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SCCM Bylaws
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The document provided contains the amended and restated bylaws of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. These bylaws, which have been revised multiple times from their adoption in January 2003 through February 2018, establish detailed guidelines and procedures for the governance and operational activities of the organization. <strong>Summary of Key Sections:</strong> 1. <strong>Offices:</strong> The principal office of the Society is located in Illinois, with provisions to establish additional offices elsewhere as determined by the Council. 2. <strong>Purpose:</strong> The Society aims to improve the care of acute life-threatening illnesses and injuries, operates within the charitable, scientific, and educational parameters set by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 3. <strong>Membership:</strong> Eligibility is open to individuals and entities interested in critical care medicine. Different classes of membership, including statutory and associate members, are defined, with statutory members granted voting rights and other privileges. 4. <strong>Meetings:</strong> Annual business meetings and special meetings of members are outlined, including requirements for notice, quorum, and voting. Actions may also be taken by written ballot without a meeting. 5. <strong>Council:</strong> The board of directors, referred to as the Council, holds the authority for governance, decision-making, and management of the Society. The Council consists of elected and ex officio members serving staggered terms, with specified processes for election, resignation, and removal. 6. <strong>Officers:</strong> The roles of President, President-Elect, Immediate Past-President, Secretary, and Treasurer are specified, including powers, duties, and terms of office. 7. <strong>Committees and Special Bodies:</strong> Committees can be established by the Council to manage various functions and report to the Council, alongside provisions for special bodies that further the corporation’s mission. 8. <strong>Standards of Conduct:</strong> Council members must adhere to standards of care in decision-making, with specific provisions addressing conflicts of interest and self-dealing transactions. 9. <strong>Amendments to Bylaws:</strong> Amendments require a two-thirds majority approval by the Council, with significant changes subject to member voting. The document concludes with a certificate of adoption of the bylaws, indicating their approval and current enactment.
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