1. RESOLVED, THAT THE CDA-SPONSORED DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOOL BUSINESS PLAN BE FILED AND THAT THE BUSINESS PLAN AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS BE DISTRIBUTED TO INTERESTED COMPONENT DENTAL SOCIETIES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHO MAY CONSIDER DEVELOPING NEW DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS.
Resolution 1, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted.
2. RESOLVED, THAT CDA IMPLEMENT THE CDA-SPONSORED DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOOL BUSINESS PLAN, AND CONTINGENT UPON ACQUIRING INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM THE APPROPRIATE ENTITIES, THAT A $92 ANNUAL DUES ASSESSMENT BE CHARGED TO ALL CDA ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR A PERIOD OF 10 CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
Resolution 2, as submitted by the Dental Hygiene Task Force, was defeated.
3RC. RESOLVED, THAT CDA IMPLEMENT AN ALLIED DENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (ADHP) CATEGORY OF MEMBERSHIP CONSISTING OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS, DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS AND DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY, REPRESENTATION, BENEFITS, DUES, AND ADHP CODE OF ETHICS, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT CDA ESTABLISH ACTIVE DUES FOR ADHP MEMBERSHIP AS $100 PER MEMBER PER YEAR STARTING IN THE 2006 MEMBERSHIP YEAR, AND BE IT FURTHER
Resolved, that ADHP house representatives, the adhp board of trustee guest, and various Committee and Council adhp appointments as described in the cda bylaws will have speaking PRIVILEGES without the right to vote or make motions, and be it further
Resolved, that for 2006, the president appoint the four ADHP house representatives, the ADHP Board of trustee guest, and various Committee and Council adhp appointments as described in the cda bylaws, and be it further
Resolved, that in future years, the leadership development committee will recommend to the president candidates for appointment as the aDHP Board of trustee guest and various Committee and Council adhp appointments as described in the cda bylaws, and be it further
Resolved, that in future years, the adhp membership will elect the four adhp representatives to the house, and be it further
Resolved, that CDA schedule meetings of the ADHP members at least twice a year, hosting the meeting rooms and refreshments in order to facilitate discussions within the ADHP membership, and be it further
RESOLVED, THAT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,000 BE APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ALLIED DENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT THE APPROPRIATE CDA ENTITY EVALUATE THE ADHP MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY AND REPORT SEMI-ANNUALLY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ANNUALLY TO THE HOUSE, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT CDA ACCEPT THE REVISED CHANGES TO THE CDA BYLAWS, THE RULES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE STANDING RULES FOR COUNCILS AND THE MANUAL OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES, INCORPORATING THE ALLIED DENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY AS FOLLOWS:
BYLAWS
CHAPTER II – MEMBERSHIP
The board shall establish rules governing membership not covered by these Bylaws. An individual may only be a member of this association in one of the following categories: Active, Retired, Life, Student, Affiliate, Sponsored, Allied Dental Health Professional, Honorary, Provisional, or Associate.
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Section 70.
ALLIED DENTAL PROFESSIONAL SPONSORED MEMBER:
A. Classification:
An individual who functions within a dental office, is professionally
associated with a CDA member, and whose membership is sponsored by a CDA
active, life, retired, or affiliate member shallmay be classified
as an allied dental professional sponsored member of this
association. Additionally, component dental society staff, upon
application, shallmay also be classified as allied dental
professionalsponsored members.
B. Privileges:
An allied dental professionalsponsored member shall
receive the following benefits of membership: attendance at any scientific
session of this association; eligibility to participate in CDA-sponsored
plans; and other services as are authorized by the board. An allied
dental professionalsponsored member shall be exempt from all dues. Allied
dental professionalSponsored members are not eligible for election
by this association as a delegate or alternate delegate to the house of the ADA
or to the house of this association, nor shall they be eligible for election or
appointment to any office of this association. However, component society
executive directors are eligible to serve in appointive positions. Unless
otherwise specifically provided, a reference in these Bylaws to
"members" shall not include allied dental professionalsponsored
members.
Section 80. ALLIED DENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (ADHP) MEMBER:
A. Classification: An individual who is a dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental laboratory technician, or dental administrative staff person, and who has not met the educational requirements for licensure as a dentist anywhere in the United States, may be classified as an ADHP member of this association.
B. Privileges: An ADHP member shall receive the following benefits of membership: an annual certificate of ADHP membership; a reduced subscription rate for the Journal of the California Dental Association and free subscription for the CDA Update; attendance at any scientific session of this association; eligibility to participate in CDA sponsored plans; and other services as authorized by the board. An ADHP member shall be a representative to the house of this association; a guest to the board of trustees of this association; and as a representative to the Council on Membership and Leadership Development Committee with speaking privileges, but without the right to vote or make motions. ADHP members may also be appointed to Council on Endorsed Programs, Government Affairs Council, Policy Development Council and Scientific Sessions Board of Managers of this association with speaking privileges, but without the right to vote or make motions. An ADHP member shall not be eligible for election or appointment to any other office, council, or committee of this association.
Section 8090.
HONORARY MEMBER:
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Section 90100.
PROVISIONAL MEMBER:
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Section 100110.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER:
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Section 110120.
WAIVER:
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Section 120130.
DUES AND ASSESSMENTS:
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CHAPTER IV ─ HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Section 10. DELEGATES and ADHP Representatives: The house shall consist 205 voting members:
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C. Four ADHP members will be elected by the ADHP membership as representatives to the house, with speaking privileges but without the right to vote or make motions. Among the four representatives, one shall be a dental hygienist, one shall be a dental assistant, one shall be a dental lab technician, and one shall be a dental administrative staff person. If the ADHP membership does not file the names of the four representatives with the secretary of this association at least 120 days prior to the first day of the house, the president may appoint the representatives.
MANUAL OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
II. General Information for Delegates and Alternates
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D. Access to Floor: Access to the floor of the House of Delegates is limited to the officers and members of the House of Delegates, the elected and appointed officers of the association, the past presidents of this association and of the former California Dental Association and Southern California Dental Association, trustees, the chairmen of the councils and committees, the members of the councils and committees when requested by chairmen, one representative from each of the ADA recognized specialty organizations who is a CDA member, the four ADHP representatives, executive directors of component societies, members of the CDA staff, and one dental student from each of the accredited dental schools in the State of California. Trustees and executive directors of component societies may be seated with their delegations. (Amended: December 1997; November 2002)
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G. House Materials: House of Delegates meeting notices, agendas, proposed resolutions and other materials are mailed to delegates, officers, council and committee chairmen, component presidents and executive directors, the four ADHP representatives and subsidiary presidents and chairmen only. In addition, each component may request a reasonable number of additional sets of house materials for use by alternate delegates and component caucus/study groups.
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IV. Rules of the House of Delegates
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B. Identification of Speakers: All speakers on the floor of the house shall state all of the following CDA positions currently held by them: delegate, trustee, CDA officer, CDA staff, council chairperson, committee chairperson, past president, the four ADHP representatives, and/or council members.
C. Speaking Privileges: The right to speak to issues before the House of Delegates is held – in addition to delegates – by the officers, trustees and past presidents of the association as well as one representative from each of the ADA recognized specialty organizations who is a CDA member and the four ADHP representatives. Chairmen and members of councils and committees shall have the right to participate in debate on their respective reports, but shall not have the right to vote. Executive directors of component societies and members of CDA staff may be privileges to speak when called upon as a resource. (Amended: December 1997, November 1998, November 2002)
Resolution 3RC was substituted for Resolution 3, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, and was subsequently defeated.
4RC. RESOLVED, THAT THE re-drafted CDA CODE OF ETHICS BE APPROVED with the following changes:
§ Res 4(3): The first sentence of the first paragraph in “Ethical Principles” to state “As healthcare professionals, dentists assume publicly-entrusted responsibilities founded on the principle of nonmaleficence--first do no harm.”
§ Res 4(4): Change Title 1F “Justifiable Criticism” to “Obligation to Inform.”
§ Res 4(9): Eliminate footnote 1, remove all references to footnote 1 throughout the document, change footnote 2 to footnote 1 throughout the document.
§ Change “member” to “dentist” throughout the document,
and be it further
RESOLVED, THAT UPON APPROVAL OF THE REVISED CDA CODE OF ETHICS, THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND ENFORCEMENT PLANS SUPPORTING THE REVISED CDA CODE OF ETHICS.
Resolution 4RC was substituted for Resolution 4, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, and was subsequently adopted.
5. RESOLVED, THAT THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES APPROVE THE FOLLOWING REVISION TO CDA BYLAWS, CHAPTER II, SECTION 30A:
CHAPTER II – MEMBERSHIP
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Section 30. RETIRED MEMBER:
A. Classification: An active member who has been granted retired membership status by a component society, or having met the ADA criteria for retired membership, and who no longer earns income from the performance of service as a member of the faculty of a dental school, or as a dental administrator or consultant, or as a practitioner of any activity for which a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene is required by the State, may be classified as a retired member upon application to the executive director and proof of qualification. To qualify for retired membership status, the active or previously retired member shall submit an affidavit attesting to the member's retirement through the component society and said component shall submit certificates verifying such retirement.
Maintenance of retired membership in good standing in the member's component society or having met the ADA criteria for retired membership shall be a requisite for entitlement to and continuance of retired membership in this association. An active California dental license is not required to retain retired membership status. A retired dentist providing dental services on a pro bono basis or for a level of remuneration consistent with that defined in Section 1716.1 of the Dental Practice Act, may remain on retired status and shall be eligible for appropriate CDA-sponsored products as long as the dentist retains an active dental license.
Resolution 5, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
6S1. RESOLVED, THAT THE STUDENT-TO-ACTIVE MEMBER TRANSITION PROGRAM PROPOSAL BE APPROVED, TO IMPLEMENT COMPONENT DENTAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP FOR CALIFORNIA DENTAL STUDENTS AND AUTOMATICALLY TRANSITION INTO TRIPARTITE MEMBERSHIP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING LICENSURE, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT THE COMPONENT DENTAL SOCIETIES FOLLOW THE CDA REDUCED DUES POLICY, WHICH IS BASED ON YEAR OF FIRST LICENSURE IN THE UNITED STATES OR COMPLETION OF AN ADA ACCREDITED POST-GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT THE COMPONENT DENTAL SOCIETIES WAIVE MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP FOLLOWING LICENSURE (RD0) TO ALLOW FOR A SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM STUDENT TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP, and be it further
Resolved, that CDA will reimburse the components in which the dental schools are located for costs associated with implementing the program.
Resolution 6S1 was substituted for Resolution 6, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, and was subsequently adopted.
7. RESOLVED, THAT THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE BE DIRECTED TO SELECT FIVE BOARD REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE TWO-YEAR TERMS, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND RATIFIED BY THE BOARD, CHOSEN FROM UNDERREPRESENTED SEGMENTS OF THE PROFESSION TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT THESE BOARD GUESTS HAVE SPEAKING PRIVILEGES BUT DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE OR MAKE MOTIONS, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT FUNDING FOR THIS GUEST PROGRAM BE ONGOING AND INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.
Resolution 7, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
8. RESOLVED, THAT CDA CONTINUE ITS COMMITMENT TO THE IMPORTANCE OF ADVOCACY AS SUPPORTED THROUGH MEMBERSHIP SURVEYS, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT CDA INCREASE DUES BY $60.00 TO FUND CALDPAC, AND PROVIDE THE LEGALLY REQUIRED “OPT OUT” CLAUSE WHICH WOULD ALLOW MEMBERS TO DESIGNATE THAT THE $120 BE DESIGNATED INSTEAD FOR THE CDA ISSUES FUND.
Resolution 8, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted.
9. RESOLVED, THAT CDA ADOPT POLICY THAT URGES THE COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION TO PROVIDE ACCREDITATION TO INTERNATIONAL DENTAL SCHOOLS.
Resolution 9, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted.
10S1. RESOLVED, TO RESCIND RESOLUTION 28-2001-H, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT CDA SUPPORT THE ELIMINATION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS/PATIENTS IN THE CLINICAL LICENSURE EXAMINATION PROCESS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS THAT ARE CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE DENTAL SCHOOLS’ CURRICULA, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT CDA SUPPORT THE CONCEPT OF A NATIONAL CLINICAL LICENSURE EXAM, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT CDA APPROVE THE COMPONENTS OF THE “ADA REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE ROLE OF PATIENT-BASED EXAMINATIONS (2002),”** AS WELL AS THE“CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL NATIONAL CLINICAL LICENSURE EXAM”*** AS OBJECTIVES FOR AN IDEAL NATIONAL CLINICAL LICENSURE EXAM.
** “ADA REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE ROLE OF PATIENT-BASED EXAMINATIONS (2002): An ideal clinical licensure examination process should
· Be an activity involving an independent party within the educational process.
· Allow for assessment of the full continuum of a candidate’s competence.
· Instill public confidence.
· Evaluate candidate competence within the context of a treatment plan that meets the patient’s needs.
· Provide valid data for outcomes assessments as required by the accreditation process.
· Be provided at a reasonable cost to the applicant.
***“CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL NATIONAL CLINICAL LICENSURE EXAM”
· Psychometrically valid and relevant to current dental practice.
· Policies and procedures treat candidates fairly and professionally, and ensure timely and complete communication of exam logistics and results.
· Eliminates circumstances that allow commercial procurement of exam patients.
· If patients are used, processes exist to ensure their safety and protection.
· Regular calibration and consistent implementation.
· Allows for remediation at candidate’s school.
Resolution 10S1 was substituted for Resolution 10, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, and was subsequently adopted.
11. RESOLVED, THAT CDA MODIFY ITS CURRENT CORRECTIVE TREATMENT GUIDELINES IN THE PEER REVIEW MANUAL AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER III. Responsibilities of the Component/Specialty Peer Review Committee Requirements of a Resolution Letter
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d. In the event a committee recommends
corrective treatment, the resolution letter should include language specifying
the parameters limitations of the corrective
treatment whenever possible. If the committee is unable to determine the
parameters of the corrective treatment at the time the decision is rendered.
The component should forward the proposed corrective treatment plan and
estimates to CDA Council on Peer Review for review prior to informing the
parties involved of their approval). The patient should also be
advised to submit an a written treatment plan and cost estimate
to the component peer review committee for monitoring and approval
within 30 calendar days from the expiration of the appeal period or the
determination of any appeal of the decision. The approved portion corrective
treatment amount is to be paid in full by the dentist at
fault. The patient will have a total of 120 calendar days from the
expiration of the appeal period to have the corrective treatment completed and
submit a statement of completion to the dental society peer review committee.
The resolution letter must also state that if a corrective
treatment plan and cost estimate is are not
received from the patient within the thirty (30) day specified time
period, and/or if the corrective treatment has not been completed within the
120 calendar days from expiration of the appeal period, and reasonable
reason for failing to do so is not provided in writing, the cost of
corrective treatment will be the responsibility of the patient. At the
discretion of the committee and CDA, an extension can for
submitting a treatment plan and cost estimate may be granted if deemed
appropriate and necessary. if requested in writing. within
the given time frame. (See Form #62 is the Corrective Treatment
Guidelines.)
e. If it is unclear what the extent of
corrective treatment will be, or how long it will take, the resolution should
indicate that the corrective treatment will be monitored through the component
society office.
Resolution 11, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted.
12. RESOLVED, THAT CDA ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEE ON THE NEW DENTIST AS A SPECIAL COMMITTEE, TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE NEW DENTIST SERVE AS GUESTS ON VARIOUS COUNCILS, COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES AS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Resolution 12, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
13. RESOLVED, THAT CDA OPERATE AS A REFERRAL SERVICE FOR ITS MEMBERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS COMPONENT DENTAL SOCIETIES, AND THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS GOVERNING SUCH CONDUCT, INCLUDING REGISTERING AS A REFERRAL SERVICE WITH THE DENTAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA.
Resolution 13, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
14. RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL ON ENDORSED PROGRAMS’ MISSION STATEMENT BE APPROVED.
Resolution 14, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
15. RESOLVED, THAT THE POLICY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL’S MISSION STATEMENT BE APPROVED.
Resolution 15, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
16RC. RESOLVED, THAT THE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL’S MISSION STATEMENT BE APPROVED AS FOLLOWS:
To support and advance the interests and the strategic plan of CDA by implementing CDA policy through state legislation, regulation, or administrative action, and to raise the profile and level of understanding of the dental profession in these arenas.
Resolution 16RC was substituted for Resolution 16, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, and was subsequently adopted.
17. RESOLVED, THAT BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION AGENDA ITEMS BE PROVIDED IN A BALANCED WRITTEN DISCUSSION FORMAT AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT THEY INCLUDE A SUMMARY OF THE SALIENT MINORITY OPINIONS AND ALTERNATIVE VIEWS AND SOLUTIONS CONSIDERED FROM THE SUBMITTING COMMITTEES (I.E. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE) AND COUNCILS AND THEIR SUPPORTING TASK FORCES.
Resolution 17, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
18. RESOLVED, THAT THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC POLICY IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE UP TO $250 PER PERSON PER DAY FOR A MAXIMUM OF FOUR DENTISTS TO ATTEND EACH MEETING OF THE DENTAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA, THE DENTAL BOARD’S COMMITTEES, AND THE COMMITTEE ON DENTAL AUXILIARIES.
Resolution 18, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted.
19RC. RESOLVED, THAT THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS TO THE CDA BYLAWS ARE APPROVED:
CHAPTER II ─ MEMBERSHIP
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Section 120. DUES AND ASSESSMENTS:
A. Dues
and Assessments: The amount, due date and delinquency date of the dues and
assessments of members shall be established by the
house, as specified in The Manual of the House of Delegates General
Operating Procedures of the House of Delegates.
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CHAPTER IV ─ HOUSE OF DELEGATES
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Section 30. CERTIFICATIONDESIGNATION OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE
DELEGATES: The secretary of each component society shall file with the
secretary of this association, at least 120 days prior to the first day of the
annual session, the names of delegates and alternate delegates designated by
the component society or dental school. The secretary of this association
shall provide each delegate and alternate delegate with credentials
which shall be presented to the Committee on Credentials of the house. In the
event of a contest over the credentials of any delegate or alternate
delegate, the Committee on Credentials shall hold a hearing and report its
findings and recommendations to the house for final action.
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Section 60. DUTIES: It shall be the duty of the house:
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F. To select the directors of CDA Holding Company, Inc. (“CDAHCI”).
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Section 100. RULES OF ORDER:
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B. Appropriation
of Funds: Any resolution proposing an appropriation of funds, except those
relating to the annual budget, shall be referred to the Finance Committee or
board for a report on the availability of funds, which report shall be made at
the same session of the house. The Manual of the House of Delegates
delineates the monetary thresholds requiring Finance Committee or board review.
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Section 120. ELECTION
PROCEDURES: The following volunteer positions shall be nominated by the
board and submitted to the house for election or selection as noted below, in
accordance with these Bylaws and The Rules of the Board of
TrusteesGeneral Operating Principles of the Board of Trustees:
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Voting and balloting procedures
are included in The Manual of the House of DelegatesGeneral
Operating Procedures of the House of Delegates.
CHAPTER V – BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Section 60. POWERS: The board shall have the power:
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F. To remove
a council member for cause in accordance with procedures established in The
Rules of the Board of Trustees.
G. To create special committees in accordance with Chapter XI, Section 10 of these Bylaws.
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Section 70. DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the board:
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B. To appoint, remove, conduct an annual review and set the compensation of the executive director.
C. To appoint, remove, conduct an annual review and set the honorarium of the editor.
D. To nominate, through
its trustees sitting as the Nominating Committee, candidates for each
officers position to be elected by the house.
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S. To conduct an annual review of the compensation of officers.
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Section 90. QUORUM AND VOTING: Twenty-five voting members of the board
shall constitute a quorum. A vote by a majority of the trusteesboard
present is the act of the board.
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CHAPTER VIII ─ COUNCILS
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Section
130. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL:
A. Composition: The Government Affairs Council
shall be composed of between a total of 14 and 17 members,
who meet specified criteria included in The Rules of the Board of Trustees.
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Section 140. POLICY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL:
A. Composition: The Policy Development Council shall
be composed of between a total of 11 and 14
members, who meet specified criteria included in The Rules of the
Board of Trustees.
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CHAPTER IX ─ STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The standing committees of the board shall be established by the board and, in addition to duties specified below, shall be charged with duties assigned by the board.
Section 10. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
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D. Meetings: Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be subject to the call of the chair or any three of its members.
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Section 30. NOMINATING COMMITTEE
A. Composition:
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(b) The Nominating
Committee shall meet annually at least 60 45 days prior to the annual meetinghouse.
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B. Duties:
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(b) Such
nominations shall be submitted to the delegates and alternate delegates at
least 45 30 days prior to the
annual sessionhouse.
(c) The
membership of this association shall be notified by publication not less than 45
30 days prior to the annual
session of thehouse of the nominations made by the Nominating Committee.
Notification may be given either by publication in the official publication of the
association or by direct mailing to the members. The date of mailing of any
such publication or the date of mailing of any
notice shall be deemed to be the date of publication.
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Section
40. INTERDISCIPLINARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
A. Composition:
The Interdisciplinary Affairs Committee shall be composed of the president who
shall serve as chair, a general practitioner member-at-large who shall be
appointed by the president, and the presidents of the recognized specialty
groups or their designees. When one or more organizations exists representing
the same specialty group, the organizations will select one representative to
serve. All such individuals must be members in good standing. The executive
directors of these specialty groups, if any, shall serve as ex officio
members of the committee, without the right to vote.
B. Duties: This committee shall be advisory only
and shall perform the following duties:
(a) To make recommendations to various
councils regarding any issue which is directly relevant to the collective or an
individual specialty group.
(b) To provide opportunity for
specialty group representatives to seek information from the association regarding
present association positions on various issues and for CDA to enlist
the aid of specialty groups where there are issues of mutual concern.
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Section 40. COMMITTEE ON REPORTS:
A. COMMITTEE ON REPORTS: The Committee on Reports shall consist of the president, the secretary, the Finance Committee chair, and four members of the board, appointed by the President, and subject to approval by the board. The speaker and the executive director shall be members ex officio without the right to vote. The chair shall be secretary of the association.
B. MEETINGS: Meetings of the Committee on Reports shall be subject to the call of the chair or any three of its members. It will convene its first meeting immediately following the board meeting held after the house each year. The primary purpose of the first meeting will be to review the duties and responsibilities of the committee. Following each board meeting, the Committee on Reports will determine the placement of each resolution in one of the five board reports.
C. DUTIES: The duties of the Committee on Reports shall be:
1. To prepare the Board of Trustees’ annual report to the house. The annual report shall consist of the following reports:
· Board Report 1 – Proposed Nominations to Councils/Committees and Scientific Sessions Board of Managers, ADA Delegates, and ADA Alternate Delegates;
· Board Report 2 – Proposed CDA Bylaws Amendments;
· Board Report 3 – Official Actions of the Board of Trustees;
· Board Report 4 – Annual Operating and Capital Budgets; and
· Board Report 5 – Status Report of Prior Year’s House of Delegate Actions.
2. In preparing Board Report 3, the Committee on Reports shall identify those matters which are policies and those matters which are not policies. For purposes of making this determination, a policy is an action of the board which establishes a comprehensive rule or doctrine which will furnish the basis or origin for other rules or doctrines to guide in the management of the association and the attainment of its objectives.
All policies shall become separate resolutions to be considered at the house. All matters which are not policies shall be combined in Report 3 to be ratified as one resolution to be considered at the house. The Committee on Reports may designate any matter, that is not policy, as a separate resolution to be considered at the house.
CHAPTER X - COMMITTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION
The association has four committees: Leadership Development Committee, Evaluation Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Interdisciplinary Affairs Committee. CDA may also establish other committees as needed.
Section 10. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
A. Composition: The Leadership Development Committee shall consist of 18 members serving two two-year terms; six at-large members, who are not members of the board; eight trustees; two new dentists with 10 years or less in practice; and two former CDA/ADA leaders. The trustee members shall be elected by the board. The president shall appoint the chair with board approval.
B. Duties: The duties of the Leadership Development Committee shall be:
(a) To evaluate candidates for leadership positions and to review the applications of candidates for officer positions and the thirteenth district trustee nominee.
(b) To recommend at least one candidate per position to be filled other than an officer and the thirteenth district trustee nominee.
Section 20. EVALUATION COMMITTEE:
A. Composition: The Evaluation Committee shall be composed of the Executive Committee, the CDA Foundation chair, the TDIC/1201 chair, and two at large members appointed by the president and ratified by the board. The CDA executive director will participate only in the goal setting and evaluation of the subsidiary and affiliate executives. The terms of the at large members shall be for two years, with one term expiring each year.
B. Duties: The duties of the Evaluation Committee shall be:
(a) To develop annual goals and conduct an annual evaluation of the CDA executive director with a report to the board, including compensation recommendations.
(b) To review the goals, receive the evaluation and approve compensation of the subsidiary and affiliate executives, with a report to the board.
(c) To receive information from the chairs of the subsidiaries and affiliates regarding newly established goals, major initiatives, and annual budget and to report its findings quarterly to the board.
Section 30. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE:
A. Composition: The Strategic Planning Committee shall be composed of four members of the board, two officers, four at-large members selected from the general membership, one component executive director and the executive director. The term of office for all members shall be one year, to a maximum of six terms, except for the executive director.
B. Duties: The duty of the Strategic Planning Committee is to review trend data and future issues to ensure relevance of strategic plan.
Section 40. INTERDISCIPLINARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
A. Composition: The Interdisciplinary Affairs Committee shall be composed of the president who shall serve as chair, a general practitioner member-at-large who shall be appointed by the president, and the presidents of the recognized specialty groups or their designees. When one or more organizations exists representing the same specialty group, the organizations will select one representative to serve. All such individuals must be members in good standing. The executive directors of these specialty groups, if any, shall serve as ex officio members of the committee, without the right to vote.
B. Duties: This committee shall be advisory only and shall perform the following duties:
(a) To make recommendations to various councils regarding any issue which is directly relevant to the collective or an individual specialty group.
(b) To provide opportunity for specialty group representatives to seek information from the association regarding present association positions on various issues and for CDA to enlist the aid of specialty groups where there are issues of mutual concern.
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CHAPTER
XXI ─ SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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CHAPTER XII ─ PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
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Section 20. DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS:
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B. Disciplinary Penalties: A member may be placed under a sentence of censure, suspension, or may be expelled from membership for any of the offenses enumerated in Chapter XII Section 20.A.
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In the event that the conditions for probation are found by the society which preferred charges to have been violated, after a hearing on the probation violation charges in accordance with Chapter XII, Section 20.C, the original disciplinary penalty shall be automatically reinstated; except that when circumstances warrant the original disciplinary penalty may be reduced to a lesser penalty.
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CHAPTER XIII – SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS
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Section 10. SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS BOARD OF MANAGERS:
A. Composition:
The Scientific Sessions Board of Managers shall be composed of nine members, selected
through the Leadership Development Committee process, using specific
criteria and qualifications established by the board of
managers. The board shall also include up to five associate members
selected by the chair, and the executive director, who shall serve as an ex-officio,
voting member and board vice chair. All prospective board members must
have completed at least a one-year term as an associate member. No
more than two members of the board of managers,
inclusive of associate members, may be members of the board. The president
shall appoint the chair of the board of managers. All members must be
members of this association.
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CHAPTER XIIIV
─ FINANCES
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CHAPTER XIV ─
DELEGATES TO THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
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Section 40. NOMINATION
AND ELECTION: The board shall nominate candidates for election as
delegates and alternate delegates. Additional nominations for candidates for
election as delegates and alternate delegates may be made as provided in The
Manual of the House of DelegatesGeneral Operating Procedures of the
House of Delegates.
CHAPTER XVI─ SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES
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Section 20. SUBSIDIARIES:
A. Subsidiaries: The association shall create and maintain subsidiaries as it deems necessary.
(a) Board
Member Composition: The board of directors of each subsidiary having more
than one director, shall include three nondentist-nonemployee members.,
two trustees, the CDA executive director, CDA secretary, CDA treasurer and CDA
vice president. The immediate past chair shall be nominated to serve on the
subsidiary board of directors for an additional year as ex officio,
without the right to vote.
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CHAPTER XVII- AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS
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AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT THE RULES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND STANDING RULES OF COUNCILS BE REVISED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REFLECT THESE REVISIONS.
Resolution 19RC was substituted for Resolution 19, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, and was subsequently adopted.
20. RESOLVED, THAT RULES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CHAPTER V, SECTION 70C BE REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER V – LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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Section 70:
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C. QUALIFICATIONSNOMINATIONS:
A member of the Leadership Development Committee shall be a trustee of this
association. Newly elected members shall have at least two (2) years remaining
in their second trustee terms or be in their first trustee terms and eligible
for re-election by the component dental society. Membership on the Leadership Development Committee shall not preclude that person from consideration as an
applicant. If a member of the Leadership
Development Committee is an applicant
for any position, he or she will not be present for any discussions or votes
concerning that position. a nominee for a boards of
directors of all subsidiary companies, councils or committees, Finance
Committee member, delegate or alternate delegate to the American Dental
Association. Should a member of the Leadership
Development Committee decide to be a
candidate for any elective position other than officer or thirteenth district
trustee, the committee shall also select the best qualified non-Leadership Development Committee candidate, if any, in addition to that Leadership Development Committee member. An additional nomination need not be
forwarded if the Leadership Development
Committee member is an incumbent in
the position for which the screening is taking place. The board will
select its slate of nominees to be forwarded to the house for election from
among all duly nominated persons. Should a member of the Leadership Development Committee decide to be a candidate for any elective officer
position or for the position of thirteenth district trustee, that member shall
resign from the committee by letter to the president with copy to the committee
chairman no later than submission of nomination. (Revised: September 1996,
December 1996)
Resolution 20, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
21. RESOLVED, THAT THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS TO THE CDA BYLAWS BE APPROVED:
CHAPTER VI ─ ELECTED OFFICERS
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Section 90. DUTIES:
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C. Vice President: It shall be the duty of the vice president:
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(e) To serve as a delegate to the annual session of the ADA.
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D. Secretary: It shall be the duty of the secretary:
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(i) To serve as a delegate to the annual session of the ADA.
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E. Treasurer: It shall be the duty of the treasurer:
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(g) To serve as a delegate to the annual session of the ADA.
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F. Speaker of the House: The speaker shall preside at the meetings of the house and shall perform such duties as custom and parliamentary procedure require. The speaker shall be an ex officio member of the board and all councils and committees, except Nominating and Leadership Development, without the right to vote. The speaker shall also serve as a delegate to the annual session of the ADA.
CHAPTER VII ─ APPOINTED OFFICERS
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Section 40. DUTIES: The duties of the appointed officers shall be as follows:
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B. Editor: The editor shall be editor-in‑chief of the official publication of the association, the Journal of the California Dental Association, and shall exercise full editorial control over such publication. The editor may appoint an editorial board and associate editors, subject to approval of the board, to advise and assist the editor. The editor shall also serve as advisor to the CDA Update, and shall serve as an ex officio member of the house, the board, all councils and committees, except Nominating and Leadership Development, without the right to vote. The editor shall submit an annual report to the house. The editor shall also serve as a delegate to the annual session of the ADA.
CHAPTER IX ─ STANDING COMMITTEES
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Section 30. NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
A. Composition:
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(a) The
Nominating Committee shall be composed of the 43 elected trustees. The
chair of the Leadership Development Committee is also tThe chair of
the Nominating Committee will be a trustee selected by the chair of the
Leadership Development Committee.
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CHAPTER XIV – DELEGATES TO THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Section 10.
COMPOSITION: The delegation representing this association to the ADA
shall consist of delegates nominated by the board and elected by
the house in accordance with the number assigned to this association by
the ADA. An equalA reasonable number of alternate delegates
shall be nominated and elected in the same manner.
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Section 30. TERM OF OFFICE: Each year, the president-elect shall automatically become a delegate to the ADA to serve a two year term. Each year, the vice-president, secretary, treasurer, speaker, immediate past-president, editor and TDIC/1201 chair shall automatically become delegates to the ADA to serve a one year term. An elected delegate to the ADA shall serve for a two year term with no limitation on the number of times elected. The terms of the delegates shall be staggered so that each year the house elects approximately one-half of the delegation. Alternate delegates shall be elected for a term of one year.
Resolution 21, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
22. RESOLVED, THAT CDA BYLAWS, CHAPTER VI, SECTION 40 BE REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER VI ─ ELECTED OFFICERS
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Section 40. TERM OF OFFICE: The elected officers (with the exception of the treasurer) shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors are elected and installed. The treasurer shall be elected to a two-year term with eligibility to serve two terms. The speaker shall be eligible to serve no more than six consecutive terms.
Resolution 22, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted on the consent agenda.
23RC. RESOLVED, THAT THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES ACCEPT THE ATTACHED GOVERNANCE TASK FORCE REVISIONS TO THE MANUAL OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS:
III.C Resolutions and Reports: The component societies, delegates, councils, committees, task forces and the board may submit resolutions to the house before noon on the second day of the house. Occasionally, the house will receive a recommendation on a resolution from an outside organization, such as a specialty group in the field of dentistry or from a civic or philanthropic organization. Acceptance of such resolutions for consideration by the house will be determined by the speaker subject to the approval of the house.
The president, secretary, treasurer,
editor, and executive director are charged by the Bylaws with makingwill
submit an annual report to the Hhouse of Delegates. The
secretary may elect to do so (Bylaws, Chapter XI, Section 90.D(d)).
In these reports they may make recommendations dealing with the association's
programs or with problems of the dental profession.
The Bboard of
Trustees reports annually to the Hhouse of Delegates on
its activities during the past year, that includeespecially relating
to interim policies which must be presented for approval ofby
the Hhouse of Delegates (Chapter V, Section 70 of the Bylaws).
The Finance Committee is
charged in the Bylaws, Chapter IX, Section 20, with presenting written
reports at least annually to the Board of Trustees. The Bylaws, Chapter
IX, Section 30, provide that the Nominating Committee submit to the delegates
and alternate delegates, at least 45 days prior to the annual session of the
house, its nominations for the offices of president‑elect, vice
president, secretary, treasurer and speaker of the house.
The councils of the association are
charged in the Bylaws, Chapter VIII, Section 100, with reporting
to the Hhouse of Delegates, with a copy to the Bboard
of Trustees, on the matters under their jurisdiction.
The component societies may
direct resolutions on the establishment of policy to the House of Delegates.
Occasionally, the House of
Delegates will receive a recommendation on policy from an outside organization,
such as a specialty group in the field of dentistry or from a civic or
philanthropic organization. Acceptance of such resolutions for consideration
by the House of Delegates will be determined by the speaker subject to the
approval of the house.
The employed staff of the
association may also make recommendations to the House of Delegates but only
through an appropriate agency such as the Board of Trustees or an individual
council.
In these ways, the House of
Delegates receives many recommendations for consideration each year, and its
task is to act on them in the best way to meet the changing needs of the
association and of the profession.
All
of the reports to be considered by the house are presented in the following
three ways: (1) The Annual Reports and Resolutions contain the reports of
officers, councils, and committees and may contain resolutions from component
societies. It is mailed to each delegate and alternate before the reference
committee hearings. (2) The Supplement to Annual Reports and Resolutions
contains any supplemental reports of officers and councils and the agenda of
the house. The Supplement is mailed in advance. (3) Material received too
late for publication in either Annual Reports and Resolutions or the Supplement
is presented to the house during the meetings of the house.
Materials for the house will
be sent in three or more separate mailings as information is available.
Materials will include annual reports of officers, councils and committees and
resolutions to be considered. Delegates and alternate delegates are asked
to bring their copies of the materials to the meetings of the Hhouse
of Delegates. A thorough advance study of the various reports and
resolutions will provide an essential background for a full understanding of
activities as they occur in the House of Delegates.Delegates have the
responsibility to be familiar with this material.
ML. Introduction
of New Business: No nNew business shall be introduced
into the agenda of the House of Delegates after the opening of the last
meeting. (Chapter IV, Section 130 of the Bylaws) accepted until noon of the second day session of the house.
Resolution 23RC was substituted for Resolution 23, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, and was subsequently adopted.
24. RESOLVED, THAT THE 2005 CDA HOUSE OF DELEGATES APPROVES THE CONCEPT OF OFFERING PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY POLICIES TO HYGIENE STUDENTS AND LICENSED HYGIENISTS THROUGH TDIC.
Resolution 24, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted.
25. RESOLVED, THAT THE CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SAFETY COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULES LAID DOWN BY THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATING BUREAU, AND IN FURTHER COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES OF SECTION 11656.6 OF THE INSURANCE CODE, THIS COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE A CHAIR, APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR, AND AT LEAST FIVE ADDITIONAL MEMBERS; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THE CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION AGREES THAT ANY DIVIDENDS DUE FOR MEMBERS WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DIVIDEND CONSIDERATION WILL BE REDUCED BY ANY BAD DEBT PREMIUMS.
Resolution 25, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted.
26. RESOLVED, THAT THE CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES BE APPROVED.
Resolution 26, as submitted by the Board of Trustees, was adopted.
27. RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BANK RESOLUTION TO OBTAIN CREDIT, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT THIS CORPORATION, CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION, (“CORPORATION”) MAY:
· BORROW MONEY FROM BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (“BANK”);
· OBTAIN FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THIS CORPORATION COMMERCIAL AND STANDBY LETTERS OF CREDIT ISSUED BY BANK;
· OBTAIN FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THIS CORPORATION BANK’S ACCEPTANCE OF DRAFTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS; AND
· DISCOUNT WITH OR SELL TO BANK NOTES, ACCEPTANCES, DRAFTS, RECEIVABLES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS, AND ASSIGN OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER TO BANK ANY SECURITY INTEREST OR LIEN FOR SUCH OBLIGATIONS; AND
· FROM TIME TO TIME, IN SUCH AMOUNT OR AMOUNTS AS IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE AUTHORIZED OFFICERS (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED) THIS CORPORATION MAY REQUIRE (THE CREDIT FACILITIES DESCRIBED IN THE FIRST PART OF THIS RESOLUTION ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “CREDIT FACILITIES”); PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OUTSTANDING AT ANY ONE TIME UNDER THE CREDIT FACILITIES AUTHORIZED BY THIS RESOLUTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($1,000,000.00), WHICH SUM SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO SUCH OTHER AMOUNT OR AMOUNTS AS OTHERWISE MAY BE AUTHORIZED.
AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT THIS CORPORATION BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE AGREEMENTS WITH BANK OR AN AFFILIATE OF BANK THAT PROVIDE FOR AN INTEREST RATE, CREDIT, COMMODITY OR EQUITY SWAP, CAP, FLOOR, COLLAR, FORWARD FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTION, CURRENCY SWAP, CROSS CURRENCY RATE SWAP, CURRENCY OPTION, SECURITIES PUTS, CALLS, COLLARS, OPTIONS OR FORWARDS OR ANY COMBINATION OF, OR OPTION WITH RESPECT TO, THESE OR SIMILAR TRANSACTIONS, WHICH AGREEMENTS MAY BE ORAL OR IN WRITING (COLLECTIVELY, “HEDGE AGREEMENTS”) AND TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ANY MASTER AGREEMENT AND THE RELATED SCHEDULE, CONFIRMATION OR OTHER AGREEMENT OR CERTIFICATE AS BANK OR ITS AFFILIATE MAY REQUIRE RELATING TO SUCH HEDGE AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY SECURITY OR OTHER COLLATERAL DOCUMENTATION AS BANK OR ITS AFFILIATE MAY REQUIRE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT THE AUTHORIZED OFFICERS ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED AS SECURITY FOR ANY OBLIGATION OR OBLIGATIONS OF THIS CORPORATION TO BANK, WHETHER ARISING PURSUANT TO THESE RESOLUTIONS OR OTHERWISE, TO GRANT IN FAVOR OF BANK A SECURITY INTEREST IN OR LIEN ON ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY BELONGING TO OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THIS CORPORATION, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, THAT ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:
PETER A. DUBOIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CYNTHIA J. SCHNEIDER, VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE/ASSISTANT TREASURER
DONALD M. SCHINNERER, D.D.S., TREASURER
LISA MAAS, VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL/ASSISTANT SECRETARY
OF THIS CORPORATION, ONE OF WHICH IS THE TREASURER, IN ANY COMBINATION AS MAY BE SET FORTH ABOVE (THE “AUTHORIZED OFFICERS”), ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED, IN THE NAME OF THIS CORPORATION, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER TO BANK, AND BANK IS REQUESTED TO ACCEPT:
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