Texas Organization for Associate Degree Nursing

T-OADN Bylaws

Approved February 17, 2005

ARTICLE I Title
Section 1.	This organization shall be know as the Texas Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (T-OADN)
Section 2.	The name of the organization shall officially be abbreviated as T-OADN.
ARTICLE II Vision/Mission Statement
Section 1.	Vision. T-OADN is a state leader and advocate for Associate Degree Nursing.
Section 2.	Mission. T-OADN is the leading advocate for Associate Degree Nursing Education and registered professional nursing practice. It promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery.
Section 3.	Purpose. to maintain eligibility for Registered Nurse Licensure for graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs. to solicit the support of other associations to assist in promoting the vision of this association. to disseminate information relevant to the status of Associate Degree Nursing. to promote and maintain open channels of communications among interested parties. to facilitate legislative action supportive of the vision of this organization. to maintain currency with the contemporary scope of practice for the Associate Degree Nurse. to provide opportunities for Continuing Education for Registered Nurses.
ARTICLE III Membership
	Membership shall be open to individuals and agencies interested in the goals and objectives of the organization.
Section 1.	Membership classification. The membership of T-OADN shall be individual, associate, and agency.
Section 2.	Individual members. Individual members shall be composed of individuals who have paid dues according to these bylaws. They shall have all the rights of membership and shall have one vote.
Section 3.	Associate members. Associate members shall be composed of retired individuals who have paid dues according to these bylaws. They shall have all the rights of membership and shall have one vote.
Section 4.	Agency members. Agency members shall be composed of colleges, other institutions of higher education and health care agencies/organizations who have paid dues according to these bylaws. They shall have the right to appoint up to two delegates to membership meetings. These delegate(s) shall have the right to make motions and vote the equivalent of two total votes. Agency members shall not have the right to hold office.
ARTICLE IV Annual Dues
Section 1.	Annual dues shall be voted by the membership upon recommendation of the Finance Committee at the annual meeting. Associate members shall be assessed reduced membership dues.
Section 2.	The annual dues shall extend for one calendar year with all memberships renewing on their anniversary dates.
Section 3.	Members will be notified of proposed changes in the dues structure at least forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting.
ARTICLE V Officers
Section 1.	The elected officers shall consist of the following: President, President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor of Newsletter, Director-at-Large for Membership and Marketing and Director-at-Large for Bylaws and Resolutions. The Board appoints one Director-at-Large.
Section 2.	Eligibility. The President-elect must be a registered nurse in the State of Texas. One Director-at-Large shall be a Community College President recommended by the Texas Association of Community College Presidents.
Section 3.	Term of Office. President-elect, Editor of Newsletter and Director-at-Large for Membership and Marketing shall be chosen during the odd years. The Secretary Treasurer, Director-at-Large for Bylaws and Resolutions and the appointed Director-at Large shall be chosen during the even years. All other officers will serve for two years and be eligible for two consecutive elected terms.
Section 4.	Election. Elections shall be held each year.
Section 5.	Vacancies: In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the President-elect shall succeed to such office for the unexpired term, and at the end of that term shall serve as President for a full term. Vacancies of twelve (12) months or more will be filled by a special election. Other vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Director's for the unexpired term, within one month of receipt of resignation, or of other causes of vacancy.
Section 6.	Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the elected officers.
ARTICLE VI Duties of Officers
Section 1.	President The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and general membership of the Organization and shall be responsible for carrying out actions of the membership and shall vote in case of a tie vote.
Section 2.	President-elect The President-elect shall preside in the absence of the President. The President-elect shall serve in such other capacity as the President may direct. The President shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
Section 3.	Secretary The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all business proceedings of the organization and the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall also serve in such other capacity as the President may direct. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
Section 4.	Treasurer The Treasurer shall be accountable for the funds of this Organization. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the preparation of a proposed budget prior to the annual meeting for approval by the Board of Directors and the members. The Treasurer shall serve in such other capacities as the President may direct. The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
Section 5.	Editor of the Newsletter The Editor of the Newsletter shall be responsible for the publishing of one newsletter per year. A newsletter is to be published at least one month prior to the annual meeting. The Editor shall serve in such other capacity as the President may direct. The Editor shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
Section 6.	Director-at Large for Membership and Marketing Director-at-Large for Membership and Marketing shall be responsible for the Membership and Marketing activities of the organization. The Director-at-Large for Membership and Marketing shall serve in such other capacities as the President may direct. The Director-At-Large for Membership and Marketing shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
Section 7.	Director-at Large for Bylaws and Resolutions The Director-at-Large for Bylaws and Resolutions shall be responsible for bylaws and resolutions of the organization. The Director-at-Large for Bylaws and Resolutions shall serve in such other capacities as the President may direct. The Director-at-Large for Bylaws and Resolutions shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
Section 8.	The Directors-at-Large (Appointed) The Directors-at-Large shall serve as liaison to the Association of Community College Presidents.
Section 9.	Past President The immediate Past President shall be the liaison between the Board of Directors and the annual convention planning committee. The immediate Past President shall serve in such other capacity as the President may direct. The immediate Past President shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
ARTICLE VII Board of Directors and Duties of the Board
Section 1.	The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers as provided in Article V.
Section 2.	The immediate Past President will serve on the board in an advisory capacity for one year after his/her term of office.
Section 3.	Regular meetings of the board shall be held at least two times per year.
Section 4.	The Board of Directors shall have power and authority over the affairs and business of the organization between meetings of the membership, except that of modifying any action taken by the members. It shall perform the duties prescribed in these bylaws and such others as may be delegated to it by the organization.
Section 5.	The Board in addition shall: Transact the general business of the organization. Report business transacted at regular meetings. Act as custodian of the property, securities, and records; select a place for deposit of the funds; provide for the audit of the books and provide for payment of authorized expenses. Establish and dissolve committees and task forces and approve appointments for such to accomplish the purpose of the organization. Decide on the date and place of the membership meetings. All retiring members of the board shall deliver to their successors all organization, records/properties in their possession at the conclusion of the membership meeting or within at least two months.
Section 6.	The Board of Directors, with a 2/3 vote, shall have the authority to remove from membership or office in the organization, officers, committee members, state constituents and other members whose actions are not supportive of the goals of the organization or who do not fulfill the duties of their office. Provisions shall be made for a fair hearing and an appeal process.
Section 7.	Quorum. A quorum is met with the President, President Elect or Past President plus a simple majority of board members.
ARTICLE VIII Committees
Section 1.	The Standing Committees of this organization shall be: Membership and Marketing, Bylaws and Resolutions and Nominations.
Section 2.	Ad hoc Committees may be appointed by the Board of Directors as necessary to carry out the purpose of the organization.
ARTICLE IX Nominations and Elections
Section 1.	Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee of the organization shall consist of three (3) members who have been elected each year. The person receiving the largest number of votes shall be the chairperson.
Section 2.	Ballot. The Nominating Committee shall prepare and present a ballot to the President of the organization 90 days before the annual meeting. The ballot shall consist of at least two (2) names of members willing to serve if elected and a list of candidates shall be published in the newsletter and one (1) ballot shall be mailed to each individual, associate, and two (2) ballots shall be mailed to each agency member.
Section 3.	Elections. All elections shall be by a mail ballot. A plurality vote of those ballots received shall constitute an election. In the event of a tie, the choice shall be by lot.
Section 4.	Tellers. The President shall appoint tellers who shall serve as inspectors of the election.
Section 5.	Election Results. The results of the election will be announced at the annual meeting.
ARTICLE X Membership Meetings
Section 1.	Membership Meetings. The organization shall meet at least annually.
Section 2.	Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Board of Directors. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call.
Section 3.	Notices. Membership will be notified of all meetings by the Board of Directors.
Section 4.	Quorum. A quorum shall consist of two (2) officers, including the President or President-elect, and twenty five (25) members or ten percent (10%) of membership whichever number is the smaller.
ARTICLE XI Fiscal Year
Section 1.	Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of this organization shall be January 1 through December 31.
ARTICLE XII Official Publication
Section 1.	Official Publication. The organization shall publish a newsletter as its official publication. It shall be published at least once a year.
ARTICLE XIII Parliamentary Procedure
Section 1.	The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised Edition shall govern meetings.
ARTICLE XIV Amendments
Section 1.	The bylaws may be amended at any yearly meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) of the membership present and voting. The proposed amendments are to be submitted to the membership thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting.
Section 2.	These bylaws may be amended without previous notice at any meeting by a 99% vote of all members present and voting.
ARTICLE XV Amendments
Section 1.	Procedure This Organization may be dissolved by resolution of the membership passed by not less than two-thirds (2/3) vote of the member's present or by operation of law. Such actions must be presented in the Newsletter prior to the Membership Meeting and voted at the Membership Meeting.
Section 2.	Dispersal of Assets In the event of dissolution, all assets, real and personal, shall be transferred to the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing.