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MARYLAND SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS (6/2007)

ARTICLE I		NAME
The name of this Society shall be the Maryland Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Society.
ARTICLE II		DEFINTION AND PURPOSE
Section 1 - Definition Radiologic technologist shall be the term used to define radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapist and sonographer and shall be used to describe the areas of certification or licensure. Section 2 - Purpose The purpose of this Society shall be to advance the professions of radiation and imaging disciplines and specialties; to maintain high standards of education; to enhance the quality of patient care; and to further the welfare and socioeconomic of radiologic technologists.
ARTICLE III		MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 - Policy The Society 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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, political belief or disability. The name of the Society or any member of the 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 Society. Section 2 - Qualifications Membership in the Society shall be open to those individuals associated with the practice, education or administration of radiation, and imaging disciplines and specialties. A candidate for membership shall submit an application for membership along with the required fee to the Society. Section 3 - Active Members Active members shall be those individuals who are registered or certified in their specific medical imaging modalities by the corresponding credentialing agency. Active members shall have the privileges and obligations of the Society. Section 4 - Associate Members Associate members shall be those individuals who are not registered or certified in their specific medical imaging modalities but who are licensed to practice or those individuals who are registered, certified and/or licensed in a closely related field. They shall have all the privileges of an active member except the right to vote or hold office or serve as delegate to the House of Delegates of the ASRT. Section 5 - Student Members Student members shall be those students who are enrolled in radiologic technology programs accredited by the JRCs or equivalent programmatic agencies. Eligibility for this category shall terminate on conclusion of or discontinuation of such education. Student members shall have all the privileges and obligations of members except the right to hold office at the State level. Section 6 - Retired Members Retired members shall be members who have reached the age of 55 and/or, who have been actively engaged in the medical imaging modalities for a period of not less than 30 years, and who have been a member of the Society or its equivalent for a period of not less than 10 years. Members who meet this qualification shall submit in writing with documentation to the Executive Secretary, a request to be included in this category. Retired members shall pay no dues and have all the privileges and obligations of members, and if a member of the ASRT, are eligible to serve as delegate to the House of Delegates of the ASRT. Section 7 - Life Members Life members shall be members who have rendered unusual service to the Society. Life Members shall be selected by a majority vote at a regular meeting, upon recommendation of the Board of Directors. The life member pays no dues and has the privileges and obligations of members. All past President's of the MSRT will be granted life memberships. If a member of the ASRT, life member are eligible to serve as delegate to the House of Delegates of the ASRT. Section 8 - Honorary Members Honorary members shall be those persons who because of the interest they have evidenced in the activities and aims of this Society, the Society wishes to honor. Honorary members shall be selected by a majority vote at a regular meeting, upon unanimous recommendation of the Board of Directors. They shall pay no dues and shall have all the privileges and obligations of members except the right to vote and hold office or serve as delegate to the House of Delegates of the ASRT. Section 9 - Supporting Members Supporting members shall be those persons who are interested in promoting the purposes and functions of the Society, but who are not active, student, retired, life, associate, or honorary. They shall have all the privileges and obligations of members, except the right to vote and hold office or serve as delegate to the House of Delegates of the ASRT. Section 10 - 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 Society or any other conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Society. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient, the person charged shall be advised in writing of the charges. A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the last recorded address of the member at least twenty days before final action is taken. 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. 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. Suspension or expulsion shall be by a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the Board of Directors. Section 11 - Membership fees The membership fees/annual dues shall be established in such amount as is required by the Society as determined by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IV		OFFICERS
Section 1 - Officers The officers of the Society shall be: President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman of the Board and Senior Board Member. All officers of the Society shall be voting members of the ASRT. Section 2 - Term All officers shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors have been appointed or elected. Terms of office shall commence at the adjournment of the Annual Meeting at which they are elected. All officers may be re-elected. Section 3 - Nominating Committee The immediate Past President will be the chairman of the nominating committee. Section 4 - Installation of Officers The newly elected officers shall be installed into office under the direction of the Board of Directors. Section 5 - Financial Obligation All officers of the state shall be free from any financial obligation to the Society. Section 6 - Term of President Elect The candidate nominee for the office of President Elect shall have served for at least one full year on the state Society's Board of Directors; as either a committee chairperson, state officer or as a chapter president. The year of experience does not have to have been the year immediately prior to the nomination but could have served any of the Society's existing years. Section 7 - Duties of Officers The duties of the officers of this Society shall be outlined in the Society's Policy and Procedure Manual. These duties shall be consistent with the requirements of each office and shall include any additional duties as necessary to meet the needs of the Society. Section 8 - Censure, Reprimand, and Removal Any officer may be censured, reprimanded or removed from office for dereliction of duty or conduct detrimental to the Society. Such action may be initiated when the Board of Directors receives formal and specific charges against an officer. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient, the person charged shall be advised in writing of the charges. A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the last recorded address of the officer at least twenty days before final action is taken. 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. 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. Censure, reprimand, or removal shall be by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors Section 9 - Election of Officers Officers shall be elected plurality vote, by ballot, at the Annual Meeting. Section 10 - Absentee Ballots Absentee ballots must be requested from the Executive Secretary, at least sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting. Reminders about absentee ballots shall be posted in at least two general membership publications prior to the Annual Meeting. Section 11 - Return of Absentee Ballots All absentee ballots must be returned to the Executive Secretary and postmarked at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting. These ballots shall be opened and counted at the Annual Meeting. Section 12 - Voting Members of House of Delegates of the ASRT The two voting members of the House of Delegates of the ASRT representing this affiliate society shall be the President and the Chairman of the Board. The Society shall indicate in its Policy and Procedure Manual the rotation substitution order in their absence. The Society will submit nominees for Regional Modality Delegates in accordance with the established procedures of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
ARTICLE V		MEETINGS
Section 1 - Number Number of Meetings: The Society shall hold an Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors shall hold meetings at least quarterly. Section 2 - Special Meetings Special meetings may be called by the President or the Board of Directors at a designated time and place. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call. The membership shall be notified of such meeting at least fifteen (15) days in advance. No other business than that specified in the call shall be transacted at a special meeting. A quorum for any meeting of this Society, except the Board of Directors, shall not be less than twenty five per cent (25) of the voting members registered at the meeting and shall include not less than three (3) officers. Section 3 - Notice of Annual Meeting Notice of Annual Meeting of the Society shall be sent to all members thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the meeting. Section 4 - Meeting Site Change Should the need arise to change the meeting site, the Board of Directors will act in accordance with the procedure outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
ARTICLE VI		THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1 - Composition The Board of Directors shall be composed of the two immediate past presidents and all officers and chapter presidents or equivalent. All members of the Board of Directors shall be voting members of the ASRT. After each Annual Meeting the retiring President shall succeed to the Board for a term of two years. The retiring president will fill the office of chairman. The retiring chairman will be the office of senior board member. Section 2 - Failure to Attend Board Meetings Failure to attend three Board meetings by a member of the Board of Directors would constitute a vacancy and shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Section 3 - Censure, Reprimand, and Removal Any Board member may be censured, reprimanded or removed from the Board for dereliction of duty or conduct detrimental to the Society. Such action may be initiated when the Board of Directors receives formal and specific charges against an officer. If the Board of Directors deems the charges to be sufficient, the person charged shall be advised in writing of the charges. A statement of the charges shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the last recorded address of the officer at least twenty days before final action is taken. 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. 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. Censure, reprimand, or removal shall be by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors. Section 4 - Special Meetings Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at the request of at least twenty five per cent (25%) of the members of the Board of Directors. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the request. No other business other than that specified in the call shall be transacted. Section 5 - Vacancies A vacancy in any elective office except for the office of President and President-Elect shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice President. A vacancy in the office of President-Elect can be appointed by the Board of Directors. Section 6 - Quorum A quorum of any meeting of the Board of Directors shall be a majority of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VII		COMMITTEES
Section 1 - Establishment The Board of Directors shall establish committees as deemed necessary to aid the Society in carrying on its activities. Such committees shall be responsible to the President and may be changed at any time by the Board of Directors. Section 2 - Chairpersons The President shall appoint the chairpersons of the committees unless in conflict with other sections of these bylaws. Section 3 - Vacancies A vacancy in any committee shall be filled by appointment by the President.
ARTICLE VIII		CHAPTER ORGANIZATION
Section 1 - Number and Boundaries The number of chapter organizations and the boundaries thereof shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Society. Section 2 - Officers All officers shall hold membership in the Society. Election of the officers shall be by a majority vote at a regular meeting of the chapter. A President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer or Secretary/Treasurer shall be elected by the membership of each chapter. All officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year, or until their successors have been appointed or elected. Students shall not hold the office of President, President-Elect or Vice President. All officers of the Chapter shall be free from any financial obligations to the Society. Section 3 - Members All members of the chapter must be members of the Society. Section 4 - Treasury The chapter organization shall have control over its treasury. The chapter shall establish the policy for disbursement of the funds. Section 5 - Duties Its duties shall be consistent with those specified in the Policy and Procedure Manual of the Society. Section 6 - Committees The Chapter Board of Directors may appoint such other committees as are necessary to promote the activities of the chapter. Such committees are responsible to the President of the Chapter. Section 7 - Meetings Chapter organizations shall hold at least four (4) meetings, but preferably eight (8) each year. Section 8 - Debts and Dissolution The Society shall not be responsible for any debts or utterances made by any chapter organization. In case of dissolution or final liquidation of the chapter, all assets remaining after payment of authorized expenditures and obligations shall have been made or provided for, shall be distributed to the Society.
ARTICLE IX		PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the current edition of "Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised" shall govern this society in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are consistent with these bylaws.
ARTICLE X		AMENDMENTS
The bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote at any meeting of the Society. Notices of such amendments shall be sent to all members at least thirty (30) days prior to the time of voting.
ARTICLE XI		INDEMNIFICATION
Every officer, member of the Board of Directors, employee or delegate of the Society shall be indemnified by the Society against all expenses and liabilities, including attorney's fees, in connection with any threatened, pending or completed proceeding in which the above-named individual is involved by reason of being or having been an officer, member of the Board of Directors, employee, or delegate of the Society if the above-named individual acted in good faith and within the scope of the above-named individual's authority and in a manner reasonably believed to be not opposed to the best interest of the Society. In no event shall indemnification be paid to or on behalf of any above-named individual going beyond or acting beyond the powers granted by authority of this organization or bylaw. The foregoing right of indemnification shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, all other rights to which such officer, member of the Board of Directors, employee or delegate may be entitled.
ARTICLE XII		DISSOLUTION
In case of dissolution or final liquidation of the Society, all assets remaining after payment of authorized expenditures and obligations shall have been made or provided for, shall be distributed to and among such corporations, foundations, or other organizations organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes, consistent with those of the Society as designated by the Board of Directors.

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