TEXAS SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, INC.

806 Woodlawn

Kilgore, Texas 75662

Main: 877-986-8818

Fax: 903-986-8489

Website:  TSRT.INFO

Email: tsrt@runbox.com

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 meetings 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:  VOTE  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 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 VII

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 VIII

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 and/or electronically 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;