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 who the TSRT wishes to honor
because of their interest in the activities and aims of the TSRT:
2.
They shall not vote, hold office or pay dues.
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 OFFICERS. Elected officers of the TSRT shall be a
President, President-Elect, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, and Third Vice-President. 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.
B.
An officer shall have been a member of TSRT for a
minimum of one (1) year.
C.
The President Elect shall have served on the Board
or served as a chairman of a committee 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. The officers shall assume office
following the Annual Meeting in the year elected. All officers may be re-elected.
B.
The president elect shall serve for a term of one
(1) year as president elect, one (1) year as president and one (1) year as immediate past president. Once elected as president elect it becomes an automatic progression so the PE serves more than a one (1)
year term.
C.
An officer who has served more than half a term in
an office is considered to have served a full term.
SECTION
4: VACANCY IN OFFICE.
A.
A vacancy in any elective 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 First Vice-President.
C.
In the event that vacancies occur at the same time
in the offices of President and First Vice-President, the Executive Office Manager shall call a meeting of the TSRT Board
for the purpose of electing a First Vice-President to fill the office of President, after which a First Vice-President will
be elected. These
vacancies shall be filled by a majority ballot vote.
D.
A vacancy in the office of President-Elect shall remain
vacant until the next Annual Meeting when a President shall be elected, unless the vacancy should be for a period of more
than six (6) months, then a special election shall be held according to Article X, Section 3-A.
SECTION
5: DUTIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS.
A.
The President shall:
1.
Preside at all regular TSRT Board and Executive Committee
meetings, TSRT Annual Meeting, and also at any special meeting;
2.
Appoint, with TSRT Board approval, all appointed committee
members as outlined in these By-Laws;
3.
Appoint, subject to the approval of the TSRT Board,
the Parliamentarian;
4.
Appoint, with TSRT Board approval, the TEX-RAYS Editor
and Editorial Staff;
5.
Call special meetings when deemed necessary or on
petition of at least three (3) members;
6.
Sign membership certificates;
7.
Set the regular meetings of the TSRT Board;
8.
Serve as the ASRT liaison and an official delegate
to the ASRT House of Delegates;
9.
Attend to the matters concerning state licensure;
10.
Serve as Ex Officio member of all committees except
the Nominating Committee
11.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
B.
The President-Elect shall:
1.
Assume the office of President after serving the term
as President-Elect;
2.
Serve as an official delegate to the ASRT House of
Delegates;
3.
Serve as the Nominating Committee Chairman;
4.
Serve on the Organizational Development and Marketing
Committee;
5.
Serve on the Budget Committee; and
6.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
C.
The First-Vice President shall:
1.
Preside in the absence of the President;
2.
Assume the office of the President in the event of
vacancy in this office;
3.
Serve as Affiliate Society Liaison;
4.
Serve on the CERTT Committee; and
5.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
D.
The Second Vice-President shall:
1.
Serve as Student Affairs Committee Chairman;
2.
Serve as Award of Merit / Scientific Display Coordinator;
3.
Serve as the Educational Alliance liaison; and
4.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
E.
The Third Vice-President shall:
1.
Serve as liaison to the Education Committee;
2.
Serve on the CERTT Committee; and
3.
Perform other duties as outlined in the Standing Rules.
SECTION
5: 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;
4.
A charter shall be issued by the TSRT when the requirements
are met; and
5.
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 four
(4) meetings 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.
ARTICLE IX
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
SECTION
1: NOMINATIONS.
A.
The nominating committee will consist of the President-Elect
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; and
B.
The report of the nominating committee shall be submitted
at the Fall Board Meeting.
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
Amended
1997
Amended
1998
Amended
1999
Amended
2000
