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SCAPN Bylaws
Rule 1. Name
The name of this body shall be the Sarasota Council for Advanced Practice Nursing.
Rule 2. Membership
A. Full member
1. A licensed or licensed eligible APN.
B. Associate member (non-voting)
1. An RN pursuing APN Florida licensure.
C. Any member may attend an Executive Board meeting.
Rule 3. Quorum
A. Consists of two officers and four members.
B. Executive Board consist of majority of its members.
Rule 4. Amendments
These rules may be amended a two-thirds vote of those present at a general meeting.
Rule 5. Officers
Terms shall begin at the meeting following their election and shall continue until they are succeeded.
Rule 6. Duties of Officers
A. The President:
1. Preside at all meetings, and be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nomminating committee.
2. Appoint any special committee subject to the approval of the executive board.
3. Serve as an ex-officio member of the succeeding executive board for three months.
4. Provide newsletter information to secretary a minimum of one week prior to publication.
B. The Vice President:
1. Perform president's duties as required.
2. Replace president on vacancy of that position.
C. The Secretary:
1. Record minutes of all meetings.
2. Read the minutes at the following meeting.
3. Newsletter
a. Provide prior to each meeting (except for committee and board meetings) a summary of the prior meeting's minutes.
b. Include treasurer's annual report.
c. Publish election slate in each of the three issues preceding election meeting.
d. Publish meeting announcement a minimum of one week prior to date.
D. The Treasurer:
1. Document all incoming and outgoing funds.
2. Keep banking records.
3. Provide information for tax filing.
4. Provide report at each meeting.
5. Provide annual report to secretary for newsletter inclusion.
6. Keep current list of paid members.
7. Provide current member list to nominating committee within two weeks of its formation.
E. Member-at-Large:
1. Serve on the Executive Board.
2. Assume committee positions as assigned.
F. All Officers:
1. Must maintain current membership in a professional nursing organization.
2. Shall make available to their successors all material within two weeks after position termination. This material shall include all books, minutes, financial records, and other properties in their possession.
Rule 7. Executive Board
Consists of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Member-at-Large.
A. Meets a minimum of twice yearly or as called by any board member.
B. Reports decisions at next general meeting.
C. Absence from two meetings, without prior notification, shall constitute a resignation.
D. Vacancies shall be filled by quorum of the Executive Board.
Rule 8. Duties of the Executive Board
A. Appoint all committees
B. Fill vacancies on any committee.
C. Guide group to achieve its' objectives.
D. Coordinate group's activities.
E. Transact the general business of the group, reporting such in the following newsletter.
F. Appoint tax preparer.
Rule 9. Committees
All committees shall consist of at least three members.
A. Ad hoc- term is as designated by the Executive Board.
B. Nominating-Duties
1. Serve a one-year term.
2. Compile a slate of candidates.
3. Submit slate to secretary three months prior to elections.
4. Present slate at elections meeting, tabulate votes and announce results.
Rule l0. Group
Dissolution is by a vote of three-quarters of the full members present at any meeting (excludes committee and board meetings).
Rule 11. Voting Body
Full members are entitled to vote on all matters.
Rule 12. Term of Office
The executive board shall be elected to serve for two years.
Rule 13. Meetings
A. The group shall meet a minimum of ten times yearly.
B. Time and place shall be published.
Rule 14. Order of Business-Roberts Rules shall prevail.
A. Call to order
B. New member introduction
C. Previous meeting minutes
D. Previous executive board minutes
E. Treasurer's report
F. Committee reports
G. Old business
H. New business
I. Adjournment
Rule 15. Removal from executive board
Four fifths of the executive board may vote to eliminate any member without prejudice.
Revised August 2005
