Download CURRENT BYLAWS: Article XVI A 4

PSCO Board of Directors Recommended Bylaws Change #1
CURRENT BYLAWS: Article I
The name of this organization shall be the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, hereinafter referred to as "the
Society", "this Society", or “PCSO”. This Society is recognized as a constituent of the American Association of
Orthodontists, also referred to as the AAO.
The territorial jurisdiction of this Society shall be comprised of members practicing in Alaska, Alberta, Arizona,
British Columbia, California, Hawaii, that part of Idaho, which includes Twin Falls and Ketchum and all areas west
within Idaho, Nevada, the Northwest Territories, Oregon, Saskatchewan, and Washington, the Yukon Territories,
and the territorial possessions of the United States in the Pacific area.
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT: Article I
The name of this organization shall be the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, hereinafter referred to as "the
Society", "this Society", or “PCSO”. This Society is recognized as a constituent of the American Association of
Orthodontists, also referred to as the AAO.
The territorial jurisdiction of this Society shall be comprised of members practicing in Alaska, Alberta, Arizona,
British Columbia, California, Hawaii, that part of Idaho, which includes Twin Falls and Ketchum and all areas west
within Idaho, Nevada, the Northwest Territories, Oregon, Saskatchewan, and Washington, the Yukon Territories,
and the territorial possessions of the United States in the Pacific area.
This organization is legally incorporated consistent with the laws of California.
REVISED BYLAWS: Article I (PENDING APPROVAL)
The name of this organization shall be the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, hereinafter referred to as "the
Society", "this Society", or “PCSO”. This Society is recognized as a constituent of the American Association of
Orthodontists, also referred to as the AAO.
The territorial jurisdiction of this Society shall be comprised of members practicing in Alaska, Alberta, Arizona,
British Columbia, California, Hawaii, that part of Idaho, which includes Twin Falls and Ketchum and all areas west
within Idaho, Nevada, the Northwest Territories, Oregon, Saskatchewan, and Washington, the Yukon Territories,
and the territorial possessions of the United States in the Pacific area.
This organization is legally incorporated consistent with the laws of California.
PCSO Board of Directors Recommended Bylaws Change #2
CURRENT BYLAWS: Article III B C
American Dental Association Membership: Be a member in good standing of the American Dental Association if
practice or residence is in the United States or one of its possessions, except those active academic applicants
involved only in teaching or research and who are unable to obtain ADA membership because they are not engaged
in the practice of dentistry in the U.S. and do not possess a license to practice dentistry in their respective states.
(An active member who was a member of this Society on May 4, 1983, but not a member of the ADA on that date,
is exempt from the ADA membership requirement).
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT: Article III B C
American Dental Association Membership: Be a member in good standing of the American Dental Association on
the date of application for membership if practice or residence is in the United States or one of its possessions,
unless the dentist is an AAO member within another membership category, and except those active academic
applicants involved only in teaching or research and who are unable to obtain ADA membership because they are
not engaged in the practice of dentistry in the U.S. and do not possess a license to practice dentistry in their
respective states are exempt from this requirement. (An active member who was a member of this Society on May
4, 1983, but not a member of the ADA on that date, is exempt from the ADA membership requirement).
REVISED BYLAWS: Article III B C (PENDING APPROVAL)
American Dental Association Membership: Be a member in good standing of the American Dental Association on
the date of application for membership if practice or residence is in the United States or one of its possessions,
unless the dentist is an AAO member within another membership category, and except those active academic
applicants involved only in teaching or research and who are unable to obtain ADA membership because they are
not engaged in the practice of dentistry in the U.S. and do not possess a license to practice dentistry in their
respective states are exempt from this requirement. (An active member who was a member of this Society on May
4, 1983, but not a member of the ADA on that date, is exempt from the ADA membership requirement).
PCSO Board of Directors Recommended Bylaws Change #3
CURRENT BYLAWS: Article XVI A 4
Once approved by the Board, the amendment shall be presented to the membership at least thirty (30) days prior to
the next Annual session, where it may be adopted by a majority vote of the active members present and voting at the
regularly scheduled business meeting.
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT: Article XVI A 4
Once approved by the Board, the amendment shall be presented to the membership at least thirty (30) days prior to
the next Annual session, where it may be adopted by a majority two-thirds vote of the active members present and
voting at the regularly scheduled business meeting.
REVISED BYLAWS: Article XVI A 4 (PENDING APPROVAL)
Once approved by the Board, the amendment shall be presented to the membership at least thirty (30) days prior to
the next Annual session, where it may be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the active members present and voting at
the regularly scheduled business meeting.
PCSO Board of Directors Recommended Bylaws Change #4
CURRENT BYLAWS: Article IX D
STANDING COMMITTEES:
1. The Standing Committees of this Society shall be:
a. Budget and Finance
b. Bylaws
c. Nominating and Awards
d. Strategic Planning
e. Continuing Education
f. Communications
g. Executive
h. Management Evaluation
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT: Article IX D
STANDING COMMITTEES:
1. The Standing Committees of this Society shall be:
a. Budget and Finance
b. Bylaws
c. Nominating and Awards
d. Strategic Planning
e. Continuing Education
f. Communications
g. Executive
h. Management Evaluation
i. Investment Committee
REVISED BYLAWS: Article IX D (PENDING APPROVAL)
STANDING COMMITTEES:
1. The Standing Committees of this Society shall be:
a. Budget and Finance
b. Bylaws
c. Nominating and Awards
d. Strategic Planning
e. Continuing Education
f. Communications
g. Executive
h. Management Evaluation
i. Investment Committee