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BY-LAWS of the

NEW YORK STATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION, Inc.

June, 2005

Article I MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership classification will be made according to the definitions, requirements, and specifications established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

Section 2. Membership in the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. is a prerequisite and requirement for membership in the New York State Athletic Trainers Association Inc.. New York State Athletic Trainers Association Inc. membership and membership status is concurrent and renewed with current National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. membership. Application and annually renewed membership status in the New York State Athletic Trainers Association Inc. shall be concurrent with National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. membership. Dues for New York State Athletic Trainers Association Inc. shall be paid through National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.. The categories for membership shall be: A. Certified B. Associate C. Certified Student D. Student E. Retired F. Honorary

Section 3. All members may take part in discussion or debate and, in general, have the privilege of the floor during the annual business meeting or any other specially convened business meeting. Only Certified and Certified Retired members shall be entitled to make motions or vote. Motions may be made from the floor and passed by a quorum of attending Certified or Certified Retired members.

Section 4. Only New York State Education Department Certified members shall be entitled to hold elected office in the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

Section 5. The address of the member's place of employment will be used as the official mailing address for the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. purposes. This information shall be maintained and updated by the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. and utilized and available by the New York State Athletic Trainers Association Inc. Secretary.

Section 6. Military Service If a member in good standing enters military service, no dues for membership in the New York State Athletic Trainers Association Inc. shall be required during the member's initial enlistment period or during times of war.

Article II MATTERS OF CERTIFICATION, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND SUSPENSION OF MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Matters of certification and professional conduct pursuant to New York State Consolidated Law shall be forwarded to the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions and/or the National Athletic Trainers’ Code of Ethics Committee.

Section 2. Recommendation of suspension of membership in New York State Athletic Trainers Association Inc. for a cause may be submitted by any current member and shall be processed in the following manner:

A. Filing a request for suspension of NYSATA membership Complaints must be in writing and signed by the complainant and submitted in duplication to the Past-President, who shall serve as the Chairperson of the Code of Ethics Committee, in writing. The Code of Ethics Committee shall be made up of the Past-President and Standing Committee Chairpersons. The chairperson shall forward a copy of the complaint to the President of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

B. Investigation The Code of Ethics Committee shall initiate an investigation within thirty (30) days after the complaint is received.

C. Hearing If the Code of Ethics Committee determines that the complaint is valid and justified, and that the matter cannot or should not be resolved by informal agreement, a hearing shall be held.

1. The member shall be notified in writing no less than thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing. The notice shall inform the member of the charge(s) made and the time and place of the hearing.

2. The committee shall dismiss the charge(s), or, on finding reasonable cause, recommend that the member be censured, suspended, or expelled from the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

D. Decision If there is no appeal, the Executive Council shall review the recommendation of the hearing committee and may affirm the recommendation, impose less severe disciplinary action, or direct a new hearing. The Executive Council shall notify the member by mail of its decision.

E. Appeal 1. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the recommendations of the hearing committee the member has the right of appeal to the Executive Council of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

2. Notice of time and place of the appeal hearing will be sent by mail to the member against whom disciplinary action has been recommended. The appeal shall be based on the record as developed before the hearing committee. The decision of the Executive Council shall be final.

3. At the discretion of the Executive Council the results of the hearing may be passed to the Code of Ethics Committee of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc and/or the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions.

Article III REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Any member suspended for failure to pay dues to the National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc must be reinstated by National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc as a member in good standing in order to renew membership to New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

Article IV FINANCE

Section 1. Annual dues for membership in the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. shall be collected annually by the National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc as a determined portion of the national membership dues structure. National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc shall forward collected funds directly to the Treasurer of the New York State Athletic Trainers Association, Inc.

Article V ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section 1. Unless otherwise provided in these Bylaws, the rule of majority shall be effective in all elections.

Section 2. Election shall be by secret ballot or electronic submission unless there is one (1) nominee for the office in which instance a voice vote may be called. The candidate receiving the majority of votes shall be declared elected. Reballoting shall be held in the event of a failure to obtain a majority of votes.

Article VI DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Section 1. The duties of the Executive Council are:

A. Meets at the Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. Convention and at other times during the year the President deems it is necessary to call a Executive Council meeting. B. Serves as the official legislative body of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

C. Approves the appointment of all committee chairpersons and committee members.

D. Approves the appointment of all special committees deemed necessary for the conduction. of special New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. projects.

E. Continually evaluates and defines the roles and functions of all New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. officers, standing committees and special committees.

F. Receives recommendations, suggestions, and requests from New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. members to the President for inclusion in the agenda of Executive Council meetings.

G. Continually reevaluates the goals and objectives of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. and accepts primary responsibility for progress toward timely goals.

H. Review the financial statement of the Treasurer and the Audit Committee and disseminate this information to the Membership.

I. A quorum for the Executive Council Meeting shall be seven (7) Council members.

J. The Executive Council shall consist of the President, President-Elect, Past-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the seven (7) Regional Representatives.

K. The President may submit appropriate items of New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. business to the Executive Council for a vote by mail or electronic means. For such a votingprocedure the President shall first secure a ~second~ to the proposal and then submit the proposal to each member of the Council by mail with a request to mail a ~yes. or ~no~ vote on the proposal by a definite date not sooner than ten days after the submission of the proposal. Council approval of items submitted shall require a ~yes. vote of at least seven (7) members of the Council.

L. The President may submit emergency items of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. business that are appropriate for council action to the Executive Council for a vote by telephone or electronic means. For such a voting procedure the President shall first secure a ~second~ to the proposal and then call each member of the Council for a vote or the proposal. Executive Council approval of items so submitted shall require a yes vote by at least seven (7) members of the Council.

M. The Executive Council may confer such honorary awards as deemed necessary to person outside of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. or the profession of athletic training who help to further the goals of New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. and the profession of athletic training within the State of New York.

Article VlI DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Section 1. The duties of the President are:

A. To serve as the official spokesperson for the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. and to act as the representative of the organization to allied associations and other organized bodies, or to appoint a representative to carry out this function.

B. To serve as Chairperson of the Executive Council at all meetings of that body.

C. To appoint, with the approval of the Executive Council, committee chairpersons, and members of all standing committees and other special or ad hoc committees that may be formed.

D. To maintain communication with the Executive Council in all matters pertinent to coordination, management and supervision of the New York State Athletic Trainers Association, Inc. affairs.

E. To develop the agenda and preside over all meetings of the membership of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

F. To develop the agenda and preside over all meetings of the Executive Council.

G. To implement the mandates and policies of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. as determined by the Executive Council.

H. To transact all business for and on behalf of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. subject to the provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws.

I. To commit the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. to no financial obligation in excess of its available financial resources.

J. Attend and represent New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. at any required meetings or functions of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. ,National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. District II and the New York State Department of Education Department.

K In conjunction with the President-Elect, be responsible for the solicitation, set up, organization and control of the commercial exhibits.

L. Term of Office shall be two (2) years, after the term of President-Elect, followed by the term of Past-President.

Section 2. Duties of the President-Elect are:

A. To serve as a member of the Executive Council at all meetings of that body.

B. To assume the duties of the President in the President's absence or for the remainder of the unexpired term in the event that the President becomes unable to fulfill the duties of that office.

C. To serve as the parliamentarian of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. and keep the annual meeting and all other business meetings operating under the parliamentary procedure as prescribed by the "Roberts Rules of Order”.

D. Plan, organize and coordinate with the Convention and Program Committee and other appropriate parties, the annual New York State Athletic Trainers' Association Conference.

E Term of Office shall be two (2) years , followed by the terms of President and Past-President, respectively.

Section 3. Duties of the Past President are:

A. To serve as a member of Executive Council.

B. To serve as chairperson of the Committee on Committees.

C. Serve as Chairperson of the Code of Ethics Committee and Audit Committees, respectively.

D. Term of Office shall be two (2) years .

Section 4. Duties of the Secretary are:

A. To record all minutes of the meetings of the Executive Council and of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

B. To maintain a file of the records and official correspondences of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

C. To conduct in conjunction with the President and Executive Council, the official correspondence of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. including such maters as meeting notices, election results, committee appointments, and all notices as required by the Bylaws or are requested by the Executive Council.

D. To maintain in cooperation with the Membership and Nominating Committee and the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. National Office, a complete and accurate list and an official record of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. membership. This data shall be distributed to the Executive Council annually.

E. To maintain a record of committee chairperson, committee members, and members of the Executive Council.

F. To provide the President with a detailed order of business including reports and announcements prior to each business meeting.

G. To bring to each meeting a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws, standing rules, voting membership roll, and a list of standing committee membership.

H. To serve as a member of the Executive Council. and Chairperson of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee.

I. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-elected.

Section 5. Duties of the Treasurer are:

A. To serve as a member of the Executive Council.

B. To collect dues disbursed from the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. National Office and other special assessments from the membership.

C. To handle the receipt and disbursement of all monies to and from the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. and maintain a file of proper documentation to account for each transaction.

D. To keep and maintain a permanent and accurate record of all receipts and disbursements of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. To annually submit official books for audit to the Audit Committee or upon request of the Executive Council.

E. Submit a financial report to the membership at all business meetings.

F. To commit the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. to no financial obligation in excess of its available financial resources.

G. To cooperate with the President in matters of finance dealing with the annual meeting and President-Elect in matters of the annual conference.

H. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-elected.

Section 6. Duties of the Regional Representatives are:

A. To serve as members of the Executive Council.

B. To act as liaison between region members and the Executive Council.

C. To implement the policies and actions of the Executive Council within their regions.

D. To serve on the Membership and Nominating Committee along with the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. Secretary.

E. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

F. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Article VIII ORGANIZATION OF REGIONS

For the purposes of facilitating New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. Business and allowing for greater representation, New York State is divided into the following seven (7) regions using county boundaries:

A. Region 1 Richmond, Kings, Queens, Bronx, Suffolk, New York, Nassau.

B. Region 2 Westchester, Rockland, Putman, Sullivan, Dutchess, Ulster and Orange.

C. Region 3 Delaware, Montgomery, Otsego, Saratoga, Albany, Greene, Schenectady, Rensselear, Columbia, Washington, Schoharie, Fulton and Herkimer.

D. Region 4 Lewis, St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Warren and Hamilton.

E. Region 5 Chemung, Tioga, Broome, Oswego, Cayuga, Seneca, Cortland, Chenango, Onondaga, Tompkins, Schuyler, Oneida and Madison.

F. Region 6 Livingston, Ontario, Monroe, Steuben, Yates and Wayne.

G. Region 7 Cattaraugus, Orleans, Genesee, Chautauqua, Allegheny, Wyoming, Erie and Niagara.

Article IX HISTORY AND ARCHIVES

Section 1. Selection appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council.

Section 2. Duties A. Compiles a history of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

B. Establishes a plan for the maintenance of the historical records of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. and for preserving important archives.

Article X STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1. Membership and Nominating Committees

A. Members The Membership and Nominating Committee shall be made up of the New State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. Secretary and one member from each of the seven (7) regions.

B. Selection The chairperson is appointed by the President with approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members are recommended by the chairperson and appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council.

C. Duties

1. Seek out qualified candidates for each of the elected offices in the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

2. Conducts an election of officers from those names on the candidate list and those nominated from the floor during the course of the annual business meeting. This election shall be by written secret ballot or electronic means.

3. Coordinates and supervises the establishment and disbursement of all special recognition and awards presented under the auspices of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

4. Receives and reviews all proposals for the initiation of new or additional honor awards and makes recommendations to the Executive Council.

5. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

6.Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 2. Convention and Program Committee

A. Selection The chairperson shall be the President-Elect for the two year term. Other committee members shall be recommended by the chairperson and appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Be responsible for and oversee the planning, coordination and supervision of all clinics, convention and symposiums sponsored by the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

2. In cooperation with the Treasurer be responsible for all financial and business arrangement of clinics, conventions and symposiums.

3. In conjunction with the President, be responsible for the solicitation, set up, organization and control of the commercial exhibits.

4. May form subcommittees to perform special functions in planning organizing implementing and conducting clinics, convention and symposium.

5. Work closely with the Speakers Bureau and Professional Advancement and Educational Committee in planning clinics, conventions and symposiums.

6. Compile a list of speakers and demonstrators willing to participate in New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc sponsored clinics, conventions and symposiums.

7. Maintain an up to date list of audio visual aids which can be obtained for use at New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. sponsored clinics conventions and symposiums.

8. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

9.Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 3. Constitution and Bylaws Committee

A. Committee chairperson shall be the Secretary for the term of office.

Duties

1. Provide scrutiny and review of the constitution and Bylaws on a continuing basis and make recommendations to the Executive Council for proposed revisions.

2. Periodically, review the constitution and Bylaws of the National and Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association to insure that the corresponding documents of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. remain compatible with them.

3. Provide the membership with accurate record of all Constitution and Bylaw revisions.

Section 4. Code of Ethics Committee

A. Selection Chairperson shall be the Past-President for the term of office. Other committee members shall be recommended by the chairperson, and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Receive all complaints of unethical conduct and recommendations for suspension of membership and act appropriately.

2. Act as a fact finding committee for the Executive Council of all matters of censure, suspension, or revocation of membership.

3. Establish the validity of any and all charges brought before the committee and make recommendations to the Executive Council for a course of action.

Section 5. Audit Committee

A. The Audit Committee shall be comprised of the Executive Council and chaired by the Past-President.

B. Duties

1. To provide an annual audit of the records of income and disbursement maintained by the Treasurer.

Section 6. Public Relations Committee

A. Selection Chairperson appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by the chairperson, and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Establish and maintain an effective public relations program for the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. in coordination with the Executive Council, Newsletter editor and NYSATA Webmaster.

2. Investigate and recommend to the Executive Council possible avenues through which the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. may enhance its professional image and interpret the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. purposes and objectives to allied associations, high schools, colleges and the general public.

3. Make recommendations to the Executive Council regarding advantageous professional affiliations and liaison activities.

4. Monitor District and National trends and efforts, in coordination with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Public Relations Committee.

5. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

6.Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 7. Governmental Affairs Committee

B. Duties

1. Investigate and recommend to the Executive Council and membership, potential efforts and avenues for the advancement of the profession of Athletic Training within New York State.

2. Update and disseminate pertinent information and current issues regarding governmental affairs and political action to the Executive Council and the NYSATA membership.

3. Monitor District and National trends and efforts, in coordination with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Governmental Affairs and Political Action Committees.

4. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

5.Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 8. Professional Advancement and Education Committee

A. Selection Chairperson appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. The chairperson shall be a Program Director from a nationally accredited undergraduate or graduate Athletic Training Education Program or equivalent. Other committee members shall be recommended by the chairman and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Periodically, investigate and study varied possibilities for the professional advancement and education of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc., its members and the athletic training profession.

2. Make recommendations to the Executive Council for the support of schools offering graduate and undergraduate preparation in athletic training in New York State.

3. Work closely with the Speakers Bureau and the Convention and Program Committee on planning for all clinics, conventions and symposiums.

4. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

5.Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 9. Research Committee

A. Selection Chairperson appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by the chairman and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Maintain and up to date list of federal and state sources of funding for research in the field of sports medicine.

2. Investigate recommend and promote research by New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. members.

3. Seek out, evaluate and approve appropriate grant proposals and designated funds from New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association Inc. from members seeking financial assistance for research in the field of sports medicine.

4. Monitor District and National trends and efforts, in coordination with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Research and Education Foundation.

5. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

6. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 10. Credentialing Committee

A. Chairperson shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by the chairperson and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Coordinate the efforts of the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. pursuant to credentialing of Athletic Trainer's in New York State.

2. Coordinate the efforts of a Credentialing Committee comprised of members throughout New York State in coordination with the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association Inc. designated lobbyist.

3. Contact and meet with legislators pursuant to credentialing of Athletic Trainers in New York State.

4. Maintain contact with the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. District II Credentialing Liaison to remain current of Credentialing programs nationwide.

5. Provide the membership with current information on status and necessary efforts regarding credentialing in New York State.

6. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

7. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 11. Clinical Committee

A. Selection - Chairperson appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by chairman and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Represent the clinical athletic trainer within New York State.

2. Monitor District and National trends in this setting, in coordination with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Clinical, Industrial, Corporate Athletic Trainers’ Committee.

3. Report the current conditions and trends of clinical settings to Executive Council.

4. Provide input to the Reimbursement Committee and Executive Council.

5. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

6. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 12. Reimbursement Committee

A. Selection - Chairperson appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by chairman and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Seek state-wide remuneration for Athletic Training Services

2. Work closely with New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association Inc. designated lobbyist to monitor current trends in the delivery of health care services.

3. Report and make recommendations to the Executive Council as to the status of reimbursement 4. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

5. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 13. Fund Raising Committee

A. Selection - Chairperson appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by chairman and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties 1. Seek creative ways to generate revenue, support and financial sponsorship for NYSATA.

2. Act as Liaison for NYSATA with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation.

3. Report directly to Executive Council. 4. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

5. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 14. Scholarship Committee

A. Selection - Chairperson appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by the chairperson and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties 1. Seek corporate/private funding of scholarship monies in cooperation with the Fund Raising Committee chairperson.

2. Develop appropriate selection processes for applicants.

3. Promote scholarships, collect applications and present awards/scholarships annually. 4. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

5. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 15. Secondary School Committee

A. Selection -Chairperson shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by chairperson and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Represent secondary school athletic trainers in New York State.

2. Monitor District and National trends in this setting, in coordination with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s,Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee.

3. Report the current issues and trends of secondary school to the Executive Council.

4. Provide input to the Executive Council and membership.

5. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

6. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 16. College/University Committee

A. Selection -Chairperson shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Council. Other committee members shall be recommended by the chairperson and appointed by the Executive Council.

B. Duties

1. Represent college/university athletic trainers in New York State.

2. Monitor District and National trends in this setting, in coordination with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Colleges and Universities Athletic Trainers’ Committee.

3. Report the current issues and trends in colleges/universities to the Executive Council and membership.

4. Provide input to the Executive Council.

5. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

6. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 17. Women in Athletic Training Committee

B. Duties

1. Represent women in Athletic Training within New York State.

2. Monitor District and National trends in coordination with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s,Women in Athletic Training Committee.

3. Report the current issues and trends in colleges/universities to the Executive Council and membership.

4. Provide input to the Executive Council.

5. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

6. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Section 18. Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee

B. Duties

1. Represent members of ethnicity within New York State.

2. Monitor District and National trends in coordination with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s,Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee.

3. Report the current issues and trends in colleges/universities to the Executive Council and membership.

4. Provide input to the Executive Council.

5. Annually attend 1 meeting of the Executive Council.

6. Term of Office shall be two (2) years and may be re-appointed with Executive Council approval.

Article Xl AMENDMENTS

Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of a quorum at any business meeting, provided that the proposed amendment appear as a printed agenda item. A quorum for a business meeting is considered to be a simple majority of the membership registered for the convention.

Section 2. The Bylaws may also be amended by a mail or electronic vote of two-thirds (2/3) major) of a quorum. A quorum for a mail vote shall be considered to be one fifth of the voting membership.

Article XII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1. In the absence of any provision in the Bylaws the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. and the Executive Council shall be governed by the rules and usage of the current edition Roberts Rules of Order revised.