ARTICLE I 
Name

The Name of this chapter shall be Greater Rochester & Finger Lakes Central Service Association of New York.

The objectives of this chapter are:

To pool the knowledge and experience of members for the purpose of providing the best service possible to all departments of the hospital.

To discuss and attempt to solve problems submitted by fellow members.

To stimulate interest through presentation of new techniques and products.

To give educational opportunities to area members by way of chapter meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.

Active Members shall consist of individuals, irrespective of professional status, who are employed in a central service department. Associate membership is open to those employed in allied professions in a hospital and other interested parties, including vendors and consultants.

Active Members fees shall be ten dollars annually and twenty-five dollars annually for associate members.

Officers

The officers of this chapter shall consist of a President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer & three members at large. All of the officers and members at large are to be active members in good standing of the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management. All Board members must be employed in a CS dept. at a local healthcare facility. Absence from such for more than 1 year shall result in loss of office held by such officer. Voting rights are still in check for the one year grace period. All positions are voluntary and unpaid.

The President shall -

preside at all meetings

have the power to appoint any special committee

be an ex officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee

appoint the chairman of each standing committee

appoint the tellers of the annual election 

assume or appoint an active IAHCSMM member to represent the chapter on lAHCSMM's Board of Directors.

The President-Elect shall -

assume all duties of the President when the President is absent

become the President in case of a vacancy in the office

The Secretary shall -

keep minutes of all meetings of the chapter

preserve all letters and transactions of the organization

notify all members of the time and place of the meetings, two weeks prior to the meetings

The Treasurer shall -

receive all dues, have charge of all funds of the chapter

notify members of delinquent dues

The Members at large shall-

a. gain knowledge and experience to become committee or officer members in the future.

Executive Board

The Executive Board shall consist of the officers and two members at large of this chapter and the immediate past President. The Executive Board shall meet at the call of the President, who shall give notice at least 10 days before the meeting. All board members have one vote in any matter.

Meetings

Special meetings may be called by the President or by the Executive Board, or at the written request of twelve members of this chapter. Board of Directors shall meet once per month and chapter meetings are held every other month.

Order of business at any regular meeting shall

Call to order

Minutes of previous meeting

Report of President

Report of Treasurer

Report of Standing Committees

Unfinished business

New business

Next Meeting

Adjournment

Dues

The annual dues shall be amount payable by cash or check. Fees are $10 for CS Personnel and $25 for CS Associates

Members failing to pay dues within 30 days shall be notified, and deemed inactive 

An inactive member will not be eligible to vote.

ARTICLE VIII

The President shall appoint the following committees -

Program/Vendor

Nomination

Bylaws

Membership

The Program/Vendor Committee shall arrange the program for each meeting.

The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate consisting of two names for each office and present it at the April meeting. All nominees will have consented to serve.

The Bylaws Committee shall present all proposed revisions to each active member of the chapter at least thirty days before the April meeting. A majority vote of those present and voting will constitute acceptance of the proposed revision.

The Membership Committee shall review and recommend standards, practices, and procedures for membership in the association.  

ARTICLE IX

Nomination and Elections

Election of officers will be held annually at the April meeting. Voting will be by written ballot.

A majority will elect. In the event of a tie, the Board of Directors shall decide.

Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the chapter shall be from April to March.

 ARTICLE XI

Parliamentary Authority "Roberts' Rule of Order", Revised, shall be the authority at all meetings of this chapter.