ARTICLE IV
Officers
Section 1. Composition
The officers of the Utah Society of Radiologic Technologists shall be: President,
President- Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Electronic Media Administrator,
and such additional officers as are recommended by the Board of Directors,
and ratified by the membership.
Section 2. Qualifications
The elected officers shall be active members of the Society and the American
Society of Radiologic Technologists and employed in the field of radiologic
technology.
Section 3. Responsibilities
A. President
1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and perform all
duties
consistent with this office.
2. The President shall be ex-officio member of all committees, except the
nominating committee.
3. The President shall appoint committees unless otherwise provided for in
the
bylaws.
4. The President shall assume those duties stated in the Society regulations.
B. Vice President
1. The Vice President shall be acquainted with all of the duties of the President
and shall assume those duties when necessary.
2. The Vice President shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
C. President-Elect
1. The President-Elect shall be familiar with the activities of the Society
and shall
make all preparations necessary for elevation to the office of President.
2. The President-Elect shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
D. Secretary
1. The Secretary shall maintain correct and permanent records of the membership,
take minutes at the monthly meetings, and the Board of Directors meetings.
2. The Secretary conducts the Society correspondence and performs all other
duties of the office of Secretary.
3. The Secretary is responsible for notifying the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists of election results within 30 days following the election.
4. The Secretary shall assume those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
E. Treasurer
1. The Treasurer receives and keeps the funds of the Society, and pays accounts
due
upon the order of the Board of Directors.
2. The Treasurer receives all annual dues.
3. At the time of the annual meeting, the Treasurer shall make a full financial
report which shall be incorporated into the minutes.
4. The Treasurer shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
5. The records of the Treasurer will be audited by a peer committee established
by the Board of Directors within thirty (30) days of the close of the annual
meeting. If any major discrepancy is found, the books will be sent for an external
audit.
F. Electronic Media Administrator
The Electronic Media Administrator will maintain, manage, and update all member
electronic services. Those services will include, but not be limited to, Society
web site, membership information, educational courses, and continuing education.
Section 4. Terms
A. All officers shall serve their designated term, or until their successors
have been
appointed or elected and assume their office. They shall surrender to their
successors all records and properties belonging to the Society.
B. The President-Elect shall serve for a term of one (1) year as president-elect,
one (1) year as president and one (1) year as immediate past president and
Board Chairman.
C. The Vice President and Secretary will serve for two (2) years and be elected
in even years
D. The Treasurer and RT Representative will serve for two (2) years and be
elected in odd years.
E. The Electronic Media Administrator will serve until replaced by the Board
of Directors.
F. The term shall begin at the close of each Annual Meeting.
Section 5. Nominations
A. Nominations for qualified officers will be accepted via official Society
member communication and at Society sponsored educational meetings up to six
weeks prior to the annual meeting.
B A nominating committee of three members shall be appointed by the President
within ninety (90) days following the date of the annual meeting. This committee
will serve during the upcoming year. The committee shall satisfy itself that
all candidates have the proper credentials and are willing to serve if elected.
Section 6. Elections
A. The President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, or any other
officer shall be elected by a majority vote of the voting members of the Society
at the annual meeting. In the case of a tie, a second vote will be cast. Officers
shall serve until their successors have been installed.
B. The established voting procedure in the Society Regulations shall be followed
and the counting of the ballots shall be done by the nominating committee.
The report of the nominating committee shall be submitted to the President
for announcement following the vote by the membership.
C. All officers, except the President and President-Elect can be re-elected.
Section 8. 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 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 (20) 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 (2/3) vote of the remaining
membership of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V
Board of Directors
Section 1. Composition
A. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the immediate past president,
the elected officers, and one additional technologist representative (RT Representative)
as elected by majority vote; one Diagnostic Medical Sonography representative
of a sub-chapter, one Radiation Therapy representative of a sub-chapter, and
one Mammography representative from a sub-chapter, one Nuclear Medicine representative
of a sub-chapter, and one board appointed Electronic Media Administrator.
B. The immediate past president will serve on the Board of Directors in the
position of chairman.
C. The RT representative shall serve for a two year term and may be re-elected,
(to act as a liaison with duties assigned by the president).
Section 2. Qualifications
A. All members of the Board of Directors shall be active members in the Society
and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and employed in the radiologic
sciences.
B. The Electronic Media Administrator shall demonstrate competency in electronic
media and web design.
Section 3. Duties
A. The Board of Directors is entrusted with administrative authority to transact
the business of the Society in the interim between the yearly meetings. Additional
responsibilities of the Board of Directors shall be stated in the Society Regulations.
B. Directors shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
Section 4. Meetings
A. The Board of Directors shall meet a minimum of six times per year, to include
pre and post annual meeting.
B. The president, or a majority of the members of the Board of Directors, upon
request to the chairman of the Board may call a special meeting. Members shall
be notified at least fifteen (15) days in advance of such meetings, together
with an agenda of the meeting to be held.
C. In the absence or inability of the President or Vice President to act, the
Chairman of the Board of Directors shall call the meeting to order, and preside
until a temporary Chairman can be elected. The Chairman of the Board of Directors
shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
D. The Board of Directors may permit any or all members to participate in a
meeting by, or conduct the meeting through the use of, any means of communication
by which all members participating may simultaneously hear each other during
the meeting.
Section 5: Vacancies
A. A vacancy in the office of president shall be filled by the vice president.
B. A vacancy in any elective office, except the office of President shall be
filled by a unanimous ballot of the remaining members of THE SOCIETY Board
of Directors.
Section 6. Censure, Reprimand and Removal
A. 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.
B. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient, the person
charged shall be advised, in writing, of the charges.
C. 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 (20) days
before final action is taken.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. Censure, reprimand or removal shall be by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the remaining
membership of the Board of Directors.
Section 7. Quorum
A majority of the Board of Directors members shall constitute a quorum for
all meetings. Proxies are prohibited.
ARTICLE VI
Society Delegates to the ASRT House of Delegates
Section 1. Delegates to ASRT
A. Two Society delegates and two alternate delegates shall be appointed by
the Board of Directors. One appointment will be the current president if he/she
is able to attend.
B. The Society shall submit to ASRT the names of the Society delegates and
alternate delegates within 30 days following the annual meeting or the Society’s
delegate positions shall remain open until after the ASRT House of Delegates
meeting.
C. The Society has the power to remove delegates.
Section 2. 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
(2) 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.
Section 3. Responsibilities
A. A delegate shall attend the ASRT House of Delegates meeting and all meetings
required of delegates.
B. Respond to communications from the ASRT and the House of Delegates
C. Disseminate information from the ASRT and House of Delegates to the Society
Board of Directors and members.
Section 4. 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 5. 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 6. Censure, Reprimand and Removal
Any society’s 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 the ASRT or Society 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 (20) 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 (2/3) vote of the respective
Board of Directors. ARTICLE VII
Committees
Section 1. Committees
The Board of Directors shall establish committees as deemed necessary to aid
the Society in carrying on its activities.
Section 2. Duties
Committees shall perform those duties outlined in the Society Regulations.
Section 3. Committee Chairman
The President shall appoint committees, including the chairman, unless in conflict
with other sections of the bylaws.
Section 4. Task Forces
The President shall appoint task forces as deemed necessary and this task force
shall be in existence until the charge given the task force is completed.
Section 5. Vacancies
A vacancy in any committee shall be filled by appointment by the President.
ARTICLE VIII
Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts’ Rules of Order,
Newly Revised shall govern the Society in all cases which they are applicable
and consistent with these bylaws and any special rules or order the Society
may adopt.
ARTICLE IX
Amendments
A. Proposed bylaw changes will be available via the internet to all voting
members at least fifteen (15) days prior to a regularly scheduled business
meeting. These changes will be discussed at the business meeting.
B. Notice of proposed amendments shall be available to all voting members via
the Internet at least fifteen (15) days prior to the time of voting. These
proposed bylaw changes may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members
voting at the next scheduled Society business meeting.
ARTICLE X
Indemnification
Every officer, director, employee or delegate of the Society shall be indemnified
by the Society against all expenses and liabilities, including attorney’s
fees, in connection with any threatened, pending or completed proceeding in
which the above-named individual is involved by reason of being or having been
an officer, director, employee or delegate of the Society if the above-named
individual acted in good faith and within the scope of the above-named individual’s
authority and in a manner reasonably believed to be not opposed to the best
interests of the Society. 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 this organization or bylaw. 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.
ARTICLE XI
Dissolution
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 in radiologic technology, consistent with those of the Society, as
designated by the Board of Directors.
Newly proposed Bylaws ( proposed changes in RED deleted sections in BLUE)
ARTICLE I
Name
The name of this society shall be The Utah Society of Radiologic Technologists,
hereafter referred to as the “Society”
ARTICLE II Mission and Purpose
Section 1. Mission
A. The Society is an organization whose mission is to lead and serve its members,
the health care profession, and the public, on all issues affecting the Radiologic
sciences.
Section 2. Purpose
A. The purpose of the society is to:
a. Promote quality patient care
b. Strengthen professional standards by supporting legislative activities and
healthcare initiatives
c. Support the professional development for Radiologic technologist in all
areas of the radiologic sciences
d. Uphold the profession's code of ethics to increase the profession's image
and reputation
e. Foster relationships with health care institutions, physicians and professionals
with mutual interests Advocate unity within the radiologic sciences
ARTICLE III
Membership
Section 1. Policy
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 officers in their official capacity
shall not be used in connection with a corporate company for other than that
of the regular functions of the Society.
Section 2.Qualifications
The membership of this Society shall consist of active members, associate members,
student members, supporting members, life members and honorary members. All
candidates for membership, except life and honorary members, shall submit the
prescribed application form properly completed, together with the required
fees, and shall furnish any additional information which may be required. Members
shall conduct themselves in a manner which is congruent with the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologist/ American Society of Radiologic Technologists Code
of Ethics.
Section 3. Categories
A. 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. They shall have all rights, privileges and obligations
of membership including the right to vote, debate, hold office and serve as
a delegate in the ASRT House of Delegates.
B. Associate members shall be those persons actively practicing the art and
science of radiologic technology, but not having the qualifications for active
membership. They shall have the obligations and privileges of active members
except to vote or hold office.
C. Student members shall be those Society members who are enrolled in an accredited
radiologic science program. Student members shall have all the privileges and
obligations of active members, except the right to vote or hold office.
D. Life members shall be active members who have rendered unusual service to
the Society Life members shall be selected by a unanimous recommendation by
the Board of Directors and by a majority vote at a regular meeting. They shall
pay no dues, but shall have all the privileges and obligations of an active
member.
E. Honorary membership shall be granted to individuals whom have given service
to the profession. Honorary members shall be selected by a majority vote at
a business meeting, upon unanimous recommendation of the Board of Directors.
They shall pay no dues, but shall have all privileges and obligations of active
members except the right to vote or hold office.
F. Supporting members shall be those persons who are interested in promoting
the purposes and functions of this Society, but who are not eligible for any
other category of membership. They shall have all the privileges and obligations
of members except the right to vote or hold office.
Section 4. Dues and Fees
A. Dues for active associate, supporting and student members, established by
a majority vote of the Board of Directors, require adoption by a two-thirds
(2/3) vote of the voting members present at the next meeting. Notice of such
shall be given to the voting members at least thirty (30) days in advance of
the vote.
B. Annual dues are due and payable on the member’s anniversary date.
Membership shall be renewed in the same category as the year before `provided
the member has not, in the interim, become eligible for a different class of
membership.
C. The application fee for active, associate supporting and student members
shall be uniform and of such amount as is required by the Society and determined
by an unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. In the case of the student
member, the fee may be waived.
Section 5.Affiliate Chapters
A. Affiliate Chapters shall follow the procedure stated in the Society Regulations
to become affiliated with the Utah Society of Radiologic Technologists.
B. Members of an affiliate chapter shall be Associate Members of the Society
unless they have paid all dues. Upon receipt of such dues, they will be considered
Active Members and hold all rights, privileges and obligations of members.
C. Affiliate Chapters shall select candidates from their respective disciplines
to represent them and forward these selections to the Board of Directors.
D. Affiliate Chapters shall be obliged under the charter granted by this Society
to regulate it’s members and business so that the constitutional codes,
principles, policies, purposes and procedures of this Society shall not be
superseded nor obstructed.
E. Revocation of an Affiliate Chapter charter may occur if special conditions
exist. These special conditions are:
1. Fails to abide by the terms under which the charter was granted; or
2. Adopts or persists in policies and procedures contrary to the purposes of
this Society; or
3. Fails to regulate it’s members and business to that the constitutional
codes, principles, purposes and procedures of this Society shall not be superseded
or obstructed.
Section 6. Resignation
Any member shall have the right to resign by written communication to the Society’s
business address.
Section 7. Suspension and Expulsion
Any member may be suspended or terminated for cause. Sufficient cause for such
suspension or termination of membership shall be a violation of the Bylaws
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 (20) 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 (2/3) vote of the entire
membership of the Board of Directors.
Section 8. Reinstatement
A member who has resigned or whose membership has been deleted from the Society
for other reasons may be reinstated only after filing a new application and
paying the fees as a new member.
ARTICLE IV
Officers
Section 1. Composition
The officers of the Utah Society of Radiologic Technologists shall be: President,
President- Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Electronic Media Administrator,
and such additional officers as are recommended by the Board of Directors,
and ratified by the membership.
Section 2. Qualifications
The elected officers shall be active members of the Society and the American
Society of Radiologic Technologists and employed in the field of radiologic
technology.
Section 3. Responsibilities
A. President
1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and perform all
duties
consistent with this office.
2. The President shall be ex-officio member of all committees, except the
nominating committee.
3. The President shall appoint committees unless otherwise provided for in
the
bylaws.
4. The President shall assume those duties stated in the Society regulations.
B. Vice President
1. The Vice President shall be acquainted with all of the duties of the President
and shall assume those duties when necessary.
2. The Vice President shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
C. President-Elect
1. The President-Elect shall be familiar with the activities of the Society
and shall
make all preparations necessary for elevation to the office of President.
2. The President-Elect shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
D. Secretary
1. The Secretary shall maintain correct and permanent records of the membership,
take minutes at the monthly meetings, and the Board of Directors meetings.
2. The Secretary conducts the Society correspondence and performs all other
duties of the office of Secretary.
3. The Secretary is responsible for notifying the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists of election results within 30 days following the election.
4. The Secretary shall assume those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
E. Treasurer
1. The Treasurer receives and keeps the funds of the Society, and pays accounts
due
upon the order of the Board of Directors.
2. The Treasurer receives all annual dues.
3. At the time of the annual meeting, the Treasurer shall make a full financial
report which shall be incorporated into the minutes.
4. The Treasurer shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
5. The records of the Treasurer will be audited by a peer committee established
by the Board of Directors within thirty (30) days of the close of the annual
meeting. If any major discrepancy is found, the books will be sent for an external
audit.
F. Electronic Media Administrator
The Electronic Media Administrator will maintain, manage, and update all member
electronic services. Those services will include, but not be limited to, Society
web site, membership information, educational courses, and continuing education.
Section 4. Terms
A. All officers shall serve their designated term, or until their successors
have been
appointed or elected and assume their office. They shall surrender to their
successors all records and properties belonging to the Society.
B. The President-Elect shall serve for a term of one (1) year as president-elect,
one (1) year as president and one (1) year as immediate past president and
Board Chairman.
C. The Vice President and Secretary will serve for two (2) years and be elected
in even years
D. The Treasurer and RT Representative will serve for two (2) years and be
elected in odd years.
E. The Electronic Media Administrator will serve until replaced by the Board
of Directors.
F. The term shall begin at the close of each Annual Meeting.
Section 5. Nominations
A. Nominations for qualified officers will be accepted via official Society
member communication and at Society sponsored educational meetings up to six
weeks prior to the annual meeting.
B A nominating committee of three members shall be appointed by the President
within ninety (90) days following the date of the annual meeting. This committee
will serve during the upcoming year. The committee shall satisfy itself that
all candidates have the proper credentials and are willing to serve if elected.
Section 6. Elections
A. The President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, or any other
officer shall be elected by a majority vote of the voting members of the Society
at the annual meeting. In the case of a tie, a second vote will be cast. Officers
shall serve until their successors have been installed.
B. The established voting procedure in the Society Regulations shall be followed
and the counting of the ballots shall be done by the nominating committee.
The report of the nominating committee shall be submitted to the President
for announcement following the vote by the membership.
C. All officers, except the President and President-Elect can be re-elected.
Section 8. 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 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 (20) 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 (2/3) vote of the remaining
membership of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V
Board of Directors
Section 1. Composition
A. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the immediate past president,
the elected officers, and one additional technologist representative (RT Representative)
as elected by majority vote; one Diagnostic Medical Sonography representative
of a sub-chapter, one Radiation Therapy representative of a sub-chapter, and
one Mammography representative from a sub-chapter, one Nuclear Medicine representative
of a sub-chapter, and one board appointed Electronic Media Administrator.
B. The immediate past president will serve on the Board of Directors in the
position of chairman.
C. The RT representative shall serve for a two year term and may be re-elected,
(to act as a liaison with duties assigned by the president).
Section 2. Qualifications
A. All members of the Board of Directors shall be active members in the Society
and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and employed in the radiologic
sciences.
B. The Electronic Media Administrator shall demonstrate competency in electronic
media and web design.
Section 3. Duties
A. The Board of Directors is entrusted with administrative authority to transact
the business of the Society in the interim between the yearly meetings. Additional
responsibilities of the Board of Directors shall be stated in the Society Regulations.
B. Directors shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
Section 4. Meetings
A. The Board of Directors shall meet a minimum of six times per year, to include
pre and post annual meeting.
B. The president, or a majority of the members of the Board of Directors, upon
request to the chairman of the Board may call a special meeting. Members shall
be notified at least fifteen (15) days in advance of such meetings, together
with an agenda of the meeting to be held.
C. In the absence or inability of the President or Vice President to act, the
Chairman of the Board of Directors shall call the meeting to order, and preside
until a temporary Chairman can be elected. The Chairman of the Board of Directors
shall perform those duties stated in the Society Regulations.
D. The Board of Directors may permit any or all members to participate in a
meeting by, or conduct the meeting through the use of, any means of communication
by which all members participating may simultaneously hear each other during
the meeting.
Section 5. Vacancies
A vacancy in the Board of Directors, except for President and President-Elect,
shall be filled by appointment unanimously agreed upon by the President and
the remaining members of the Board of Directors. The appointee will complete
the unexpired term.
Section 5: Vacancies
A. A vacancy in the office of president shall be filled by the vice president.
B. A vacancy in any elective office, except the office of President shall be
filled by a
unanimous ballot of the remaining members of THE SOCIETY Board of Directors.
Section 6. Censure, Reprimand and Removal
A. 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.
B. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient, the person
charged shall be advised, in writing, of the charges.
C. 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 (20) days
before final action is taken.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. Censure, reprimand or removal shall be by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the remaining
membership of the Board of Directors.
Section 7. Quorum
A majority of the Board of Directors members shall constitute a quorum for
all meetings. Proxies are prohibited.
ARTICLE VI
Society Delegates to the ASRT House of Delegates
Section 1. Delegates to ASRT
A. Two Society delegates and two alternate delegates shall be appointed by
the Board of Directors. One appointment will be the current president if he/she
is able to attend.
B. The Society shall submit to ASRT the names of the Society delegates and
alternate delegates within 30 days following the annual meeting or the Society’s
delegate positions shall remain open until after the ASRT House of Delegates
meeting.
C. The Society has the power to remove delegates.
Section 2. 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
(2) 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.
Section 3. Responsibilities
A. A delegate shall attend the ASRT House of Delegates meeting and all meetings
required of delegates.
B. Respond to communications from the ASRT and the House of Delegates
C. Disseminate information from the ASRT and House of Delegates to the Society
Board of Directors and members.
Section 4. 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 5. 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 6. Censure, Reprimand and Removal
Any society’s 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 the ASRT or Society 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 (20) 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 (2/3) vote of the respective
Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VII
Committees
Section 1. Committees
The Board of Directors shall establish committees as deemed necessary to aid
the Society in carrying on its activities.
Section 2. Duties
Committees shall perform those duties outlined in the Society Regulations.
Section 3. Committee Chairman
The President shall appoint committees, including the chairman, unless in conflict
with other sections of the bylaws.
Section 4. Task Forces
The President shall appoint task forces as deemed necessary and this task force
shall be in existence until the charge given the task force is completed.
Section 5. Vacancies
A vacancy in any committee shall be filled by appointment by the President.
ARTICLE VIII
Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts’ Rules of Order,
Newly Revised shall govern the Society in all cases which they are applicable
and consistent with these bylaws and any special rules or order the Society
may adopt.
ARTICLE IX
Amendments
A. Proposed bylaw changes will be available via the internet to all voting
members at least fifteen (15) days prior to a regularly scheduled business
meeting. These changes will be discussed at the business meeting.
B. Notice of proposed amendments shall be available to all voting members via
the Internet at least fifteen (15) days prior to the time of voting. These
proposed bylaw changes may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members
voting at the next scheduled Society business meeting.
ARTICLE X
Indemnification
Every officer, director, employee or delegate of the Society shall be indemnified
by the Society against all expenses and liabilities, including attorney’s
fees, in connection with any threatened, pending or completed proceeding in
which the above-named individual is involved by reason of being or having been
an officer, director, employee or delegate of the Society if the above-named
individual acted in good faith and within the scope of the above-named individual’s
authority and in a manner reasonably believed to be not opposed to the best
interests of the Society. 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 this organization or bylaw. 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.
ARTICLE XI
Dissolution
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 in radiologic technology, consistent with those of the Society, as
designated by the Board of Directors.