New York State Society of Physician Assistants C/O Fernley & Fern

“The organization has the following types of members: fellow, affiliate, associate, student, pre-pa student, honorary, sustaining members.”

“Fellow, affiliate, student, and sustaining members have the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body.”

“All amendments to the bylaws must be proposed to and approved by the board of directors. These bylaws may be amended by a 2/3rds affirmative vote at the annual membership meeting with an established quorum or electronic vote as per nys law. Members will have a minimum of twenty (20) days notice regarding proposed amendments. Any members may propose an amendment to the board by submitting it in writing no later than thirty (30) days before the annual meeting.”

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the members of the organization's governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

“Members of the board are required to sign a document stating that they have no conflicts of interest between them and any outside parties that would diminish their capacity to serve; this procedure is done on a yearly basis.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“To promote, develop and evaluate standards of physician assistants (pa) and pa related healthcare and medical services for the protection and well-being of the public including, but not limited to, providing informational and consultative services to health care institutions and community-oriented health associations relating to patient management and preventative health care; gather, organize and disseminate health care information to the public through such activities as conducting public discussion groups, forums, panels or other similar programs whose purposes are to inform and benefit members of the public concerning the delivery and quality of pa healthcare and medical services; encourage and conduct research directly or support organizations or individuals who conduct/perform research and publishing or otherwise making available the results to the public as appropriate; initiate recommendations and participate in the planning and implementation of effective pa and related health care services and programs meeting the health needs of the public and promoting cooperation, coordination and understanding between consumers and providers of health services; act as a clearing house for the exchange and dissemination of information, ideas and experience among health care professionals, providers of services and recipients of services; improve and develop scientific, educational and administrative programs for the improvement of the delivery and quality of pa and related medical and healthcare services; study and evaluate management methods with a view toward achieving greater efficiency and economy in the delivery of pa and other healthcare services; to make contributions to any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1954, with the exception of organizations testing for public safety.”