HomeMy WebLinkAbout20000832.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE RATIFICATION OF BYLAWS FOR NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL
CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with the bylaws of the North Colorado
Medical Center Board of Trustees, as revised March 27, 2000, for ratification, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to ratify said bylaws, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the bylaws of the North Colorado Medical Center Board of
Trustees, as revised March 27, 2000, be, and hereby are, ratified.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 12th day of April, A.D., 2000.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W LD COUNTY, COLORADO
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North Colorado Medical Center
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BYLAWS
Board of Trustees
RESTATED JUNE 23, 1997
REVISED MARCH 27, 2000
North Colorado Medical Center
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BYLAWS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
Contents
ARTICLE l - Establishment of North Colorado Medical Center 3
Section 1. Establishment 3
Section 2. Statute Authorizing 3
Section 3. Name 3
ARTICLE II - General Duties & Powers of the Board of Trustees 3
ARTICLE III - Organization of the Board of Trustees 4
Section 1. Officers 4
Section 2. Executive Committee 4
Section 3. Special Committees 4
Section 4. Ex-Officio Members 4
Section 5. Visitors 5
Section 6. Annual Meeting 5
Section 7. Regular Meetings 5
Section 8. Special Meetings 5
Section 9. Quorums
Section 10. Meetings of the Board 5
Section 11. Conflict of Interest 5
Section 12. Attendance at Meetings 5
ARTICLE IV - Amendments 6
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BYLAWS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES •
ARTICLE I
ESTABLISHMENT OF NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
Section 1. Establishment
The North Colorado Medical Center- was established by Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners on March 31, 1944, turning over control,
maintenance and conduct of the Hospital to the Board of Trustees of the
Hospital effective April 15, 1944.
Section 2. Statute of Authorizing
The North Colorado Medical Center was established in accordance with
Section 25-3-301, Colorado Revised Statutes 1973 and Weld County Rule
Charter dated January 1, 1976.
Section 3. Name
On February 3, 1953, an affidavit was filed with both the Secretary of State
and the County Clerk and Recorder of Weld County, Colorado, which
requested and received permission to assume the name of Weld County
General Hospital. On June 30, 1982, and affidavit was filed with the
Secretary of State and on July 1, 1982, with the County Clerk of Weld
County, Colorado, which requested and received permission to assume the
name of North Colorado Medical Center. Registration was pursuant to Article
71 of Title 7 of CRS and its predecessor statutes.
ARTICLE II
GENERAL DUTIES & POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
For the duration of a lease the general duties and powers of the Board shall
be to monitor the lessee's performance under the terms of the lease and to
administer funds appropriated to the hospital by the Board of County
Commissioners. In the absence of a lease the Board of Trustees shall fulfill
the duties and responsibilities identified in CRS Section 25-3-301 et seq.
In keeping with the fact that NCMC, Inc., is an IRS 5O1(c)(3) organization
that is a support organization to the Board of Trustees of North Colorado
Medical Center as defined in the Internal Revenue Code 509(a)(3), the Board
of Trustees of North Colorado Medical Center shall appoint three (3) of its
members to serve on the Board of Directors of NCMC, Inc., and shall fill all
vacancies occurring by reason of the death or resignation of its appointees.
ARTICLE III
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Section 1. Officers
At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, after appointment of new
members to the Board of Trustees by the Board of County Commissioners,
the new Board shall elect a President, Vice President and Secretary.
A. The President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the
Board. He/She shall appoint all standing and special committees
unless otherwise provided and shall be ex-officio a member of all
such committees. He/She shall perform such other duties as may
be required by the Bylaws.
B. The Vice President: The Vice President shall perform the duties of
President whenever the President is, for any reason, absent or
linable to serve.
C. The Secretary: The Secretary shall require that minutes of the
proceedings of the Board be recorded, ensure that appropriate
notices of meetings are sent, act as custodian of all records and
reports, have charge of the correspondence of the Board, the seal
of the Medical Center, and such other papers and documents as are
not evidence of investment; and shall perform such other duties as
usually pertain to the office.
Section 2. Executive Committee
The President, Vice President and Secretary shall constitute the Executive
Committee of the Board, with power to act on matters between the meetings
of the Board of Trustees.
The Executive Committee shall report to the Board on any action taken by it
between the meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Section 3. Special Committees
The President may appoint such special committees as may be required for
specific assignments.
Section 4. Ex-Officio Members
The President shall be ex-officio members of all committees of the Board of
Trustees without voting power.
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Section 5. Visitors
The President shall each month appoint two ONE OR MORE Trustees to
PERFORM AT LEAST TWO visits and examine the Medical Center and report to
the Board at its next regular monthly meeting.
Section 6. Annual Meeting
The annual meeting, as prescribed by law, shall be held on the second
Tuesday of each January.
Section 7. Regular Meetings
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Medical Center
shall be held on the fourth LAST Monday of each month at such time as may
be indicated in the call, unless changed by the Board or Executive
Committee thereof.
Section 8. Special Meetings
Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President, Vice
President, or any three (3) members, provided every member shall receive
twenty-four (24) hours notice of such meeting or shall waive such notice.
Section 9. Quorum
Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business at regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Section 10. Meetings of the Board
Meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be open to the public, however, the
Board may go into executive session upon a majority vote of those present,
as prescribed in CRS 29--9-101.
Section 11. Conflict of Interest
Any conflict of interest or any possibility thereof on the part of any Trustees
should be disclosed to the Board of Trustees at the annual meeting or at
such time a conflict may arise and shall be made a record of the proceedings
of the Board. Notices should also be reported to the Colorado Secretary of
State per CRS 18-8-308.
Section 12. Attendance at Meetings
Members of the Board of Trustees shall be required to attend all meetings of
the Board unless excused by the presiding officer. Member, of Committees
of the Board shall be required to attend--oll mceti-ngs of the Committee
. ANY MEMBER WHO MISSES THREE
(3) CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS, OR A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) REGULAR MEETINGS DURING
A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD, IS SUBJECT TO DISMISSAL FROM MEMBERSHIP BY THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
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Members of the Board, not to exceed two (2), may participate from another
location in any meeting of the Board by means of a conference telephone or
other communication whereby all persons participating in such meetings can
hear one another. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this section shall
constitute presence in person at such meetings for all purposes including
voting except for the purpose of establishing a quorum.
ARTICLE IV
AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Board of Trustees
provided the call for such meeting gives notice of the intended amendment.
For such action, affirmative vote of five (5) Trustees shall be necessary.
Adopted as revised by the Board of Trustees for Weld County General
Hospital at a meeting held at the Hospital on November 28, 1977
to be effective January 1, 1978.
Revised and adopted by the Board of Trustees for North Colorado
Medical Center at a meeting held at the Medical Center on
July 27, 1981.
Revised and adopted by the Board of Trustees for North Colorado
Medical Center at a meeting held at the Medical Center on
July 26, 1982.
Revised and adopted by the Board of Trustees for North Colorado
Medical Center, Inc., at a meeting held at the Medical Center
on February 24, 1986.
Restated by the Board of Trustees for North Colorado Medical Center
at a meeting held at the Medical Center on June 23, 1997.
Revised and adopted by the Board of Trustees for North Colorado
Medical Center at a meeting held at the Medical Center on March 27,
2000.
Susan Carter, MD, President Donald Feldhaus, Secretary
Board of Trustees Board of Trustees
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