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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION
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ARTICLE 1. Name
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ARTICLE 2. Vision
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ARTICLE 3. Mission Statement
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ARTICLE 4. Goals
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Section 4.1 Membership
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Section 4.2 Organizational Management
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Section 4.3 Information and Knowledge Transfer 7
Section 4.4 Positioning
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Section 4.5 Strategic Partnership
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ARTICLE 5. Membership Relationship to the Association Board of
Trustees
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ARTICLE 6. Membership
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Section 6.1. Category and Eligibility
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Section 6.2. Limitations
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Section 6.3. Establishment of Membership
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Section 6.4. Transfer of Membership
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Section 6.5. Termination of Membership
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ARTICLE 7. Dues
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ARTICLE 8. Meetings
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Section 8.1. Annual Business Meeting 13
Section 8.2. Special Meetings
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Section 8.3. Affiliated Chapter Presidents' Meeting)14
Section 8.4. Notice of Meetings
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Section 8.5. Order of Meetings
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ARTICLE 1. Name
ARTICLE 2. Vision
ARTICLE 3. Mission Statement
ARTICLE 4. Goals
Section 4.1 Membership
Section 4.2 Organizational Management
Section 4.3 Information and Knowledge Transfer
Section 4.4 Positioning
Section 4.5 Strategic Partnership
ARTICLE 5. Membership Relationship to the AHA
Board of Trustees
ARTICLE 6. Membership
Section 6.1. Category and Eligibility
Section 6.2. Limitations
Section 6.3. Establishment of Membership
Section 6.4. Transfer of Membership
Section 6.5. Termination of Membership
ARTICLE 7. Dues
ARTICLE 8. Meetings
Section 8.1. Annual Business Meeting
Section 8.2. Special Meetings
Section 8.3. Affiliated Chapter Officers’ Meeting)
Section 8.4. Notice of Meetings
Section 8.5. Order of Meetings
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Section 8.6. Voting
Section 8.7. Quorum
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Section 8.6. Voting
Section 8.7. Quorum
ARTICLE 9. Board of Directors
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Section 9.1. Eligibility
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Section 9.2. Composition
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Section 9.3. Election
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Section 9.4. Term of Office
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Section 9.5. Powers
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Section 9.6. Duties of Regional Directors 9
Section 9.7. Vacancies
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Section 9.8. Meetings
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Section 9.9. Forfeiture of and Removal from Office 9
ARTICLE 9. Board of Directors
Section 9.1. Eligibility
Section 9.2. Composition
Section 9.3. Approval of Slate
Section 9.4. Term of Office
Section 9.5. Powers
Section 9.6. Meetings
Section 9.7. Forfeiture of and Removal from Office
ARTICLE 10 Officers
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Section 10.1. Officers
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Section 10.2. Eligibility.
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Section 10.3. Election
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Section 10.4. Term of Office
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Section 10.5. Duties
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Section 10.6. Vacancies
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Section 10.7. Forfeiture of and Removal from Office 12
ARTICLE 10. Officers
Section 10.1. Officers
Section 10.2. Eligibility.
Section 10.3. Approval of Slate
Section 10.4. Term of Office
Section 10.5. Duties
Section 10.6. Vacancies
Section 10.7. Forfeiture of and Removal from Office
ARTICLE 11. Executive Director
Section 11.1. Appointment
Section 11.2. Duties
ARTICLE 11. Executive Director
Section 11.1. Appointment
Section 11.2. Duties
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ARTICLE 12. Committees
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Section 12.1. Standing Committees
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Section 12.2. Nominating Committees
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Section 12.3. Task Forces
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ARTICLE 13. Conflict of Interest of Directors and Officers
Section 13.1. General
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Section 13.2. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest.17
Section 13.3. Resolution of Conflict of Interest 17
ARTICLE 14. Affiliated Chapters
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Section 14.1. Purpose of Affiliation
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Section 14.2. Affiliation Agreement
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Section 14.3. Requirements for Affiliation
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Section 14.4. Separate Entity 18
Section 14.5. Chapter President
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ARTICLE 15. Amendments
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Section 15.1. Amendment Proposals
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Section 15.2. Voting on Amendments
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Section 15.3. Final Approval of Amendments..19
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ARTICLE 12. Committees
Section 12.1. Standing Committees
Section 12.2. Nominating Committees
Section 12.3. Task Forces
ARTICLE 13. Regional Consultants
Section 13.1. Duties of Regional Consultants
ARTICLE 14. Conflict of Interest of Directors and Officers
Section 14.1. General
Section 14.2. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
Section 14.3. Resolution of Conflict of Interest
ARTICLE 15. Affiliated Chapters
Section 15.1. Purpose of Affiliation
Section 15.2. Affiliation Agreement
Section 15.3. Requirements for Affiliation
Section 15.4. Separate Entity
Section 15.5. Chapter President
ARTICLE 16. Amendments
Section 16.1. Amendment Proposals
Section 16.2. Voting on Amendments
ARTICLE 17. Transition Year for 2007
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The American Society for Healthcare Human Resources
Administration does not discriminate in membership, service
or employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national
origin, age, sex or disability. Should you have any questions
or need assistance regarding this policy please contact the
office of the American Society for Healthcare Human
Resources Administration, One N. Franklin, Chicago, Illinois
60606.
ARTICLE 1.
NAME
This Society shall be known as the American Society for Healthcare
Human Resources Administration (Hereinafter the Society)
of the American Hospital Association (Hereinafter the
Association).
ARTICLE 2.
VISION
Human Resources executives working in health care will be
viewed as benchmarks for the field and will represent the
best practices in Human Resource Management.
Revised version
The American Society for Healthcare Human Resources
Administration does not discriminate in membership, service
or employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion,
national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, military
status, disability status or any other protected
classification. Should you have any questions or need
assistance regarding this policy please contact the office of the
American Society for Healthcare Human Resources
Administration, One N. Franklin, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
ARTICLE 1.
NAME
This Society shall be known as the American Society for Healthcare
Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA), an affiliated
personal membership group of the American Hospital
Association (AHA).
ARTICLE 2.
VISION
By joining together, by raising our skills, and by speaking with
one voice, we as ASHHRA members can enhance the
well-being of our employees, our healthcare
organizations, and the communities we serve.
Our purpose: To establish the expertise of healthcare HR
through our ability to learn and share knowledge, build
relationships, and exemplify excellence.
Our power: To influence and impact the future of the healthcare
workforce and those they serve.
Our promise: To keep in our minds and hearts the passion and
commitment we have for our profession.
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ARTICLE 3.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of ASHHRA is to advance excellence and increase
competency in human resource management within
healthcare organizations.
ARTICLE 4.
GOALS
4.1 Membership
ASHHRA will meet the needs of a diverse member base, from all
facets of healthcare and at various points within their
healthcare careers.
4.2 Organization Management
ASHHRA will be a well managed, member responsive, fiscally
sound, appropriately governed organization.
4.3 Information and Knowledge Transfer
ASHHRA will be both a recognized source and resource to its
members, providing information and knowledge to support
their success and professional development.
4.4 Positioning
Members, key stakeholders and policy makers will view ASHHRA as
the voice of healthcare HR and ASHHRA's input and
participation will be actively sought out.
4.5 Strategic Partnerships
ASHHRA will support its members in positioning themselves and HR
as strategic business partners who actively work to attain and
maintain the level of trust and respect.
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ARTICLE 3.
MISSION STATEMENT
ASHHRA leads the way for members to become more effective,
valued, and credible leaders in healthcare human
resources administration. As the foremost authority in
healthcare HR, ASHHRA provides timely and critical
support through ongoing learning and development,
products and resources, and opportunities for networking
and collaboration.
ARTICLE 4.
GOALS
4.1 Membership
ASHHRA will meet the needs of a diverse member base, from all
facets of healthcare and at various points within their
healthcare careers.
4.2 Organization Management
ASHHRA will be a well managed, member responsive, fiscally
sound, and appropriately governed organization.
4.3 Information and Knowledge Transfer
ASHHRA will be both a recognized source and resource to its
members, providing information and knowledge to support
their success and professional development.
4.4 Positioning
Members, key stakeholders and policy makers will view ASHHRA as
the voice of healthcare HR and ASHHRA's input and
participation will be actively sought out.
4.5 Strategic Partnerships
ASHHRA will support its members in positioning themselves and HR
as strategic business partners who actively work to attain and
maintain the level of trust and respect.
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ARTICLE 5. MEMBERSHIP RELATIONSHIP TO THE
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Society may recommend through appropriate channels to the
Board of Trustees of the Association policies within the area
of its interest. It may also recommend programs and activities
to be undertaken by the Association. It may review and
comment upon policies related to its area of interest that are
proposed by other bodies within the Association structure.
Recommendations and comments may be forwarded to the
executive staff with responsibility for personal membership
group affairs of the Association by vote of the Board of
Directors of the Society or by a two-thirds vote of the
members present and voting at an authorized meeting.
Society statements shall be issued through the regular channels of
the Association.
ARTICLE 6.
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 6.1. Category and Eligibility:
ARTICLE 5. MEMBERSHIP RELATIONSHIP TO THE AHA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ASHHRA may recommend through appropriate channels to the
Board of Trustees of the AHA policies within the area of its
interest. It may also recommend programs and activities to be
undertaken by the AHA. It may review and comment upon
policies related to its area of interest that are proposed by
other bodies within the AHA structure.
Recommendations and comments may be forwarded to the
executive staff with responsibility for personal membership
group affairs of the AHA by vote of the Board of Directors of
ASHHRA or by a two-thirds vote of the members present and
voting at an authorized meeting.
ASHHRA statements shall be issued through the regular channels of
the AHA.
ARTICLE 6.
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 6.1. Category and Eligibility:
6.1.1. Practitioner Membership:
Practitioner membership in the Society shall be granted to
practicing healthcare human resources professionals in a
healthcare organization or an organization whose primary
focus is the delivery of patient care or the support of that
activity and who are eligible for personal membership in
the Association.
6.1.1. Practitioner Membership:
Practitioner membership in ASHHRA shall be granted to practicing
healthcare human resources professionals in a healthcare
organization or an organization whose primary focus is the
delivery of patient care or the support of that activity.
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6.1.2. Past president Membership:
Past president membership shall be granted to individuals who have
served as president of the Society.
Past president members shall receive waiver of annual membership
dues and annual conference registration fees.
6.1.3. Emeritus Membership:
Emeritus membership shall be granted to former practitioner
members who are no longer active in the profession due to
retirement or disability. The emeritus member shall have had
at least ten years of membership in the Society in good
standing and have performed with distinction in the human
resources profession, their affiliated chapter(s) or within the
Society.
This distinction is limited to those who have been an officer, Board
member or committee/task force member and/or made some
outstanding contribution to the Society. All nominations must
be submitted through the Board representative of the region
in which the recommended member was last eligible for
practitioner membership. The appropriate Board
representative will present the recommendation with
endorsement to the Board at its next regular meeting. Board
approval is required for this type of membership.
Emeritus members shall receive waiver of annual membership dues.
Revised version
6.1.2. Past president Membership:
Past president membership shall be granted to individuals who have
served as president of ASHHRA.
Past president members shall receive waiver of annual membership
dues and annual conference registration fees.
6.1.3. Emeritus Membership:
Emeritus membership shall be granted to former practitioner
members who are no longer active in the profession due to
retirement or disability. The emeritus member shall have had
at least ten years of membership in ASHHRA in good standing
and have performed with distinction in the human resources
profession, their affiliated chapter(s) or within ASHHRA.
This distinction is limited to those who have been an officer, board
member or committee/task force member and/or made some
outstanding contribution to ASHHRA. All nominations must be
submitted through a board member. The appropriate board
member will present the recommendation with endorsement
to the board at its next regular meeting. Board approval is
required for this type of membership.
Emeritus members shall receive waiver of annual membership dues.
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6.1.4. Consultant Membership:
Consultant membership in the Society shall be granted to
individuals whose employer provides products and services to
the human resource practitioner.
6.1.5. Student Membership:
Student membership in the Society shall be granted to full-time
students pursuing a course of study in human
resource/personnel administration/management or hospital
administration in an accredited college or university.
6.1.6. Life Membership
Life membership is granted to Society members upon their 30th
year of membership.
6.1.7 Retired Membership
Retired membership in the society shall be granted to individuals
retired from the active practice of human resource
management in a healthcare organization or an organization
whose primary focus is the delivery of patient care or the
support of that activity.
SECTION 6.2. Limitations:
The following memberships shall be limited as indicated:
Consultant and student members shall not be entitled to vote and
shall not be eligible for elective office or for appointment to the
Board. Consultant members may serve on committees/task
forces. They are not eligible to be appointed chairperson.
Student members may not serve on committees/task
forces.
Revised version
6.1.4. Consultant Membership:
Consultant membership in ASHHRA shall be granted to individuals
whose employer provides products and services to the human
resources practitioner.
6.1.5. Student Membership:
Student membership in ASHHRA shall be granted to full-time
students pursuing a course of study in human
resources/personnel administration/management or hospital
administration in an accredited college or university.
6.1.6. Life Membership
Life membership is granted to ASHHRA members upon their 30th
year of membership.
6.1.7 Retired Membership
Retired membership in ASHHRA shall be granted to individuals
retired from the active practice of human resources
management in a healthcare organization or an organization
whose primary focus is the delivery of patient care or the
support of that activity.
SECTION 6.2. Limitations:
The following memberships shall be limited as indicated:
Consultant and student members shall not be entitled to vote and
shall not be eligible for elective office or for appointment to the
board. Consultant members and student members may
serve on committees/task forces. They are not eligible to be
appointed chairperson.
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SECTION 6.3. Establishment of Membership:
Membership in the Society shall become effective after approval by
the executive director of a qualified individual, as defined by
classifications in Section 5.1, who has completed a formal
application and paid initial appropriate membership dues.
SECTION 6.4. Transfer of Membership:
Society membership is personal and not transferable to another
person. Members who change their membership category are
required to give the executive director written notice within 60
days of such change. Membership will be changed to the
appropriate category.
SECTION 6.5. Termination of Membership:
6.5.1. Resignation:
A member may at any time file a resignation from the Society by
written correspondence to the executive director.
6.5.2. Suspension or expulsion:
The Board of Directors of the Society may suspend or expel any
member for just cause after giving such member the
opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Directors. Such
hearing shall be conducted in a manner similar to the hearing
procedure established by the Association Regulations. Any
member suspended or expelled may be reinstated by
affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board of
Directors present and voting.
Revised version
SECTION 6.3. Establishment of Membership:
Membership in ASHHRA shall become effective after approval by
the executive director of a qualified individual, as defined by
classifications in Section 6.1, who has completed a formal
application and paid initial appropriate membership dues.
SECTION 6.4. Transfer of Membership:
ASHHRA membership is personal and not transferable to another
person. Members who change their membership category are
required to give the executive director written notice within 60
days of such change. Membership will be changed to the
appropriate category.
SECTION 6.5. Termination of Membership:
6.5.1. Resignation:
A member may at any time file a resignation from ASHHRA by
written correspondence to the executive director.
6.5.2. Suspension or expulsion:
The Board of Directors of ASHHRA may suspend or expel any
member for just cause after giving such member the
opportunity for a hearing before the ASHHRA Board of
Directors. Such hearing shall be conducted in a manner
similar to the hearing procedure established by the AHA
regulations. Any member suspended or expelled may be
reinstated by affirmative vote of a majority of the members of
the ASHHRA Board of Directors present and voting.
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For purpose of this subparagraph, the term "for just cause" shall include,
but not be limited to, any of the following:
Any violation of these bylaws;
Any conduct on the part of said member that is prejudicial to the
interests and welfare of the Society and its members.
6.5.3. Loss of eligibility:
If a member is unemployed, yet seeking a human resource management
position in a healthcare organization or an organization whose
primary focus is the delivery of patient care or the support of that
activity, the executive director will extend the member’s eligibility for
one year from the member’s next renewal date.
Membership of any person whose employer or the institution with
which the member is affiliated terminates membership in the
Association remains an active member of the Society. There
may be an increase in dues assessed.
6.5.4. Non-payment of dues:
Members who fail to pay dues within 60 days after due and payable shall
have their membership automatically terminated.
Revised version
For purpose of this subparagraph, the term "for just cause" shall
include, but not be limited to, any of the following:
Any violation of these bylaws;
Any conduct on the part of said member that is prejudicial to the
interests and welfare of ASHHRA and its members.
6.5.3. Loss of eligibility:
If a member is unemployed, yet seeking a human resources
management position in a healthcare organization or an
organization whose primary focus is the delivery of patient care
or the support of that activity, the executive director will extend
the member’s eligibility for one year from the member’s next
renewal date.
6.5.4. Non-payment of dues:
Members who fail to pay dues within 60 days after due and payable
shall have their membership automatically terminated.
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ARTICLE 7 DUES
Section 7.1. Establishing Dues:
Minimum annual dues of the Society shall be as established by the Board
of Trustees of the Association. Any dues above the minimum shall
be established by the Board of Directors of the Society with the
approval of the Board of Trustees of the Association.
Section 7.2. Dues Ownership:
All dues paid to the Society shall become the property of the Association,
which shall allocate operating funds to the Society upon presentation
and approval of an annual budget incorporated into the total
Association budget. No portion of the dues paid by a Member shall
be refundable due to membership being terminated for any reason.
Section 7.3. Dues Applicability:
All members, except those in the emeritus or past presidents categories
shall pay the fixed annual dues established by the Society for their
membership category.
ARTICLE 8. MEETINGS
Section 8.1. Annual Business Meeting:
The Society shall meet at least once each year for the transaction of its
affairs. A report of the annual meeting, written by the executive
director, shall be distributed to all Society members by the executive
director.
Revised version
ARTICLE 7. DUES
Section 7.1. Establishing Dues:
Minimum annual dues of ASHHRA shall be established by the Board
of Trustees of the AHA. Any dues above the minimum shall be
established by the Board of Directors of ASHHRA with the
approval of the Board of Trustees of the AHA .
Section 7.2. Dues Ownership:
All dues paid to ASHHRA shall become the property of AHA, which
shall allocate operating funds to ASHHRA upon presentation
and approval of an annual budget incorporated into the total
AHA budget. No portion of the dues paid by a member shall be
refundable due to membership being terminated for any reason.
Section 7.3. Dues Applicability:
All members, except those in the emeritus or past presidents
categories shall pay the fixed annual dues established by
ASHHRA for their membership category.
ARTICLE 8. MEETINGS
Section 8.1. Annual Business Meeting:
ASHHRA shall meet at least once each year for the transaction of its
affairs. A report of the annual meeting, written by the executive
director, shall be distributed to all ASHHRA members by the
executive director.
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Section 8.2. Special Meetings:
Special meetings may be called by a two-thirds majority of the Board of
Directors or unanimous approval of the Executive Committee of the
Society. Special meetings shall be limited to consideration of
subjects listed in the official call for such meetings, unless it is
otherwise ordered by unanimous consent of the members present
and voting.
Section 8.3. Affiliated Chapter Presidents Meeting:
A chapter presidents' meeting shall be held annually and may be in
conjunction with the annual meeting.
Section 8.4. Notice of Meetings:
The executive director shall notify the membership by mail of annual or
special meetings no less than 90 days prior to the date of the
meeting.
Section 8.5. Order of Meetings:
The Society shall adopt regulations for conducting meetings of the Society
and may amend them from time to time by a majority vote of those
present and voting at the annual meeting. These regulations shall be
in accord with Robert's Rules of Order Revised when the latter are
not in conflict with the bylaws of the Association or of the Society.
The Immediate Past President will act as parliamentarian for all
meetings of the Society, its Board and Executive Committee.
Revised version
Section 8.2. Special Meetings:
Special meetings may be called by a two-thirds majority of the Board of
Directors or unanimous approval of the Executive Committee of
ASHHRA. Special meetings shall be limited to consideration of
subjects listed in the official call for such meetings, unless it is
otherwise ordered by unanimous consent of the members present
and voting.
Section 8.3. Affiliated Chapter Officers’ Meeting:
A chapter officers’ meeting shall be held annually and may be in
conjunction with the annual meeting.
Section 8.4. Notice of Meetings:
The executive director shall notify the membership by mail or e-mail of
annual or special meetings no less than 30 days prior to the date of
the meeting.
Section 8.5. Order of Meetings:
ASHHRA shall adopt regulations for conducting meetings and may amend
them from time to time by a majority vote of those present and voting
at the annual meeting. These regulations shall be in accord with
Robert's Rules of Order Revised when the latter are not in conflict
with the bylaws of the AHA or of ASHHRA. The immediate past
president will act as parliamentarian for all meetings of ASHHRA, its
board and executive committee.
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Section
8.6. Voting:
8.6.1. Eligibility to vote:
Each practitioner, emeritus and past president member of the Society who
is present at the meeting and in good standing shall be entitled to one
vote. Proxy voting shall not be permitted.
8.6.2. Mail vote:
Mail voting shall require the use of first-class mail. Returned ballots shall
be counted if postmarked on or prior to the mailing date specified on
the ballot.
8.6.3. Majority:
Except as otherwise specified herein, all matters shall be settled by a
simple majority vote, a majority of mail votes returned or a majority of
members voting in assembly, as the case may be.
Section
8.7. Quorum:
A quorum at the annual meeting shall consist of no less than ten percent of
the eligible voting members of the Society, based on the number of
Society Members as of December 31 of the preceding calendar. A
quorum in mail votes is the number of mail votes received by the
executive director or designee within the designated mail voting
period.
Revised version
Section
8.6. Voting:
8.6.1. Eligibility to vote:
Each practitioner, emeritus and past president member of ASHHRA
who is present at the meeting and in good standing shall be
entitled to one vote. Proxy voting shall not be permitted.
8.6.2. Vote:
Voting shall require the use of first-class mail or e-mail. If a vote is
conducted by U.S. mail, returned ballots shall be counted if
postmarked on or prior to the mailing date specified on the ballot.
8.6.3. Majority:
Except as otherwise specified herein, all matters shall be settled by a
simple majority vote, a majority of votes returned or a majority of
members voting in assembly, as the case may be.
Section
8.7. Quorum:
A quorum at the annual meeting shall consist of no less than ten
percent of the eligible voting members of ASHHRA, based on the
number of ASHHRA members as of the preceding calendar
year. A quorum in votes is the number of votes received by the
executive director or designee within the designated voting
period.
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ARTICLE
9. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section
9.1. Eligibility:
Only practitioner and past president members of the Society who
are currently practitioners (Article 6, Section 6.1.) in
compliance with all provisions of the bylaws shall be eligible to
serve on the Board of Directors of the Society. Candidates
must have been an eligible member of the Society for a
minimum of three years and have either served as a
Society committee or task force Member for at least one
year, or have served as President of a Chapter. Eligibility
to serve as a Director terminates if that member moves out
of the region represented, retires, or in some manner
becomes ineligible for personal membership in the
Association or practitioner membership in the Society.
(Article 6, Section 6.5.)
Section
9.2. Composition:
The Board of Directors shall include the president of the Society,
the president-elect, one elected board representative from
each of the nine AHA regions and the immediate past
president as voting members. Committee chairpersons
participate in board meetings as non-voting members.
Task Force chairpersons may participate in Board meetings,
as non-voting members, when invited by the president. The
executive director is an ex-officio member on the Board and
acts as the Board's secretary. The president may, with
Executive Committee approval, appoint special liaison(s) to
the Board as non-voting member(s).
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ARTICLE
9. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section
9.1. Eligibility:
Only practitioner members of ASHHRA who are currently
practitioners (Article 6, Section 6.1.) in compliance with all
provisions of the bylaws and who meet the criteria outlined
for the position shall be eligible to serve on the Board of
Directors of ASHHRA. Eligibility to serve as a board
member terminates if that member retires, or in some manner
becomes ineligible for practitioner membership in ASHHRA
based on the criteria of the individual board position
description. (Article 6, Section 6.5.) Past president members
are eligible to serve on the ASHHRA Think Tank as described
in Section 12.1.6.
Section
9.2. Composition:
The ASHHRA Board of Directors shall include the president, the
vice president, a treasurer, two directors representing
healthcare sectors other than a hospital, a healthcare
facility CEO, three at-large directors, one regional
director, one chapter officer, one (new to the profession)
practitioner with more than three and less than five years
experience in healthcare human resources, and the
immediate past president as voting members. Committee
chairpersons and task force chairpersons may participate in
board meetings, as non-voting members, when invited by the
president. The executive director is an ex-officio member on
the board and acts as the board's secretary. The president
may, with executive committee approval, appoint special
liaison(s) to the board as non-voting member(s).
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9.3. Election:
9.3.1. The election of directors shall be conducted annually by
mail. Even numbered regions hold elections in even
numbered years and odd numbered regions in odd
numbered years. Refer to Article 12, Section 12.2. for
nomination procedures. A ballot listing eligible regional
candidates proposed by the regional nominating
committees shall be mailed to each voting member of the
region no later than July 31, with the balloting closed
August 31. Only ballots properly marked will be
tabulated. Write-in votes are permissible. The votes shall
be tabulated in a confidential manner independent of the
executive director, the officers, and members of the
Society. In the event of a tie vote, a runoff election will be
held between the tied candidates. The election results
shall be reported first to the president by the executive
director as soon as the votes are tabulated. The president
shall then notify the candidates and the Board of
Directors. The results shall be published in the next
Society newsletter following the election.
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Section
9.3. Approval of Slate:
9.3.1. Slating Process
The Nominating Committee shall present a slate of officers
(vice president and treasurer) and Board of Directors to
the full membership for ratification. Refer to Article 12,
Section 12.2 for nomination procedures.
The selection of directors shall be conducted annually by mail
or e-mail. The slate will be sent to each voting member no
later than November 1, voting ending 30 days after. Only
ballots that are properly marked will be tabulated. The
votes will be tabulated confidentially, independent of the
executive director, the officers, and members of ASHHRA.
Challenges to the slate presented to membership will be
conducted through a write-in procedure. Write-in votes
will be tabulated based on the established procedure. In
the event of a tie vote, a runoff election will be held
between the tied candidates, and a plurality will determine
the results of the runoff election.
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9.3.2. Results:
In an election with more than two candidates, a plurality is
sufficient to determine the results.
9.3.3. Endorsements:
Members of the Board may not endorse any candidate for
elected office.
Section 9.4. Term of Office:
Directors shall serve for a term of two years commencing January 1
following the election.
Directors shall be eligible for re-election for a second consecutive
term. Directors who have served two consecutive full terms
shall be ineligible for re-election as a director until two years
have elapsed from the date office was vacated.
Time served as a replacement due to a special election or
appointment shall not count as a term.
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9.3.2. Results:
The slate will be approved with a majority of votes as described in
Section 8.6.3. The results of slating shall be reported first to the
president by the executive director as soon as the votes are
tabulated. The president shall then notify the slate of candidates
and the Board of Directors. The results shall be published in
ASHHRA publications and on the ASHHRA Web site.
Section 9.4. Term of Office:
The ASHHRA Board of Directors shall serve for a term of one or two years
(based on the term of office described in the individual board
position description) commencing January 1 following the ratification
of the slate.
All members of the Board of Directors (excluding officers) shall be eligible
for re-slating for a second consecutive term. These members of the
Board of Directors who have served two consecutive full terms shall be
ineligible for re-slating as a director until two years have elapsed from
the date office was vacated. However, this does not prevent a
member of the Board of Directors who has served two consecutive
terms from being slated as an officer. No member of the Board of
Directors, including officers, may serve more than seven years
cumulatively on the ASHHRA Board of Directors.
Time served as a replacement due to a special election or appointment shall
not count as a term.
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Section 9.5. Powers:
The Board of Directors has the responsibility to formulate objectives
of the Society and implement plans to accomplish them. The
Board is empowered to establish standing committees and task
forces to implement the Society's business plans; to review the
recommendation(s) of these committees and task forces; and to
approve the date(s), location, format and program of the
Society's annual meeting and conference and other
educational programs.
The Board of Directors may establish liaison relationships and
committee/task force membership with other organizations,
agencies or associations related to the Society's purpose. It
shall advise the Association on the development of materials
or the revisions of materials relating to the Society's purpose.
The Society will maintain annual expenditures less than or
equal to the amount of annual income. The Board of Directors
shall also plan programs from funds available to the Society.
The actions of the Board of Directors shall at all times be in
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Section 9.5. Powers:
The ASHHRA Board of Directors has the responsibility to formulate the
strategic directions of ASHHRA and implement plans to
accomplish them. The board is empowered to establish standing
committees and task forces to implement ASHHRA’s business plans;
to review the recommendation(s) of these committees and task
forces; and to approve the date(s), location, format and program of
ASHHRA’s annual meeting and conference and other educational
programs.
The ASHHRA Board of Directors may establish liaison relationships and
committee/task force membership with other organizations, agencies
or associations related to ASHHRA’s purpose. It shall advise the
AHA on the development of materials or the revisions of materials
relating to ASHHRA’s purpose. ASHHRA will maintain annual
expenditures less than or equal to the amount of annual income. The
ASHHRA Board of Directors shall also plan programs from funds
available to ASHHRA.
The actions of the ASHHRA Board of Directors shall at all times be in
conformity with the bylaws of the AHA.
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The executive director, in conjunction with the Executive Committee and
with approval from the Board of Directors, will be responsible for
preparation of the Society budget, recommendation of the budget
to the Association's Board of Trustees and review of the budget at
each meeting of the Board of Directors. Annual budgets are
subject to final approval from the AHA Board of Trustees.
The Board of Directors shall annually review and update the Society's
strategic long range plan in order to project the Society's goals
and programs at least three years in advance. It is responsible
for identifying issues to incorporate into the Business Plan
one year in advance. The business plan directs budget
priorities and expenditures.
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The executive director, in conjunction with the executive committee and
with approval from the ASHHRA Board of Directors, will be
responsible for preparation of the ASHHRA budget, recommendation
of the budget to the AHA’s Board of Trustees and review of the
budget at each meeting of the Board of Directors. Annual budgets
are subject to final approval from the AHA Board of Trustees.
The ASHHRA Board of Directors shall annually review and update
ASHHRA’s strategic long range plan in order to project ASHHRA’s
goals and programs at least three years in advance. It is also
responsible for reviewing and approving the operational budget
in keeping with ASHHRA’s strategic plan, as well as developing
an annual business plan that sets forth priorities and
expenditures for each calendar year.
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Section 9.6. Duties of Regional Directors:
The regional directors shall be the liaison representatives of the
Society for the affiliated chapters and the membership within
their regions. They shall attend all meetings of the Board of
Directors of the Society unless extenuating circumstances
prevent their attendance. A regional director may serve at the
appointment of the president as an ex-officio Member of a
standing committee or task force and act as liaison to the
Board.
Regional directors shall establish lines of communication with
chapter presidents. They shall develop and promote
membership in the Society and encourage health care human
resource groups within their regions to affiliate with the
Society. Their efforts shall be designed to promote excellence
in human resources management.
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Section 9.7. Vacancies:
9.7.1. When a vacancy occurs among the regional directors, the
chapter presidents in the affected Region, or a designee, will
serve as the Nominating Committee chaired by the immediate
past president of the society and recommend not less than two
and no more than three candidates for a vote of the full
membership in the Region.
The recommended time frame is for the chapter presidents to have
thirty (30) days to review the slate of candidates with the
membership and then have the Regional membership vote for
the appointment. Priority will be given to a time frame that
allows the new regional board representative to attend the next
Board meeting. In the event the Nominating Committee is
unable/unwilling to produce two candidates the ballots shall
allow write-in votes.
Section 9.8. Meetings:
The Board of Directors shall meet not less than twice a year.
Additional meetings may be called by the president in
consultation with the Executive Committee.
Section 9.9. Forfeiture of and Removal from Office:
Directors shall forfeit their office if they lose eligibility for membership
or are expelled from membership pursuant to Article 6, Section
5.3. Directors are also subject to removal from office pursuant
to Article 13 or by a vote of two-thirds of the Board of Directors
for failure or inability to fulfill the duties of office.
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Section 9.6. Meetings:
The ASHHRA Board of Directors shall meet not less than twice a
year. Additional meetings may be called by the president in
consultation with the executive committee.
Section 9.7 Forfeiture of and Removal from Office:
Directors shall forfeit their office if they lose eligibility for membership
or are expelled from membership pursuant to Article 6, Section
6.5.2. Directors are also subject to removal from office
pursuant to Article 14 or by a vote of two-thirds of the
ASHHRA Board of Directors for failure or inability to fulfill the
duties of office.
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ARTICLE 10. OFFICERS
Section 10.1. Officers:
The Officers shall be a president, a president-elect and an
immediate past president.
Section 10.2. Eligibility:
Only practitioners and past president members of the Society
who are currently practitioners in compliance with Article 6.1.
of the bylaws who have been members of the Society for at
least five years and who have served at least one year as a
Board member or Society committee chairperson shall be
eligible to be officers in the Society. Should an officer
become ineligible for practitioner membership, the member
may, subject to Board approval, retain the office during the 90
days following loss of eligibility to allow for an orderly
transition.
Section 10.3. Election:
10.3.1. The election of the president-elect shall be conducted
annually by mail. Refer to Article 12, Section 12.2.2. and to
the nomination procedures. A ballot listing eligible
candidates proposed by the National Nominating
Committee shall be mailed to each voting member of the
Society no later than July 31 with the balloting closed
August 31.
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ARTICLE 10. OFFICERS
Section 10.1. Officers:
The Officers shall be a president, a vice president, a treasurer, and an
immediate past president.
Section 10.2. Eligibility:
Only practitioner members of ASHHRA who are currently practitioners in
compliance with Article 6.1. of the bylaws who have been members
of ASHHRA for at least five years and who have served as a board
member or committee chair for a minimum of three years shall be
eligible to be officers in ASHHRA. Should an officer become
ineligible for practitioner membership, the member may, subject to
board approval, retain the office during the 90 days following loss of
eligibility to allow for an orderly transition.
Section 10.3. Approval of Slate:
10.3.1. The selection of the vice president shall be conducted annually
by mail or e-mail. The nominating committee shall slate a vice
president to the full membership for ratification. Refer to Article
12, Section 12.2 for nomination procedures. The slate will be
sent to each voting member no later than November 1, voting
ending 30 days after. Only ballots that are properly marked will
be tabulated. The votes will be tabulated confidentially,
independent of the executive director, the officers, and
members of ASHHRA.
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Only ballots properly marked will be tabulated. Write-in votes
are permissible. The votes shall be tabulated in a
confidential manner independent of the executive
director, the officers and members of the Society. The
election results shall be reported to the president by the
executive director as soon as the votes have been
tabulated. The president shall then notify the candidates
and the Board of Directors. The results shall be
published in the next Society newsletter following the
election.
10.3.2. Determination of Winner:
In an election with more than two candidates a plurality is
sufficient to determine the results.
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The selection of the treasurer shall be conducted annually by mail or email. The Nominating Committee shall slate a treasurer to the full
membership for ratification. Refer to Article 12, Section 12.2 for
nomination procedures. The slate will be sent to each voting
member no later than November 1, voting ending 30 days after.
Only ballots that are properly marked will be tabulated. The votes
will be tabulated confidentially, independent of the executive
director, the officers, and members of ASHHRA.
Challenges to the slate presented to membership will be conducted
through a write-in procedure. Write-in votes will be tabulated
based on the established procedure. In the event of a tie vote, a
runoff election will be held between the tied candidates, and a
plurality will determine the results of the runoff election.
10.3.2 Results
The slate will be approved with a majority of votes as described in
Section 8.6.3. The results of slating shall be reported first to the
president by the executive director as soon as the votes are
tabulated. The president shall then notify the slate of candidates
and the Board of Directors. The results shall be published in
ASHHRA publications and on the ASHHRA Web site.
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10.3.3. Run-off Elections:
In the event of a tie a run-off election will be held between the tied
candidates.
10.3.4. Endorsement:
Members of the Board may not endorse any candidate for elected
office.
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Section 10.4. Term of Office:
The term of office shall be one calendar year. The presidentelect shall be elected for a term of one year and shall take
office on January 1st following the election. At the end of that
calendar year the president-elect will transfer to president for
the following calendar year. The subsequent calendar year,
the president shall become the immediate past president. The
total term is for three calendar years in three different
positions.
Section 10.5. Duties:
10.5.1. President:
The president of the Society shall act as chairperson of the
Board of Directors and shall preside at all meetings of the
Society, the Board and the Executive Committee. The
president shall appoint such committees and task forces,
with Board of Directors input for members and with
consultation of the Executive Committee as per the
business plan, as necessary to conduct the activities of
the Society, and as allowed in the Society bylaws. The
president shall attend meetings as appropriate for the
Society and shall submit an annual report, in writing, to
the Society membership.
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Section 10.4. Term of Office:
The following are the terms of office for each position:
President – One year
Vice President – One year
Immediate Past President – One year
Treasurer – Two years
The vice president shall be selected for a term of one year and
shall take office on January 1 following the slating. At the end of
that calendar year the vice president will transfer to president for
the following calendar year. The subsequent calendar year, the
president shall become the immediate past president. The total
term is for three calendar years in three different positions.
Section 10.5. Duties:
10.5.1. President:
The president serves as the champion of ASHHRA’s mission, vision
and guiding values. Through the president’s leadership and
strategic vision, the board and ASHHRA will deliver value to
members who serve in the healthcare community. The
president develops relationships with internal and external
audiences across all levels to develop future human resources
and ASHHRA leaders. As a visionary leader committed to
advancing the profession, the president is the primary
communicator to the members and the healthcare human
resources community.
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10.5.2. President-elect:
The president-elect shall perform the duties of the office of the
president whenever the president is unable to do so. The
president-elect also shall attend meetings as appropriate
for the Society. In conjunction with the Board, the
presidents-elect are responsible for the development of
the annual business plan for their term as president.
10.5.3. Immediate Past President:
The immediate past president will be the person eligible for
practitioner member status to most recently vacate the
office of president. The immediate past president shall
attend meetings as appropriate for the Society and shall
serve as chairman of the National and Regional
Nominating Committees and the Bylaws/Conflict of
Interest Committee.
The immediate past president will be responsible, annually, for
reviewing the Society bylaws, formulating changes as
needed, and making appropriate recommendations to the
Board of Directors. The president may appoint Society
members to assist the immediate past president, if
needed.
The immediate past president will be responsible for reviewing
the conflict of interest disclosure forms (Article 13). The
president may appoint Society member to assist the
immediate past president, if needed.
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10.5.2. Vice President:
The vice president supports the president, providing visionary
leadership for the board and ASHHRA, and represents the board
and ASHHRA in the president’s absence. As preparation for
his/her role as the next president, the vice president will model
leadership behavior to support and motivate other board
members, committee and task force chairs, members, and
ASHHRA staff. During his/her term, the vice president learns
about the president’s responsibilities and prepares for the
transition to become president.
10.5.3. Immediate Past President:
The immediate past president uses expertise in human resources
leadership combined with past ASHHRA experience to serve as
an actively engaged board member who provides context and
experience for the Board of Directors. The immediate past
president serves as the liaison to other past presidents of
ASHHRA.
The immediate past president shall attend meetings as appropriate for
ASHHRA and shall serve as chair of the national and regional
nominating committees, and the bylaws/conflict of interest
committee. The immediate past president will be responsible for
reviewing the conflict of interest disclosure forms (Article 13).
The president may appoint an ASHHRA member to assist the
immediate past president, if needed.
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The immediate past president shall act as parliamentarian at all
Board and Executive Committee meetings.
The immediate past president shall act as parliamentarian at all
board and executive committee meetings.
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10.5.4 Treasurer
As ASHHRA’s financial advisor, the treasurer serves as a
steward of ASHHRA resources by monitoring
expenditures based on the ASHHRA strategic and
operational plans. The treasurer engages other board
members in discussions about ASHHRA financial
resources to make values-based decisions on behalf of
ASHHRA members in line with established budgetary
guidelines.
The treasurer meets with the executive director and AHA
representatives, including the chief financial officer and
members of his staff, to understand and monitor the
current and future financial position of ASHHRA.
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Section 10.6. Vacancies:
10.6.1. Vacancy of President:
In the event that the president becomes unable or ineligible to fulfill
the term of office the president elect shall act as president
until assuming the presidency.
10.6.2. Vacancy of President-Elect:
In the event that the president elect becomes unable or ineligible to
fulfill the term of office a member of the Board of Directors
shall be appointed by the Board of Directors to carry out the
duties of the president-elect for the remainder of the term. At
the next regular election of the Society a president and
president-elect shall be elected in accordance with these
bylaws. The new president shall take office upon receipt of
results of election.
10.6.3. Vacancy of President and President-Elect:
If both the president and the president-elect shall become unable or
ineligible to fulfill their terms of office the Board of Directors
shall appoint, from the members of the Board of Directors, a
president and a president-elect pro tempore to serve for the
remainder of the term. At the next regular election of the
Society a president and a president-elect shall be elected in
accordance with these bylaws.
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Section 10.6. Vacancies:
10.6.1. Vacancy of president:
In the event that the president becomes unable or ineligible to fulfill
the term of office the vice president shall act as president
until assuming the presidency.
10.6.2. Vacancy of vice president:
In the event that the vice president becomes unable or ineligible to
fulfill the term of office a member of the ASHHRA Board of
Directors shall be appointed by the board to carry out the
duties of the vice president for the remainder of the term. At
the next regular slating, a president and vice president shall
be selected in accordance with these bylaws. The new
president shall take office upon receipt of results of the slating
process.
10.6.3. Vacancy of president and vice president:
If both the president and the vice president shall become unable or
ineligible to fulfill their terms of office the ASHHRA Board of
Directors shall appoint, from the members of the ASHHRA
Board of Directors, a president and a president-elect pro
tempore to serve for the remainder of the term. At the next
regular slating, a president and a vice president shall be
selected in accordance with these bylaws.
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Section 10.6.4. Vacancy of Immediate Past President:
In the event that the immediate past president becomes unable or
ineligible to fulfill the term of office the person eligible for
practitioner member to most recently vacate the office of
president will assume these duties until another president
becomes eligible for immediate past president status.
Section 10.7. Forfeiture of and Removal from Office:
Officers shall forfeit their office if they lose eligibility for practitioner
membership or are expelled from membership pursuant to
Article 6, Section 6.5. Officers are also subject to removal
from office pursuant to Article 13 or by a vote of two-thirds of
the Board of Directors for failure or inability to fulfill the duties
of office.
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10.6.4. Vacancy of Treasurer
In the event that the treasurer becomes unable to fulfill the term of
office, a member of the ASHHRA Board of Directors shall be
appointed by the board to carry out the duties of the treasurer
for the remainder of the term.
Section 10.6.5. Vacancy of Immediate Past President:
In the event that the immediate past president becomes unable or
ineligible to fulfill the term of office the person eligible for
practitioner membership to most recently vacate the office of
president will assume these duties until another president
becomes eligible for immediate past president status.
Section 10.7. Forfeiture of and Removal from Office:
Officers shall forfeit their office if they lose eligibility for practitioner
membership or are expelled from membership pursuant to
Article 6, Section 6.5. Officers are also subject to removal
from office pursuant to Article 14 or by a vote of two-thirds of
the ASHHRA Board of Directors for failure or inability to fulfill
the duties of office.
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ARTICLE 11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Section 11.1. Appointment:
The executive director is appointed by the president of the Association upon
recommendation from the Society Executive Committee and is an
employee of the Association.
Section 11.2. Duties:
11.2.1. Secretariat:
The executive director shall serve as secretary for the Society and Board of
Directors. The executive director shall attend all meetings of the
Society, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee and
maintain the official minutes and records of the Society and be
responsible for distribution of required reports to the Executive
Committee, the Board and Society members. The director shall
maintain liaison between the Society and the Association and shall
coordinate activities, including the utilization of the Association's
support services.
11.2.2. Maintenance of records:
The executive director shall maintain the appropriate and required records of
the Society and prepare and report the Society budget, providing an
analysis of same at all meetings of the Board of Directors.
11.2.3. Other Duties:
The executive director shall perform all other duties as may be necessary to
coordinate and advance the Society's objectives.
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ARTICLE 11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Section 11.1. Appointment:
The executive director is appointed by the president of the AHA upon
recommendation from the ASHHRA Executive Committee and is an
employee of the AHA.
Section 11.2. Duties:
11.2.1. Secretariat:
The executive director shall serve as secretary for ASHHRA and the
ASHHRA Board of Directors. The executive director shall attend all
meetings of ASHHRA, the ASHHRA Board of Directors and the
ASHHRA Executive Committee and maintain the official minutes and
records of ASHHRA and be responsible for distribution of required
reports to the executive committee, the board and ASHHRA members.
The director shall maintain liaison between ASHHRA and the AHA
and shall coordinate activities, including the utilization of the AHA’s
support services.
11.2.2. Maintenance of records:
The executive director shall maintain the appropriate and required records of
ASHHRA and prepare and report the ASHHRA budget, providing an
analysis of same at all meetings of the ASHHRA Board of Directors.
11.2.3. Other Duties:
The executive director shall perform all other duties as may be necessary to
coordinate and advance ASHHRA’s objectives.
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11.2.4. Newsletter:
Society staff shall publish a Society newsletter for distribution to the
membership.
ARTICLE 12. COMMITTEES
Section 12.1. Standing Committees:
All members, except student members, may serve on committees/task
forces. The incoming and/or current presidents shall appoint
committee/task force members and chairpersons to serve during their
respective term of office. All appointments shall be for one year.
Meetings may be called by the respective committee/task force
chairperson, but only after consultation with and approval of the
Executive Committee and must be in accordance with approved
budget expenditures.
The size, composition and structure of each committee and task force may
differ depending on the purpose, roles and responsibilities and
objectives of each. Factors to be considered in appointing committee
and task force members include:
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Knowledge and skills,
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Types of organization represented,
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Gender, racial and other forms of diversity,
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Geographic representation,
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Leadership potential.
The incoming president may also appoint a Board Member(s) to serve on
committees and/or task forces. Each committee/task force is also
assigned the Society Director or a designated staff member who shall
attend meetings as appropriate.
The president, president-elect, and the immediate past president are exofficio members of all committees/task forces and shall attend
meetings of the committees/task forces as appropriate.
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11.2.4. Newsletter:
The executive director and ASHHRA staff shall publish ASHHRA news for
distribution to the membership.
ARTICLE 12. COMMITTEES
Section 12.1. Standing Committees:
All members may serve on committees/task forces. The incoming and/or current
presidents shall appoint committee/task force members and chairpersons to
serve during their respective term of office. All appointments shall be for one
year. Meetings may be called by the respective committee/task force
chairperson, but only after consultation with and approval of the executive
committee and must be in accordance with approved budget expenditures.
The size, composition and structure of each committee and task force may differ
depending on the purpose, roles and responsibilities and objectives of each.
Committee charges outline the specific tasks and responsibilities of
each committee. Factors to be considered in appointing committee and task
force members include:
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Knowledge and skills,
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Types of organization represented,
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Gender, racial and other forms of diversity,
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Geographic representation,
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Leadership potential.
The incoming president may also appoint a board member(s) to serve on committees
and/or task forces. Each committee/task force is also assigned the executive
director or a designated staff member who shall attend meetings as
appropriate and serve as resource support.
The president, vice president, and the immediate past president are ex-officio
members of all committees/task forces and shall attend meetings of the
committees/task forces as appropriate.
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12.1.1. Executive Committee:
This committee shall be the agent of the Board of Directors between
Board meetings, providing advice and counsel to the
Executive Director and the Association as required. This
committee shall consist of the Society president, presidentelect and immediate past president. The president, with
approval of the Executive Committee, may add additional exofficio members.
The Executive Committee acts as the Society’s Finance
Committee. It has authority to review and authorize
modifications to the budget that support the objectives set by
the Board and are within the budget.
12.1.2. Annual Conference Committee:
This committee shall be responsible for the planning, developing and
conducting of the annual conference of the Society.
Responsibilities shall include topic and faculty selection,
development of the meeting content and agenda, and review
and evaluation of program effectiveness. Programs will be
designed to meet the educational goals of the Society and
needs of the membership.
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12.1.1. Executive Committee:
The Executive Committee, comprised of the officers of the
ASHHRA Board of Directors, provides leadership and
governance to the monitoring board. This committee is
dedicated to the sound and responsible operation of
ASHHRA and will base its decisions on effective
management and governance principles, the
organization’s guiding values, and the best interest of its
members.
The Executive Committee acts as ASHHRA’s Finance Committee.
It has authority to review and authorize modifications to the
budget that support the objectives set by the board and are
within the budget as described in Section 9.5.
12.1.2. Annual Conference Committee:
The Annual Conference Committee is responsible for planning
and conducting the annual educational conference. This
committee will work with other committees, the president,
the ASHHRA Board of Directors, and ASHHRA staff to
identify topics and speakers that are aligned with the
strategic initiatives of ASHHRA and will provide members
with a valuable professional development opportunity.
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12.1.3. Membership and Chapter Services Committee:
This committee shall be responsible for promoting membership
in the Society. The committee shall develop goals and
objectives that will promote new membership and retain
current members. These goals shall be achieved through
individual membership campaigns through the promotion
of strong relationships between the Society and its
affiliated chapters. The committee shall develop programs
and awards for affiliated chapters that promote
membership in the national Society, strong leadership in
the affiliated chapters and succession planning for the
Society and its affiliates. The committee shall consist of
one member from each of the nine regions.
12.1.4. Legislative and Labor Committee:
This committee shall monitor national and state legislative and labor
developments. The committee shall research, develop and
promote advocacy programs that represent the interests of the
membership, the human resources profession and the
healthcare industry. The committee shall consist of one
member from each of the nine regions.
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12.1.3. Regional, Chapter, and Member Services Committee:
The Regional, Chapter, and Member Services Committee will
work closely with regional and chapter leaders to serve the
needs of ASHHRA members by soliciting feedback from
members; recommending goals and strategies to retain
current members and recruit new members; and assisting
in the training and development of chapter leaders. This
committee acts as the “eyes and ears” of the nine regions
providing a conduit for dialogue and discussion between
the grassroots membership and the ASHHRA Board of
Directors.
12.1.4. Advocacy Committee:
This committee will monitor national and state legislative and labor
developments. The committee shall research, develop and
promote advocacy programs that represent the interests of the
membership, human resources professionals and the
healthcare industry.
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12.1.5. Education and Research Committee:
This committee shall address the ongoing learning needs of the
Society through assessment strategies and providing
educational programming beyond that provided by the
annual conference.
Additionally, this committee shall address the research needs
of the Society by developing mechanisms to promote
basic and applied research.
12.1.6. Council of Presidents:
This committee shall consist of all former presidents of the
Society that wish to participate, shall be advisory to the
Board of Directors, and shall serve in such activities as
deemed appropriate by the Executive Committee. Annual
meeting registration fees will be waived by the Society for
all former presidents. The Chairperson shall be the
immediate past president.
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12.1.5. Learning and Business Development Committee
The Learning and Business Development Committee will assess
the needs of members by analyzing internal and external
market research to identify those services and product
opportunities that bring value to membership. The committee
will develop programs, products, and services that support
ASHHRA’s strategic plan and will work closely with ASHHRA
staff to identify resources to design and implement them.
12.1.6. Think Tank:
As the president and the ASHHRA Board of Directors identify
upcoming healthcare trends that will affect the HR
professional, they will convene the think tank. The think tank
offers proven leaders, including the past presidents of
ASHHRA, an opportunity to contribute their thoughts,
experience, and insights through a formalized process. The
president will make appointments to the ASHHRA Think Tank.
The think tank shall be advisory to the ASHHRA Board of Directors,
and shall serve in such activities as deemed appropriate by
the executive committee. The chairperson of the think tank
shall be the immediate past president.
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12.1.7. Bylaws/Conflict of Interest Committee:
This committee shall review and update the Society bylaws as
needed and formulate appropriate recommendations to the
Society's Board of Directors. It shall also review conflict of
interest disclosure forms that it provides and collects and upon
which it makes decisions and recommendations to the Board.
This committee will be chaired by the immediate past
president.
Section 12.2. Nominating Committees:
12.2.1. Regional Nominating Committee:
Regional Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the
immediate past president of the Society.
Revised version
12.1.7. Bylaws/Conflict of Interest Committee:
This committee shall review and update ASHHRA bylaws as needed
and formulate appropriate recommendations to ASHHRA’s
Board of Directors. It shall also review conflict of interest
disclosure forms that it provides and collects and upon which it
makes decisions and recommendations to the board. This
committee will be chaired by the immediate past president.
Section 12.2. Nominating Committees:
12.2.1. Regional Nominating Committee:
The ASHHRA Regional Nominating Committee shall be appointed by
the immediate past president of ASHHRA and will be
responsible for the election of regional consultants who will
serve on the ASHHRA Regional, Chapter, and Member
Services Committee.
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The immediate past president shall appoint a Regional Nominating
Committee chairperson from within each region which is
scheduled for Board representative election in that election
year. The committee shall be composed of at least three
eligible members from different chapters from within the region
it represents. The regional chairperson shall recommend one
member per state represented within their region. In the event
that a state has more than one chapter not more than one
eligible member may be appointed from that state. If a state
has no chapter no member will be appointed from that state.
The immediate past president's selections for regional
chairperson will be made from recommendations submitted by
the presidents of the chapters within the region and the
regional Board representative. The Regional Nominating
Committees shall conduct their business by mail or by
conference telephone calls.
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The immediate past president shall appoint a regional nominating committee
chairperson from within each region scheduled for election in that year.
The committee shall be composed of at least three eligible members from
different chapters from within the region it represents. The regional
chairperson shall recommend one member per state represented within
their region. In the event that a state has more than one chapter not more
than one eligible member may be appointed from that state. If a state has
no chapter, no member will be appointed from that state. The immediate
past president's selections for regional chairperson will be made from
recommendations submitted by the presidents of the chapters within the
region and the regional consultant. The regional nominating committees
shall conduct their business by mail, e-mail, or by conference telephone
calls.
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Each Regional Nominating Committee shall nominate at least two
but no more than three candidates from its region for election
as a member of the Board of Directors. Nominees must be
practitioner or past president members in the Society in good
standing. Nominations must be submitted to the president
of the Society no later than 60 days prior to the annual
meeting. In the event the Regional Nominating Committee
cannot secure a second candidate for nomination a write-in
option shall be included on the ballot.
12.2.2. National Nominating Committee:
The National Nominating Committee Members shall be
recommended to the Board of Directors by the immediate past
president. The National Nominating Committee shall be
chaired by the immediate past president of the Society. It
shall be composed of nine practitioner members,
including the chairperson, two of whom shall be secondyear Board Members and six of whom represent the
remaining six Society regions, no more than one member
per region. If the immediate past president is unable to serve
the chairperson will be appointed by majority vote of the Board
Members not serving on the committee.
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Each regional nominating committee shall nominate at least two but no more
than three candidates from its region for election as a regional
consultant. Nominees must be practitioner or past president members in
ASHHRA in good standing. In the event the regional nominating
committee cannot secure a second candidate for nomination, a write-in
option shall be included on the ballot.
The immediate past president shall outline the schedule for the regional
nomination process, including all dates for submission of
candidates.
12.2.2. National Nominating Committee
The ASHHRA National Nominating Committee communicates board
volunteer opportunities to members and articulates the skills and
experience needed for specific board roles. The committee is
responsible for developing a comprehensive and strategic slate of
candidates that meets the current and future needs of ASHHRA
members.
The national nominating committee members shall be recommended to the
ASHHRA Board of Directors by the immediate past president. The
national nominating committee shall be chaired by the immediate past
president of ASHHRA. The remaining members will be two members
elected by the ASHHRA Board of Directors from among its own
members, one member appointed by the president with board
approval, one person recommended by the previous nominating
committee, and one additional past president. If the immediate past
president is unable to serve, the chairperson will be appointed by majority
vote of the board members not serving on the committee.
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The National Nominating Committee shall nominate at least two but
no more than five candidates who are practitioner members for
election as president-elect of the Society. The committee shall
submit the names of candidates for president-elect to the
president of the Society no later than 60 days prior to the annual
meeting. The National Nominating Committee shall conduct its
business by mail and/or conference telephone calls.
Section 12.3. Task Forces:
Task Force(s) may be appointed by the president from time to time as
authorized by the business plan. The Board of Directors will provide
input and recommend members.
Revised version
The ASHHRA National Nominating Committee shall conduct its
business by mail, e-mail, and/or conference telephone calls.
The nominating committee will provide the membership with
detailed job descriptions for each open position and ask for
nominations. Specific dates and application materials for
nominations will be provided. The nominating committee
will provide the proposed slate to the president for approval
by the ASHHRA Board of Directors no later than 30 days
before the slate is to be sent to the general membership for
ratification.
Section 12.3. Task Forces:
Task Force(s) may be appointed by the president from time to time as
authorized by the business plan. The ASHHRA Board of
Directors will provide input and recommend members.
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Article 13 . REGIONAL CONSULTANTS
Section 13.1 Duties of Regional Consultants
The nine regional consultants serve on the ASHHRA Regional,
Chapter and Member Services Committee, providing
feedback on the needs and desires of the regions to the
ASHHRA office and acting as the “eyes” and “ears” of
members and non-members in their region.
The regional consultant will advocate the value of ASHHRA
services and programs to regional/local chapters and work
with the regions to develop targeted strategies to increase
membership in ASHHRA.
The regional consultant will educate regions on the benefits of
national professional awards and recognition offered by
ASHHRA, and offer coaching in the preparation of award
submissions.
The regional consultant will attend regional/local chapter events
as appropriate.
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ARTICLE 13. CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF DIRECTORS AND
OFFICERS
Section 13.1. General:
The directors and officers of the Society shall administer its affairs honestly
and economically and exercise their best care, skill and judgment for
the benefit of the Society.
The directors and officers shall exercise the utmost good faith in all
transactions relating to their duties in the Society. In their dealings
with and on behalf of the Society they are held to a strict rule of
honest and fair dealing with the Society. They shall not use their
position, or knowledge gained therefrom, so that a conflict might arise
between the Society's interest and that of the individual. All acts of
directors and officers shall be for the benefit of the Society in any
dealing that may affect the Society adversely. The directors and
officers shall not accept any favor that might adversely or improperly
influence their actions affecting the Society or its members.
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ARTICLE 14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF DIRECTORS AND
OFFICERS
Section 14.1. General:
The directors and officers of ASHHRA shall administer its affairs
honestly and economically and exercise their best care, skill and
judgment for the benefit of ASHHRA.
The directors and officers shall exercise the utmost good faith in all
transactions relating to their duties in ASHHRA. In their dealings
with and on behalf of ASHHRA they are held to a strict rule of
honest and fair dealing with ASHHRA. They shall not use their
position, or knowledge gained therefrom, so that a conflict might
arise between ASHHRA’s interest and that of the individual. All
acts of directors and officers shall be for the benefit of the Society
in any dealing that may affect ASHHRA adversely. The directors
and officers shall not accept any favor that might adversely or
improperly influence their actions affecting ASHHRA or its
members.
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During their terms of office, directors, officers, all committee and task force
members, and staff members shall promptly make full disclosure to the
immediate past president of any existing or new employment, activity,
investment or other interest that might involve obligations that may
adversely compete with, or be in conflict with, the interest of the
Society.
Section 13.2. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest:
Each officer, director, nominee for officer or director, all committee and task
force members and staff members shall make written disclosure of any
interest that might result in a conflict of interest upon nomination to
office, before appointment to fill a vacancy in office and annually during
the term of office. Such a written disclosure shall be made on such
form or forms as are adopted by the Board of Directors for the
purpose.
Written disclosures must be provided to the immediate past president within
30 days of appointment or receipt of form, whichever is later, or the
person will be considered to have resigned from office as of that date.
Failure to submit the form will require position replacement.
Revised version
During their terms of office, directors, officers, all committee and task
force members, and staff members shall promptly make full
disclosure to the immediate past president of any existing or new
employment, activity, investment or other interest that might
involve obligations that may adversely compete with, or be in
conflict with, the interest of ASHHRA.
Section 14.2. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest:
Each officer, director, nominee for officer or director, all committee and
task force members and staff members shall make written
disclosure of any interest that might result in a conflict of interest
upon nomination to office, before appointment to fill a vacancy in
office and annually during the term of office. Such a written
disclosure shall be made on such form or forms as are adopted
by the ASHHRA Board of Directors for the purpose.
Written disclosures must be provided to the immediate past president
within 30 days of appointment or receipt of form, whichever is
later, or the person will be considered to have resigned from
office as of that date. Failure to submit the form will require
position replacement.
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Section 13.3. Resolution of Conflict of Interest:
13.3.1. Upon disclosure of a conflict of interest, or a challenge on that basis,
any persons delineated in Section 13.2. shall resolve such conflict in a
manner consistent with that provided in the Association Guidelines on
Resolution of Conflicts of Interest in Health Care Institutions or the
American Hospital Association policy on conflicts of interest for its
trustees, officers and employees or by any other ethical manner.
13.3.2. Any person delineated in Section 13.2. who fails to make written
disclosure or is found to have an unresolved conflict of interest that
does or will substantially impair faithful and diligent performance of the
duties of office shall be removed from office.
13.3.3. Conflict of interest forms shall be delivered to the immediate past
president for review and decision. Appeal of adverse decisions shall
be made directly to the Board of Directors in a manner similar to the
hearing procedure established by the Association Regulations. Any
interested directors shall not participate in the appeal decision.
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Section 14.3. Resolution of Conflict of Interest:
14.3.1. Upon disclosure of a conflict of interest, or a challenge on that
basis, any persons delineated in Section 13.2. shall resolve such
conflict in a manner consistent with that provided in the AHA
Guidelines on Resolution of Conflicts of Interest in Health Care
Institutions or the AHA policy on conflicts of interest for its
trustees, officers and employees or by any other ethical manner.
14.3.2. Any person delineated in Section 13.2. who fails to make
written disclosure or is found to have an unresolved conflict of
interest that does or will substantially impair faithful and diligent
performance of the duties of office shall be removed from office.
14.3.3. Conflict of interest forms shall be delivered to the immediate
past president for review and decision. Appeal of adverse
decisions shall be made directly to the Board of Directors in a
manner similar to the hearing procedure established by the AHA
Regulations. Any interested directors shall not participate in the
appeal decision.
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ARTICLE 14. AFFILIATED CHAPTERS
Section 14.1. Purpose of Affiliation:
The purpose of affiliated chapters of the Society is to provide an
organized structure at the local and/or state level for members
of the Society and others in the field of human
resource/personnel administration/management to enable
them to work together on problems of interest; to conduct
educational programs; to serve as a resource to the related
hospital associations; to provide channels of communication
between the Society and local groups and among local
groups; and to promote the purpose of, and membership in,
the Society.
Section 14.2. Affiliation Agreement:
The request for affiliation shall be initiated by the state or local group.
It is subject to approval by the Board of Directors of the
Society and is signed by a corporate officer of the
Association.
The affiliation agreement may be terminated by either party upon 90
days written notice.
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ARTICLE 15. AFFILIATED CHAPTERS
Section 15.1. Purpose of Affiliation:
The purpose of affiliated chapters of ASHHRA is to provide an
organized structure at the local and/or state level for members
of ASHHRA and others in the field of human
resource/personnel administration/management to enable
them to work together on problems of interest; to conduct
educational programs; to serve as a resource to the related
hospital associations; to provide channels of communication
between ASHHRA and local groups and among local groups;
and to promote the purpose of, and membership in, ASHHRA.
Section 15.2. Affiliation Agreement:
The request for affiliation shall be initiated by the state or local group.
It is subject to approval by the Board of Directors of ASHHRA
and is signed by a corporate officer of the AHA.
The affiliation agreement may be terminated by either party upon 90
days written notice.
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Section 14.3. Requirements for Affiliation:
14.3.1. A group seeking affiliation with the Society shall have at least
ten percent of its members in common with the Society. At least
ten percent of the chapter's members must share common
membership with the Society at the beginning of the second and
subsequent years of affiliation for affiliation to continue.
14.3.2. To qualify for continued affiliation each chapter shall provide to
the executive director an up-to-date roster of chapter
membership no less than once a year. The roster shall denote
which members are Society members, the chapter officers and
the chapter representative, if such representative is not the
chapter president.
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Section 15.3. Requirements for Affiliation:
15.3.1. A group seeking affiliation with ASHHRA shall have at least ten
percent of its members in common with ASHHRA. At least ten
percent of the chapter's members must share common
membership with ASHHRA at the beginning of the second and
subsequent years of affiliation for affiliation to continue.
15.3.2. To qualify for continued affiliation each chapter shall provide to
the executive director an up-to-date roster of chapter
membership no less than once a year. The roster shall denote
which members are ASHHRA members, the chapter officers and
the chapter representative, if such representative is not the
chapter president.
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Section 14.4. Separate Entity:
Any international, state or local chapter affiliated with the Society
under this Article is not an extension or part of the Society or
of the Association but remains a distinct separate entity. Any
such affiliated chapter is therefore responsible for maintaining
its own financial records, filing appropriate notices and forms
with state and federal tax authorities, maintaining necessary
insurance coverages and so forth. Separate affiliations may
be approved for more than one human resource/personnel
organization within an area or country.
Section 14.5. Chapter President:
The chapter president represents the chapter to the Society and is
encouraged to be a member of the Society. In the event the
chapter president is unable to serve, the chapter shall follow
the vacancy procedure outlined in its bylaws.
Revised version
Section 15.4. Separate Entity:
Any international, state or local chapter affiliated with ASHHRA under
this Article is not an extension or part of ASHHRA or of the AHA
but remains a distinct separate entity. Any such affiliated chapter
is therefore responsible for maintaining its own financial records,
filing appropriate notices and forms with state and federal tax
authorities, maintaining necessary insurance coverages and so
forth. Separate affiliations may be approved for more than one
human resource/personnel organization within an area or
country.
Section 15.5. Chapter President:
The chapter president represents the chapter to ASHHRA and is
encouraged to be a member of ASHHRA. In the event the
chapter president is unable to serve, the chapter shall follow the
vacancy procedure outlined in its bylaws.
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The chapter president shall:
Maintain dialogue with the Society Board member in the region to
communicate on Chapter goals, meetings and other activities.
Promote Society membership to chapter members.
Serve on Society or regional committees as required.
Represent the chapter at the chapter presidents' conference.
Maintain liaison between the Society and the chapter members.
Provide the Society Director with up-to-date membership rosters for the
chapter.
ARTICLE 15. AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended by satisfying all of the following
requirements:
15.1. Amendment Proposals:
Amendments can be proposed for approval by: a written petition to the
president signed by either at least 25 members or by a majority of
the Board of Directors or as recommended by the Bylaws
Committee and approved by two-thirds of the Board of Directors
present and voting at a regular Board meeting.
15.2. Voting on Amendments:
The proposed amendment(s) shall be mailed to all voting members for
review. An affirmative vote from a majority of the voting members
WHO RETURN A VALID BALLOT will be required to amend the
bylaws. Voting will close 45 days after the date of mailing.
Revised version
The chapter president shall:
Maintain dialogue with the ASHHRA Board member in the region to
communicate on Chapter goals, meetings and other activities.
Promote ASHHRA membership to chapter members.
Serve on ASHHRA or regional committees as required.
Represent the chapter at the chapter presidents' conference.
Maintain liaison between ASHHRA and the chapter members.
Provide the ASHHRA Executive Director or appropriate ASHHRA
staff with up-to-date membership rosters for the chapter.
ARTICLE 16. AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended by satisfying all of the following
requirements:
16.1. Amendment Proposals:
Amendments can be proposed for approval by: a written petition to the
president signed by either at least 25 members or by a majority of
the Board of Directors or as recommended by the Bylaws
Committee and approved by two-thirds of the Board of Directors
present and voting at a regular Board meeting.
16.2. Voting on Amendments:
The proposed amendment(s) shall be mailed or e-mailed to all voting
members for review. An affirmative vote from a majority of the
voting members WHO RETURN A VALID BALLOT will be
required to amend the bylaws. Voting will close 30 days after the
date of mailing or e-mailing.
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ARTICLE 17. TRANSITION YEAR FOR 2007
As ASHHRA develops its new governance structure to support
both national issues and regional interests, it will create a
transitional structure that will allow seasoned ASHHRA
members to serve on the new ASHHRA Regional, Chapter
and Member Services Committee. These committee
members will be charged with implementing the new
duties of this committee as well as making
recommendations to the ASHHRA Board of Directors and
ASHHRA staff for resources to support their work.
To support a streamlined and effective transition to the new
governance structure, Article 17 outlines the details of the
governance transition for the year 2007. Nominating
Committee dates and responsibilities are suspended to
ensure that the following is accomplished:
During the calendar year of 2007
Any current regional board representative from Regions 1, 3, 5,
7, and 9 who is not slated for the 2007 ASHHRA Board of
Directors will be invited to sit as a member of the
ASHHRA Regional, Chapter, and Member Services
Committee. If a board representative from Regions 1, 3, 5,
7, and 9 declines this invitation and/or a vacancy occurs
from one of the odd regions, then a regional election will
be conducted to fill the membership slot on the ASHHRA
Regional, Chapter, and Member Services Committee for
the calendar year 2007.
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BYLAWS
OF THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION
OF THE
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Original version
NONE
Revised version
Individuals from the even–numbered Regions (2, 4, 6, and 8) will be
elected to fill the membership slot on the ASHHRA Regional,
Chapter, and Member Services Committee for two years; in 2007 as
a member of the committee, and in 2008 as a regional consultant
with all the duties described in Section 13.1.
All elections as described above will be in accordance with Section
12.2.1.
During the calendar year of 2008
Members of the ASHHRA Regional, Chapter, and Member Services
Committee from even-numbered Regions (2, 4, 6, and 8) will
become regional consultants in 2008 with their term as a regional
consultant expiring December 31, 2008.
In 2007, regional elections will be held for odd-numbered regional
consultants whose two–year term will expire December 31, 2009.
This section will expire on December 31, 2008.
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