Kansas City Chapter CLMA

Kansas City Chapter CLMA

By-Laws

Proposed November, 2002

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Kansas City Chapter of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association (called the "Chapter").

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES

Section 1. The purposes of the Chapter shall be the same purposes stated in the Articles of Incorporation of the CLMA:

Vision Statement: The Clinical Laboratory Management Association will be the recognized leader and catalyst in achieving excellence in healthcare management and quality clinical services as a positive force for a healthier world.

Mission Statement: The Clinical Laboratory Management Association is a professional association dedicated to excellence in clinical services worldwide; to enhancing professional, managerial and leadership skills; to promoting efficient, productive, and high-quality operations; and to advocating on behalf of quality patient care and the membership.

Shared Values: CLMA’s core values are intended to guide CLMA members, leaders and staff in implementing the strategic plan. These values are teamwork, high-quality clinical services, personal development and valuing individuals/diversity, education and learning, caring/service to others, leadership, equitable access to health care, and high ethical standards.

Section 2. Kansas City Chapter Objectives:

The Kansas City Chapter of CLMA reaches toward this vision by:

Supporting a proactive, growing partnership with International CLMA, thereby fulfilling each group’s objectives.

Developing mutually beneficial relationships with other chapters of CLMA and other technical and management organizations.

Recognizing the value of each member’s unique knowledge and experience and providing opportunities for members to share their expertise and to support one another.

Providing educational opportunities.

Responding effectively to the dynamic, specific needs of the local membership.

Section 3. The Chapter intends to obtain the full benefit of any tax exemption it may be entitled to under the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, the Chapter shall be managed in a manner consistent with such exempt status.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Qualifications:

MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION IS A PREREQUISITE TO MEMBERSHIP IN THIS CLMA-AFFILIATED CHAPTER.

Diversity in membership is valued and encouraged.

A. Regular voting members shall be persons who are or have been (1) engaged in the supervision or administration functions of clinical systems; (2) engaged in supervisory or managerial functions in the manufacture or distribution of supplies, equipment, or services to clinical service personnel; or (3) engaged in the education of clinical service personnel. These members shall be eligible for membership in the CLMA in such a manner as shall be prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall determine benefits.

B. Graduate students shall be full- and part-time students enrolled in an accredited graduate or post-graduate degree or certification program related to a career in clinical services management, health-care administration, or other management careers related to a profession in clinical sciences. Maximum term of eligibility of this class is 2 years. Students shall be non-voting. The Board of Directors shall determine benefits.

C. Pathology residents shall be residents enrolled in an accredited pathology residency program. Maximum term of eligibility for this class is 4 years. Residents shall be non-voting. The Board of Directors shall determine benefits.

D. Retired CLMA members shall be any regular voting members who have retired and have been CLMA members for a minimum of 2 years. The Board of Directors shall determine benefits.

Membership in the international CLMA organization is a requirement for membership in this chapter. The chapter membership year shall coincide with his/her respective international CLMA membership year.

Section 2. Dues:

A. Membership dues for the Chapter shall be set by a majority vote of the Board of Directors but may not exceed 25% of the International CLMA dues. The fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30 of the following year.

B. If a Chapter member relocates and wishes to join a new chapter and relinquishes membership in the former chapter, chapter dues are considered reciprocal until the next member invoice date.

Section 3. Privileges:

Each member is eligible and encouraged to attend membership meetings, attend open Board of Directors meetings, vote, serve on committees, hold elected office and receive official Chapter publications.

Section 4. Termination of Membership:

A. If the dues of any member for either the international CLMA and this affiliated Chapter are not paid by the end of the third month following the member’s anniversary date, the membership shall be automatically terminated.

B. If a member does not subscribe to the purpose of the CLMA, its Charter and/or by-laws of this Chapter, the Board of Directors may by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the Board of Directors terminate this membership. No such action shall be taken until the member is advised of the specific charges, given a reasonable time to prepare a response and afforded a full hearing before the Board of Directors.

Section 5. Non-member Statute:

In keeping with the International CLMA charter and by-laws there will be no provision in this affiliated Chapter for other than full membership as set forth in Article III of these by-laws. However, a member may sponsor a guest at a membership meeting, education endeavor or social function.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

Section 1. Elected Officers:

The Officers of this Chapter shall be President, President-elect, Secretary and Treasurer.

Section 2. Term of Office:

Officers shall serve a term of one (1) year or until their successors are elected. The term of office shall begin on July 1 of each calendar year. Officers shall not serve for more than two consecutive one-year terms in the same office.

Section 3. Qualifications:

Only Board Members in good standing are eligible for election as officers. Any member nominated for office must have been a Chapter member in good standing for a minimum of six months prior to the date of assuming office.

Section 4. Duties:

Officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these by-laws, the Chapter position descriptions, and the by-laws of CLMA, the parliamentary authority adopted by the Chapter, the Board of Directors and the voting membership.

Section 5. Election:

The officers will be elected at the first Board meeting following the Annual meeting by the board Members. Nominations will be taken from the floor. A majority vote by the Board Members present can dispense with a ballot and call for a voice vote when there is but one candidate for any office. When there are two or more candidates for any office, the vote must be by written ballot. The candidate for each office receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected.