Central Texas ENA Bylaws

CENTRAL TEXAS ENABYLAWS

Approved: Christine Hoover, RN, BSN Date: 5/24/2007President Central Texas ENA

Central Texas ENA Bylaws

ARTICLE ITITLE, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Section I: Name of AssociationA. The name of this association shall be the Central Texas Emergency NursesAssociation, (Central Texas ENA) a not-for-profit association in the State of Texas.Section II: PurposesA. Central Texas ENA is affiliated with the Emergency Nurses Association toimplement its philosophy, objectives, and leadership at the local level. CentralTexas ENA shall act in accordance with the bylaws and procedures established bythe Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).Section III:ObjectivesA. Promote standards of emergency nursing practice, nursing education and nursingservices as defined by the Emergency Nurses AssociationB. Provide for the continuing professional development of emergency nurses;C. Serve as a vehicle for dissemination of information relevant to emergency nursingD. Promote and protect the economic and general welfare of emergency nurses;E. Promote research in emergency nursing and encourage the use of knowledge as abasis for emergency nursingF. Provide services to membersG. Maintain communication with members;H. Assume an active role as consumer/client advocateI. Represent emergency nurses and serve as their spokesperson with healthcareprofessionals, community, governmental groups, and the publicJ. Monitor state legislative issues affecting emergency care and emergency nursingpracticeK. Maintain, and monitor a statewide emergency nursing networking structure toaddress professional issues.L. Promote the emergency nursing profession

ARTICLE IIRELATIONSHIP TO EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION

Section I: Charter A. A formal charter certificate is issued by the Emergency Nurses Associationallowing Central Texas ENA to function as an affiliate of the national association atthe local level.B. Failure of Central Texas ENA to adhere to the bylaws and procedures establishedby the Emergency Nurses Association shall be cause for suspension or revocationof the charter. Such a suspension or revocation shall be in accord with proceduresestablished by the Emergency Nurses Association.Section II: Responsibilities

Central Texas ENA Bylaws

A. Adopt and maintain bylaws which do not conflict with ENA bylaws and which arecongruent in purpose and function with ENA bylaws;B. Submit bylaws and reports, and attend meetings in accordance with policies andprocedures adopted by ENA.

ARTICLE IIIGOVERNING AUTHORITY

Section I: Governing AuthorityA. Governing authority of Central Texas ENA resides in membership as representedby the Local Council.1. The Local Council consists of the chapter representatives and the board of directors.

ARTICLE IVMEMBERS, RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS

Section I: DefinitionA. Membership of Central Texas ENA shall be those persons accepted as membersin accordance with the qualifications and other requirements described in theseand ENA's bylaws. Membership shall be unrestricted by consideration of age,color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.Section II: RightsA. Each member shall have the right to:1. Receive the official publication of Central Texas ENA2. Be a candidate for Local Council elective and appointive positions inaccordance with Central Texas ENA bylaws and procedures3. Attend Local Council meetings4. Transfer from one chapter to another 5. Be accorded other rights as provided for under common parliamentary or statutory law.Section III: ObligationsA. Each member shall have the obligation to:1. Uphold the bylaws and procedures of Central Texas ENA and ENA2. Pay dues required by ENA3. Fulfill the requirements of an office or committee if elected or appointed.

ARTICLE VBOARD OF DIRECTORS