BYLAWSInternational Association of Clinical Research Nurses Association Bylaws Bylaws Document Reviewed December, 2023 Article I: Association NameThe Name of this corporation is the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, Inc. (hereafter Article II: PurposeThe purpose of IACRN is to provide a mechanism for clinical research nurses to promote excellence in thenursing management of research participants through research, education, collaboration, and dissemination of best practices.
Article III: OfficersSection One: The officers are the President, President-elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. Officers must be paper ballot. Nominees must run for one position only.
Section four: In the event the office of President becomes vacant, the President-elect shall serve as President
Article IV: Meetings
Section Two: Ten percent (10%) of the membership of the Association shall constitute a quorum for bylaw Section three: Voting may be held electronically if the Board of Directors has voted to allow such an action. Section four: The rules contained in the current edition of The Modern Rules of Order, shall govern theAssociation in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws, and any special rules of order of the Association.
Article V: AmendmentsAmendments may be proposed by a group representing at least ten members or by the Board of Directors. Article VI: Review of BylawsThe bylaws will be reviewed by the Board of Directors a minimum of every three years.
Article VII: DissolutionIf this Association is dissolved at any time, its assets shall be distributed to similar not-for-profit organizations to be selected by the Board of Directors. Article VIII: IndemnificationTo the extent allowed by law, when an officer or board member is sued in their capacity as an officer or board member, the Corporation may indemnify them for all fees, costs, and attorney fees associated with their defense, to the capacity of the Association. |