SELCA BY LAWS
Adopted: May 11, 2000
Revised: Feb. 17, 2003
Revised Feb. 8, 2007
Revised Aug. 2 2008
Revised Aug. 2009
Article I - Name
The name of this chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) shall be the Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA).
Article II – Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are:
Section 1.Qualifications / Description
All persons involved with breastfeeding families are encouraged to become Members of SELCA and attend meetings. General Email Membership will be informed of items of interest to lactation professionals by electronic mail. ACTIVE membership begins with payment of full membership dues. ACTIVE membership renewal fee is due July 31* of each year.ACTIVE membership dues are not pro-rated. Benefits of membership are discussed in Section 3.
*See Current Operating Guidelines for update
Section 2.Voting Rights Each ACTIVE Member will have one vote for officer elections and for other matters. General Email members may become ACTIVE members and vote at any time when full membership dues are paid.
Section 3. Membership Benefits Quarterly meetings are open to all members and non-members. No fees are charged for quarterly meetings.General Email membership will receive relevant correspondence by electronic mail. ACTIVE members will receive CERPs for meetings attended. ACTIVE members may borrow publications and tapes owned by SELCA.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1. Qualifications and terms of office
An officer of SELCA will be International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and current member of USLCA an affiliate of ILCA. Officers will be elected from and by the ACTIVE membership of SELCA. The offices shall be:
· President
· Vice President
· Treasurer
· Communications Liaison
· Outreach Coordinator
These five officers make up the SELCA Executive Board They are responsible for the operation of SELCA. Each officer will serve a term of two fiscal years. The fiscal year isAugust 1 through July 31* of each calendar year. The nominated president will have a working knowledge of the board. An officer may be elected as president after one year of service on the board if necessary.
*See Current Operating Guidelines for update
Section 2. Vacancies A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. A vacancy in all other offices shall be filled by majority vote of the Executive Board for the remainder of the term.
Section 3. Removal An officer may be removed from office by an affirmative vote of 3/4 of the entire membership if removal shall serve the best interests of SELCA.
Section 4. Duties and Responsibilities
1. The PRESIDENT will
a. Represent the organization of SELCA
b. Preside over all meetings
c. Make every effort to attend and represent SELCA at the yearly USLCA/ILCA conference.
2. The VICE-PRESIDENT will
a. Assume the role of Educational programs/ CERPS Chairperson
b. Arrangemeeting location, date, time and speakers
c. Assume the office of President should the President be unable to complete his/her term
d. Assist the President when necessary
e. Perform the duties of the President in her/his absence
3. The COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON will:
a. Record minutes at the Executive Board meetings and Membership Business Meetings
b. Distribute the minutes to the current officers.
c. Send chapter correspondence by electronic mail as designated by the President.
d. Maintain the www.selca.info website.
4. The TREASURER will:
a. Assume the role of principle financial officer
b. Collect affiliate Professional membership dues
c. Maintain current Professional membership list including email addresses
d. Disburse funds
e. Maintain accurate accounting of all monies.
5. The Outreach Coordinator will:
a. Represent members who are not IBCLCs,
b. Assume responsibility for publicity,
c. Assume the role as resource person concerning membership in SELCA, and USLCA/ILCA and for information related to IBCLC certification.
d. Maintain the Active membership list including email addresses
e. Assist with board responsibilities as needed
Article V - Operating Guidelines
. The Executive Board shall define the OPERATING GUIDELINES for SELCA yearly. The Board will revise and approve the Operating Guidelines at the first board meeting of the fiscal year. The President will present the Operating Guidelines at the first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year. The Operating Guidelines will be incorporated into the minutes of that meeting.
The Operating Guidelines will serve to assist the board with business matters of SELCA. The Operating Guidelines will include:
1. Dues schedule for the fiscal year;
2. Speakers’ compensation;
3. Board member’s reimbursable expenses; and
4. Other items deemed appropriate by the Board.
Article VI - Nominations and Elections
The immediate Past President will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Board will appoint three additional members to the Nominating Committee who will secure a slate of candidates for office from among the Professional membership. All members will be notified of the slate of candidates by electronic mail in April, 30 days before the election meeting. Space will be provided on the ballot for write-in votes. Ballots may be returned to the Nominating Committee by electronic mail before the date of the annual May meeting or submitted in person at the May meeting. Officers shall be elected by a majority of those voting. New officers shall assume their responsibilities at the conclusion of the May meeting.
Article VII - Voting
· Board members may decide on rules and regulations for the conduct of their meetings and management of the association as they deem proper.
· Proposed expenditures of more than $400.00 shall be presented to members at the next meeting for a simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of total membership is present.
· By Law changes and election of officers shall be announced by Electronic mail to all current ACTIVE members and collection of ballots shall be returned by electronic mail or United States Postal Service. Appropriate committee members will count the ballots. These bylaws may be amended or repealed by affirmative vote of at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the ACTIVE members present and voting at a meeting of the membership called for the purpose of acting upon such amendments or by ballot executed in writing or by electronic mail, provided proper notice of at least two weeks has been given to the entire membership for each proposed change.
Other issues will be voted on at the scheduled meeting by simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of membership is present.
Article VIII - Meetings
Meetings shall be held no less than twice a year. All members shall be notified of each meeting.
Article IX – Committees
Committees shall be formed at the discretion of the Executive Board.
Article X - Fiscal Year, Membership Dues
The fiscal year of SELCA shall be August 1 through July 31. Annual ACTIVE membership dues are required no later than July 31st* regardless of date of previous membership payment. Annual ACTIVE membership dues will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board.
* See Current Operating Guidelines for updates.
Article XI - Dissolution
Professional Members must be notified by electronic mail of intent to dissolve. SELCA may be dissolved by a vote of a majority of those voting. Upon dissolution, any assets shall be distributed to USLCA/ILCA or to any charitable organization whose purposes are breastfeeding education and support. The board will decide the distribution.
The name of this chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) shall be the Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA).
Article II – Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are:
- Serve as a network for lactation professionals
- Enhance the reputation, image and credibility of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants according to the Scope of Practice for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
- Provide continuing education for the membership and the surrounding community.
- Serve as a local chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association.
Section 1.Qualifications / Description
All persons involved with breastfeeding families are encouraged to become Members of SELCA and attend meetings. General Email Membership will be informed of items of interest to lactation professionals by electronic mail. ACTIVE membership begins with payment of full membership dues. ACTIVE membership renewal fee is due July 31* of each year.ACTIVE membership dues are not pro-rated. Benefits of membership are discussed in Section 3.
*See Current Operating Guidelines for update
Section 2.Voting Rights Each ACTIVE Member will have one vote for officer elections and for other matters. General Email members may become ACTIVE members and vote at any time when full membership dues are paid.
Section 3. Membership Benefits Quarterly meetings are open to all members and non-members. No fees are charged for quarterly meetings.General Email membership will receive relevant correspondence by electronic mail. ACTIVE members will receive CERPs for meetings attended. ACTIVE members may borrow publications and tapes owned by SELCA.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1. Qualifications and terms of office
An officer of SELCA will be International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and current member of USLCA an affiliate of ILCA. Officers will be elected from and by the ACTIVE membership of SELCA. The offices shall be:
· President
· Vice President
· Treasurer
· Communications Liaison
· Outreach Coordinator
These five officers make up the SELCA Executive Board They are responsible for the operation of SELCA. Each officer will serve a term of two fiscal years. The fiscal year isAugust 1 through July 31* of each calendar year. The nominated president will have a working knowledge of the board. An officer may be elected as president after one year of service on the board if necessary.
*See Current Operating Guidelines for update
Section 2. Vacancies A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. A vacancy in all other offices shall be filled by majority vote of the Executive Board for the remainder of the term.
Section 3. Removal An officer may be removed from office by an affirmative vote of 3/4 of the entire membership if removal shall serve the best interests of SELCA.
Section 4. Duties and Responsibilities
1. The PRESIDENT will
a. Represent the organization of SELCA
b. Preside over all meetings
c. Make every effort to attend and represent SELCA at the yearly USLCA/ILCA conference.
2. The VICE-PRESIDENT will
a. Assume the role of Educational programs/ CERPS Chairperson
b. Arrangemeeting location, date, time and speakers
c. Assume the office of President should the President be unable to complete his/her term
d. Assist the President when necessary
e. Perform the duties of the President in her/his absence
3. The COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON will:
a. Record minutes at the Executive Board meetings and Membership Business Meetings
b. Distribute the minutes to the current officers.
c. Send chapter correspondence by electronic mail as designated by the President.
d. Maintain the www.selca.info website.
4. The TREASURER will:
a. Assume the role of principle financial officer
b. Collect affiliate Professional membership dues
c. Maintain current Professional membership list including email addresses
d. Disburse funds
e. Maintain accurate accounting of all monies.
5. The Outreach Coordinator will:
a. Represent members who are not IBCLCs,
b. Assume responsibility for publicity,
c. Assume the role as resource person concerning membership in SELCA, and USLCA/ILCA and for information related to IBCLC certification.
d. Maintain the Active membership list including email addresses
e. Assist with board responsibilities as needed
Article V - Operating Guidelines
. The Executive Board shall define the OPERATING GUIDELINES for SELCA yearly. The Board will revise and approve the Operating Guidelines at the first board meeting of the fiscal year. The President will present the Operating Guidelines at the first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year. The Operating Guidelines will be incorporated into the minutes of that meeting.
The Operating Guidelines will serve to assist the board with business matters of SELCA. The Operating Guidelines will include:
1. Dues schedule for the fiscal year;
2. Speakers’ compensation;
3. Board member’s reimbursable expenses; and
4. Other items deemed appropriate by the Board.
Article VI - Nominations and Elections
The immediate Past President will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Board will appoint three additional members to the Nominating Committee who will secure a slate of candidates for office from among the Professional membership. All members will be notified of the slate of candidates by electronic mail in April, 30 days before the election meeting. Space will be provided on the ballot for write-in votes. Ballots may be returned to the Nominating Committee by electronic mail before the date of the annual May meeting or submitted in person at the May meeting. Officers shall be elected by a majority of those voting. New officers shall assume their responsibilities at the conclusion of the May meeting.
Article VII - Voting
· Board members may decide on rules and regulations for the conduct of their meetings and management of the association as they deem proper.
· Proposed expenditures of more than $400.00 shall be presented to members at the next meeting for a simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of total membership is present.
· By Law changes and election of officers shall be announced by Electronic mail to all current ACTIVE members and collection of ballots shall be returned by electronic mail or United States Postal Service. Appropriate committee members will count the ballots. These bylaws may be amended or repealed by affirmative vote of at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the ACTIVE members present and voting at a meeting of the membership called for the purpose of acting upon such amendments or by ballot executed in writing or by electronic mail, provided proper notice of at least two weeks has been given to the entire membership for each proposed change.
Other issues will be voted on at the scheduled meeting by simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of membership is present.
Article VIII - Meetings
Meetings shall be held no less than twice a year. All members shall be notified of each meeting.
Article IX – Committees
Committees shall be formed at the discretion of the Executive Board.
Article X - Fiscal Year, Membership Dues
The fiscal year of SELCA shall be August 1 through July 31. Annual ACTIVE membership dues are required no later than July 31st* regardless of date of previous membership payment. Annual ACTIVE membership dues will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board.
* See Current Operating Guidelines for updates.
Article XI - Dissolution
Professional Members must be notified by electronic mail of intent to dissolve. SELCA may be dissolved by a vote of a majority of those voting. Upon dissolution, any assets shall be distributed to USLCA/ILCA or to any charitable organization whose purposes are breastfeeding education and support. The board will decide the distribution.