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BYLAWS FOR THE

CALIFORNIA PARAMEDIC PROGRAM DIRECTORS

 

ARTICLE I

ARTICLES FOR THE ORGANIZATION

 

SECTION 1 – NAME

 

The name of this organization shall be California Paramedic Program Directors (CPPD).

 

SECTION II – ROLE OF THE ORGANIZATION

 

The role of the organization shall be to facilitate:

  • The educational process of paramedic students.
  • Assist in developing educationally sound paramedic training programs.
  • To promote the continuity of out-of hospital training.
  • To promote these concepts to Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies throughout the state of California and the California Emergency Medical Services Authority

 

ARTICLE II

MEMBERS

 

SECTION I – COMPOSITION

 

The membership of California Paramedic Program Directors is comprised of a representative from each approved paramedic program in the state.   A representative and a designated alternate from every state approved training institution be granted membership in the organization.

 

For the purposes of voting, organization members shall be categorized into two categories, participating non-voting members and active members.  A Participating Member:  shall be any person present at any meeting.  An Active Member:  shall be a participating member whose dues are current.

 

SECTION 2 – TERM OF MEMBERSHIP

 

Term of membership of CPPD shall remain in effect for as long as the educational institution wishes to remain part of the organization and dues remain current.

 

SECTION 3 – TERMINATION AND RESIGNATION

 

The organization can terminate, expel or suspend a member if the organization feels that it is in the best interest of the organization.  This shall be done by a two-thirds vote of all active members.  A member may resign at any time without notice, with the exception of officers.

 

SECTION 4 – VOTING RIGHTS

 

Each member program shall have one vote on each motion.  Only those members present at the current meeting shall have a vote on the topics discussed at that meeting.  No absentee ballots are permitted for the purpose of voting.  Either the program director or designee may vote.  However, when both are present only one vote per program shall be counted.  Decisions shall be made by simple majority of active members present.

 

 

 

ARTICLE III

OFFICERS

 

SECTION 1 – COMPOSITION

The officers shall consist of a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Treasurer and a Secretary.  Only one member per educational institution shall be an officer during the same term.  Any active member may qualify as an officer.

 

SECTION 2 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND TERM OF OFFICE

The new term of office shall begin at the first meeting of the new calendar year.   Terms of office shall be for two year.  The Vice Chair shall advance to Chair.  The election of officers shall be held at the first meeting of the new calendar year.

 

SECTION 3– CHAIR

The Chair or designee shall preside over all meetings and serve as the official representative of the California Paramedic Program Directors.  The Chair shall sign all documents, letters, reports, and all other communications of the CPPD.  The office of Chair shall be filled by the Vice Chair from the previous year.

 

SECTION 4 – VICE CHAIR

The Vice Chair shall preside over all meetings when the Chair is not present and serve as the official designee of the Chair.  In the event the Chair is not able to fulfill his/her duties, the Vice Chair shall fulfill the remainder of the Chair’s term.

 

SECTION 5 – SECRETARY

The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings both regular and special.  She/he shall send copies of minutes to all members. She/he shall notify all members of all scheduled and special meetings in timely manner.  The Secretary shall prepare an annual audit in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.

 

SECTION 6 – TREASURER

The Treasurer shall record all monies of the organization.  The Treasurer shall, in accordance with accounting laws, publish a monthly accounting of all funds and disbursed by the organization and shall prepare all banking deposits, withdrawals, payments, encumbered by the organization.

 

SECTION 7 – REMOVAL OF OFFICERS

Any officer may be removed by a two-thirds vote of active members, if the membership believes it is in the best interest of the organization.

 

 

SECTION 8 – RESIGNATION AND VACANCY

All officers wishing to resign his/her office, shall give written notice no less than thirty (30) days prior to the next meeting.  When a vacancy occurs it shall be filled by the Chair or designee, until such time as the active members can meet to elect a replacement.

 

SECTION 9 – REPORTS

There shall be written report made to the organization at all regular meetings.  The report shall consist of the minutes, activities and current money amounts.

 

SECTION 10 - OPERATING FUND(S)

There shall be five eligible signers which shall consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and the immediate past chair.  Treasurer shall oversee all monies.  All checks will be signed by the treasurer with an email notification to the group and final approval sent to the treasurer by the Chair.  A hard copy of all email will be kept with the bank records. 

 

SECTION 11 – THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The executive committee shall consist of the four officers and the immediate past chair.

 

 

ARTICLE IV

MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION

 

SECTION 1 – REGULAR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

The organization shall meet at least twice per year.  Special or regional (North/South) meetings may be called by the Chair with a minimum of 30 days notice.

 

SECTION 2 – PLACE OF MEETINGS

The organization shall hold meetings, both regular and special, in a place that is accessible to members of the organization, preferably in conjunction with other state meetings such as the EMS commission.

 

SECTION 3 – NOTICE OF MEETING

All regular meetings shall be sent at a time and place mutually agreed upon by those members present at the previous regular meeting.  A notice of the meeting date and site shall be sent to all members 30 days in advance of the scheduled meeting.

 

SECTION 4 – AMENDMENTS OF BYLAWS

Bylaws shall be revised at the last annual meeting for the purposes of updates, changes or revisions.  All updates, changes or revisions must be by a majority vote by active members present.

 

ARTICLE V

REPRESENTATION AND REIMBURSEMENT

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SECTION 1 – COMMISSION MEETINGS

CPPD will reimburse one representative direct expenses involved in attending the EMS Commission and or CPPD meetings.  The representative will usually be the Chair.

 

SECTION 2 – TASK FORCE MEETINGS

CPPD    will attempt to reimburse members as needed and as funding permits for direct expenses involved in attending task force meetings.

 

SECTION 3 – REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITES

Any member representing CPPD at any formal meeting shall represent the position of the committee which may or may not be their own opinion.  The representative shall keep the membership informed of the progress and decisions made by the committee.