AORN Los Angeles Bylaws & Policies
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Los Angeles,
Electronic Chapter, 0507
ARTICLE I
The name of this professional organization is the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Los Angeles, Electronic Chapter, herein known as the "Association".
ARTICLE II
PURPOSES
The purposes of this Association are:
- To unite registered professional perioperative nurses for the purpose of maintaining an Association dedicated to the constant endeavor of promoting the highest professional standards of perioperative nursing practice for the optimum care of the patient before, during and after surgery;
- To provide opportunity for continuous learning through diversified educational activities;
- To study, discuss, research and exchange information in the field of perioperative nursing;
- To post information and/or hold meetings for the purposes of this Association;
- To cooperate lawfully with other professional associations, health care facilities, universities, industries, technical societies, research organizations and governmental agencies in matters affecting the foregoing purposes of the Association;
- To otherwise lawfully adopt policies and conduct programs for the improvement of perioperative nursing practice, provided that the policies and programs are consistent with the requirements that the Association is not organized for profit and no part of its earnings inure to individuals.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
SECTION 1: Membership in this Association is contingent on compliance with requirements as specified in these bylaws.
SECTION 2: Membership is unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race, creed, lifestyle, color, sex or age.
SECTION 3: Categories of membership in this Association are chapter member, retired, student, and associate.
- Chapter Member: A registered professional nurse who supports the mission of AORN.
- Retired: Retired registered professional nurse who supports the mission of AORN.
- Qualifies to be a member-at-large.
- If a chapter is selected, applicable dues may be assessed.
- Student: An individual pursuing education leading to eligibility to sit for the registered nurse licensing examination.
- Qualifies to be a member-at-large.
- If a chapter membership is selected, applicable chapter dues may be assessed.
- May not hold elective office.
- May not serve as a delegate to the AORN House of Delegates.
- Associate Member: An individual who is not a registered nurse, who provides or provided direct or indirect perioperative services and who supports the mission of AORN
- Member who has chosen our local chapter affiliation.
- May not hold elective office.
- May not serve as a delegate to the AORN House of Delegates.
- May not vote.
SECTION 4: Termination
- The Board of Directors may terminate a member for failure to meet membership requirements, provided the member was offered an opportunity to have an unprejudiced hearing, if requested. At the hearing, the member is permitted to defend against the termination.
- If terminated, a member may be allowed to rejoin the Board after demonstrating eligibility for membership.
SECTION 5: Dues
- Annual membership dues in this Association are determined by the Board of Directors and are subject to ratification by the membership.
- Dues shall be paid according to established policy.
- Delinquency: Any members whose dues are not received by the last working day (at Headquarters) of the member's renewal month, is automatically terminated as a member and all privileges of the Association are withdrawn.
ARTICLE IV
DELEGATES
SECTION 1: Eligibility
- Delegates and alternate delegates to the annual Congress must be members in good standing of a recognized AORN chapter. Delegates and alternate delegates are not, however, required to be members of the chapter they will represent at the annual Congress.
- Each elected delegate shall serve for a term of one year commencing at the beginning of the first annual Congress that follows the selection of the delegates and ending immediately prior to the beginning of the next annual Congress.
SECTION 2: Representation
The delegate count shall be allocated annually to chapters based upon the ratio of total active chapter membership to total Association membership as of June 30, with each chapter having a minimum of one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate delegate.
ARTICLE V
FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Association is July 1 through June 30.
ARTICLE VI
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the parliamentary authority of this Association in all cases not covered in these bylaws.
ARTICLE VII
OFFICERS
The officers of this Association are President, Vice President/Secretary, and Treasurer.
- President:
Serves as the official representative of the Association and presides at all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors.
- Vice President/Secretary:
- Performs the duties of the President in the absence of or inability of the President.
- Maintains records of all the business meetings of the Association.
- Treasurer:
Monitors the fiscal affairs of the Association and provides reports and interpretation to the membership and the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VIII
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors consists of the officers. The Board of Directors has the power, authority and responsibility to manage the affairs of the Association, except modifying action of the Membership.
SECTION 1: Board of Directors Meetings
- The Board of Directors shall meet at a time and place determined by mutual agreement of the Board of Directors.
- Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President, or by request, of any Board Member.
- The Board of Directors welcomes new members as they volunteer.
- Two members of the Board of Directors constitutes a quorum.
ARTICLE IX
WILLINGNESS TO SERVE NOMINATIONS – ELIGIBIITY – ELECTIONS – TERMS OF OFFICE – VACANCIES - REMOVAL
SECTION 1: Willingness to Serve
- Willingness to Serve for elected office may be made by any active member of the Los Angeles Electronic Chapter at the time the slate is presented, provided that is written or submitted electronically.
SECTION 2: Eligibility
- To be eligible for elective office, a nominee must be an active member of the Los Angeles Electronic Chapter.
SECTION 3: Elections
- The Officers, shall be elected by written or electronic ballot, to be published, giving membership thirty (30) days to respond.
- Plurality elects.
- In the case of a tie, the choice is by lot.
SECTION 4: Term of Office
- Chapter Officers shall be elected for a term of four (4) years and shall serve until his/her successor has assumed office.
SECTION 5: Vacancies
- The Board of Directors fills all vacancies.
SECTION 6: Removal
- Any elected official, regardless of the manner of election or appointment, may be removed by the membership upon two-thirds (2/3) vote. Whenever in its judgment, the best interests of the Association would be served thereby, provided the elected official upon request was offered an opportunity to have an unprejudiced hearing at which the elected official was permitted to defend against the termination.
ARTICLE X
MEETINGS
SECTION 1: Chapter Meetings
- The Chapter will offer three educational opportunities with contact hours annually.
- Notices of opportunities will be posted on the Los Angeles Electronic Chapter website.
SECTION 2: Special Meetings
- A special meeting may be called by the President, or by request of a majority of the Board of Directors, or by request of a quorum of the membership.
ARTICLE XI
AMENDMENTS
- Amendments to these bylaws will be recommended and submitted to the Board of Directors.
- After approval by the Board of Directors, proposed amendment (s) will be submitted to the membership.
- Distribution of proposed amendment (s) for approval/disapproval will occur on the Los Angeles Electronic Chapter website.
- Ratification of proposed amendment (s) is by a majority of the members responding.
ARTICLE XII
DISSOLUTION
If the Association should dissolve, all funds in the treasury will be given to an appropriate educational endeavor determined by the membership majority.
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