IOADN By-laws
| Article I | Article II | Article III | Article IV | Article V |
| Article VI | Article VII | Article VIII | Article IX |
Article I - Name
Section 1.
This organization shall be known as the Illinois Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (IOADN).
Article II - Purpose
Section 1. Goals.
a. Act as the Illinois Organization in speaking for Associate Degree Nursing education and practice.
b. Promote the value of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice.
c. Maintain endorsement of Registered Nurse licensure for the Associate Degree Nurse.
d. Retain the Registered Nurse licensure exam for graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs.Section 2. Objectives.
a. Maintain eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure for graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs.
b. Solicit the active support of individuals and agencies/organizations to assist in promoting the goals of this organization.
c. Disseminate information relevant to the status of Associate Degree Nursing.
d. Promote open channels of communication among interested parties.
e. Promote public understanding of the role of the Associate Degree Nurse.
f. Facilitate legislative action supportive of the goals of this organization.
g. Promote the evolving scope of practice for the Associate Degree Nurse.
Article III Membership
Section 1. Members.
The membership shall be composed of individuals, agencies, and organizations that support Associate Degree Nursing.
Section 2. Membership Classification.
a. Individual Members. Individual members are registered nurses who have an interest in associate degree nursing. They shall have all the rights of membership and shall have one vote,
b. Associate Members. Associate members are individuals other than registered nurses who have an interest in associate degree nursing. They shall have all the rights of membership and shall have one vote.
c. Retired members. Retired members shall be individuals who have retired from practice. They shall have all the rights of membership and shall have one vote.
d. Agency Members. Agency members shall be composed of colleges, other institutions of higher education, and health care agencies/organizations that have an interest in associate degree nursing each of which will have two votes.Section 3. Affiliation.
All members of IOADN are automatically members of the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (NOADN).
Section 4. Dues
a. Annual dues will include state and national dues.
b. The national assessment is voted by the membership at the annual meeting of NOADN
c. The state assessment is voted by the membership (of IOADN) on a periodic basis.
d. The annual dues shall extend for one calendar year with all members renewing on the same date.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1. Elected Officers.
The elected officers shall consist of the following:
President, President elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and four Directors.Section 2. Eligibility.
The President, President elect, Secretary, Treasurer and three Directors shall be elected from current individual members. The fourth Director may be a representative from a current agency organization.
Section 3. Terms of Office.
a. The president-elect shall serve a one-year term as President-elect and two years as President. The president elect shall be elected during odd years. The immediate Past president shall serve for a one-year term.
b. The Secretary, Treasurer, and the four Directors will serve for two years and be eligible for two consecutive elected terms.
c. The Secretary and two Directors shall be elected during the odd years. The Treasurer and two Directors shall be elected during the even years.Section 4. Elections.
Elections shall be held in the spring of each year with the term of office beginning the following fall.
Section 5. Vacancies.
All vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Directors, within one month of receipt of resignation.
Section 6. Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors shall be composed of the elected officers.
Article V - Duties of Officers and Board of Directors
Section 1. President.
The president shall:
a. Preside at all meetings of the organization and of the Board of Directors.
b. Appoint chairpersons and members of ad hoc committees with the approval of the Board of Directors.
c. Serve as liaison to the National Organization.
d. Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.
e. Send notices of time, place, and agenda for all meetings.Section 2. President-Elect.
The President elect shall:
a. Assume the duties of the president in his/her absence.
b. Serve as the alternate liaison to the National Organization.
c. Assume other duties as delegated by the Board of Directors.Section 3 Secretary.
The Secretary shall:
a. Keep the minutes of all meetings of the organization and the Board of Directors.
b. Disseminate minutes of meetings as directed by the Board of Directors.
c. Correspond with individuals and groups as directed by the Board of Directors.
d. Maintain a current computerized membership list capable of producing mailing labels.Section 5. Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall:
a. Receive and have custody of all money belonging to the organization.
b. Deposit, invest, and disburse funds as directed by the Board of Directors.
c. Maintain a current membership list.
d. Submit all books of account for audit as specified by the Board of Directors.Section 6. Directors.
The Directors shall serve on the Board of Directors for their elected term of office.
Section 7. Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors shall:
a. Transact the business of the organization in the interim between general meetings.
b. Establish major administrative policies governing the affairs of the organization.
c. Provide for such work of the officers and ad hoc committees as may be deemed necessary; provide for the proper care of materials, equipment, and funds of the organization, for the payment of expenses, and for the annual auditing of all books by an accountant.
d. Approve all committee Chairperson and member appointments.
e. Fill vacancies on the Board of Directors.
f. Approve date and place of general meetings.
g. Adopt the budget.
h. Terminate members of the Board of Directors who have missed three consecutive meetings without prior notification.
Article VI - Meeting of the Organization
Section 1. General Meetings.
a. The organization shall meet at least biannually.
b. Meetings shall be open to all members.
c. All members shall have an opportunity to address the membership.Section 2. Notices.
The membership will be notified of general meetings 30 days in advance.Section 3. Special Meetings.
Special meetings shall be called by the Board of Directors as appropriate.Section 4. Quorum.
A quorum shall consist of at least three officers, and the membership present.Section 5. Voting.
Each individual member and two representatives from each agency/organization shall be entitled to cast one vote at all meetings of the membership. Written proxy votes will be accepted from members in good standing when mailed to the secretary and received at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.Section 6. Board of Directors.
Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be no less than twice a year.
Article VII - Committees
Section 1.
The Board shall appoint committees and task forces to carry out the goals of the OrganizationSection 2.
Standing committees will consist of:
a. Education committee
b. Scholarship committee
c. Nominating committee
Article VIII - Amendements
Section 1. Amendments of Bylaws.
The bylaws may be amended by a 2/3 vote at any general meeting if a previous notice has been sent to the membership.
Article IX - Parliamentary Procedure
Section 1.
The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order shall govern meetings.
Adopted: July 14, 1986
Revised: September 14, 1994
Revised: April 11, 2003
Revised: January
26, 2007