American Academy of oral and maxillofacial radiology

By-Laws of the American Board of
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

ARTICLE I. NAME, SEAL AND LOGO

1. Name
The name of this organization shall be the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology,Inc.; hereinafter referred to as the Board. The abbreviation of this name shall be ABOMR.

2. Seal
The Board shall have a corporate seal containing the name of this corporation.

3. Logo
The Board shall have a logo as depicted below.

ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Board are:

To elevate the standards of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR);
To advance optimum patient health care;
To promote and improve the quality of education and knowledge in OMR among all members of the health sciences;
To establish eligibility criteria of candidates for examination;
To establish procedures for the examination of candidates; and
To certify those who meet the requirements for membership.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERS

1. Members

Membership of the Board shall be granted to those who have:

a. Met the criteria for admission to and passing of the examination of the Board;

b. Met their annual financial obligations; and

c. Have met the recertification requirements of the Board.

2. Name

A member of the Board shall be referred to as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Diplomate). This designation may be abbreviated as Dip. ABOMR.

3. Categories of Membership

The categories of membership shall be:

a. Diplomate. A Diplomate is one who has met the requirements for membership, fulfilled the financial obligation, and been granted membership by the Board of Directors.

b. Life Diplomate. A Life Diplomate is one who has been a Diplomate for five years prior to application for this category, retired from the active practice of OMR, and on application to the Board has been granted Life Diplomate status. A Life Diplomate shall retain all privileges of Diplomate status, but need not pay the annual fee.

c. Diplomate of Honor. A Diplomate of Honor is one who has been granted this status by the Board in recognition of outstanding service to the health sciences. A Diplomate of Honor does not have voting privileges, and is not required to pay the annual fee. This membership category, when conferred upon a Diplomate or Life Diplomate shall not negate any privileges of either category.

ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF DIRECTOR

1. Number

The Board of Directors shall consist of five Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

2. Nominations

The Board of Directors shall submit the names of three Diplomates for each vacancy to the Executive Council of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

3. Election

Each Director shall be elected by the Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, voting by mail ballot. Nominees shall first be approved by the Executive Council American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the Annual Meeting immediately prior to the election.

The Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of eligible voting members in good standing and present at any Annual Business Meeting, and, provided a copy of the proposed amendment will have been sent to each member at least sixty (60) days prior to said meeting. Eligible voting members in good standing who are unable to attend the Annual Business Meeting may vote by absentee ballot or by written proxy.

The By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds majority of voting members in good standing and present at any Annual Business Meeting .

4. Interim Vacancies

The President of the Board shall appoint a Diplomate to fill an interim vacant position until the next regular election.

5. Term

The term of each member of the Board of Directors shall be five years, beginning January 1 of the year following election.

6. Officers

a. Election

The Board of Directors shall annually elect, from among its own members, the following Officers: President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer. Their terms will begin January 1 of the year following their election.

b. No Officer except for the Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected for more than two consecutive terms.

7. Powers and Duties

a. The Board of Directors shall have general powers to manage the affairs and property of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations governing the organization, operation, and candidate certification procedure of the Board. The Board of Directors shall have the power to issue, revoke, or temporarily suspend certification.

b. With the exception of the Secretary-Treasurer, no part of the net earnings or capital of the Board shall inure to any individual.

c. Directors of the Board shall:

i. Determine the eligibility of and examine candidates for certification as Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology;

ii. Formulate and execute policies and regulations with regard to examination of candidates for certification as Diplomates;

iii. Offer the examination annually;

iv. Announce from the office of the Secretary-Treasurer the time and place of examination of candidates for certification;

v. Issue certificates to those candidates who fulfill the requirements;

vi. Maintain a roster of all Diplomates;

vii Collect an annual fee from each Diplomate;

viii. Establish requirements for the maintenance of Diplomate status;

ix. Conduct an annual financial review; and

x. Ensure the corporation status of the Board.

8. The President shall:

a. Preside at all meetings;

b. Have general supervision of the affairs of the Board;

c. Keep the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology informed of the affairs of the Board;

d. Consult with the Directors concerning the activities of the Board;

e. Select, with approval of the Board, the Speaker for the annual recognition ceremony;

f. Have the power to sign contracts authorized by the Directors;

g. Serve as the Board’s representative to the annual meeting of Recognized Dental Specialty Certifying Boards and Dental Specialty Organizations sponsored by the Council on Dental Education and Licensure (ADA); and

h. Perform such other duties as shall from time to time be assigned to her/him by the Directors.

9. The Vice President shall:

a. Act as director of examinations;

b. Act as local arrangements director for meetings;

c. Assist the President; and

d. Assume the duties of President in the event of absence of the President.

10. The Secretary-Treasurer shall:

a. Be responsible for keeping a correct record of all meetings of the Board and of the Board of Directors;

b. Keep an accurate record of the proceedings of the Board and make all necessary reports and statements of the business of the Board, and perform all duties usually performed by the Secretary-Treasurer of a corporation;

c. Be the custodian of the funds of the Board and keep an accurate account of such funds, make deposits in a bank acceptable to the Board of Directors, and issue checks against such accounts signed by her/himself;

d. Oversee the receipt and processing of applications from the prospective candidates and inform them of the Board’s action;

e. Prepare the agenda for the annual meeting and make the necessary arrangements for its conduct;

f. Collect all fees as directed by these Bylaws and keep an accurate record of same; and

11. Reimbursement of Directors

a. Directors shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the conduct of the regular business of the Board; and

b. The Board of Directors shall have authority to establish reasonable compensation for the Secretary-Treasurer.

ARTICLE V. ACCOUNTS AND INVESTMENTS

The funds of the Board may be retained, in whole or in part, in cash or an appropriate financial vehicle

ARTICLE VI. COUNCILOR OF THE BOARD

1. Duties

The duties of the Councilor of the Board shall be:

a. Keeper of the tests;

b. Purveyor of the traditions of the Directors’ responsibilities; and

c. Reviewer of proposed examinations.

2. Qualifications

The Councilor of the Board shall be:

a. A former Director of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology; and

b. Not associated with a currently active Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology post-doctoral program.

3. Term

The term of the Councilor of the Board shall be five years, renewable.

4. Election

Candidates for the Councilor of the Board shall be nominated by the Directors of the Board and contacted to determine their willingness to serve. The Directors then vote.

5. Dismissal

The Councilor of the Board shall be dismissed only by unanimous vote of the Directors.

ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES

1. Appointment

a. The Board of Directors, at its discretion, may appoint Diplomates to serve on standing or special committees.

b. Such committees shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors.

2. Standing Committee(s)

a. Examination Committee

The Board of Directors and the Councilor of the Board shall serve as the examination committee. The chairman of this committee shall be the Vice President. This committee shall ensure that the questions used in the annual examinations of the Board are appropriate to the mission of the Board.

ARTICLE VIII. MEETINGS

1. Annual General Meeting

a. The Board shall hold an Annual General Meeting, which shall be open to all Diplomates.

b. One fourth of the membership shall constitute a quorum for meetings.

ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS

1. These Bylaws may be amended by a vote of four members of the Board of Directors, provided that a proposed amendment shall have been presented, in writing, to each member of the Board of Directors at least thirty (30) days prior to consideration and voting.

2. These Bylaws may be amended by a unanimous vote of all members of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE X. RULES OF ORDER

Rules for conduct at meetings have been established as the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

Adopted Oct. 7, 1990
Revised Nov. 28, 1995; Nov. 5, 1996; Oct. 14, 1997; Dec. 1, 1999; July 21, 2003

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