2016 AL State Nurses Association Annual Convention

2016 Alabama State Nurses Association Annual Convention
CONVENTION POLICY
I. Registration
a. Anyone may attend the Keynote Address and the Global Educational Endeavors Presentation, but only registered
attendees will receive CE credit.
b. A registration fee must be paid by each ASNA member attending the convention. This fee will entitle the members to
attend all meetings for which she/he is qualified.
c. AANS members must register and pay a registration fee. This fee will entitle the members to attend all meetings for
which she/he is qualified.
d. Nurses who are not members of this association may attend the convention with proof of registration.
e. All members must wear registration badges in order to be admitted to convention functions.
II. Delegate Credentialing
a. All elected delegates and alternates must be registered for the full convention.
b. When registering each delegate and alternate must present proof of current membership and picture identification.
c. Delegate badges must be worn to all scheduled convention business meetings.
d. Delegates will be seated in the section reserved for the House of Delegates during the business meetings.
e. Only registered delegates are entitled to vote at the HOD business meetings.
f. It is the responsibility of the District Presidents to be sure that their elected delegates are registered. If a District does not
have the correct number of delegates registered the District President should be sure that an alternate is registered.
III. Credential Committee Report
The Credential Committee will report the number of registered delegates after the opening ceremonies and at the beginning
of each HOD session. Supplementary reports may be given at the discretion of the Chair/President.
IV. On The Floor Of The House Of Delegates
a. Recognition
Any member wishing to speak will:
(1) approach a microphone;
(2) be recognized by the Chair;
(3) address the Chair
(4) give name, District, status (delegate, non-delegate)
(5) state purpose (Point of Information, Point of Order, Point of Personal Privilege or Making a Motion
b. Motion
(1) Only Delegates may present motions and vote.
(2) Non-delegates may ask questions, speak to a motion, or take part in discussions after delegates have had an
opportunity to speak to the motion,
(3) Motions presented from the floor of HOD must be in writing on the appropriate form, signed by the maker of the
motion and the seconder, and presented to the Secretary.
(4) Motions or recommended action coming from a standing committee, ad hoc committee, task force, district or
county shall be presented to the Board of Directors (BOD) at the pre-convention meeting. Upon approval of the
BOD the recommendation or action will be presented to the HOD at the time designated by the Chair.
c. Debate
Rules for debate on any motion will be included in the Standing Rules for the HOD and be voted on at the beginning of
the first session of the HOD.
d. Communication
All cell phones, beepers and the like must be set to silent mode during all official sessions and proceedings.
44