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Mission & Vision
This organization shall be known as the Utah Organization of Nurse Leaders, hereafter referred to as UONL.
Section 1 - Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of UONL is to champion and support nurse leaders who are in positions that influence decisions, which impact health outcomes for individuals and communities.
- This is accomplished by:
- Assessing the environment for its influence on nursing practice and health care delivery.
- Participating in the formation of public policies that improve the health of our communities.
- Develop strategic partnerships and utilize processes of continuing education, leadership activities and research to support issues on local, statewide, and national levels.
- Developing and promoting standards for nurse leadership practice.
- Providing a collaborative structure for nurse leaders to have an interchange of ideas, which will enhance personal and professional growth and development.
Section 2 - Organization
UONL is established exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. It shall be conducted so that no parts of its income or earning will incur to the benefit of any member, director, or other individual. Upon dissolution, the assets shall be distributed to an organization involved in nursing issues enjoying an exempt status under Sec. 501 C3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or a successor statutory authority, as determined by the Executive Committee of UONL.
UONL is an affiliate of the American Organization of Nurse Executives, hereinafter referred to as AONE.
UONL is a personal membership organization who delegates power to a Board of Directors to take positions regarding nursing issues, make recommendations to local and national organizations and policy making bodies, and officially advise the Utah Hospital and Health Services Association regarding practice and health care issues.
Section 1 - Members
Membership is open to any registered nurse who:
- holds an organizational role in administration/management and is accountable for strategic, operational, and/or management outcomes in sites where health care is delivered,
- is a faculty in a graduate and/or undergraduate nursing program, including deans and directors,
- is a consultant in nursing,
- is a retired UONL member,
- aspires to a leadership position.
Section 2 - Honorary Members
Honorary membership maybe conferred upon any individual who are in support of the organization or its mission after a signed recommendation of one member is received, seconded by another member and by a three quarters (3/4) vote by ballot.
Section 3 - Establishment of Membership
Upon receipt of appropriate dues and a completed application meeting the criteria for membership, an individual shall become a member. The membership year is January 1 through December 31.
Section 1 - Composition
The Executive members of the board shall be President, Past-President, President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. Board Officers shall consist of Regional Representatives (North, Central, East, and South regions), Members at Large (Public Relations, Education, Legislative, and Bylaws). All positions except for the Legislative position on the board shall be elected by the membership of UONL. The Board will appoint the Legislative position for a two-year term.
Section 2 - Eligibility
Each member of the executive board and board officers shall be a member in good standing of UONL and AONE.
Section 3 - Election Terms
Term of office shall be on a calendar basis commencing in January. No more than 50% of the executive and board officers should be elected in one year. The President Elect and Past President shall serve one year terms with the President Elect being elected in even numbered years. All other officers shall serve a term of two years. The President Elect shall take office as President at the end of his/her term as President Elect. The Secretary and Treasure shall be eligible for re-election for another full term. Having served a second consecutive term, such members shall be ineligible for re-election until two years shall have elapsed. Members at Large shall be elected for two years and are eligible for reelection for another full term.
Section 4 - Functions of Executive Board
The function of the executive board is to transact business for the organization between routine meetings or emergent conditions.
Section 5 - Duties
A list of duties of members of the executive board and board officers are located in the Rules and Regulations of UONL.
Section 6 - Vacancies
If the office of the President becomes vacant, the President Elect shall succeed to the office of President and serve his/her own term. If another office becomes vacant, the Board shall appoint, from the membership, a member to serve for the remaining portion of the term.
Section 1 - Establishment of Dues
Changes in annual dues for membership in UONL shall be established by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the executive and board officers.
Section 2 - Disbursement of Dues
All dues paid to UONL shall become the property of UONL to be disbursed in accordance with an annual budget approved by the membership. No portion of dues paid by any member shall be refundable if the membership is terminated for any reason.
Monies donated to UONL will be used for the purpose specified by the donor. Monies donated without purpose specified will be accounted for in the general fund. Monies earned from educational programs will be accounted for in the general fund.
Membership
Section 1 - Number and Purpose
Section 2 - Notice of Meetings
Section 3 - Order of Business
Section 4 - Voting
Section 5 - Quorum
Executive Board and Board Officers
Section 2 - Voting
Section 3 - Quorum
Section 1 - Nominations/Candidates
Section2 - Eligibility
Section 3 - Process
Section 4 - Forfeiture
There shall be eight standing committees: Nominations, Membership, Bylaws, Strategic Planning, Education, Public Relations, and other ad hoc committees to meet the strategic work of the board. All committees shall have representatives from the membership of UONL. Committee appointments are announced at the annual meeting and are effective for two years. Committee members are limited to two consecutive terms. All standing committees shall submit annual reports and such interim reports as requested by the President. The chairperson will appoint members of each committee. Committee membership should reflect geographic distribution and the board interest of UONL. See specifics regarding each committee in Rules and Regulations of UONL.
The Utah Organization of Nurse Leaders shall enter into and maintain a written agreement of affiliation with the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). UONL will participate in mutual programs with AONE as detailed in the written affiliation agreement.
UONL will maintain a close liaison with the Utah Hospital & Health System Association
UONL will develop external partnerships to advance the purposes and goals of the organization. Members of those organizations will be invited to serve as liaisons to attend board meetings as appropriate to UONL business.
Decision making will be accomplished through consensus.
The bylaws may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast at any annual meeting of UONL. Notice of proposed amendments shall be sent to all members not less than 31 days in advance of the meeting. Amendments to the Bylaws may also be proposed by petition of at least five (5) members of UONL. Amendments so proposed shall be filed with the Secretary at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting.
Amendments to the Bylaws that are approved by the membership shall become effective as designated therein.
General membership meetings shall be held at least twice a year with the focus of one meeting for the purpose of election of the executive and board officers, transaction of business, and presentation and approval of the treasurer's report.
UONL board shall notify the membership of meetings no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting.
The Board shall approve the order of business for annual, regular, and special meetings. The President of UONL shall preside at all meetings. In absence of the President, the President Elect or Immediate Past President shall assume the chair.
a) Voting - Each member of UONL eligible to vote who is present at the meeting and in good standing shall be entitled to one vote. For the purpose of voting at any meeting of UONL or its committees, a simple majority of the votes cast shall determine the outcome, except as provided elsewhere in these bylaws.
b) Elections - Each eligible UONL member may cast a vote for one candidate for each position being elected. Annual election of officers will be held by mail. A ballot listing the names of eligible candidates proposed by the Committee on Nominations, together with a resume of the background and experiences of each, shall be mailed not less than thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting. The ballot shall be returned to the Secretary and no ballot shall be valid if postmarked later than ten days prior to the date of the meeting. The votes shall be tabulated by the Committee on Nominations and results shall be reported at the annual meeting.
Twenty percent of the total membership shall constitute a quorum for regular and special meetings called by the Executive board.
Section1 - Number and Purpose
The board of UONL shall meet not less than four times per year. Additional meetings may be called by the President.
For the purpose of voting by the board, a simple majority of the vote's cast shall be used.
A quorum for the board shall be four members, one of which shall be the President or President Elect.
Any member of UONL may recommend a candidate for consideration by the Nomination Committee. Such recommendations shall be sent to the committee no later than sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting.
Each potential candidate must be a member in good standing of UONL.
The board shall ensure ballots with qualified candidates are sent to the UONL membership between forty-five (45) and thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting. Results shall be tabulated by the Nominations committee and announced to the membership at the annual meeting.
Officers shall automatically forfeit their office if they lose eligibility for membership. A Board member has the right to appeal to a special hearing committee, which shall be appointed by the President and shall include at least one member of the board. Findings and recommendations shall be forwarded to the Board for final approval.
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