SECTION I: NAME
The official name of the Council is:
Alabama State Council of AORN, an affiliate of AORN, Inc.
SECTION II: GOALS
The goals of the Alabama State Council of AORN are to:
A. Establish communication among State AORN Chapters and Perioperative Nurses.
B. Collect and disseminate information of importance on Nursing issues.
C. Support legislative issues in Perioperative Nursing.
SECTION III: MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
A. Membership is unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race, creed,
lifestyle, color, sex, or age.
B. All AORN members residing in the State of Alabama are automatically members of the
Alabama State Council of AORN.
C. Representation:
1. All members present during the meeting of the council have one vote each.
2. The Chair may vote ONLY in cases of a tie vote.
D. Dues:
1. Each chapter will have the option of paying an annual fee of $25.00 in September
or an individual fee of $5.00 for each member in attendance of a meeting with an
educational offering. The Chapter does have the option of holding each individual
responsible for payment of individual fees.
2. Non AORN members will pay $10.00 per meeting with an educational offering.
3. Dues shall be paid according to established policy.
4. It is the goal of this council to function annually on a financial break-even
basis. Dues income is to be used to underwrite services which cannot be
provided on a break-even basis such as education programming, communication
and meeting services.
SECTION IV: OFFICERS
The officers of this council are: Chair and Secretary/Treasurer.
A. Chair:
Serves as the official representative of the council and presides at all meetings
of the council. Appoints a member to preside in case of absence.
B. Secretary/Treasurer:
Maintains records of the proceedings of all business meetings and affairs of the
council. Monitors the fiscal affairs of the council, corresponds with Chapters
and/or individuals regarding collection of dues and provides reports and
interpretation to the membership.
SECTION V: NOMINATIONS-ELEGIBILITY-ELECTIONS-TERMS OF OFFICE-VACANCIES-REMOVALS
A. Nominations
1. A slate of candidates will be prepared from the Willingness-to-Serve Forms
returned to the Chair.
2. Nominations for elected officers may be made from the floor at the time the
slate is presented, provided written consent to serve was obtained from the
nominee.
B. Eligibility
1. To be eligible for elective office, a member must be an active member.
C. Elections
1. Officers shall be elected by written ballot at the annual meeting and
plurality elects. In case of a tie, choice is by vote of the Chair.
D. Terms of Office
1. The Chair shall be elected on the even years for a two (2) year term.
2. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be elected on the odd years for a two (2) year term.
3. The term of office begins at the adjournment of the meeting at which they
have been elected.
E. Vacancies
1. Chair – A special called election shall take place.
2. All other vacancies are appointed by the Chair.
F. Removal
1. Elected officials may be removed by the membership upon two-thirds
affirmative vote when considered in the best interest of the council,
provided the elected official was offered an opportunity for an unprejudiced
hearing at which the elected official was permitted to defend against the
termination.
SECTION VI: MEETINGS – QUORUM
A. The council will meet a minimum of one (1) time a year, with an informal meeting
to be held at the annual Congress.
B. Notices of the meeting will be sent to chapter presidents and posted on the Web
site.
SECTION VII: COMMITTEE
Any committees required by the Council are appointed annually by the Chair. The number of members and the purpose and duties are specified at the time the committee is appointed.
SECTION IX: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Unless specified, meetings will be informal and will not require a Parliamentarian. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised is the parliamentary authority of this council in all cases not covered in these guidelines.
SECTION X: AMENDMENTS
A. Amendments to these guidelines may be made at a regular meeting provided that the
proposed amendment(s) have been submitted to all members prior to the vote.
B. Amendments to the guidelines require a two-thirds vote of the members present and
voting.
SECTION XI: DISSOLUTION
If the Council should dissolve, all funds in the treasury will be given to the AORN Foundation.