DRAFT 2023 Proposed Bylaws Changes

Leadership Development Committee shall be three (3) years. The term of service will commence at the beginning of the annual meeting in the year of the election and conclude just prior to the annual meeting three (3) years later. Two (2) members shall be appointed in the first year of the three-year rotation, two (2) in the second year, and one (1) in the third year. A Leadership Development Committee member shall serve no more than one (1) term. Vacancies on the Leadership Development Committee shall be filled by appointment by the board of directors with appointees to serve the remainder of the vacated term. If the office of chairperson becomes vacant, the previous chairperson will resume the office until their successor assumes the role of immediate past-president.

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Administrative project teams shall dissolve at the completion of their project.

ARTICLE VI LOCAL CHAPTERS

Section 1.

Organization of a New Chapter A.

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A chapter may be established when there are six (6) Registered Nurses who are APHON members within a defined geographical area who desire to form a chapter. B. The group desiring to form a chapter shall petition the APHON Board of Directors and comply with the established policies and procedures. C. The APHON Board of Directors shall approve the admission of each new chapter by a three-fourths (3/4) vote for a one year (1) organizational period. During the organizational year, the Local Chapter shall elect officers, adopt By-laws which are not in conflict with the By-laws, policies, and regulations of the National Organization. During this organizational year, the Local Chapter shall establish programs, solicit members, and demonstrate dedication to the purposes of APHON. D. At the end of the organizational year or at the first annual meeting following this time, a representative from the Local Chapter shall present an annual report to the general membership. If the Local Chapter requires more time to meet its objectives, an extension of up to one year may be granted by the board. E. A chapter may become a permanent chapter in good standing by a majority vote of those members present and voting at the annual meeting. Powers, Duties, Responsibilities A. Each chapter shall determine the amount of its dues and assessments and the method of collecting these dues.

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