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36 J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 0 5 C A L I F O R N I A N U R S E Section 5. Reinstatement Reinstatement of any dissolved constituent region may be made by a two- thirds (2/3) vote of the CNA Board or by majority vote of the House of Delegates. ARTICLE XV Amendments Provided that notice of any proposed amendment or revision is mailed to the membership at least ninety (90) days preceding the first day of the meeting of the House of Delegates or thirty (30) days preceding a special meeting, these bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the House of Delegates. ARTICLE XVI Parliamentary Authority The rules contained in ROBERTS' RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED, latest edition, shall govern this Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws or standing rules of this Association. PART II STANDING RULES PREFACE: These items are supplemental to the bylaws and cannot be in conflict with the bylaws. Standing rules are of a semi-permanent nature containing policies or rules relating to the administration of the Association. Standing rules usually amplify or implement a general statement in the bylaws. They are in effect until rescinded. Standing rules are controlled by the House of Delegates and may be adopted by majority vote; may be amend- ed or rescinded by a majority vote with notice or a two-thirds (2/3) vote without previous notice. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES 1. The Association membership card shall be issued by CNA. 2. Membership dues may be paid on an annual, installment payment, electronic funds transfer (EFT), or payroll deduction basis. Members paying by methods other than payroll deduction shall pay the per month maximum for their membership category with exceptions for special circumstances by the CNA Board of Directors. 3. The maximum amount of Regular dues shall increase annually, effec- tive July 1, based on the average wage increase in the preceding calen- dar year at Kaiser, UC and CHW facilities. 4. Associate member dues shall be fifty (50) percent of the Regular dues. CNA BOARD Meetings 1. One (1) regular meeting of the CNA Board shall be held within three (3) months following each House of Delegates meeting. 2. A CNA Board report stating Board action shall appear in the official publication of CNA following each CNA Board meeting. Conduct of Business 1. The CNA periodical shall be published monthly with at least ten (10) issues per year. 2. Classified ads of jobs available shall be published in the California Nurse. 3. Name or names of persons who have rendered distinguished service or valuable assistance to the nursing profession may be recommended by the CNA Board for honorary recognition at any meeting of the House of Delegates. BYLAWS REVIEW The region shall allow sixty (60) days between the date the proposed bylaws or amendments are submitted and the scheduled date of presentation to region membership. HOUSE OF DELEGATES AND DELEGATES 1. All necessary materials, including those pertaining to implementing and funding the strategic plan, shall be forwarded to the delegates no less than thirty (30) days prior to the House of Delegates for their review. 2. Nursing students, upon payment of appropriate registration fee, may be admitted to the CNA House of Delegates. 3. The chairperson of each delegation, at least one-half (1/2) hour before the opening of each session of the House of Delegates: a. Shall ascertain that all elected delegates are present and properly cre- dentialed; b. Shall, if there is a vacancy at this time, or any time while the House of Delegates is in session, see that an alternate is properly credentialed and such alternate shall then have all the powers of a delegate and be seated with the delegation; and, c. May, if the alternate list is exhausted and vacancies remain, appoint as alternates other members of that region who are in attendance and properly credentialed. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Ballot Committee 1. Insofar as possible, the Ballot Committee members shall be representa- tive of diversified interest or occupational groups. 2. The Ballot Committee shall meet to consider the CNA ticket at least nine (9) months preceding the House of Delegates meeting. FINANCIAL 1. Expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of CNA elective or appointed positions shall be reimbursed as determined by the CNA Board. 2. The president shall be reimbursed for percentage of time worked while performing the duties of the office as defined in these bylaws and approved by the CNA Board within the financial capabilities of the organization. 3. All requests involving expenditure of general funds shall be submitted to the Finance Committee for its recommendation prior to CNA Board action. (Finance Article and Board Article.) 4. Reports of the CNA audit shall be published in the CNA periodical within sixty (60) days after completion. 5. Each region will have a line item in the annual budget proposal based on per capita membership as of March 31st. Regions will use CNA's