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BY-LAWS

ARTICLE III

 

MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section I Membership

Membership in the Association is a privilege and is contingent on compliance with requirements as specified in the bylaws.

Section II Categories and Qualifications

Categories of membership in this Association are active, associate, honorary, and international associate.

  • Active Membership: Any professional nurse of Philippine ethnic origin, currently registered under licensure laws of New York State, and/or any state in the continental United States.
  • Associate Membership (non-voting members): Any professional nurse of Philippines ethnic origin registered under licensure laws of the Philippines or any other country outside the United States.
  • Honorary Membership (non-voting members): Any outstanding leader in nursing and allied fields, a Philippine or United States government official, member of the diplomatic corps, or any individual who has made valuable contributions towards the achievement of the objectives of the Association and the nursing profession, who is conferred honorary Membership, by virtue of a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors.
  • International Associate Member (non-voting members): Any professional nurse of non-Philippine ethnic origin, who has been granted a license to practice as a registered nurse in their country of origin and/or any state in the United States.
  • Student (non-voting members): Individuals maybe accepted as student members and remain as student members who are currently enrolled in an entry-level nursing program leading to eligibility for the national licensing (NCLEX) examination upon graduation.
  • Retired (non-voting members): Any Professional nurse of Filipino origin not currently registered, who has been registered in the US or Philippines. Retired from active practice and had licensure to practice in the US.

Section III

Representation

  • Active members are eligible to hold elective office, serve on elected or appointed committees, and exercise delegate power.

B.   Associate, Honorary, Student, and international associate members may serve as members of appointed committees, but cannot chair a committee nor hold elective office.
  • Honorary members have a voice and may serve as resource persons in matters relevant to their individual expertise but have no vote or delegate power.
  • The nurses’ credentials shall be submitted to the Membership Committee upon application for membership, to determine membership status and eligibility.

Section IV

Ethical Standards

  • By two-thirds ballot vote, the Board of Directors may censure or expel a member for cause, provided there was a hearing at which the member was permitted to defend himself/herself.
  • Any member, suspended or expelled, may be reinstated by majority vote of the Board of Directors, making application as a new member, and paying current assessment and dues.

Section V

Membership Dues

  1. Annual membership dues in the Association are determined by the Board of Directors and subject to ratification by a majority of membership votes.
  2. Membership will be good for twelve (12) consecutive months from time of enrollment. The Categories of membership are 1yr, 2 yrs, and 10 years. The full amount of dues shall be payable at the time of application and by the member’s anniversary date each year thereafter.A notice of renewal will be sent to each member 60 days prior to his or her membership expiration date.
  3. Changes in dues structure or rates shall be determined by the Board of Directors. No monies shall be refunded nor additional monies collected when a change in dues category is made within a membership year.
  4. Reinstatement: Any member whose dues are not received 60 days after the due date shall be removed from the membership roster and all privileges from the Association shall be withdrawn. Reinstatement is effective by application and payment of membership dues.
  5. The Board of Directors shall have the right to exempt members from payment of dues on the basis of:
    • Undue hardship
    • Educational leave of absence
    • Past Presidents of PNA-NY are automatically granted free lifetime membership after their term
    • Other acceptable reasons as determined by the Board of Directors.
  6. All members exempt from payment of dues for those above reasons will retain voting privileges.

ARTICLE IV

MEETINGS, QUOROM - SPECIAL MEETINGS

Section I: Meetings

A. Board of Directors:

  1. Meets a minimum of 6-8 times a year, established time frames set annually, and scheduled appropriately for all concerned elected officers.
  2. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or upon written request of three (3) members of the Board of Directors.
  3. Notice of all meetings of the Board of Directors is sent to each member by mail, fax or phone at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting by the President and or Recording Secretary.
  4. Seven (7) members of the Board, two (2) of who are officers will constitute a quorum.

B. Association Meetings

  1. This Association shall hold an annual general membership meeting at such time and place deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors.
  2. Members will be notified at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled date of the meeting. Notification can also be by phone or official publication in local Philippine newspapers.
  3. Five percent (5%) of the membership, including three (3) members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for a business meeting. At no time shall the lack of quorum prevent those present from proceeding with a planned program.
  4. Special meetings of the Association may be called by the President, upon request of a quorum of the membership, or a quorum of the Board of Directors. The same rule of due notice to membership applies.