Section 7 .
Medical Staff Meetings 7.1 Medical Staff Meetings
7.1.1 If conducted , an annual meeting and other general meetings , if any , of the Medical Staff shall be held at a time determined by the Chief of Staff or the MEC . Notice of the meeting shall be given to all Medical Staff members via appropriate media and posted conspicuously .
7.1.2 Except for Bylaws amendments or as otherwise specified in these Bylaws , the actions of a majority of the members present and voting at a meeting of the Medical Staff is the action of the group . Action may be taken without a meeting of the Medical Staff by presentation of the question to each member eligible to vote , in person , via telephone , and / or by mail or Internet , and their vote recorded in accordance with procedures approved by the MEC . Such vote shall be binding so long as the question that is voted on receives a majority of the votes cast .
7.1.3 Special Meetings of the Medical Staff
a . The Chief of Staff may call a special meeting of the Medical Staff at any time . The Chief of Staff must call a special meeting if so directed by resolution of the MEC . Such request or resolution shall state the purpose of the meeting . The Chief of Staff shall designate the time and place of any special meeting . b .
Written or electronic notice stating the time , place , and purposes of any special meeting of the Medical Staff shall be conspicuously posted and shall be sent to each member of the Medical Staff at least three ( 3 ) days before the date of such meeting . No business shall be transacted at any special meeting , except that stated in the notice of such meeting .
7.2 Regular Meetings of Medical Staff Committees and Departments
Committees and Departments may , by resolution , provide the time for holding regular meetings without notice other than such resolution . All departments and sections shall meet no less than quarterly . The Department of Surgery and Department of Medicine meetings will consist of respective chairs and section chiefs .
7.3 Special Meetings of Committees and Departments
A special meeting of any committee or Department may be called by the committee chair or Chair of the Department thereof or by the Chief of Staff .
7.4 Quorum
7.4.1 Medical Staff Meetings : Those eligible Medical Staff members present and voting on an issue , but not less than three ( 3 ).
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