Section 5. Vacancies
A. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice President. For other offices, vacancies shall be filled by Executive Committee appointment.
B. A vacancy on the Executive Committee shall be declared in the event of the death or resignation of a member, or declared by a majority vote of the Committee for failure to perform assigned duties.
Section 6. Duties of Officers
A. The President shall:
(1) Call and preside at all meetings of the Section and the Executive Committee, and shall serve ex-officio as a member of all committees, except the Nominating Committee, and Regional Study Groups.
(2) Serve as the Section Delegate, if eligible, at the Association House of Delegates.
(3) With the Vice President, carry on the official communications of the Section, and serve as the official spokesperson of the Section.
(4) Sign, along with the Treasurer, all checks over $500.00.
(5) Recommend to the Executive Committee, Special and Advisory Committees and appoint those approved by the Section or Executive Committee.
(6) Submit a written annual report of the Section to the Association as prescribed by the Association.
(7) Have the privilege of appointing a parliamentarian.
B. The Vice President shall:
(1) Assume the duties of the President, if the President is absent or unable to serve.
(2) Succeed to the Presidency in the event of a vacancy in that office, for the unexpired portion of the term.
(3) Assist the President in carrying out the official duties of the Section.
(4) Serve as Chairperson of the Program Committee.
(5) Submit a written report to the President at least 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting for presentation at the Annual Meeting.
C. The Immediate Past President shall:
(1) Serve as Chairperson of the Public Relations Committee.
(2) Serve as consultant to the President.
(3) Submit a written report to the President at least 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting for presentation at the Annual Meeting.
D. The Secretary shall:
(1) Record and distribute the minutes of all Section meetings and meetings of the Executive Committee.
(2) Maintain a record of all official actions and decisions of the Section and the Executive Committee.
(3) Send meeting notices as requested by the President or Executive Committee.
(4) Send vote by mail ballots.
(5) Submit a written report to the President at least 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting for presentation at the Annual Meeting.
E. The Professional Relations Director shall:
(1) Serve as Chairperson of the Professional Relations Committee.
(2) Coordinate Section publications.
(3) Submit a written report to the President at least 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting for presentation at the Annual Meeting.
F. The Treasurer shall:
(1) Serve as Chairperson of the Finance Committee.
(2) Receive and disperse the Section monies.
(3) Maintain a membership record of the Section.
(4) Keep true and accurate records of all receipts and disbursements of The Section.
(5) Estimate financial impact of actions taken by The Section or The Executive Committee upon request.
(6) Develop, with the assistance of The Executive Committee, an annual budget, and be responsible for publishing the annual budget at least 30 days prior to Mid-Winter Meeting.
(7) Submit written membership and financial reports to the President at least 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting for presentation at the Annual Meeting and shall make interim reports as the Section or Executive Committee may direct.
G. All officers shall have the right to vote at meetings of the Executive Committee.
H. All officers shall perform such duties as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
Section 7. Powers and Duties of the Executive Committee
A. The Executive Committee shall:
(1) Carry out the mandates and policies of the Section as determined by the members and, between meetings of the Section, shall make and enforce such policies on behalf of the Section as are not inconsistent with the mandates and policies determined by the members, subject to the provision in these Bylaws.
(2) Approve the contents of the Standard Operating Procedures Manual which shall contain other duties of Officers and Committees.
(3) Fill vacancies for Standing Committee Chairpersons, coordinate the activities of the Standing and Special Committees.
(4) Fill vacancies on the Executive Committee, except the President and Immediate Past President.
(5) Provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer's books.
(6) Have the power to authorize a vote by mail of the Section for matters other than election of officers.
(7) Transfer all records and provide orientation for their successors within 30 days following their termination of office.
(8) Appoint an Alternate Delegate.
Section 8. Voting by Mail
A. The fraction of the returned ballots required to decide an issue shall be the
same as that required if voting had occurred at a regular or special meeting. A minimum of nine (9) mail-in ballots are required.
B. The deadline date for the receipt of a returned mail ballot shall be indicated on the ballot and shall be no less than 14 days from the date (postmark) of its mailing to the membership.
C. The address to which the ballot is to be returned shall be clearly printed on each ballot.
D. Ballots received after the deadline date shall not be counted for the purpose of determining the results of the vote.
Section 9. Meetings
A. The Executive Committee shall meet a minimum of two times annually: meetings may be held at the time of The Annual and Mid-Winter Meetings.
B. Special Meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the president and shall be called upon written petition of a majority of the membership of the Executive Committee. A one week notice shall be required.
Section 10. Quorum
A majority of The Section Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum. Transaction of business in the absence of a quorum shall be in accordance with the provisions in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
ARTICLE IX. STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. Standing Committees:
A. Nominating Committee:
The nominating Committee shall consist of three eligible members; one member shall be elected each year, at the Annual Meeting, and shall serve a term of three (3) years, or until the election of his successor. The senior member of the committee shall serve as Chairperson. Any vacancies shall be filled by the Executive Committee until the next regular election at which time the vacant position shall be filled for the remainder of the term.
B. Program Committee:
(1) Shall be chaired by The Section Vice President.
(2) Shall consist of two or more members appointed by The Section Vice President.
(3) Shall be responsible for planning and conducting all educational programs of The Section.
C. Professional Relations Committee:
(1) Shall be chaired by The Professional Relations Director.
(2) Shall be responsible for The Section publications.
(3) Shall consist of two or more members appointed by The Professional Relations Director.
D. Public Relations Committee:
(1) Shall be chaired by the Immediate Past President.
(2) Shall consist of at least one member appointed by the Immediate Past President.
(3) Shall perform functions as assigned by the Executive Committee to promote awareness of the Section
E. Membership Committee:
(1) The Membership Committee Chairperson shall be appointed by The Executive Committee.
(2) Shall consist of two or more members appointed by The Membership Committee Chairperson.
(3) Shall perform functions to recruit membership and retain membership in The Section.
(4) Shall serve a term of two years.
F. Bylaws Committee:
(1) The Bylaws Committee Chairperson shall be appointed by the Executive Committee.
(2) Shall perform functions of maintaining and structuring the Section's Bylaws consistent with the Association's Bylaws.
G. Research Committee
(1) The Research Committee Chairperson shall be appointed by the Executive Committee.
(2) Shall consists of four members appointed by the research chairperson.
(3) The Research Committee Chairperson shall be appointed by the Executive Committee.
(4) Shall promote awarding the Section's research grant monies to qualified applicants.
H. Committee Tenure
Appointed committee members shall serve two-year terms and may be reappointed.
I. Committee Reports
Each Committee Chairperson shall submit a written report to the Section President at least 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting for presentation at that meeting. Each Committee Chairperson shall perform other such duties as specified in the Section Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
J. Vacancies
(1) Vacancies in a category of Committee Chairpersons shall be filled by the Executive Committee.
(2) A vacancy may be declared: (a) by majority vote of the Executive Committee for failure to perform assigned duties, and (b) by death or resignation.
(3) The Research Committee Chairperson shall be appointed by the Executive Committee.
(4) Shall promote awarding the Section's research grant monies to qualified applicants.
Section 2. Special Committees
Such Special Committees as The Section or Executive Committee deems necessary shall be appointed by The President.
ARTICLE X. FINANCE
Section 1. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of The Section shall be the same as that of The Association, January 1 through December 31.
Section 2. Limitations on Expenditures
No officer, employee, or committee shall expend any money not provided for in the budget as adopted, or spend any money in excess of the budget allotment except by order of the Executive Committee of the Section. The Executive Committee shall have the power to make appropriations not in excess of $500.00 annually. Any appropriations in excess of $500.00 annually must be approved by the Section.
Section 3. Dues
A. Section dues shall be as follows:
Physical Therapist: $35.00
Physical Therapist- Post Professional Student: $21.00
Physical Therapist Assistant member: $25.00
Life Physical Therapist: $0.00
Life Physical Therapist Assistant: $0.00
Student Physical Therapist and Student Physical Therapist Assistant: $10.00
Retired Physical Therapist: $17.00
Retired Physical Therapist Assistant: $17.00
B. All dues changes approved by the Section membership and approved by the Association's Board of Directors before the Association's deadline will become effective on the first of the Association's next fiscal year.
Section 4. Annual Reports
The Section shall submit their annual financial Statements, tax returns, and audit report to the Association when and as directed by APTA Headquarters.
ARTICLE XI. PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Section 1. Publications
The Newsletter is the official publication of the Section. Publication in the Newsletter of meeting notices and prior notice of issues to be voted upon shall constitute official notice to all members, provided the Newsletter has been mailed the required period of time prior to the meeting date.
Section 2. Communications
All members including Officers shall have permission from the Executive Committee before distribution of any Section reports to persons other than Section members. They must also have approval from the Executive Committee in order to represent the Section on radio or television, through newspapers or interview, or at a public or professional meeting.
ARTICLE XII. DISSOLUTION
Section 1. Dissolution
Involuntary dissolution of The Section by action of The Association Board of Directors shall be prescribed by The Association Bylaws.
Section 2. Bylaws
Dissolution being in effect, a motion to rescind the Bylaws shall require the same notice and vote as to amend. All members on record shall be notified of the Resolution to dissolve at least ten days prior to the meeting at which the vote on the Resolution would be taken.
Section 3. Records and Properties
Upon dissolution of The Section, all records and properties of The Section after payment of all bona fide debts shall become the property of The Association.
ARTICLE XIII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Association and all components, in all cases in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws and any special rules of order the Sections may adopt.
ARTICLE XVI. AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Section Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended at the Mid-Winter Meeting of The Section by a two-thirds vote of those members present and voting, providing a copy of the proposed Amendments has been sent to all members at least ten days prior to the meeting.
Section 2. Adoption of Amendments
The effective date of adoption of the Amendment shall be the date of issue, in writing, of approval by The Association Board of Directors.
Section 3. Association Amendments
When The Association Bylaws have been amended so as to require amendment of The Section Bylaws, The Section Executive Committee shall make any mandatory changes in The Section Bylaws and so notify the membership that such amendments have been made.
ARTICLE XVII. ASSOCIATION AS HIGHER AUTHORITY
In addition to these Bylaws, the Section is governed by the Association bylaws and standing rules, and by Association House of Delegates and Board of Directors policies.
Amendments 10/21/2004
Reviewed by Parliamentarian January 2004, November 2004, January 2006
Amendments adopted February 2005, CSM
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