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ARTICLE I
– NAME
The Corporation shall be known as the Massachusetts Health
Information Management Association.
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ARTICLE II
– PURPOSE
The purpose of this Association is to promote the art and
science of health information administration and to improve
the quality of comprehensive health information services for
the welfare of the public.
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ARTICLE III
– MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Classes of Membership
There shall be three classes of membership: Active, Student,
and Honorary.
- Active. Individuals interested in the MHIMA purpose and
willing to abide by the Code of Ethics are eligible for
active membership. Active members in good standing shall
be entitled to all membership privileges including the right
to vote.
- Student. Any student formally enrolled in an AHIMA accredited
or approved program, including those pending accreditation/approval
is eligible for student membership. A student may retain
this class of membership until the first qualifying examination
for which he or she is eligible, after which time he or
she shall be transferred to active membership. Student members
shall have all rights and privileges of membership, including
that of serving on committees and subcommittees in designated
student positions with voice but no vote. They shall not
be entitled to other voting privileges, hold office or serve
as delegates.
- Honorary. Any person who has made a significant contribution
to health information management or rendered distinguished
service in the health information pro fession or its related
fields may be awarded Honorary membership in this corporation
by the Board of Directors. These members shall be exempt
from dues. An honorary member may hold no other class of
membership in the association. Honorary members shall also
be eligible for a national appointment by AHIMA. Honorary
members who were once active members shall retain active
membership rights.
Section 2. Application for Membership and Initial Dues.
All applications for membership shall be in the approved format
and shall be accompanied by the amount of annual dues, fee
and/or assessment.
Section 3. Transfer of Membership.
For purposes of membership in this Association, transfer of
an individual's membership in this Association to another
component state association of the American Health Information
Management Association, shall be effective upon receipt by
this Association of due notice of such transfer.
Section 4. Cessation or Reinstatement of Membership.
4.1 Expulsion. Any member who shall violate the bylaws of
AHIMA, the corporation, the Code of Ethics, the Standards
for Initial Certification or the Standards for Maintenance
of Certification, may be expelled from membership as specified
in the AHIMA Policy and Procedure Manual.
4.2 Forfeiture. Dues and assessments shall be paid no later
than thirty (30) days after the renewal date. Membership shall
be forfeited if dues and assessments are not paid by the payment
deadline.
4.3 Resignation. Any member may resign by submitting a resignation
in writing to the corporation's President.
4.4 Reinstatement.
- A former member whose resignation has been accepted by
the corporation shall be reinstated upon application and
payment of the current year's dues and assessments.
- A former member whose membership has been forfeited for
non-payment of dues and /or assessments shall be reinstated
upon application and payment of current year's dues and
assessments, and any reinstatement fee that may be specified
by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Cessation of Property Interest.
All rights, titles, and interest, both legal and equitable
of a member, in the property of the Association shall cease
in the event of one of the following:
- Transfer of membership to another state
- Resignation or death
- Forfeiture of membership or expulsion
Section 6. Status.
To be a member in good standing of this Association, dues
and any special assessment approved by the membership of this
Association must have been paid.
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