Case Management Society of South Texas

Promoting professionalism, ethical values and excellence in Case Management through education, networking, and support for the individual Case Manager.

BYLAWS
Of the
CASE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY OF SOUTH TEXAS

Articles III (Dues) &
Article IV (Meeting of Members)

ARTICLE lll – DUES

Section 1. Dues- The annual dues for each class of members of the Society shall be determined by the Board of Directors from time to time. Any changes for dues to be raised or lowered shall be presented to the membership and approved by a majority vote of the membership. Dues are payable by December 31 of each year.

Section 2. Termination for Failure to Pay Dues – Members who fail to pay their dues owed to the Society within thirty (30) days from the time they shall become due shall be notified by the Society and if payment is not made within the next succeeding thirty (30) days, shall be deemed to have resigned from membership and, without further notice and without a hearing, be dropped from the rolls and forfeit all rights and privileges of membership.

ARTICLE IV –MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

Section 1. Annual Meeting – An annual meeting of members shall be held at such time and place as may be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee, as appointed by the Board of Directors, shall present an annual review of business and finances at the annual meeting.
Section 2. Special Meetings – Special meetings may be called by the Board of Directors, or the President upon written request of not less than 25% of the membership or fifty members, whichever is greater, of the members having voting rights after filing of the request with the President of the Society. The person(s) calling a special meeting shall request a time and place of any meeting called by them. The time and place must be agreeable with the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Notice of Meetings – Notice stating the place, date, and hour of any meeting shall be mailed to each member entitled to vote at such meeting not less than five or more than sixty-days before the date of such meeting, unless otherwise provided by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws. In case of a special meeting or when required by statute or these Bylaws, the purpose(s) for which the meeting is called shall be stated in the advance notice and no other business shall be conducted at that meeting.
Section 4. Quorum – The members present at a meeting to constitute a quorum will be 10% of the membership. If a quorum is not present, the president may adjourn the meeting to another time without further notice.

ARTICLE V – OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers – The elected officers of the society shall be the President, President Elect, Director of Education and the Director of the Annual Conference all of whom must meet Case Manager Membership criteria in Article II, Section 1. The Secretary and the Treasurer, and Director of Membership may be Associate Members, but preferably Case Managers. The outgoing President automatically assumes the office of Immediate Past President upon vacating the office of President.
A Parliamentarian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Qualifications – Society Case Management Members who have met nomination criteria and who are members in good standing shall be eligible for nomination and election to any office of the Society, as outlined in Article V, Section 1.

Section 3. Term of Office - The Officers shall hold office from January 1, until December 31, or the fiscal year if different, or until his/her successor is elected and qualified or until his/her death, resignation or removal. The President-Elect shall automatically succeed to the Presidency at or in the event of a vacancy in the Presidency. Any other vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.

Section 4. . Elections - Officers and directors shall be elected by mail ballots only. The votes will be counted and the persons receiving the majority of votes of the membership shall be declared elected.

Section 5. – President – The President shall serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors, with all the powers and responsibilities customary for such office. The President may also observe and participate as a non-voting member ex officio on all committees except the Nominating Committee. At the Annual Meeting of the Society and at such other times as the President deems appropriate, the President shall report to the Board of Directors or the members on such matters and make such suggestions as may be in the President’s view tend to promote the benefit of the Society, and shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors or these Bylaws from time to time.

Article V Officers (cont)

Section 6. – President-Elect - The President-Elect shall perform such duties and have such powers as prescribed by the President or the Board of Directors from time to time. Further, in the absence of the President or in the event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President and when so acting shall have all the powers and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President.

Section 7. – Secretary - The Secretary shall have such duties as prescribed by the President or the Board of Directors from time to time. The Secretary may delegate any duties as specified by the Board of Directors or designee thereof. The Secretary shall take minutes of all monthly meetings and the Board of Directors, signed by the President and kept in a file in a safe place in the event of an audit of the affairs of the society.

Section 8. – Treasurer – The Treasurer shall remain fully advised as to the financial condition of the Society and shall regularly report to the Board of Directors and the membership on the finances of the Society and the adequacy of the accounting records of the Society. The Treasurer will interact with a certified public accountant, approved by the Board of Directors, as necessary to maintain and comply with taxing regulations for a 501 C 6 corporation.

Section 9.- Director of Education – The Director of Education is responsible for coordinating and providing educational opportunities at the monthly meetings.

Section 10. – Director of Annual Education Conference – The Director of the Annual Education Conference is responsible for coordinating the committee to provide the once yearly educational conference providing continuing educational credits for the benefit of all the members of the society.

Section 11. – Director of Membership – The Director of Membership shall be responsible for receiving applications for membership, maintaining records of members, and maintaining a current list of members and those members class of membership.

Section 12. – Immediate Past President - The Immediate Past President shall provide counsel to the Board of Directors and the President concerning matters of the Society. In addition the Past President shall have duties as may be delegated by the Board of Directors or President.

Section 12a. Director of Publicity: The Director of Publicity is responsible for enhancing flow of internal and external communications through print and media; coordinating with the webmaster postings and announcements of events, job opportunities and educational offerings.

Section 13. – Removal – Any officer elected by the members may be removed by a majority vote of the Case Manager Membership members; any officer appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed by the Board of Directors, by a majority of the Board of Directors

REV: 11/2008

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