TEXAS SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, INC. BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of this society shall be the TEXAS
SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS hereinafter referred to as the TSRT.
ARTICLE II
MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS
SECTION 1: MISSION. The mission of the TSRT shall
be to advance the profession of radiologic sciences, to assist in establishing and maintaining high standards of education
and training, to elevate the quality of patient care, and to improve the welfare and socio-economics of radiologic science
professional.
SECTION 2: GOALS. The goals of the TSRT shall be:
A.
To provide meeting at which to transact TSRT business,
to present scientific papers and displays, to carry on educational activities, to discuss professional problems, and to encourage
similar programs among organizations that are affiliated with TSRT;
B.
To publish and disseminate information pertinent to
the conduct of the TSRT or the profession;
C.
To assist in establishing and enunciating high standards
of education and training and to implement them through appropriate channels;
D.
To stimulate and encourage research designed to provide
the knowledge needed to assure increasingly efficient patient care;
E.
To expand educational opportunities and to develop
programs designed to broaden the scope of Radiologic sciences service;
F.
To advance policies concerning the professional status,
legislative activity, and the welfare of its members; and
G.
To cooperate with other organizations or agencies
whose policies are not in conflict with those of the TSRT as may be necessary to maintain continued progress and growth of
the TSRT.
ARTICLES III
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION 1: CONFLICT
OF INTEREST.
A.
The name of the TSRT or any of its Board of Directors
or its staff, in their official capacities, shall not be used in connection with a corporate company for other than the regular
functions of the TSRT.
B.
The TSRT is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination
in all programs and activities. No one shall be denied opportunities or benefits
on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, martial status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, military status, political belief or disability.
SECTION 2: PROFESSIONAL
ETHICS.
A.
Members who are without qualifications entitling them
to practice as a radiologic technologist shall not accept patients for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures except under the
direct supervision of a physician or surgeon.
B.
Violation of Article III, Section 2-A will forfeit
membership in TSRT.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1: CLASSIFICATION. The membership of the TSRT shall
consist of active members, associate members, student members, life members, and supportive members. All candidates for membership, except for life and supportive members, shall submit the prescribed application
form properly completed, together with required fees, and shall furnish additional information as may be required.
A.
Active members:
1.
Shall be Radiologic Science professionals certified
by and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or its equivalent or hold an unrestricted
license under state statutes as a Medical Radiologic Technologist.
2.
They shall have all rights, privileges and obligations
of membership including the right to vote, debate, hold office and serve as a delegate in the ASRT House of Delegates.
B.
Associate members:
1.
Shall be those persons who are interested in promoting
the purposes and functions of the TSRT, but who are not eligible for active or student membership.
2.
They have the obligations and privileges of active
members except to vote, hold office or serve as a delegate in the ASRT House of Delegates.
C.
Student members:
1.
Shall be those students enrolled in an educational
program accredited by JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) or by the Texas Department of
State Health Services education programs or recognized by the ARRT. Eligibility
for this category shall terminate on conclusion of, or discontinuance of such education.
2.
They shall have the obligations and privileges of
active members:
D.
Life members:
1.
Shall be selected by a unanimous vote of the TSRT
Board and shall have been active members who have rendered unusual service to the TSRT;
2.
They do not pay dues and shall have all the obligations
and privileges of active members.
E.
Supportive members:
1.
Shall be those persons, group, company, or institution
who the TSRT wishes to honor because of their interest in the activities and aims of the TSRT.
2.
They shall not vote or hold office.
3.
Dues shall be paid in accordance with Article V, Section
1 for the classification of an
individual, a group, a company, and or an institution.
SECTION 2: RESIGNATION. Any member shall have the right to resign by written communication to the TSRT office.
SECTION 3: SUSPENSION
AND EXPULSION. Any member may be suspended or terminated for
cause. Sufficient cause for such suspension or termination of membership shall
be a violation of the Bylaws or any lawful rule or practice duly adopted by the TSRT or any other conduct prejudicial to the
interests of the TSRT.
A.
If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be
sufficient; the person charged shall be advised in writing of the charges.
B.
A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified
or registered mail to the last recorded address of the member at least twenty (20) days before final action is taken.
C.
The statement shall be accompanied by a notice of
the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered.
D.
The member shall have the opportunity to appear in
person and be represented by counsel to present any defense to such charges before action is taken.
E.
Suspension or expulsion shall be by two-thirds (2/3)
vote of the entire membership of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 4: REINSTATEMENT. A member who resigns shall be
granted reinstatement in the TSRT by making an application with appropriate fees to the Executive Office Manager.
ARTICLE V
MEMBERSHIP FEES
SECTION 1 APPLICATION FEE AND ANNUAL DUES. The application fee and annual dues shall be established
by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2: DELINQUENCY. No member who is in arrears for dues shall vote or hold office
or shall be entitled to receive reports of the transactions of the TSRT. It shall
be the duty of the Executive Office Manager to erase from the rolls of the TSRT the name of any person who is in arrears for
more than ninety (90) days. Any member dropped from the rolls for non-payment
of dues may be reinstated only upon applying for reinstatement and payment of the dues for the year in which he is reinstated
and a reinstatement fee not to exceed an amount equivalent to the annual dues.
ARTICLE VI
ELECTED OFFICERS
SECTION 1: ELECTED OFFICER. The Elected office of the TSRT shall be a Vice President, formally known as the President Elect, The TSRT Board, by unanimous vote, may add an additional officer.
SECTION 2: QUALIFICATIONS.
A.
All officers of the TSRT shall be voting members of
the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), voting member of the TSRT, employed in the Radiologic Sciences, and
hold a state MRT license in good standing
B.
An officer shall have been a member of TSRT for a
minimum of one (1) year.
C.
The candidate shall have served on a TSRT committee
or as an affiliate officer for at least one (1) term.
SECTION 3: TERM
OF OFFICE.
A.
The term of the office for the officers shall be one
(1) year or until their successors are elected or filled. The officer shall assume
office following the Annual Meeting in the year elected. A officer may be re-nominated
or re-elected.
B.
The Vice President shall serve for a term of one (1)
year as Vice President, one (1) year as President Elect, one (1) year as President and one (1) year as immediate Past President,
Board Chair. Once elected as Vice President it becomes an automatic progression
so the elected officer serves more than a one (1) year term, totaling four (4) years on the Board.
SECTION 4: VACANCY
IN OFFICE.
A.
A vacancy in any office, except the office of President
and President-Elect, shall be filled by a unanimous ballot of the TSRT Board.
B.
A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled
by the President Elect.
C.
A vacancy in the office of President-Elect shall
be filled by the Vice President.
D.
In the event that vacancies occur at the same time
in the offices of President and President Elect, the Board Chair shall call a meeting of the TSRT Board for the purpose of
electing a President Elect to fill the office of President, after which a President Elect will be elected. These vacancies shall be filled by a majority
ballot vote of the current TSRT Board.
SECTION 5: DUTIES
OF ELECTED OFFICERS.
A.
The Board Chair shall:
1. Serve as alternate delegate
to the ASRT House of Delegates;
2. Preside in the absence of the President;
3. Serve as Affiliate Society Liaison;
4.
Call special meetings when deemed necessary or on petition of at least three (3)
members;
6. Review and prepare Bylaw changes for upcoming year to be presented
at annual meeting
7. Review and prepare the annual budget for the upcoming year to be
presented to the membership at
annual meeting.
8. Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
B.
The President shall:
1.
Assume the office of Board Chair after serving the
term of President;
2.
Preside at all regular TSRT Board and Executive Committee
meetings, TSRT Annual Meeting, and also at any special meeting;
3.
Appoint, with TSRT Board approval, all appointed committee
members as outlined in these By-Laws;
4.
Appoint, subject to the approval of the TSRT Board,
the Parliamentarian;
5.
Appoint, with TSRT Board approval, the TEX-RAYS Editor
and Editorial Staff;
6.
Call special meetings when deemed necessary or on
petition of at least three (3) members;
7.
Sign membership certificates;
8.
Set the regular meetings of the TSRT Board;
9.
Serve as the ASRT liaison and an official delegate
to the ASRT House of Delegates;
10.
Attend to the matters concerning state licensure;
11.
Serve as Ex Officio member of all committees except
the Nominating Committee;
12.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
C.
The President-Elect shall:
1.
Assume the office of President after serving the term
as President-Elect or in the event of a vacancy in that office;
2.
Serve as an official delegate to the ASRT House of
Delegates;
3.
Serve on the Organizational Development and Marketing
Committee;
4.
Serve on the Budget Committee; and
5.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
D.
The Vice President shall:
1.
Assume the office of the President Elect after serving the term as Vice President or in the event of vacancy in that office;
2.
Serve as Student Affairs Committee Chairman;
3.
Serve as Award of Merit / Scientific Display Coordinator;
1.
Serve as the Educational Alliance liaison; and
2.
Serve on the CERTT Committee; and
3.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
E.
The Executive Office Manager shall:
1.
Be appointed by the TSRT Board;
2.
Take directive from the President;
3.
Serve as Treasurer and Secretary for the TSRT Board;
4.
Be a non-voting member of the TSRT Board;
5.
Serve as liaison to the Education Committee;
6.
Serve as chairman of the CERTT Committee; and
7.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
SECTION 6: CENSURE,
REPRIMAND, AND REMOVAL
Any officer may be censured, reprimanded or removed from
the office for dereliction of duty or conduct detrimental to the TSRT. Such action
may be initiated when the Board of Directors receives formal or specific charges against an officer.
A.
If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be
sufficient; the person charged shall be advised in writing of the charges.
B.
A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified
or registered mail to the last recorded address of the officer at least twenty (20) days before final action is taken.
C.
The statement shall be accompanied by a notice of
the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered.
D.
The officer shall have the opportunity to appear in
person and be represented by counsel to present any defense to such charges before action is taken.
E.
Censure, reprimand or removal shall be by two-thirds
(2/3) vote of the remaining membership of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VIII
AFFILIATE SOCIETIES
SECTION 1: AFFILIATE
SOCIETIES.
A.
Composition: An affiliate organization may be organized
when the following requirements have been met:
1.
By-Laws and all revisions must be approved by the
TSRT Executive Committee;
2.
An affiliate may write its own By-Laws provided there
shall be no conflict with the TSRT By-Laws;
8.
A charter shall be issued by the TSRT when the requirements
are met; and
2.
If an affiliate is dissolved or its charter revoked,
the affiliate charter shall be returned to the TSRT.
B.
Officers:
1.
A President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer
shall be elected by the membership of each affiliate society. The office of Secretary-Treasurer
may be divided into two (2) offices. The office of President-Elect and additional
Vice-Presidents may be established if necessary and applicable;
2.
All officers shall hold membership in the society;
3.
The affiliate shall establish by a majority vote at
a regular meeting such voting procedures that best meets the needs of the affiliate and are applicable to the business conducted;
and
4.
The President and an additional designated officer
shall be voting members of the TSRT.
C.
Dues: The
amount and method of payment of affiliate membership dues shall be determined by the By-
Laws of the affiliate organization.
D.
Responsibilities:
1.
Promote membership in the professional organizations;
2.
The affiliate society shall have control over its
treasury;
3.
An affiliate Board shall be established by a vote
of the affiliate membership in accordance with its By-Laws;
4.
The affiliate President shall appoint such committees
as are necessary to promote the activities of the affiliate;
5.
Affiliate organizations shall hold a minimum of one
(1) meeting per year. A quorum for these meetings shall be established according
to the affiliate By-Laws; and
6.
The TSRT shall not be responsible for any debts or
utterances made by any affiliate society.
7.
The affiliate should maintain a charter, bylaws and
operations within the bounds, guidance, rulings and operation of TSRT and ASRT.
ARTICLE IX
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
SECTION 1: NOMINATIONS.
A.
The nominating committee will consist of the Board
Chair as Chairman and the Affiliate Societies officers. The committee shall satisfy
itself that all candidates have the proper credentials and are willing to serve if elected Vice President;
B.
The report of the nominees shall be submitted to the
TSRT Board at the Fall Board Meeting or before October 1.
SECTION 2: ELECTIONS.
A.
The nominating committee shall prepare a ballot including
all qualified nominees.
B.
The newly elected officers shall be installed into
office under the direction of the Executive Committee;
C.
A vote shall be conducted by mail/email and a plurality
vote shall elect;
D.
A tie vote on the ballot shall be broken by a vote
of the membership on the floor during the Annual Meeting;
E.
No person shall hold more than one (1) elected office;
and
F.
Ballots shall be counted by the Nominating Committee
Chairman, Executive Office Manager, Board Chairman, President, and a Notary.
ARTICLE X
ANNUAL MEETING
The TSRT shall hold an Annual Meeting each year.
SECTION 1: ANNUAL
MEETING SITES
The Annual Meeting site will be determined by the Board upon
recommendation of the Executive Office Manager.
SECTION 2: VOTING
All voting members or members who have voting privileges
as set forth in these By-Laws may vote on any business that comes before the TSRT at the Annual Meeting. No member may vote in more than one (1) capacity and there shall be no voting by proxy.
SECTION 3: QUORUM
A quorum for Annual Meeting business meetings shall be no
less than fifty (50) voting members registered at the meeting and include no less than two
(2) officers.
SECTION 4: SPECIAL
MEETINGS.
Special meetings of TSRT may be called at such time and place
as may be designated by the President or on petition of at least three (3) members.
A majority of this group shall constitute sufficient authority. Members
shall be notified at least fifteen (15) days in advance of such meeting, together with a statement of the business to be transacted. No essential business other than that specified shall be transacted at the special
meeting.
SECTION 5: POSTPONEMENT
AND CANCELLATION.
In an emergency, the TSRT Board by a two-thirds vote by telephone
may postpone or cancel an annual meeting.
ARTICLE XI
TSRT DELEGATES TO THE ASRT HOUSE OF DELEGATES
SECTION 1: DELEGATES
A.
The President and President-Elect of the TSRT shall
serve as the official delegates to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) House of Delegates; and
B.
The TSRT Board Chairman shall be appointed by the
TSRT Board to serve as the alternate delegate in event that one (1) of the official delegates is unable to serve.
C.
TSRT shall submit to ASRT the names of the TSRT delegates
and alternate delegate by the first business day of April or the TSRT delegate positions shall remain open until after the
ASRT House of Delegates meeting.
D.
The Society has the power to remove delegates.
SECTION 2: QUALIFICATIONS
A.
A delegate shall show proof of continuing education.
B.
A delegate shall be a voting member of the ASRT and
the TSRT for two (2) years immediately preceding nominations.
C.
A delegate shall have served as an officer, or on
the Board of Directors or as a committee member in the TSRT.
D.
A delegate shall practice in the radiologic science
profession or health care.
E.
A delegate may serve concurrently on the board of
any national radiologic science certification or national accreditation agency.
F.
A delegate shall have the time and availability for
necessary travel to represent the ASRT.
SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITIES
A.
TSRT delegates shall attend the ASRT House of Delegates
meeting and all meetings required of delegates.
B.
It shall be the duty of the delegate to attend the
Annual Meeting of the ASRT House of Delegates as the official representatives of the TSRT and to see that the best interest
of the profession is served.
SECTION 4: TERMS
A society delegate may serve for a term of two years: and
may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
SECTION 5: ABSENCES
An absence exists when a TSRT delegate is unable to fulfill
the duties of the position during the ASRT House of Delegates meeting. The delegate
shall be considered absent for the purpose of that meeting only. It is the responsibility
of the TSRT delegate to notify the ASRT, the Speaker of the House, and the alternate delegate of the delegate’s
inability to attend the conference as soon as possible. The alternate delegate
shall be seated for that meeting only. Any delegate position or alternate delegate
position not filled by this process remains open. There shall be no on-site credentialing
of delegates.
SECTION 6: VACANCIES
A vacancy exists when a delegate has submitted a written
letter of resignation or when a delegate position has not been filled by the appointment process. A delegate vacancy caused by the written resignation of a delegate shall be filled by the appointed alternate delegate.
SECTION 7: ENSURE, REPRIMAND AND REMOVAL
Any TSRT delegate may be censured, reprimanded or removed
from the position for dereliction of duty or conduct detrimental to the ASRT or TSRT.
Such action may be initiated when either Board of Directors receives formal and specific charges against the delegate.
A.
If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be
sufficient, the person charged shall be advised, in writing, of the charges.
B.
A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified
or registered mail to the last recorded address of the delegate at least twenty (20) days before final action is taken.
C.
The statement shall be accompanied by a notice of
the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered.
D.
The delegate shall have the opportunity to appear
in person and be represented by counsel to present any defense to such charges before action is taken.
E.
Censure, reprimand, or removal shall be by two-thirds
(2/3) vote of the respective Board of Directors.
ARTICLE XII
TSRT BOARD
SECTION 1: COMPOSITION. The members of the Board shall be:
A.
Elected officers; and
B.
The immediate past President. Board Chair. In the event of a vacancy, the position shall be filled by unanimous vote of the TSRT Board.
C.
The immediate Past President shall serve as Chairman
of the Board
SECTION 2: QUALIFICATIONS
Members of the board of directors shall be active members
of the TSRT and the ASRT.
SECTION 3: DUTIES OF THE TSRT BOARD.
The Board of Directors shall be vested with the responsibilities
of the management of the business of the corporation.
SECTION 4: MEETINGS.
A.
The TSRT shall hold at least five (5) Board meetings
each year: Pre-Annual Meeting Board Meeting, Post-Annual Board Meeting, Summer Board Meeting, Fall Board Meeting, and Winter
Board Meeting.
B.
The Board of TSRT will have the ability to hold a
board meeting electronically if they find it necessary.
SECTION 5: VOTING.
A.
A vote by mail or email of the Board may be taken
when deemed necessary. A vote taken by mail shall be verified and made a part
of the minutes at the next Board meeting; and
B.
In case of emergency, a vote by telephone or email
of the Board may be taken and shall be ratified and made a part of the minutes of the next Board meeting.
SECTION 6: CENSURE, REPRIMAND AND REMOVAL
Any Board member may be censured, reprimanded or removal
from the position for dereliction of duty or conduct detrimental to the TSRT. Such
action may be initiated when the Board of Directors receives formal and specific charges against a Board member.
A.
If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be
sufficient, the person charge shall be advised, in writing, of the charges.
B.
A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified
or registered mail to the last recorded address of the Board member at least twenty (20) days before final action is taken.
C.
The statement shall be accompanied by a notice of
the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the charges shall be considered.
D.
The Board member shall have the opportunity to appear
in person and be represented by counsel to present any defense to such any defense to such charges before action is taken.
E.
Censure, reprimand or removal shall be by two-thirds
(2/3) vote of the remaining membership of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 7: QUORUM
A majority
of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
ARTICLE XIV
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECTION 1: COMPOSITION.
A.
The Executive Committee shall be composed of three
(3) members including the President, President-Elect, and immediate Past President;
B.
The immediate Past President shall serve as Chairman
of the Board; and
C.
The term of the Chairman shall not exceed one (1)
year.
SECTION 2: DUTIES
OF THE TSRT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A.
Submit a proposed budget to the membership for approval
at the Annual Meeting;
B.
Employ a Certified Public Accountant to audit the
books and accounts of the TSRT;
C.
Monitor the audit of the TSRT’s financial records;
D.
Take care of all emergency business between meetings
of the TSRT Board;
E.
Provide immediate written notification to the Board
and / or other persons of any Executive Committee decisions made between regular Board meetings;
F.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
SECTION 3: QUORUM
The three members of the executive committee shall constitute
a quorum. A meeting cannot constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE XIV
COMMITTEES
SECTION 1: COMMITTEES. The Board shall establish committees
as deemed necessary to aid the TSRT in carrying on its activities. Such committees
shall be responsible to the Board.
A.
The President shall serve as Ex Officio member of
all committees except the Nominating Committee.
B.
All Committee Chairmen and members shall be appointed
by the President and approved by the Board except the Educational Alliance and Organization of Past Presidents unless otherwise
stated in the By-Laws.
C.
The term for the Committees shall be one (1) year
unless otherwise approved.
SECTION 2: VACANCIES. A vacancy in any committee, with the exception of the Nominating
Committee, shall be filled by appointment by the President with approval of the TSRT Board.
ARTICLE XV
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
SECTION 1: PARLIAMENTARY
AUTHORITY. The
rules contained in the current section of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the TSRT in all cases to
which they are applicable and in which they are consistent with these By-Laws.
ARTICLE XVI
AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS
SECTION 1: AMENDMENTS.
A.
These Bylaws may be amended at any Annual Meeting
by a two-thirds vote of the members voting. Notice of the amendments shall be
provided to the membership in TEX-RAYS and/or electronically and/or mailed at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting
at which they will be voted on; or
B.
These bylaws may be amended with less than thirty
(30) day notice but with a minimum of a forty-eight (48) hour notice by a four-fifths vote.
SECTION 2: REVISIONS. These By-Laws may be completely
revised only upon authorization by the TSRT Board.
ARTICLE XX
INDEMNIFICATION
Every officer, director, employee, delegate or representative
of the TSRT shall be indemnified by the TSRT against all expenses and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, in connection
with any threatened, pending or completed proceeding in which the above named individual is involved by reason of his being
or having been an officer, director, employee, delegate or representative of the TSRT if the above named individual acted
in good faith and within the scope of the above named individual’s authority and in a manner reasonably believed to
be not opposed to the best interests of the TSRT. In no event shall indemnification
be paid to or on behalf of any above-named individual going beyond or acting beyond the powers granted by authority of this
organization or bylaw. The foregoing right of indemnification shall be in addition
to, and not exclusive of, all other rights to which such officer, director, employee, delegate or representative may be entitled.
ARTICLE XV11
DISSOLUTION
SECTION 1: DISSOLUTION
In the event of dissolution or final liquidation of the TSRT,
all of its assets remaining, after payment of its obligation shall have been made or provided for, shall be distributed to
and among such corporations, foundations, or other organizations organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational
purposes, consistent with those of the TSRT, as designated by the TSRT Board of Directors.
Adopted 1986 Amended
2001
Amended 1988
Amended 2002
Amended 1989
Amended 2003
Amended 1990
Amended 2005
Amended 1991
Amended 2006
Amended 1992
Amended 2007
Amended 1993
Amended 2008
Amended 1994
Amended 2009
Amended 1996
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