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Mississippi
Organization For Associate Degree Nursing
Student Association
(MOSA)
By-Laws
Article I
Name
Section 1
This organization shall be known as the Mississippi Organization for
Associate Degree Nursing Student Association (MOSA).
Section 2
The name of the organization shall officially be abbreviated as MOSA.
Article II
Goals and Objectives
Section 1
Goals—The goals of the MOSA shall be to:
a. Retain Registered Nurse title, licensure, and scope of practice for
graduates
Of Associate Degree Nursing programs.
b. Promote articulation for graduates of Associate Degree Nursing programs.
c. Promote collaboration between Associate Degree Nursing students in the
various schools.
Section 2
Objectives—The objectives of MOSA shall be to:
a. Maintain eligibility for registered Nurse Licensure for graduates of
Associate
Degree Nursing programs.
b. Promote leadership skills and professionalism of students enrolled in
Associate Degree Nursing programs.
c. Promote scholastic achievement of students enrolled in Associate Degree
Nursing programs.
d. Promote public understanding of the roles and competencies of registered
Nurses who are graduates of Associate Degree Nursing programs.
e. Participate in legislative action supportive of the goals of this
Organization
And the Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (M-OADN)
Article III
Membership
Section 1
Membership Classification. The membership shall be composed of nursing
students enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing programs. Each student shall
have one vote.
Section 2
Member Retention. A member may retain membership in the organization when:
a. The member is in good standing with the school.
b. The member’s progress in the school will continue.
c. The member continues to submit dues annually.
Article IV
Annual Dues
Section 1 Annual Dues shall be voted by the
membership upon recommendation by the Board of Directors at the annual
meeting.
Section 2 The annual dues shall extend for one
calendar year. Dues will be accepted for either of two time periods, January
1 to December 31 or August 1 to July 31.
Article V
Meetings of the Organization
Section 1 Yearly meetings
a. The Organization shall meet annually in conjunction with M-OADN.
b. Meetings shall be open to all members.
c. All members shall have an opportunity to address
the membership.
Section 2 Special meetings. Special meetings
are called by the board of Directors.
Section 3 Notices. The members will be
notified of meetings by the Board of Directors at least 30 days in advance.
Section 4 Quorum. A quorum shall
consist of a majority of officers and twenty-five (25)
members or ten percent (10 %) of membership whichever number is the smaller.
Section 5 Voting. Each member
shall be entitled to cast one vote at all meetings of the
Organization.
Article VI
Officers
Section 1 The elected officers shall consist of the
following: President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations director, and Nominations Chair.
Section 2 Eligibility.
a. The President, Vice President, secretary,
Treasurer, Public Relations Director,
And Nominations Chair shall be elected from the membership of this
Organization.
b. To promote leadership among the schools; if a school currently holds an
office
This school may not—then run for this same office at the annual M-OADN/
MOSA meeting—of the year the student is going out of office.
Section 3 Terms of Office. All officers will
serve for a one year term, which shall begin at the close of the annual
meeting.
Section 4 Elections.
a. Elections shall be held annually.
b. A school may only have two candidates running for office during the annual
Meeting.
Section 5 Vacancies
a. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the President, the
Vice-President
Shall succeed to such office for the unexpired term.
b. Other vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Directors.
Section 6 Board of Directors. The Board of
Directors shall be composed of the officers, the Immediate Past President,
and two Student Advisors.
a. The Board of Directors shall conduct business of the Organization between
Annual meetings.
b. The Board of Directors shall arrange for a review of financial records
every
Two years.
c. The Board of Directors, with a 2/3 vote, shall
have the authority to remove
From membership or office in the Organization, officers, committee
members,
And other members whose actions are not supportive of the goals of the
Organization or who do not fulfill the duties of their office. Provisions
Shall be made for a fair hearing and an appeal process.
Article VII
Duties of the Officers
Section 1 President
a. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and
General membership of this Organization and shall be responsible for carrying
Out actions of the membership.
b. The President shall serve as Student Member-at-Large to M-OADN.
c. The President shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to
this office.
d. The President shall serve as a liaison between MOSA and M-OADN.
Section 2 Vice President
a. The Vice President shall preside in the absence of the President.
b. The Vice President shall serve as coordinator of the Membership Committee.
c. The Vice President shall also serve in such other capacity as the
President
May direct.
d. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain
to this
Office.
Section 3 Treasurer
a. The Treasurer shall be accountable for the funds of this Organization.
b. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the preparation of a proposed
budget
Prior to the Annual Meeting for approval by the Board of Directors and the
Members.
c. The Treasurer shall also serve in such other capacity as the President may
direct.
d. The treasurer shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to
this office.
Section 4 Secretary
a. The Secretary shall keep an accurate record record
of all business proceedings of
The Organization and the Board of Directors.
b. The Secretary shall also serve in such other capacity as the President may
direct.
c. The secretary shall perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to
this office.
Section 5 Public
Relations Director
a. The public Relations Director shall be responsible for public relations
with
regard to the Organization.
b. The Public Relations Director shall also serve in such other capacity as
the
President may direct.
c. The Public Relations Director shall perform such
other duties as ordinarily pertain
to this office.
Section 6 Nominations
a. The chairperson and two committee members shall be elected at the annual
Meeting
For a one – year term. The chairperson shall be the individual receiving the
greatest number of votes.
b. The purpose of these officers shall be to prepare a slate of officers with
Biographies for election.
c. The Nominations chairperson shall hold a position on the Board of
Directors.
Section 7 Student
Advisors
a. The Student Advisors shall be appointed by the President of M-OADN.
b. The Student Advisors shall serve as advisors to the President and Board of
Directors.
c. The Student Advisors shall serve as liaisons between MOSA and M-OADN.
d. The Student Advisors shall perform such other
duties as ordinarily pertain to
this office.
Section 8 Past President
a. The Past President shall serve as advisor to the President and Vice
President.
b. The Past President shall also serve in such other capacity as the
President
may direct.
Article VIII
Committees
Section 1 Committees.
The standing committees are: Public Relations, By-Laws, Membership,
and Legislative. Ad-Hoc committees may be appointed by the Board of Directors
as necessary to carry out the goals of the Organization.
Section 2 Public Relations Committee
a. The Public Relations Director shall serve as chairperson.
b. The purpose of the committee shall be to coordinate publicity for
the
Organization.
c. The Committee shall publish a newsletter periodically.
Section 3 By-Laws Committee
a. The President shall appoint the chairperson.
b. The purpose of the committee shall be to review and update the by-laws as
required to meet the needs of the Organization.
c. Members shall be appointed by the committee chairperson.
Section 4 Membership Committee
a. The Vice President shall serve as coordinator and shall appoint the
chairperson.
b. The purpose of the committee shall be to promote membership.
c. Members shall be appointed by the committee chairperson.
Section 5 Legislative Committee
a. The President shall appoint the chairperson.
b. The purpose of the committee shall be to:
(i) serve as a clearinghouse for state legislative
activities.
(ii) Advise the organization as to legislative activities.
(iii) Provide effective testimony and serve as liaison to legislators.
(iv) The committee shall consist of members appointed by the committee
Chairman.
Section 6 Ad Hoc Committees
The Board shall appoint other committees or task forces as necessary to carry
out the
Purpose of the Organization.
Article IX
Amendments
Section 1 Revision/Amendments
a. The by-laws may be amended at yearly meetings if the membership has
been
notified prior to the business meeting and a majority vote is secured.
b. The Board of Directors shall make editorial corrections as necessary and
shall
Advise the members of said corrections.
Article X
Parliamentary Authority
Section 1
The Rules contained in the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly
Revised such govern meetings.
Article XI
Dissolution
Section 1
Procedure
a. This Organization may be dissolved by resolution of the membership
by
Not less than two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present.
b. Such actions must be presented in the State Newsletter prior to the annual
Meeting and voted at the annual meeting.
Section 2
Dispersal of Assets
In the event of dissolution, all assets, real and personal, shall be
distributed equally to
state Associate Degree Nursing programs for scholarships to Associate Degree
Nursing
Students.
Adopted March 26, 1998
Revised March 24 2000
Revised March 21, 2003
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