2015 MD Nurses Association Annual Convention

2015 Maryland Nurses Association
Section 10. Executive Committee
a. The officers of the MNA shall constitute the Executive Committee.
b. The Board of Directors may authorize the Executive Committee to perform such
duties as the Board deems expedient between meetings of the Board.
c. The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the President or upon the written
request of three of its members. It shall make a complete report at each meeting of
the Board of Directors.
d. The Executive Committee shall prepare an annual job performance evaluation for the
Chief Staff Officer with input from the Board of Directors.
Section 11. Meetings and Quorum
a. Quarterly meetings at a minimum shall be held at such times and places as
determined by Board.
b. Special meetings may be called by the president with 24 hours notice to each
member by mail or other media, or shall be called by the president in like manner
upon written request of five or more members of the Board. Special meetings shall
be held at such time and place as specified in the call of the meeting.
c. Business that requires immediate action by the Board may be conducted by
telecommunication.
d. Members of the Board of Directors or Committees may participate in meetings
through the means of a conference call according to MNA Policy.
e. A majority of the Board of Directors, one of whom shall be the president or a vicepresident,
shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board.
f. In the absence of a quorum, emergency action may be taken and is subject to
ratification at the next scheduled meeting of the Board.
Section 12. Removal from Office
Absence from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings shall constitute a
resignation. The member will be notified in writing of their removal from office. The
vacancy shall be filled as provided for in these Bylaws.
ARTICLE V
COMMITTEES
Section 1. Definition
a. The standing committees of MNA shall be the Bylaws and Policy Committee, the
Center for Ethics and Human Rights, the Continuing Education Approver Committee,
the Continuing Education Provider Committee, the Finance Committee, the
Legislative Committee, the Membership Committee, the Nominating Committee,
the Practice and Education Committee, the Convention Planning Committee, the
Committee on Environmental Health, and the Committee on Tellers.
b. Standing committees assume the duties specified in these Bylaws and report their
findings and recommendations to the Board.
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