Directors.
e)Hold a minimum of two (2) Board Meetings during the fiscal year.
Section 2.Term of Office
a)Officers shall be elected to serve two (2) years or until their successors are elected.
b)A term of office commences at the adjournment of the meeting when election results/appointments are announced. This transfer meeting should be held as close to the beginning of the fiscal year as possible.
c)Unexcused absence of a member of the Board of Directors from two (2) consecutive scheduled meetings, within a fiscal year, may result in that member’s removal from office.
d)Within two (2) weeks after expiration of a term of office each previous officer shall surrender all Chapter property to the newly elected successor officer.
ARTICLE VII – ELECTIONS
Section 1.The President, Treasurer, and at least one (1) Director shall be elected
at the Annual Meeting held in the even years.
Section 2.The Vice-President and Secretary shall be elected at the Annual Meeting held in the odd numbered years.
Section 3.Nominations must be accompanied by a “Consent to Serve if elected” statement and a brief biography from the Nominee. (See sample attached.)
Section 4.All elections shall be by secret ballot.
Section 5.Voting will occur by written vote at a designated meeting or by mail as determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 6.Members in good standing, as identified by a current membership list supplied by AzNA, are eligible to vote.
Section 7.A plurality of votes cast by those entitled to vote and voting shall constitute an election.
Section 8. A quorum is a majority of those present and voting with one (1) Board Member and a minimum of three (3) Chapter members in attendance.
Section 9.An official meeting for the purpose of voting consists of one (1) Board Member and a minimum of three (3) Chapter members in attendance.
Section 10.The President or designee will cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie vote.
ARTICLE VIII – MEETINGS AND AMENDMENTS
Section 1.A minimum of one (1) annual meeting of the Chapter general membership shall be held yearly, as scheduled by the Board of Directors.
Section 2.A minimum of two (2) board meetings shall be held yearly, as scheduled by the Board of Directors. In such case, one (1) of the meetings will then constitute the mandatory annual general membership meeting.
Section 3.The President or designee may call a special meeting of the Chapter.
Section 4.The Board of Directors shall designate the order of business.
Section 5.These bylaws may be amended at any general Chapter membership meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting,
providing the proposed amendments have been sent to all members at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting.
ARTICLE IX – COMMITTEES
Section 1.Ad hoc committees and task forces will be appointed as necessary to accomplish specific tasks.
Section 2.Unexcused absence of a committee member from two (2) consecutive scheduled committee meetings within a fiscal year may result in the member’s removal from the ad hoc committee or task force.
ARTICLE X – DISSOLUTION
Section 1.A request for dissolution of this Chapter will be submitted in writing to the AzNA Board of Directors after receiving consultation from AzNA.
Section 2.All remaining treasury funds must be forwarded to AzNA within 90 days of the dissolution of this East Valley Chapter.
Revised 6/90, Bylaws evc, jcm.
Revised 10/94, Bylaws eg.
Revised 8/96, Bylaws swc
Revised 1/2000, Bylaws pmf.
Revised 5/2004, Bylaws cef.
Revised 8/2008, Bylaws cef.