The American Society of Forensic Obstetricians and Gynecologists  

Bylaws

The American Society of Forensic Obstetricians and Gynecologists

ARTICLE I: NAME

This organization shall be called The American Society of Forensic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

The Society is organized exclusively for scientific and educational purposes within the meaning of 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, medicolegal issues of obstetrics and gynecology in medical practice, hospital care, and peer review organizations; arbitration; independent review; independent patient second opinions; risk management and prevention; quality management; and expert medical testimony in deposition or criminal and civil courts.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

  1. Active Membership :

    2. All physicians practicing or in postgraduate training programs are eligible for active membership.

  2. Charter Membership :

    3. All members present for the organizational meeting at the 1994 Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as well as those joining prior to that meeting shall be charter members.

  3. Associate Members:

    4. Those deemed worthy of membership by the Board of Directors but not meeting the above criteria may be offered associate membership.

  4. Honorary Membership:

    5. All physicians retired from practice may join as honorary members. Active members who retire or cease clinical practice may also become honorary members. The Board of Directors may, at it's discretion, offer honorary membership to those making significant contributions to the Society's objectives.

  5. Cancellation of Membership:
    6. Membership may be terminated either upon a member's notification of intent to the Society or upon nonpayment of dues.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS

  1. Elected Officers:

    2. Elected officers shall be President and Vice President/President Elect. These will be initially elected at the special interest group meeting of the Society at the 1994 Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Subsequent officers will be elected yearly by the Board of Directors in such manner as they choose.

  2. Appointed Officers:

    3. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.

  3. Permanent Officers:

    4. Daniel M. Avery, MD, FACOG, shall be an officer in perpetuity as Founder of the Society.

  4. Board Of Directors:

    5. The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice President/President Elect, Immediate Past President, Executive Director, Newsletter Editor, and Founder. The Board may also appoint members-at-large at its discretion.

  5. Tern Of Office:

    6. Each officer shall serve for one year except the Founder, who shall serve in perpetuity.

  6. Eligibility For Office:

    7. All active members in good standing are eligible for elected and appointed office.

  7. Vacancies:

    8. The Vice President/President Elect shall become President in the event the President is unable to serve. All other vacancies will be filled by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE V: VOTING

All votes shall be taken via Robert's Rules of Order, Revised. A quorum shall consist of those present and all votes decided by a simple majority.


ARTICLE VI: DUTIES OF OFFICERS

  1. President:

    2. The President or his designee shall preside at each regular or special meeting of the membership and meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall appoint chairmen and members of committees as he deems necessary during his term of office.

  2. Vice President/President Elect:

    3. The Vice President/President Elect shall preside at meetings in the event the President and his designee are absent. He shall assume the Presidency the year following his Vice Presidency.

  3. Executive Director:

    4. The Executive Director shall:

    1. Maintain an accurate and timely membership roster
    2. Record the proceedings of the Society
    3. Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, dues notifications and receipts including financial reports to the Founder monthly and to the Board of Directors as requested
    4. Act as custodian for the records of the Society
    5. Submit an annual report to the Board of Directors

  4. Directors:

    5. The Board of Directors shall meet in conjunction with general meetings of the membership and as otherwise deemed necessary by any member of the Board. The Board shall be responsible for the Society's policy and planning.

    ARTICLE VII: Dues

  1. As determined by the Board of Directors 1 August 1999, dues shall be as follows:

    1. Residents in postgraduate training $25.00/year
    2. ACOG Fellows and Junior Fellows in practice $100.00/year
    3. Non-ACOG affiliated physicians $75.00/year
    4. Non-physicians $150.00/year

  2. Dues shall be voluntary for honorary members.

    3. ARTICLE VIII: Amendments to Bylaws

    The Board may amend these bylaws as it deems appropriate. Notwithstanding the above, a two-thirds majority of the membership eligible to vote may amend these bylaws by presenting a signed petition to the Board.

     

     

     

     

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    President DATE

     

    Revised by Board of Directors: 1 AUGUST 1999



 
 
Contact: Daniel M. Avery, MD
University of Alabama School of Medicine
850 5th Aveune East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
davery@cchs.ua.edu
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