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:
1. Assessing the environment for its influence on nursing practice and health care delivery.
2. Participating in the formation of public policies that improve the health of our communities.
3. Develop strategic partnerships and utilize processes of continuing education, leadership activities and research to support issues on local, statewide, and national levels.
4. Developing and promoting standards for nurse leadership practice.
5. 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.