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Trainee members \u2013 still in training (graduate school, residency, fellowship, postdoctoral program)<\/p>\n<p>Membership categories and dues are determined by the Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3.2. <\/strong>Members must remain current in payment of dues and meet any requirements established by the Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3.3. <\/strong>Entity members must designate an individual representative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3.4. <\/strong>Membership ends upon nonpayment of dues and is not transferable or assignable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3.5. <\/strong>The Board may expel, suspend, or terminate a member for cause by a two-thirds vote, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3.6. <\/strong>Members may resign in writing, but remain responsible for unpaid dues or charges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3.7. <\/strong>Former members may request reinstatement, subject to Board approval.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3.8. <\/strong>Membership is not transferable or assignable.<\/p>\n<h4>ARTICLE 4 &#8211; MEETING OF MEMBERS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Section 4.1. <\/strong>An annual meeting of members is held each year and may coincide with the annual scientific meeting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.2. <\/strong>Special meetings may be called by the President, the Board, or eligible members as described in the Bylaws.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.3. <\/strong>Members must receive meeting notices within the required timeframe, including by electronic means where appropriate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.4.\u00a0<\/strong>Members may waive notice in writing or by attending a meeting without objection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.5. <\/strong>The Board may set a record date to determine which members are entitled to notice or vote.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.6. <\/strong>A list of members entitled to notice must be prepared and made available as required by law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.7.\u00a0<\/strong>Members holding one-tenth of the votes constitute a quorum unless otherwise required by law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.8.\u00a0<\/strong>The President, Vice President, or another designated person presides over member meetings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.9. <\/strong>Each voting member has one vote. 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Directors must be Full Members and may not be employed by a medical device or pharmaceutical company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.2. <\/strong>The Board has 6\u20139 directors, including the President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Immediate Past President, Past-Past President, and up to three At-Large Directors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.3. <\/strong>The President-Elect and open Director seats are elected by Full Members. Directors generally serve three-year terms or while serving as officers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.4. <\/strong>Open Board positions are announced through a call for applications, and candidates are nominated with attention to fairness, transparency, and membership diversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.5. <\/strong>A majority of directors constitutes a quorum, and Board actions require approval by a majority of directors present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.6. <\/strong>Directors may resign by written notice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.7. <\/strong>Directors may be removed for cause by a two-thirds vote of the Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.8. <\/strong>Board vacancies may be filled by the Board until the next election.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.9. <\/strong>Directors do not receive salaries, but expenses or other approved compensation may be allowed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.10. <\/strong>Board meetings may be held in or outside Iowa, including by telecommunication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.11. <\/strong>The Board meets at least annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.12. <\/strong>Regular Board meetings may be scheduled by Board resolution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.13. <\/strong>Special Board meetings may be called by designated officers or directors, with notice provided in advance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.14. <\/strong>Directors may waive notice in writing or by attending without objection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.15. <\/strong>A director present at a meeting is presumed to assent to actions taken unless dissent or abstention is recorded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.16. <\/strong>The Board determines the order of business; the President or designated person presides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.17. <\/strong>The Board may act without a meeting by unanimous written consent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 5.18. <\/strong>The Board may establish an Executive Committee, Board Committees, and other advisory committees or working groups.<\/p>\n<h4>ARTICLE 6 &#8211; OFFICERS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Section 6.1. <\/strong>The Society\u2019s officers include the President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, and any additional officers elected by the Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.2. <\/strong>Officers may resign or be removed in accordance with the Bylaws.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.3. <\/strong>The President leads Society operations, presides at Board meetings, and represents the Society as authorized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.4. <\/strong>The President-Elect supports the President, oversees Society functions and conferences, and assumes the President\u2019s duties when needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.5. <\/strong>The Secretary maintains minutes, notices, membership records, and governance documents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.6. <\/strong>The Treasurer oversees financial records, deposits, reports, annual statements, and financial communication with conference chairs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.7. <\/strong>The Immediate Past President supports continuity and performs duties assigned by the President or Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.8. <\/strong>The Past-Past President chairs advisory committee(s) and performs duties assigned by the President or Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.9. <\/strong>The Board may appoint Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, or other assistants as needed.<\/p>\n<h4>ARTICLE 7 &#8211; CONTRACTS, LOANS, CHECKS AND DEPOSITS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Section 7.1. <\/strong>The Board may authorize officers or agents to enter into contracts on behalf of the Society.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 7.2. <\/strong>Loans require Board authorization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 7.3. <\/strong>Payments and financial instruments are signed or authorized as determined by the President or Board.<\/p>\n<h4>ARTICLE 8 &#8211; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Section 8.1. <\/strong>Electronic and facsimile signatures may be used where authorized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 8.2. <\/strong>The Society does not adopt an official seal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 8.3. <\/strong>The fiscal year runs from May 1 through April 30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 8.4. <\/strong>The Society\u2019s books and records are maintained at its principal office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 8.5. <\/strong>The President or authorized officers may vote shares owned by the Society unless otherwise directed by the Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 8.6. <\/strong>Directors may inspect Society records as reasonably related to their duties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 8.7. <\/strong>Notices, written consents, and other communications may be provided electronically.<\/p>\n<h4>ARTICLE 9 &#8211; 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