2.7 Medical Staff Member Rights
2.7.1 Each staff member in the Active category has the right to a meeting with the MEC on matters relevant to the responsibilities of the MEC that may affect patient care or safety . In the event such practitioner is unable to resolve a matter of concern after working with his / her Department Chair or other appropriate Medical Staff leader ( s ), that practitioner may , upon written notice to the Chief of Staff two ( 2 ) weeks in advance of a regular meeting , meet with the MEC to discuss the issue .
2.7.2 Each staff member in the Active category has the right to initiate a recall election of a Medical Staff officer by following the procedure outlined in Section 4.7 of these Bylaws , regarding removal and resignation from office .
2.7.3 Each staff member in the Active category may initiate a call for a general staff meeting to discuss a matter relevant to the Medical Staff by presenting a petition signed by ten percent ( 10 %) of the members of the Active category . Upon presentation of such a petition , the MEC shall schedule a general staff meeting for the specific purposes addressed by the petitioners . No business other than that detailed in the petition may be transacted .
2.7.4 Each staff member in the Active category may challenge any rule , regulation , or policy established by the MEC . In the event that a rule , regulation , or policy is thought to be inappropriate , any Medical Staff member may submit a petition signed by ten percent ( 10 %) of the members of the Active category . Upon presentation of such a petition , the adoption procedure outlined in Section 9.3 will be followed .
2.7.5 Each staff member in the Active category may call for a Department meeting by presenting a petition signed by ten percent ( 10 %), but in no case less than two ( 2 ), of the members of the Department . Upon presentation of such a petition , the Department Chair will schedule a Department meeting .
2.7.6 The above sections do not pertain to issues involving individual peer review , formal investigations of professional performance or conduct , denial of requests for appointment or clinical privileges , or any other matter relating to individual membership or privileges . The Credentialing & Privileging Manual provides recourse in these matters .
2.7.7 Any practitioner eligible for Medical Staff appointment has a right to a hearing / appeal pursuant to the conditions and procedures described in the Medical Staff ’ s Credentialing & Privileging Manual .
2.8 Staff Dues
Annual Medical Staff dues , if any , shall be determined by the MEC . Failure of a Medical Staff member to pay dues shall be considered a voluntary resignation from the Medical Staff . The
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