VOLUME 31, ISSUE 2

Proposed Revisions to TSA Bylaws

The TSA Bylaws Committee will be recommending to the TSA House of Delegates in September the following revisions to the TSA Bylaws.

Proposed Revision #1

Modify Section 3.23

3.2 DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
3.23 Duties:

The Director shall represent this Society on the Board of Directors and the House of Delegates of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, as official representative of District 19 of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which is composed of the State of Texas.

The Director shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and the House of Delegates of the American Society of Anesthesiologists or make certain that this Society is represented thereat.

The Director shall report to the Board of Directors of this Society, immediately following each meeting of the Board of Directors or the House of Delegates of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the actions taken, and recommendations made at such meeting; and

Each year by an appropriate time, the Director shall make available to the ASA President-Elect and First Vice President a list of TSA members who are willing to serve on the many committees of the ASA.

The Director shall perform such other duties as provided in these Bylaws.

The Alternate Director, in addition to his or her other duties, shall serve as Delegate, Place 4 in the ASA House of Delegates.

The Director and Alternate Director will perform such other duties as necessary to fulfill their duties as liaisons between this Society and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, as assigned by the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of this Society.

Proposed Revision #2

Modify Section 9.1

9.1 TERMS OF OFFICE

The terms of office of the chair and members of Standing and Special Committees shall be for the term of office of the President appointing them, unless otherwise provided by these Bylaws. The reappointment of committee chairs and members shall be considered on an annual basis with both committee chairs and members serving at the pleasure of the president.

Provided, however, that members of Committees existing at the time of adoption of these Bylaws shall continue to serve until expiration of the terms for which they were originally appointed.

Proposed Revision #3

Create Section 9.2092.3

9.209 Committee on Awards

  • 9.2091 Composition: To be appointed annually and composed of past presidents 6, 7, and 8 years removed (or beyond if any of those unable to serve) and one other member of the Society to be appointed by the president for a total of (4). The earliest removed past president will be the chair of the committee.
  • 9.2092 Duties: To make recommendations for awards to the House of Delegates in years in which nominations are deemed appropriate.
      • 9.2092.1 The Distinguished Service Award is established to honor those who have rendered distinguished service to our specialty in Texas. These individuals must have been involved and participated in the affairs of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists or have unusually distinguished themselves in matters directly associated with Anesthesiology. The Distinguished Service Award is to be presented at the Annual Meeting the year after he or she is identified and is to consist of an appropriately engraved certificate.
      • 9.2092.2 The Cindy Zerwas Memorial Best Friend Award is established to honor non-member individuals who for a variety of personal reasons or circumstances have provided long term and dedicated service to our members and our Texas organization. The award should be presented to individuals who have exemplified themselves by their conduct and loyalty to the TSA. The award will be given following selection by the TSA Awards Committee.

      • 9.2092.3 The Dr. James Adkins and Mrs. Linda Adkins Resident Award is established to recognize our residents for their loyalty and involvement in all levels of our Society.

Proposed Revision #4

Modify Section 9.2152

9.215 Professional Development

  • 9.2151 Composition: Five or more members, at least two of whom were members of the committee the previous year.
  • 9.2152 Duties: To solicit and review input from TSA members regarding outstanding needs for professional improvement. To develop and propose mechanisms for the TSA to meet these outstanding needs. To assist in the execution of directives from the board of directors regarding the professional development of its members. Develop and maintain a statewide speakers’ bureau of Texas Society of Anesthesiologists members. These speakers will be available to provide presentations to the anesthesiology residency training programs in the state, thereby giving the residents some exposure to the Society and its concerns.

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