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ARTICLE 1: NAME
The name of the organization shall be the Missouri Radiological Society Resident and Fellow Section (MORADS-RFS).
ARTICLE 2: PURPOSE
1. To provide a unified voice for radiology residents in Missouri;
2. To promote the interchange of information and opinion between resident physicians and fellows in training
programs in Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and their subspecialties throughout the State of Missouri;
3. To provide a forum for the education of residents and fellows in the ethical and socioeconomic aspects of the
practice of radiology; and
4. To provide a mechanism for input and involvement by residents and fellows in the educational, socioeconomic, and
policy-making functions of the Missouri Radiological Society.
ARTICLE 3: MEMBERSHIP
All members-in-training (residents and fellows) in the state of Missouri shall be members of the RFS.
ARTICLE 4: RESPONSIBILITIES
MORADS-RFS will function as a section within MORADS as determined by the existing bylaws of MORADS.
Certain aspects of MORADS-RFS will also be governed by the bylaws contained herein.
MORADS-RFS shall be responsible for electing its officers from members of the RFS. All active members are eligible
for officer positions which are described under Article 7.
MORADS-RFS, through its officers and governing body, shall be responsible for the conduct of all pertinent matters to come before the section, including the scheduling and agenda of MORADS-RFS meetings and conference calls.
ARTICLE 5: GOVERNING COUNCIL
The Governing Council of MORADS-RFS shall consist of two delegates (preferably one senior and one junior resident) from each accredited radiology training program within the State of Missouri. These delegates shall be elected or appointed by that training program at their discretion.
The Executive Council of MORADS-RFS will consist of the offices of the president, resident vice president, fellow vice president, and secretary. These executives shall be elected from the governing council.
ARTICLE6: OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
The officers of MORADS-RFS will be president, resident vice president, fellow vice president, and secretary. These officers will be members of the Executive Committee of the RFS Governing Council and will implement policy and attend to the day-to-day activities of the RFS. Elections of officers will be by majority vote of the Governing Council. Nominations for Governing Council positions will be taken at the annual meeting. Elections will take place either at the AMCLC, the spring MORADS meeting, or via email. All of the above shall serve a term of one year beginning immediately following their election.
ARTICLE 7: DUTIES
Section 1: President.
The president shall preside over the meetings of the Executive Committee, Governing Council and meetings of the
general membership of the MORADS RFS. The president, together with his/her officers, shall execute the policies of the membership and the Executive Committee of the MORADS RFS. The president will also act as representative to the ACR RFS. If possible, the president should attend the annual ACR meeting, annual meeting of the state chapter, and any other major meeting of the state chapter. If the office is terminated or resigned prior to completion of term, the residents vice president will serve until another member can be elected by ad-hoc election.
Section 2: Resident Vice President.
The resident vice president shall preside over meetings in the absence of the president. The resident vice president will also act as a second representative to the ACR RFS. The resident vice-president should try to attend the annual ACR meeting, annual meeting of the state chapter, and any other major meeting of the state chapter. If the office is terminated or resigned prior to completion of term, a temporary officer may be appointed by the president until another member can be elected by ad-hoc election.
Section 3: Fellow Vice President.
The fellow vice president shall preside over meetings in the absence of the president or resident vice president will also act as a second representative to the ACR RFS. The fellow vice-president should try to attend the annual ACR meeting, annual meeting of the state chapter, and any other major meeting of the state chapter. If the office is terminated or resigned prior to completion of term, a temporary officer may be appointed by the president until another member can be elected by ad-hoc election.
Section 4: Secretary.
This officer shall be responsible for notifying the membership and the Executive Committee of all meetings, recording
and distributing minutes retaining all records of the membership. The fiscal duties of this officer shall include the
maintenance of all records of the section including maintenance of the MORADS RFS webpage. He/she will preside at those meetings which the president and vice presidents are unable to attend. If the office of secretary is terminated or resigned prior to completion of the term, a temporary officer may be appointed by the president until another member can be elected by ad-hoc election.
ARTICLE 8: RECALL
Any officer of the MORADS RFS may be recalled by three-fourths (3/4) vote of members at any annual meeting of the membership.
ARTICLE 9: COMMITTEES
The president shall appoint such committees as are necessary for the proper functioning of the MORADS RFS.
ARTICLE 10: SEMIANNUAL MEETINGS
The Annual meeting of the MORADS RFS will be held in conjunction with the MORADS spring meeting if possible, but at the discretion of the RFS. An annual meeting will also be held at the AMCLC.
ARTICLE 11: AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the MORADS RFS by a majority of those present and voting.