TSC CONSTITUTION

Adopted April 8, 1972; Revised 1980; Amended 1981

Article I:      This organization shall be known as the
TEXAS SOCIETY OF CYTOLOGY.

Article II:       Purpose

The purpose of this organization shall be:

  1. To unite individuals interested in the field of Cytology to unify efforts for the advancement of
    cytologic investigation and the dissemination of cytologic knowledge by the exchange of
    information and knowledge of all phases of cytology.
  2. To provide regular meetings in the State of Texas for persons actively engaged in the study
    and practice of cytology, thus providing opportunities for cooperation and communication.
  3. To encourage adherence to proper standards and ethics by cytotechnologists, cytologists, and
    cytopathologists through professional education programs.
  4. To encourage understanding of cytologic terminology by those clinicians using the services
    provided by the cytology laboratory.
  5. To encourage the application of the cytologic method in research programs.
  6. To encourage programs of education in the field of cytology.
  7. To inform the general public of those services provided by the practice of cytology.

Article III:      Membership

The membership of the Society shall consist of Active Members, Associate Members, Affiliate
Members, Honorary Members and Junior Members.

  1. Active Members shall be actively employed in the study and practice of cytopathology,
    cytology and cytotechnology. An Active Member shall be certified by the Registry of Medical
    Technologists (or Registry eligible) or Board Certified Pathologist. Active members shall
    reside or be employed in the State of Texas.
  2. Associate Members shall be medical doctors or paramedical personnel who            show an
    active interest in this Society and in the field of Cytology.
  3. Affiliate Members shall be other laboratory personnel employed in Cytology.Such members
    shall pay one-half annual dues but may not hold office in the Society.
  4. Honorary Members may be selected according to procedures outlined in the By Laws.
    Honorary Members may enjoy all the privileges of membership but shall not pay dues, vote
    or hold an elected office of the Society.
  5. Junior Members shall be students engaged in a course of study at an approved School of
    Cytotechnology. Such members shall pay no dues and may not hold office in the Society.
  6. The" voting membership of the Society shall be those members designated as Active,
    Associate and Affiliate Members.

Article IV:      Officers

  1. The Officers of the Society shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
  2. Election of Officers shall take place at the Annual Meeting of the Society and shall be by
    nomination from the Nominations Committee. A majority vote shall constitute election.
    Voting shall be by written ballot.
  3. The term of office of elected officers shall be one year.
  4. Only Active Members of the Society shall be eligible to hold office.

Article V:      Meetings

  1. The Society shall convene at Such times as shall be decided by the President of the Society.
  2. The Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held at such time and place as shall be announced
    by the President of the Society.
  3. Regional Meetings of the Society shall be held at such time and place as announced by the
    Regional Representative to the Society.

Article VI:      Finances

  1. The Society shall be designated as a scientific, non-profit organization with the purpose of
    furthering disciplines in the field of Cytology.
  2. General funds shall be raised by annual dues and by voluntary contributions.
  3.  No extraordinary expenditures from the general fund of the Society shall be made except by
    a majority vote of the voting members present at the Annual Meeting, or by the Executive
    Committee if payment must be made prior to the next Annual Meeting.
  4.  Authorized expenditures consistent with the performance of ordinary official duties shall
    include:
For the President:
1. Annual Meeting organization expenditures.
2. Ordinary expenditures necessary to fulfill this office.
For Other Officers:
1. Ordinary expenditures necessary to fulfill the office.
2. Miscellaneous expenses resulting from all duties approved by the
President .

Article VII:     Regional Chapters

  1. Regional Chapters of the Society shall be so designated by the Executive Committee. The
    Regions shall be named by their geographical location in the state.
  2. Each Regional Chapter may elect one Regional Representative and one alternate Regional
    Representative by a majority vote of those attending a Regional meeting.
  3. If no Regional Representative has been duly elected from any Region prior to January 1 the
    President may appoint a Regional Representative from the membership of that region.
  4. The tenure of office for each Regional Representative shall be one year or as designated in
    the By-Laws of the Society.

Article VIII:    Publications

The publications of the Texas Society of Cytology shall be of such kind and nature as shall be
designated by the Executive Committee.

Article IX:     Amendments

The Constitution of this Society may be amended in the following manner:

  1. The proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary at such time as
    deemed necessary.
  2. All those members with voting privileges shall be notified by mail of the proposed
    amendment at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting.
  3. The proposed amendment must be read at the Annual Meeting at which the vote is to be
    taken.
  4. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members voting is required for amendment.

Article X:      Legal Limitations

  1. This organization is formed exclusively for educational and scientific purposes.
  2. No part of the funds of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its
    members, officers or other private persons except that the organization shall be authorized to
    pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments in furtherance of
    the purposes set forth in Article II hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the
    organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence
    legislation. The organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing
    or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public
    office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this constitution this organization shall not
    carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from
    Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the
    corresponding provision of any future United States internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a
    corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal
    Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal
    Revenue Law).
  3. Upon the dissolution of the organization the Executive Committee shall, after paying or
    making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the organization, dispose of all the
    assets of the organization exclusively for the purposes of the organization in such manner, or
    to such an organization operated exclusively for educational or scientific purposes as shall at
    that time qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
    Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue
    Law) as the Executive Committee shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be
    disposed of by the County Court of the County of residence of the treasurer, exclusively for
    such purposes or to such organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized
    and operated exclusively for such purposes.

Approved September 1988

TSC By-Laws
The Texas Society of Cytology