Last Update: 9/09

Kentucky International Trauma Life Support

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I: OFFICES

Section 1: Offices

Kentucky International Trauma Life Support may have offices within or without the Commonwealth of Kentucky
as the members of the Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support may from time to time
determine for the activities of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support requires.

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ARTICLE II: STEERING COMMITTEE OF KENTUCKY BASIC TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT

Section 1: Authority to Appoint

The Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians shall appoint a Kentucky International
Trauma Life Support Medical Director. The Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Medical Director will then
have the authority to appoint the members of the Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life
Support.

Section 2: Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Members

The Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall consist of members appointed by
the Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Medical Director. The members shall be, but are not limited to
one (1) Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Program Coordinator, one (1) Kentucky International
Trauma Life Support Executive Secretary, one (1) Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Affiliate Faculty,
and one (1) Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Instructor. The terms of the appointees of the Steering
Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall be 2 years from date of appointment.

Section 3: Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Members
Roles and Responsibilities

The roles and Responsibilities of the Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall
be determined by the Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support and be set forth in the
Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Policy Manual.

Section 4: KY Steering Committee Roles and Responsibilities

Duties are to determine KY policy manual standards. Attend 6 out of 8 meetings during the two-year committee
appointment. Actively participate in ITLS in their region.
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ARTICLE III: STEERING COMMITTEE OF KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA LIFE
SUPPORT MEETINGS

Section 1: Regular and Special Meetings

The Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall meet on a regular basis at the time
and place, as determined by the Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Medical Director as stated in the
Notice of Meeting. Special meetings of the Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support
for any purpose may be called by the Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Medical Director or the
Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Program Coordinator upon request in writing of the majority of the
Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support.

Section 2: Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Notice of
Meeting

Notice of a meeting shall be made public in writing or electronically not less than ten (10) nor more than fifty (50)
days in advance of the meeting setting forth the time and place of the meeting.

Section 3: Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Meeting
Quorum

The presence of the Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Medical Director and the Kentucky International
Trauma Life Support Program Coordinator along with at least 1/3 of the remaining members of the Steering
Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support.

Section 4: Order of Business

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ARTICLE IV: PROHIBITION OF DIVIDENDS

Section 1: Prohibition of Dividends

No part of any net earnings of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall be distributable as dividends or
benefit in any other manner, to persons affiliated with Kentucky International Trauma Life Support or other
private persons. The Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall be authorized an
empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payment and distribution in
furtherance of the purposes of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support as set forth by the Steering
Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support.

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ARTICLE V: FINANCES

Section 1: Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall be July 1 through June 30 each year.

Section 2: Instruments

All checks, drafts, or other orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the
name of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall be signed by the Steering Committee Member of
Kentucky International Trauma Life Support as determined by the Kentucky International Trauma Life Support
Medical Director, and in such manner as shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the members of
the Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support.

Section 3: Budget

The Steering Committee of Kentucky International Trauma Life Support shall establish a budget for each fiscal
year and shall operate under generally accepted accounting practices.

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ARTICLE VI: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1: Parliamentary Authority

The rules contained in the Modern Edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern Kentucky International
Trauma Life Support in all cases where they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of
order Kentucky International Trauma Life Support may adopt.

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ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS

Section 1: Amendments to Bylaws

Recommendations for amendments to these bylaws may be made to the Steering Committee. Notification of
proposed changes to the bylaws will be mailed to all members of the Steering Committee of Kentucky
International Trauma Life Support a minimum of twenty-one (21) days prior to a meeting at which a vote on such
proposals will be taken. A vote of 2/3 of the Kentucky International Trauma Life Support Steering Committee
shall be required for passage of a bylaws change.
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