Section 8
Adoption and Amendment
8.1 Methods of Adoption and Amendment to these Bylaws
8.1.1 Proposed amendments to these bylaws may be originated by the MEC or by a petition signed by ten percent ( 10 %) of the members of the Active category .
8.1.2 Each Active member of the medical staff will be eligible to vote on the proposed amendment via printed or secure electronic ballot in a manner determined by the MEC . All Active members of the medical staff shall receive at least thirty ( 30 ) days advance notice of the proposed changes . The amendment shall be considered approved by the medical staff by a majority vote of approval , as long as at least ten percent ( 10 %) of the voting medical staff have submitted ballots .
8.1.3 Amendments so adopted shall be effective when approved by the Board .
8.2 Methods of Adoption and Amendment to any Medical Staff Rules , Regulations , Credentials Manual , Corrective Action and Fair Hearing Plan , ( collectively “ Rules and Regulations ”) and Policies and Procedures
8.2.1 The medical staff may adopt additional rules , regulations , and policies as necessary to carry out its functions and meet its responsibilities under these bylaws . A Rules and Regulations and / or Policies Manual may be used to organize these additional documents .
8.2.2 The MEC shall vote on the proposed language changes at a regular meeting , or at a special meeting called for such purpose . Following an affirmative vote by the MEC , Rules and Regulations may be adopted , amended , or repealed , in whole or in part and such changes shall be effective when approved by the Board . Policies and procedures will become effective upon approval of the MEC .
8.2.3 In addition to the process described above , the organized medical staff itself may recommend directly to the Board an amendment ( s ) to any Rule and Regulation , or policy by submitting a petition signed by ten percent ( 10 %) of the members of the Active category . Upon presentation of such petition , the adoption process outlined in 8.1.1 above will be followed .
MEDICAL STAFF Investigations , Corrective Action , Hearing and Appeal Plan
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