This Association shall be known as the “NEW JERSEY HEALTHCARE CENTRAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION”.

The objectives of the Association shall be to promote quality patient care through service in the health care institution by:

1. Assisting its members to remain informed of the latest trends in procedures, techniques, and regulations affecting the profession.

2. Encouraging group participation for the mutual help and improvement in professional endeavors.

3. Participating in the formation of performance standards for our field of endeavor both on the state and national levels.

4. To provide a means for professional and personal growth.

This Association is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes as a not-for-profit organization.

It shall be so conducted that no part of its income or earnings shall insure direct benefit of any member, director, officer or other individual.

Upon dissolution, any assets of the Association shall be distributed to an organization enjoying exempt status under 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue code or successor statutory authority.

Individuals eligible for membership in the NJHCSA must be involved directly or indirectly in the sterile processing profession. 

Annual dues will be $10.00 and due by December 31^st.

A. Guidelines 

1. Association meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order, when the latter is not in conflict with the
   By-Laws of the Association.
2. In order to conduct a business meeting there must be a quorum consisting of a minimum of 10% of the membership and two (2) officers. There will be minimum one (1) business meetings per year.
3.  An annual meeting shall be held at the end of the fiscal year for the purpose of installation of new officers.
4. The Association’s Board of Directors shall meet a minimum of two (2) times per year. Additional meetings shall be called at the discretion of the President or a majority of the Board of Directors.

· Eligibility

1. Each candidate for Executive Board Office shall be an active member of HSPA, hold an active certification from at least one of the International Certification Boards (HSPA, CBSPD) for a minimum of 3 years and an active member NJHCSA.

· Executive Board Offices

1. President

2. President - Elect

3. Past President

4. Treasurer

· Advisory Board of Directors

1. Education

2. Fund Raising

3. Marketing

4. Vendor

· Terms of Office

1. The President shall serve a term of two (2) years commencing with the close of the Annual Meeting of the year in which they are elected. At the conclusion of this term the President then assumes the office of the Past President for a two (2) year term.
2. The Past President shall serve a term of two (2) years commencing with the close of the Annual Meeting of the year in which they are elected.
3. The President – Elect shall assume office commencing with the close of the Annual Meeting of the year and shall serve as such for a period of two (2) year. At the conclusion of this term the President – Elect then assumes the office of the Presidency for a two (2) year term.
4. The office of the Treasurer shall be an appointed position. The Board reserves the right to appoint a new Treasurer if they do not fulfill the requirements of the office.
   
   Rational: The NJHCSA Officers Handbook states that the position of treasurer is an appointed position. Continuity is an important part of this position in dealing with the accountant, banks, IRS, and contractual obligations that the NJHCSA incurs.
   
5. Any Executive or Advisory Board member who does not fulfill their obligation of office can be removed by a majority vote of the remaining Executive Board Members.
6. Executive or Advisory Board members who may become ineligible due to loss of employment may retain their office until the end of their term and/or change of career.  
7. If any office becomes vacant, the Executive Board shall select the candidate for appointment until the next scheduled election.
   

· Officers are elected by the voting membership roster (as of January 1 of the year) of the Association.

· Executive Board Officers

1. Shall have authority to make policy decisions for the Association and ensure that such decisions are expedited.

2. Shall be responsible for the Officer’s Handbook

· Advisory Board of Directors

1. Serve as industry resources for the Executive Board.

2. Chair Sub-committees as needed by the organization.

3. Assist in member communications.

4. Assist in web site management.

5. Assist wherever needed

· The start on the calendar year (January 1^st) will be the start of the Associations year. 

By - Laws can be suspended by the President, only with the approval of the Executive Board in order to preserve the viability of the Association.

1. These by-laws can be amended by a two-thirds majority of the voting members present at any business meeting of the Association
2. Notice of the proposed amendments shall be sent to all members not less than 30 (thirty) days in advance of the vote.
3. Amendments to these By – Laws shall be made known to all members of the Association through the communication processes of the Association.
4. These By – Laws shall be reviewed annually by the Executive Board.