2015-10-24
Events
Deadline - Submission for Bylaws, Resolutions, Main Motions
Saturday, Jun 15 2024, 12:00am–Saturday, Jun 15 2024, 12:00am
June 15, 2024 at 11:59pm is the deadline to submit proposed Bylaws Amendments, Resolutions, or Main Motions for consideration at the MNA House of Delegates on October 6.
All proposals require a statement of rationale explaining the significance and anticipated consequences for the Association, the profession, and the public.
Bylaws: Spell out the rules by which the Minnesota Nurses Association governs itself, including the powers of the House of Delegates, Board of Directors, and other structural units. In addition, they include rules regarding membership criteria and conducting our elections.
• Amendments must identify the Article and Section of the Bylaws to be amended.
Resolution: A formal expression of an opinion to be adopted by the organization.
• Must deal with one topic and be accompanied, when appropriate, by a proposed action plan in sufficient detail to allow a financial impact statement to be determined. It shall also include citations for facts and figures referenced.
• Must identify the current association position to be amended, if any.
Main Motion: Used to propose a change to an MNA House of Delegates Policy.
• Must identify the MNA House of Delegates Policy to be amended.
Once the June 15 deadline has passed, the Committee on Bylaws, Resolutions, and Main Motions will review the proposals for completeness.
Submission form: HOD Business Items
Please direct any questions and submit your proposals to Elaina Hane, Interim Executive Director (Elaina.Hane@mnnurses.org).
All proposals require a statement of rationale explaining the significance and anticipated consequences for the Association, the profession, and the public.
Bylaws: Spell out the rules by which the Minnesota Nurses Association governs itself, including the powers of the House of Delegates, Board of Directors, and other structural units. In addition, they include rules regarding membership criteria and conducting our elections.
• Amendments must identify the Article and Section of the Bylaws to be amended.
Resolution: A formal expression of an opinion to be adopted by the organization.
• Must deal with one topic and be accompanied, when appropriate, by a proposed action plan in sufficient detail to allow a financial impact statement to be determined. It shall also include citations for facts and figures referenced.
• Must identify the current association position to be amended, if any.
Main Motion: Used to propose a change to an MNA House of Delegates Policy.
• Must identify the MNA House of Delegates Policy to be amended.
Once the June 15 deadline has passed, the Committee on Bylaws, Resolutions, and Main Motions will review the proposals for completeness.
Submission form: HOD Business Items
Please direct any questions and submit your proposals to Elaina Hane, Interim Executive Director (Elaina.Hane@mnnurses.org).