AS AMENDED
 1976, 1979, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1999
2000, 2001, 2003, 2004

ARTICLE I

The name of this Society shall be The Connecticut Society of Radiologic Technologists, hereinafter referred to as the CSRT.

ARTICLE II

GOVERNING BODY

The Connecticut Society of Radiologic Technologists shall be the governing body. The CSRT shall be affiliated with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, supporting its goals and purposes. The CSRT shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the Chairman of The Board, Senior Board member, President, President-elect, Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer, hereinafter referred to as the Board.

ARTICLE III

SECTION 1: Purposes

The purposes of the CSRT shall be to advance the science of radiologic technology, to assist in establishing and maintaining high standards of education and training, to elevate the quality of patient care, and to improve the welfare and socio-economic of radiologic technologists. These purposes shall not be restricted by any consideration of nationality, race, color, sex or creed.

SECTION 2: Functions

(a.) To provide meetings at which to transact CSRT business, to present scientific papers, to carry on educational activities, to discuss professional problems; to encourage similar programs among organizations affiliated with the CSRT.

(b.) To publish and disseminate information pertinent to the conduct of the CSRT or the profession.

(c.) To assist in establishing and enunciating high standards of education and training and to implement them through appropriate channels.

(d.) To stimulate and encourage research designed to provide the knowledge needed to assure increasingly efficient patient care.

(e.) To expand educational opportunities and to develop programs designed to broaden the scope of technological service.

(f.) To enunciate policies concerning the professional status, legislative activity, and the welfare of its members.

(g.) To cooperate with external organizations or agencies whose policies are not in conflict with those of The American Society of Radiologic Technologists, as may be necessary to maintain continued progress and growth of the CSRT.

SECTION 1: The CSRT shall be non-commercial, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan. No commercial enterprise nor any candidate for public office shall be endorsed by it. Neither the name of the CSRT nor any of its officers in their official capacities shall be used in connection with a commercial company or with any partisan interest, or for other than regular functions of the CSRT.

SECTION 2: A member shall not accept patients for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures except under ethical supervision and in accordance with state and federal regulations.

SECTION 1: The membership of the CSRT shall consist of active members, student members, life members, honorary members, and supportive members. All candidates for membership shall submit the prescribed application form together with the required fees. All members shall submit an annual renewal application together with the required fees and any additional information as may be required.

SECTION 2: Active members shall be those medical imaging specialists who are certified by the ARRT or it's equivalent or hold an unrestricted license under state statutes. They shall have all rights, privileges and obligations of membership including the right to vote and hold office

SECTION 3: Student members shall be those persons who are enrolled in a program in the field of radiology approved by the JRC's or an equivalent certifying body. Student members shall have all the privileges and obligations except the right to hold office at the State level.

SECTION 4:  Life members shall be members who have rendered unusual service to the CSRT.  Life members shall be selected by a majority vote at a regular meeting, upon recommendation by three-quarters (3/4) of the Board of Directors.  They shall pay no dues and have all the privileges and obligations of members.  Life member candidates must also meet the qualifications and criteria as set forth in the Policy & Procedures Manual for life member selection.

SECTION 5: Honorary members shall be those persons who, because of the interest they have evidenced in the activities and aims of the CSRT, the CSRT wishes to honor. Honorary members shall be chosen by a majority vote at a regular meeting of the CSRT. They shall pay no dues, shall receive the newsletter of the Connecticut Society of Radiologic Technologists, and shall have all the privileges and obligations of members, except the right to vote and hold office.

SECTION 6: Supportive members shall be those persons who are interested in promoting the purposes and functions of the CSRT, but who are not eligible for other categories. They shall have all the privileges and obligations of members except the right to vote and hold office.

SECTION 7: Any person who is in arrears for more than 90 days shall be deleted from the membership roster.

SECTION 8: Charges aimed at the expulsion of an individual in any category shall be submitted in writing by at least two members to the Board of Directors, who will investigate the charges and render a decision within ninety (90) days. If, in their judgment, the charges are sufficient, the individual shall be advised of the charges, and shall have their right to submit a written defense or appear, either in person or by means of an authorized representative, before a meeting of the Board of Directors of which he has been notified at least thirty (30) days in advance. If in the unanimous opinion of the Board of Directors, a satisfactory defense has not been made, the Board of Directors shall have the right to terminate the membership or to consider reinstatement.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

SECTION 1: The fees and dues for members shall be of such amounts as are required by the CSRT. They shall be determined by a majority vote of the members at a regular meeting of the CSRT. Notice of such an upcoming vote shall be given to the membership thirty (30) days in advance.

SECTION 2: The annual dues for all members shall be due and payable in advance by Oct.1.

SECTION 3: Attendance fees at all educational functions of the CSRT to non-members shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS / EXECUTIVE BOARD

SECTION 1:  The Board of Directors shall be comprised of seven (7) voting members, the President, President-elect, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, and two past Presidents.  The immediate past President shall serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and will vote only to break a tie. Senior board member shall be a past President agreed upon by 2/3 vote of the entire Board of Directors.

All officers of the CSRT shall be active members. Both President and president-elect must additionally:

(a.) Be employed at least halftime in the field of radiologic technology.

(b.) be a voting member of the ASRT.

(c.) not serve concurrently on the Board of Trustees of: The ARRT, the ARDMS, the NMTCB; nor the Board of any joint Review Committee; or any other national radiologic technology certifying or accrediting agency.

(d.) Show proof of continuing education and be enrolled in the ECE program.

(e.) Have served as an officer or on a major committee in the CSRT.

SECTION 2: The officers of the CSRT shall be President, President Elect, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

(a.) Members of the Board of Directors shall be active members of CSRT

(b.) All members of the Board of Directors shall attend all scheduled board meeting of the CSRT

SECTION 3: State officers shall be elected by a plurality ballot at the annual meeting. Should the membership choose another election procedure the officers shall be elected according to the method designated by the membership.

SECTION 4: All officers shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors have been appointed or elected. All officers shall surrender to their successors all records and properties belonging to the CSRT. All officers may be reelected except the President and President-Elect.

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

SECTION 1: The President shall preside at the annual meeting of the CSRT and perform all duties consistent with his office. He shall be ex-officio member of all CSRT committees, except the nominating committee, and shall appoint committee chairmen. He shall serve as a delegate to the ASRT House of Delegates.

SECTION 2: The President-Elect shall become familiar with the activities of the CSRT and shall make all preparations necessary for assuming the office of President. He may serve as a delegate to the ASRT House of Delegates.

SECTION 3: The Vice-president shall become familiar with all the duties of the Presidency. In the absence of the President he shall assume the duties of the President.

SECTION 4: In the absence or inability of the President or Vice-president to act, the chairman of the Board of Directors shall call the meeting to order and preside until a temporary chairman can be elected.

SECTION 5: The Secretary shall keep a permanent record of all business and board meetings, conduct correspondence and perform all duties pertaining to the office of Secretary.

SECTION 6: The Treasurer shall receive and keep funds of the Board of Directors. At each meeting of the CSRT a financial statement shall be given, and that report shall be incorporated in the minutes.

SECTION 7: In the event that an officer is unable to meet his/her responsibilities, he/she shall notify the Board of Directors in writing in advance and the Board of Directors shall then appoint an individual to perform his/her function(s).

REGIONAL CHAPTER DELEGATES

SECTION 1: Qualifications for Regional Chapter Delegates:

(a.) In those Chapters where certification exists, the Regional Chapter Delegate must show proof of certification and practice at least half time in the discipline being represented.

(b.) In those Chapters that require no certification, the delegate must be employed at least halftime in that discipline.

(c.) Must be a voting member of the ASRT for two (2) years immediately preceding nomination and must be a voting active member of an affiliate within the region being represented.

(d.) No regional Chapter Delegate may be elected to serve two (2) successive terms unless there are no candidates from the other affiliates within the region.

(e.)  Has served as an officer or a committee member in the ASRT, or as an officer, on the Board of Directors, or as a committee member in an affiliate.

(f.) Must reside or be employed in the region being represented for a period of two (2) years immediately preceding nomination.

(g.) Have the time and availability for necessary travel within the region.

SECTION 2: Selection of Chapter Delegates:

The membership shall select annually, by ballot, one person whom they wish to be nominated for each of the thirteen regional chapters. Each nominee per chapter selected shall be sent to the Executive Director of the ASRT at least seven months prior to the ASRT Annual Conference.

SECTION 3: Regional Chapter Delegates:

The Regional Chapter Delegates are as follows:

a.  Cardiovascular-Interventional Delegate
b.  Computed Tomography Delegate
c.  Dosimetry Delegate
d.  Education in Radiologic Sciences Delegate
e.  Magnetic Resonance Delegate
f.   Mammography Delegate
g.  Management Delegate
h.  Nuclear Medicine Delegate
i.   Radiation Therapy Delegate
j.   Radiography Delegate
k.  Sonography Delegate
l.   Military Delegate
m. Quality Management Delegate
n.  Bone Densitometry

Regional Chapter Delegates whose residence and/or place of employment changes from the region which he/she was elected to represent shall submit a resignation to the Speaker of the House.

AFFILIATE DELEGATES

SECTION 1: Selection of Delegates

(a.) The President and President Elect serving at the time of credentialing shall be the Affiliate Delegates to the annual ASRT meeting providing those delegates have fulfilled their full term of office. The Board Chairman shall also be credentialed as the alternate delegate.

(b.) The delegate and all delegates shall be active registered technologists in good standing with the ASRT and enrolled in the ECE program. The delegate shall be an active member in good standing of the CSRT and shall reside or be employed in Connecticut.

SECTION 2: Duties of Delegates

(a.) It shall be the duty of the delegates to encourage and assist in fostering such activities as will be of general interest and benefit to radiologic technologists.

They shall act as official representatives of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in their area with respect to Evidence of Continuing Education program, as defined in the procedures of the program. They shall also otherwise advise, assist, and counsel radiologic technologists in their area in professional matters as official representatives of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

SECTION 1: Number of meetings

(a.) The CSRT shall hold an annual meeting each year.

SECTION 2: Special meetings

Special meetings of the CSRT may be called at such time and place as may be designated by the Board of Directors. A majority of this group shall constitute sufficient authority. Members shall be notified at least fifteen (15) days in advance of such meetings, together with a statement of the business to be transacted. No essential business other than that specified shall be transacted at a special meeting.

SECTION 3: Annual meetings

The site of the annual meeting shall be decided by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

COMMITTEES

SECTION 1: The following shall be standing Committees of the CSRT: Education, Legislation, Bylaws, Public Relations, Nomination, Membership, Annual Meeting Committee and those committees deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2: The Board of Directors shall establish, alter or eliminate (other than standing) committees as deemed necessary to aid the CSRT in carrying out its activities. Such committees shall be responsible to the President.

SECTION 3: The President shall appoint the Chairmen of the Committees unless in conflict with other sections of the Bylaws.

SECTION 4: The Committee Chairmen shall submit to the President at each monthly meeting a written report in triplicate of Committee work.

VACANCIES

SECTION 1: A vacancy of any committee chairman shall be filled by appointment of the President.

SECTION 2: A vacancy in the Board of Directors shall be filled by an appointment unanimously agreed upon by the remaining members of the Board of Directors to complete the unexpired term.

SECTION 3: A vacancy in any elective office, except the office of President, shall be filled by appointment of The Board of Directors. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice President.

SECTION 1: A quorum for any business session at any meeting at the state level shall be 25 voting members and shall include not less than three officers.

PROCEDURES

SECTION 1: Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the CSRT in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are consistent with these bylaws.

SECTION 2: The following shall be the order of business unless otherwise ordered by the assembly:

(a.) Call to order
(b.) Disposal of minutes
(c.) Reports of officers
(d.) Reports of committees
(e.) Appointment of committees
(f.) Unfinished business
(g.) New Business
(h.) Elections
(i.) Selection of meeting place
(j.) Adjournment

ARTICLE XVI

AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1: These bylaws may be amended, revised or repealed by two thirds vote of those members in attendance at the annual meeting, provided such notice of amendment has been given to the membership by mail, at least sixty (60) days prior to the meeting. Such amendments shall become effective immediately following the installation of officers for any year. Copies of the proposed amendments shall be made available at the monthly meeting preceding voting and also upon request.

SECTION 2: Procedure

(a.) Proposed amendments to the Bylaws may be initiated by any member of the CSRT. The proposed amendments shall be forwarded in writing to the Bylaws committee.

(b.) Proposed amendments must be presented to the Bylaws committee on/before Feb. 1^st. Proposals introduced after Feb. 1 will be referred to the Bylaws chairman of the next fiscal year for presentation to the membership.

(c.) The Bylaws committee will present proposed amendments to the membership for review prior to the annual meeting.

ARTICLE XVII

DISSOLUTION

SECTION 1: In the event of dissolution or final liquidation of the CSRT, all of its assets remaining after payment of its obligations, shall be distributed to such corporations, foundations, or other organizations operated for scientific and educational purposes as designated by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XVIII