BYLAWS OF THE KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, INC.
(Revised and Approved March 12th, 2006) 

 KAEMT

ARTICLE 1 NAME

The name of the corporation, organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, shall be the Kentucky Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Association").

ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE

2.1 Mission Statement

KAEMT was formed to promote unity and professionalism in the EMT community. KAEMT will assist in pre hospital healthcare education, research, and educating public entities. Furthermore, KAEMT will support individual development of our members.

2.2 Objectives

The objectives of the Association are:

2.2.1 To encourage and facilitate education, training and continuing education of emergency medical technicians (EMT-FR, EMT-B, EMT-P).

2.2.2 To encourage, promote, and support the establishment of emergency medical services systems at local, state, and national levels.

2.2.3 To provide information and guidance on certification and licensure to emergency medical technicians.

2.2.4 To encourage and support research in emergency medical services. 2.2.5 To promote public understanding of emergency medical services. 2.2.6 To establish a professional code of ethical standards and practices.

2.2.7 To promote communication and cooperation among emergency medical services professionals.

2.2.8 To promote forums for debate of emergency medical services issues and concerns.

2.2.9 To encourage and promote career development and professional advancement of the EMT profession.

2.3 Definitions

2.3.1 Mail

For the purpose of this Association the term mail is intended to mean electronic mail, United States Postal Service or any other recognized form of mail delivery.

ARTICLE 3 MEMBERS

3.1 Classes, Rights, and Obligations of Membership

The procedures and process for membership in all of the categories herein described shall be promulgated by the Membership Committee.

3.2 Membership

3.2.1 Active/Voting Member

Active/Voting members of the Association shall be those individuals with an interest and involvement in emergency medical services and who are certified as an Emergency Medical Technician First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and who pays annual dues as determined by the Association. Said member is entitled to all of the privileges including but not limited to make motions, vote, and hold any office of the Association.

3.2.2 Associate/Student/Out of State EMT's

Associate members shall be those individuals with an interest in the Association and be involved in the healthcare profession, but whose certification does not meet the criteria for voting membership, or a Emergency medical technician (EMT-FR, EMT-B, or EMT-P) that are not certified in the Commonwealth of Kentucky but hold valid certification in another state. Associate members may attend meetings and receive Association mailers but may not vote, make motions, hold office or serve on committees. Annual membership fees shall be set by the Board of Governors, but shall not exceed those of the Active Members Student members are special classification of an Associate membership and shall be enrolled in classes of instruction leading to certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT-FR, EMT-B, and EMT-P). Student members shall enjoy all the

privileges of the Association. Student members may not make motions, vote, hold office, or chair committees of the Association. Annual membership fees shall be set by the Board of Governors, but shall not exceed those of the Active Members. Such membership status shall be limited to one year

3.2.3 Corporate/Sponsoring

Services, Organizations or Business sponsoring the Association that is supportive of the mission of the Association may become Corporate or Sponsoring members. Corporate/Sponsoring members may attend meetings and receive Association mailers but may not vote, make motions, hold office or serve on committees. The Board of Governors shall set annual membership fees.

3.2.4 Honorary

Persons of distinction, who have rendered outstanding service to the Association, or to the emergency medical service profession, may be proposed for honorary membership. A person may be nominated for honorary membership by an active member, and upon a unanimous vote by the Board of Governors, shall be conferred the title of "Honorary Member." An honorary member shall have none of the obligations of membership, but shall be entitled to all privileges thereof excepting those of making motions, voting, or holding office.

3.3 Eligibility

A prospective member shall submit an application for membership to the Treasure of the Association, which will then be forwarded to the Membership Committee. The Membership Committee, or its designee, shall review the application, verify and approve or reject the application for membership together with such credentials for membership and in such form, as it may deem appropriate. The procedures utilized by the Membership Committee shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Governors. Appropriate grounds for rejection, shall include, but are not limited to, conviction of a felony, notice of official reprimand, sanction, or unethical or immoral behavior. Appeal from the decision of the Membership Committee may be made to the Board of Governors, which shall establish rules governing said appeals in accordance with the tenets of reasonable process. The decision of the Board of Governors shall be final.

3.4 Membership Not Limited

Membership shall not be limited by any consideration of race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

3.5 Right to Vote

Active/Voting members entitled to vote may each cast one vote upon matters properly brought before the Association.

 

 

3.6 Votes by Proxy

At any meeting of the Active/Voting Members, each such Active/Voting Member shall be entitled to vote by proxy, providing that the proxy shall be in writing on a form prescribed by the Board of Governors and submitted to the presiding officer not less than ten days prior to the meeting to be qualified. The proxy shall be limited to the matters specifically stated in the call for the meeting and may be withdrawn should the member attend the noticed meeting, and in any event shall expire at the adjournment of said meeting.

3.7 Revocation of Membership Status

Members who fail to pay dues within sixty days of the payment date (Membership Expiration Date) or meet other requirements of membership as determined by the Board of Governors may have their membership in the Association revoked. Membership may be revoked by the Membership Committee for other appropriate cause, including, but not limited to conviction of a felony offense, notice of an official reprimand, sanction, or other negative action by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, unprofessional conduct, or unethical or immoral behavior. Action taken to revoke membership status in the Association may be appealed to the Board of Governors, which may appoint a hearing committee with full power and authority to hear and issue a ruling on said appeal. The ruling of the Board of Governors or the hearing committee shall be final.

ARTICLE 4 MEETING OF THE MEMBERS AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS

4.1 Annual Meeting of Members

There shall be an annual meeting of the general membership, held at a time and place to be determined by the Board of Governors. At said meeting, the Chairman shall report to the Members on the state of the Association and conduct such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting.

4.2 Meeting of the Board of Governors

A minimum of a quarterly meeting of the Board of Governors shall be held at a time and place to be determined by the Officers and/or Board of Governors. At least one officer of the association must be in attendance. Any other members may attend and voice concern on issues related to the Association but may not vote.

4.3 Special Meetings

Special meetings of the members may be held at any reasonable time and place designated by the President, upon the petition of sixty members to the Secretary of the Association. Such meeting shall be held not later than sixty days following receipt of said petition. Special meetings may also be called by the Officers and/or Board of Governors with notice sent to the membership. .

4.4 Notice

The Secretary of the Association shall make notice of each annual meeting, to each member, via email or posting on the KAEMT web page or postal service not less than sixty days in advance of such meeting. The Secretary shall mail notices of special meetings of the members or Board of Governors to each member, via email, or posting on the KAEMT web page or postal service  not less than twenty-four hours in advance of such meeting.

4.5 Quorum

4.5.1 General Membership Meeting

Except as otherwise required by law or these Bylaws, the active members who are present at a meeting, including those members present by proxy as specified in these Bylaws of the Association shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

4.5.2 Meeting of the Officers and Board of Governors

A majority of the Officers or Board of Governors then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

ARTICLE 5 GOVERNANCE  

5.1 Members

The Active/Voting Members of the Association shall retain and have the ultimate authority for the governance of the Association and may delegate to the Officers and Board of Governors, Officers, or agents of the Association such powers and duties as deemed appropriate. The Active Members, without limiting any of its general or specific prerogatives, specifically reserve the right to amend these Bylaws.

5.2 Board of Governors - Membership

The Board of Governors shall consist of two Active/Voting members from each of the eight regions of the state of Kentucky. The eight regions shall be divided by the Association and may be changed only by the membership body. (Attachment A: regional map)

5.2.1 Qualifications

Members nominated for election to the Board of Governors shall be active Members in good standing of the Association for at least one year to qualify to serve as a Governor.

Members must live in the region they serve in.

 

5.2.2 Meetings

The Board of Governors shall meet quarterly at a time and place designated by the Board of Governors. Notice of said meeting shall be made at the preceding meeting.

5.2.3 Conduct of Business

The Board of Governors or Officers may conduct business of the Association in person, electronically, or may mail.

5.2.4 Officers

The officers of the Association shall be elected by the membership of the Association. . The Officers shall consist of the President, 1st Vice President, President, Secretary and Treasurer and are elected by the membership of the Association, bi-annually at the annual meeting by the member body according to their term of office (See Article 6.3 "Term of Office"). The President of the Association shall serve as the presiding officer of the Officers, Board of Governors and membership meetings.

5.2.5 Powers

The Officers shall be vested with the general management and oversight of the Association's affairs. Without limiting the foregoing, the Officers shall supervise all funds; approve all budgets of the Association, including those of committees and divisions and elect auditors. The Officers shall have all powers of the Board of Governors between meetings of the Board of Governors and shall manage the affairs of the Association, including, but not limited to, the appointment of such staff as is necessary to carry out the business of the Association.

5.3 Meetings

The Officers shall meet at times and places designated by the President and at such other times, as a majority of the Officers then in office shall deem appropriate.

5.4 Affiliating Regional Associations

The Board of Governors will establish affiliations with Regional EMT associations, limited to one affiliation per region or territory in accordance with such provisions as promulgated by the Board of Governors.

5.5 Vacancies

5.5.1 Board of Governors

Any vacancy on the Officers or Board of Governors shall be filled by the President with the approval of a majority of the Officers and/or Board of Governors present at this meeting.

5.5.2 Officers

Any vacancy occurring as a result of resignation, removal, or other cause of any officer of the Association, unless otherwise provided for in these Bylaws, shall be filled by appointment by the President subject to the approval of the Board of Governors.

5.6 Resignations and Removal

5.6.1 Resignation from Office

A Governor or Officer may resign at any time by delivering a letter of resignation to the President of the Association. Such resignation shall be effective upon receipt or at a time specific as detailed in said letter of resignation.

5.6.2 Removal from Office

The Board of Governors may remove an Officer or governor for cause by vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Governors then in office, following reasonable notice and a hearing before the Board of Governors. Cause may be defined to include, but shall not be limited to, an officer’s or Governor’s failure to attend meetings, fulfill the obligations of office, or malfeasance and/or misfeasance of office. The action of the Board of Governors shall be final. The Board of Governors shall establish procedures to implement this section. An Officer or Board of Governor who is absent greater than three (3) scheduled meetings is presumed to have resigned.

5.6.3 Appointment of Auditors

The Officers for appointment may elect the auditor(s) for the Association annually. If no such auditor(s) are elected, the Officers shall cause an Audit Committee of the Association to be constituted and duly appointed by the Chairman to audit the financial records of the Association and to report to the Members at the Annual Meeting of the Association.

5.7  Appointment of Auditors

The Officers for appointment may elect the auditor (s) for the Association annually. If no such auditor (s) are elected, the Officers shall cause an Audit Committee of the Association to be constituted and duly appointed by the Chairman to audit the financial records of the Association and to report to the Members at the Annual Meeting of the Association.

5.8 Appointment and duties of Committee Chairpersons

 5.8.1

All committee chairperson are appointed each year by the president at the first officers meeting held each year.

5.8.2

If the president’s position has not changed at the last general membership meeting in the previous year, the president may appoint committee chair persons at that time.

5.9 Duties of Committees Chairpersons

5.9.1

All committee chairpersons are to make a written report to the officers of KAEMT Inc. at the last general membership meeting of the year.

 5.9.2

All chairpersons are responsible for maintaining an accurate account of all records for the committee that they are chairpersons for. Records are to include, but limited to, expenditures, income, number of participants and etc.

5.9.3

Chairpersons are to file a written quarterly report of all information required to the president of KAEMT Inc., either by postal mail or electronic mail beginning in January of each year.

ARTICLE 6 OFFICERS

6.1 Number and Titles

The officers, who shall be Active/Voting Members in good standing of the Association, shall consist of a President, 1st Vice President,  Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant of Arms and NAEMT Representative.

6.2 Election

The officers shall assume said office upon the first day of January of the year following the election. The election of officers shall be held at the annual membership meeting designated by the President. Officers elected on the 11th day of September 2001 shall take office immediately and shall serve for a period of two years

6.3 Term of Office

The term of office of all officers shall be for two years and shall be unlimited in the number of terms. The officers shall serve in these offices until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Beginning January 1st, 2005, the following offices President, 1st Vice President and Treasure will serve a three (3) year term, ending January 1st, 2008. Then beginning January 1st, 2008, they will serve a two (2) year term. Beginning January 1st, 205, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, and Sgt. of Arms will serve a two (2) year terms, ending January 1st, 2007. Then will begin serving two (2) year terms.

6.4 President (Chairman of the Board)

The President or, in his absence, the 1st or shall be responsible for all operations of the Association, reporting to the Officers and/or Board of Governors, and shall preside at all meetings of the Association, Board of Governors, and the Officers of the Association. The President shall appoint members of all standing committees and their chair's annually at the first meeting of the Officers following the Association's annual meeting, with the approval of the Board of Governors. The President is an ex-officio member of all committees.

6.5 Secretary

The Secretary, or in absence of the secretary such other person as appointed by the presiding officer, shall record the proceedings of the Association, Board of Governors, and Officers and preserve all reports and other documents and papers which shall be ordered on file. The Secretary will be the alternate Treasurer at such time that the Treasurer becomes sick or incapacitated.

6.7 Treasurer

The Treasurer shall keep an account of all funds received, of all payments made, and for what purpose. He shall see to it that funds paid out are done so upon proper authorization of persons empowered to do so, and shall make a report of the condition of the treasury as well as operating performance compared with the budget at each regularly scheduled meeting of the Officers and Board of Governors and at such other times as may be required.

6.8 NAEMT Representative

The NAEMT Representative shall preside at all meetings of the National Association of EMT's as the Affiliate state representative of the National Association on their Board of Governors. The NAEMT Representative will report directly to the KAEMT Officers and shall hold office for two years and shall be unlimited in the number of terms.

6.9 1st Vice President

The 1st Vice President, or such other person if appointed by the President, shall carry out duties as prescribed by the President and/ or Board of Governors. The 1st Vice President will act as the presiding officer at all meetings in the absence of the President.

6.10 Sergeant of Arms

The Sergeant of Arms is in charge of roll call, shall provide ballots for voting, and generally expedite voting. It is the further responsibility of the Sergeant of Arms to exclude unauthorized persons from all meetings and maintain order.

ARTICLE 7

STANDING COMMITTEES

7.1 Authority to Establish

The Board of Governors may establish such committees (standing or special), and divisions as shall be necessary to carry on the work of the Association. Such committees shall be appointed by the President  The chairman of all committees must be a member of the Association.

7.2 Responsibilities

Except as herein provided, responsibilities of committees are delineated in the operating procedures of the committees, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors and/or Officers. Operating procedures shall not conflict with or be in contradiction to these bylaws or orders of the Board of Governors.

7.3 Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee shall consist of a minimum of three Active Members, whose function shall be to study the Bylaws, consider amendments, and make recommendations for amendments of the Bylaws.

7.4 Legislative Affair Committee

The Legislative Affair Committee shall consist of a minimum of three Active Members and include a Chairperson that shall be elected by the Officers. The committee shall meet as deemed appropriate by the Chair. A Committee member will attend all EMS and political related meetings held within the state and report back to the Officers and/or Board of Governors.

 

7.5 Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall consist of a minimum of three Active Members. The Committee shall: (1) consider applications for membership in the Association; (2) establish such rules and procedures, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors, for qualifications and continuance of membership; (3) encourage the enrollment and retention of members in the Association; and, (4) credential members for the Annual Meeting of the Association and the Board of Governors.

7.6 Education Committee

The Education Committee shall consist of a minimum of three Active Members. The Committee shall be responsible for organizing an educational resource for the Association and provided educational classes for the general membership. The Committee shall be responsible for the development of programs, lectures, courses, and other means of education for the Association. The Education Committee shall also be actively involved in educational issues within the state and reporting to the Officer's and/or Board of Governors. The President shall appoint an Educational Coordinator who shall serve at the discretion of the Officers and/or Board of Governors. The Educational Coordinator will serve on the committee.

7.7 EMS Conferences and Awards Committee

The EMS Conference and Awards Committee shall consist of a minimum of three members of the Association. It shall administer the Association's programs of awards and work with other Associations within the State on the activities for the KY EMS Conference.

ARTICLE 8 DIVISIONS

8.1 Establishment

The Board of Governors is authorized to establish Divisions of the Association, which Divisions shall have as members, Active Members of the Association.

8.2 Purposes

A Division may be established for the purpose of forming a forum within the Association for those members with distinct professional interests to share ideas, information, education, and to assure that the needs and concerns of these members are reflected in the policies and programs of the Association or to carry out such work of the Association that goes beyond the work and responsibilities of Standing Committees.

8.3 Authority and Power

Divisions are established under the authority of the By-Laws, promulgated by the Board of Governors. Divisions shall establish operating guidelines subject to the approval of the Board of Governors and shall operate under the fiscal control of the Association, and shall continue in existence so long as the Board of Governors may determine. The orders and authority of the Association shall be supreme and in the event of a conflict with these Bylaws or other governance procedures of the Association, the Association shall prevail.

ARTICLE 9 PROVISION FOR AMENDMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

9.1 Amendments

Amendment to these bylaws shall be effected by the minimum vote of two-thirds of the Active Members present at any regular or special meeting of the Association, providing notice for changes proposed is sent to each Active Member at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting, together with a notice of such meeting.

9.2 Parliamentary Authority

The rules of this association shall govern the meetings of the association. Where not specifically covered by these bylaws, the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall apply. This policy also applies to any of its subordinate organizations, committees, or divisions, in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of order the Association may adopt.

ARTICLE 10 INDEMNIFICATION

10.1 General Provisions

The Association shall indemnify to the fullest extent of the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, every person, their heirs and personal representatives of such person, who is or was an Officer or Governor or agent of the Association against all liability and reasonable expense from any claim, action, suit or proceeding if such Officer or Governor, or agent,

is wholly successful with respect thereto, or if not wholly successful, then if such Officer, Governor, or agent is determined to have acted in good faith, in what he reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the Association, and in addition, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding is determined to have had not reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any claim, action, suit or proceeding, by

judgment, settlement (whether with or without court approval) or dismissal shall not be used to create a presumption that an Officer, Governor, or agent did not meet the standards set forth in this section.

10.2 Specific Conditions

The Officers shall define, and further proscribe the terms, rights, expenses, and other conditions of indemnification, by resolution and cause these definitions to be transmitted to Officers and Board of Governors, in accordance with prudent provisions as from time to time may be appropriate and upon advice of officers.

ARTICLE 11 FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the Association shall be from the period of January 1st through December 31st of each year, unless otherwise determined by the Board of Governors.

ARTICLE 12 DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution, consolidation, or other liquidation, the assets of the Association shall be applied and distributed to the extent possible as follows:

12.1 Liabilities

All liabilities and obligations of the Association shall be paid and discharged, or adequate provisions made according to law.

12.2 Assets held

Assets held by the Association upon condition requiring return, transfer or conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the conditions enumerated in this Article, or by condition of gift, shall be returned, transferred or conveyed in accordance with such requirements.

12.3 Remaining assets

Remaining assets, if any, shall be transferred or conveyed for the purposes of the Association, or to such organizations formed and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(C), 26 United States Code, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the future corresponding codes) as Board of Governors shall determine.. Any assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Article 13 Use of KAEMT Inc. Logo

13.1

The Kentucky Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Inc. has copyrighted its own logo for recognition of persons who represent KAEMT Inc. or a member of KAEMT inc.

13.2

This logo is to be used solely by members of KAEMT Inc. and may not be used by anyone without written permission from the officers of KAEMT Inc. 

13.3

KAEMT Inc. may from time to time use this logo for advertisement purposes and other purposes as seen fit by the officers of KAEMT Inc.

13.4

Any documentation, articles or special items, used or sold by KAEMT Inc., must have this logo visible on the item.

13.5

The use of the copyrighted logo by any persons other than a representative of KAEMT Inc. must request its use in writing to the president, and approved by the officers of KAEMT Inc.

Article 14 By-Law Amendments List

  1.  Eliminate the Office of 2nd Vice President
    1. The office of 2nd  Vice President will be eliminated. As this position is automamatically the Chairperson of the Education Committee, that position will now be appointed at he same time the president of KAEMT Inc. appoints the other standing committees each year.
  2. Appointment and Duties of Committee Chairpersons
    1. All committee chairpersons are appointed each year by the president at the first officers meeting held each year.
    2. If the president’s position has not changed at the last general membership meeting in the previous year, the president may appoint at that time.
    3. All committee chairpersons are to make written report to the officers of KAEMT Inc. at the last general membership meeting of the year.
    4. All chairpersons are responsible for maintaining an accurate account of all records for the committee that they are the chairpersons for. Records are to include, but not limited to, expenditures, income, number of participants and etc.
    5. Chairpersons are to file a written quarterly report of all information required to the President of KAEMT Inc. either by postal mail or electronic mail beginning in January of each year.
  3. Use of KAEMT Inc. Logo
    1. The Kentucky Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Inc. has copyrighted its own logo for recognition of persons who represent KAEMT Inc. or a member of KAEMT Inc.
    2. This Logo is to be used solely by members of KAEMT Inc. and may not be used by anyone without written permission from the officers of KAEMT Inc.
    3. KAEMT Inc. may from time to time use this logo for advertisement purposes and other purposes as seen fit by the officers of KAEMT Inc.
    4. Any documentation, articles or specials items, used solely by KAEMT inc. must have this logo visible on the item.
    5. The use of the copyrighted logo by any persons other than a representative of KAEMT Inc. must request its use in writing to the president, and be approved by the officers of KAEMT Inc.
  4. Terms of Office
    1. Beginning January 1st, 2005 following offices, President, 1st Vice President and Treasure will serve a three (3) year term ending January 1st, 2008. Beginning January 1st, 2008 they will then begin serving two (2) year terms
    2. Beginning January 1st, 2005, Secretary, and Sgt. of Arms will serve a two (2) year term, ending January 1st, 2007. Then will begin serving two (2) year terms.
  5. Change Article 4.4 to  3/12/06

           The Secretary of the Association shall make notice of each annual meeting to   each member, vis email or posting on the KAEMT web page or postal service not lesss that sixty days in advance od such meeting. The secretary of the association shall makes notice of each special meeting of the members or Board of Governors to each member via email, or posting on the KAEMT web page or postal service not less that twenty hours in advance of such meeting.

  1. Change Article 3.1   3/12/06

Remove Approval of Board of Governors

  1. Change Article 3.1 3/12/06

Change Secretary to treasure

  1. Article 4.3  3/12/07

Removed last line of Article stating  written notice shall be given after meeting with indication of business conducted

     9. Article  5.2.1   3/12/06

            Added members must live in the region they serve in

10    Article 5.2.4  3/12/06

                 Remove second Vice President deleted last 4 lines

11.    Article 5.6    3/12/06

Change from Secretary to President

12.    Article 5.6.2  3/12/06

Remove from office does not pertain

Change title appointments

      13 Article 6.1 and Article 6.4  3/12/06

              Remove Second Vice President

13.    Article 6.9 3/12/06

Remove First Vice President as automatic appointment as Memebership Committee Chairperson

      14. Article 6.10        3/12/06

              Remove

15     Article 7.1 3/12/06

Remove and may include other association members

       16.  Article 7.5    3/12/06

               Remove first vice president as membership chair

       17   Article 7.6   3.12.06

              Remove second vice president as education chairperson

 

Adopted September 13th, 2000 in Owensboro, Kentucky Revised, September 11th, 2001 in Owensboro, Kentucky Revised, September 16th, 2003 in Owensboro, Kentucky Revised, February 7th, 2004 in Lexington, Kentucky

Revised December 13th 2005 Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Revised March 12th, 2006 Lexington Kentucky

Attachment A: KAEMT Regional Map KAEMT regional map listed by county name.

Region1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Region 7

Region 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fulton

Christian

Larue

Grayson

Clinton

Powell

Greenup

Lee

Hickman

Todd

Hardin

Edmonson

Wayne

Clark

Carter

Breathitt

Graves

Logan

Marion

Hart

McCreary

Montgomery

Boyd

Floyd

Calloway

Butler

Washington

Warren

Whitley

Bath

Rowan

Pike

Marshall

Munlenberg

Nelson

Simpson

Laurel

Bourbon

Elliott

Owsley

Carlisle

Hopkins

Bullitt

Allen

Pulaski

Scott

Lawerence

Perry

Ballard

Webster

Jefferson

Barren

Casey

Nicholas

Morgan

Knott

McCracken

Union

Meade

Monroe

Rockcastle

Fleming

Johnson

Clay

Livingston

Henderson

Shelby

Metcalfe

Jackson

Harrison

Wolfe

Leslie

Lyon

McLean

Franklin

Adair

Estill

Owen

Magoffin

Letcher

Crittenden

Daviess

Henry

Green

Madison

Grant

 

Knox

Caldwell

Ohio

Oldham

Taylor

Garrard

Carroll

 

Bell

Trigg

Hancock

Trimble

 

Boyle

Gallatin

 

Harlan

 

Breckinridge

 

 

Lincoln

Pendelton

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jessamine

Bracken

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercer

Robertson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woodford

Mason

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fayette

Lewis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kenton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Campbell

 

 

 

Attachments B: Job Descriptions

Job Descriptions

Duties of KAEMT Committees and Committee Members

 

Newsletter Committee

 

The newsletter "VITAL SIGNS" may be published 3 times a year and is published to the KAEMT web Site by the Webmaster and e-mailed to the membership. This committee is comprised of the committee chairpersons who will over see the operation of the newsletter is the editor. There are some continuing columns, and an effort is made to publicize paraprofessional news of past, present, and future interest. The committee is responsible for writing or soliciting articles, preparing copy for printing, e-mailing, mailing, and providing extra copies of VITAL SIGNS as membership increases. The Committee publishes Bylaws changes, which may constitute the "first reading", they often include program flyers or registration forms, and publish news of changes within KAEMT and the EMS community. Their primary responsibilities are:

A)    to meet publication deadlines. Most of their work can be done either by phone or e-mail. Printing should be the last resort for publication to reduce cost of printing and mailing. Publication deadlines will be January, June, September-October

B)     They may provide copies of news letters to KBEMS,KAPA, EMSIK and to other originations necessary to fulfill the needs of KAEMT, Membership Committee.

C)    The committee should research subscription plans for postal mailing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web Committee

 

The Web Committee has a chairperson and two to three additional members and the Webmaster.  The principal responsibility of this committee is to recommend design changes if any to the web site, provide assistance to the Webmaster, as needed. Recommends software purchases and upgrades.

 

  

Bylaws Committee

 

A)    The Bylaws Committee is composed of a chairperson and two to three additional members. They are responsible for writing, receiving and presenting proposed changes to the general membership for consideration. Bylaws must be presented as "read" once and voted on during by the general membership either at a regular meeting or by voting thur the KAEMT web site or . As changes are passed, the committee is responsible for preparing, printing and e-mailing and distributing the updates to the members and to the Executive Board. The Bylaws Committee meets initially in January and September, and after that on an "as needed" basis. Bylaws Committee will provide changes in the by-laws and bylaw updates to the Newsletter Committee and Webmaster for publication to the web site. Copies will be provide to them by e-mail, cd or disk . Printed bylaws will be done upon written request. Printing of Bylaws should be restrictive to reduce cost of printing and mailing.
Printed copies of bylaws will be:
A.  Bylaws Chairperson will maintain and original printing of the bylaws and

            should be present at regular meetings.

       B. The Executive Committee will each receive a printed copy of the bylaws and

            they should have their copies at regular meetings in order to say current.

      C. Posting of the Bylaws: Webmaster will post to the web site a "first read" copy

           of the bylaws and upon approval of the bylaws post them as "approved"

           Amendments to the bylaws will be posted in this manner also.

 

Awards Committee

 


The Awards Committee is composed of a chairperson and up to 3 additional committee members. This committee solicits nominations for KAEMT Member of the Year, and provides the membership with nomination forms,  and advises the Executive Board of the nominees. The Awards Committee writes a letter informing the award winner's supervisor of the award and a certificate. The KAEMT Member of the Year will receive a plague and a free renewed 1-year membership. The committee will meet in May of each year to prepare and write letters for nominations for the award. Announcements for nominations will be none first to the Web site and newsletter in June then to other agencies as needed. Awards committee should prepare to meet the last week of August to make their choice from the nominees received and to order plagues, prepare letters and certificates by the 1st of September. The Awards Committee and the President of KAEMT or their designee will present the award at approved time and date.
The Awards Committee will provide Award Guidelines to be approved by the membership And post to the web site and newsletter.

 

Membership Committee

 

           . Membership Committee may work closely with Public Relations, Representatives to KBEMS, Web Site Committee, Board of Governors, Award Committees and the Executive Officers. This committee is also charged with being a liaison between members, potential members, and the Executive Branch's of KBEMS, EMSIK, KAPA and other EMS and Fire Associations to encourage and foster membership growth. And provide methods to increase and maintain membership. They will provide to the Web Site and Newsletter Committee with flyers/brochures, applications and other items necessary to increase membership.

The Membership Committee is charged with:
     A. Maintaining an up to date membership list to include present membership,

           historical list and when membership expires.
     B.  Provide a current list of members to the Web Master by either e-mail (only in doc

           form to be posted on the web site) or by regular postal mail. The information to be

           provide is: FIRST and LAST NAME, TITLE (EMT, PARAMEDIC etc) DATE of

           Membership and EXPIRE DATE.
       C. No Membership listing will be provided to anyone EXCEPT with theAPPROVAL

            of THE EXECTIVE OFFICERS and a WRITTEN REQUEST POST MARKED.
        D. One (1) printed copy will be maintained by the Chairperson and is brought to

             each regular meeting.
        E. The Webmaster will be provide with a full copy of membership to archive and

              assist the committee with maintaining the listings.

        F. This Committee meets at least twice a year, most communication is accomplished

             by phone or mail or email.

 

KAEMT Representatives to KBEMS Committee

 

Chairperson is the (legal) Appointee for KAEMT.  The Chairperson represents  the KAEMT, Membership, at each KBEMS meeting. The chairperson provides KBEMS with a written copy of the memberships concerns, Bylaws and provides recommendations to KBEMS that the KAEMT membership has made. The Chairperson reports to the KAEMT-Membership of changes to Statues, rules and other Regulations. Assure items of concern are posted to the web site and newsletter.  The Chairperson should maintain an update listing of KBEMS Members their contact information and provide this information to the webmaster and newsletter committees for posting.
Special Notice:
Appointments to this committee is by  KAEMT President. Persons wanting to be on this committee maybe interviewed and need to submit a one page brief work history and state why you believe they should or could represent KAEMT in this position.

 

Public Relations and Sponsorship

 

             The principal responsibility of this committee is to be the public relations for KAEMT by providing methods to learn more about KAEMT. This committee maintains the official "History" of KAEMT. The committee will maintain  records, photographs; maintains camera, purchases/processes film, photographs section activities and meetings; The committee will assists the Webmaster and newsletter committee when necessary. This committee assist with and provide for sponsorship to KAEMT, Website, Olympics, Newsletter, EMS Week and other events. This committee helps in advertising through the "VITAL SIGNS" newsletter, the Web site, sends out news releases to newspapers, mailing list, and organizations.