Charter of the New England Chapter
of the Health Physics Society

ARTICLE I. Name

Section 1. The name of the Chapter shall be the New England Chapter.

ARTICLE II. Jurisdiction

Section 1. The Chapter headquarters shall be located in the vicinity of Boston, Massachusetts, and the Chapter shall have the authority to solicit members In the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

ARTICLE III. Objectives

Section 1. The objectives of the Chapter are to aid in the work of Health Physics, to improve dissemination of information between individuals in this field and related fields, to improve public understanding of the problems and needs in radiation protection, to promote and improve Health Physics as a profession, and to promote within the Chapter's jurisdiction the activities of the Health Physics Society.

ARTICLE IV. Chapter Relationship

Section 1. The Chapter shall function under the direct sponsorship of the Health Physics Society and shall be governed by the provisions of its Charter and Chapter By-Laws.

Section 2. The Charter shall be prepared in duplicate form. The original shall be in the custody of the Officers of the Chapter; the duplicate copy shall be retained by the Secretary of the Health Physics Society. The duly authorized signatures of the officers of the Chapter and the Officers of the Society, binds the Chapter to the Society and obligates the Officers of both the Chapter and the Society in accordance with the provisions of the Charter.

Section 3. The Chapter shall not use the name of the Health Physics Society, nor obligate In any way the Officers or members of the Health Physics Society, without first obtaining the written approval of the duly authorized representatives of the Health Physics Society.

Section 4. Any conflict requiring an interpretation of the provisions of the Charter shall be resolved by the Board of Directors of the sponsoring body.

Section 5. The Chapter shall submit to the Secretary of the Society, and in a form approved by the Secretary of the Society, an Annual Report concerning the activities of the Chapter.

Section 6. The Board of Directors of the Society may, at its discretion, discontinue the Chapter when, in its opinion, the Chapter has ceased or its actions are considered detrimental to the objectives of the Society.

Section 7. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the Chapter is organized exclusively for scientific and educational purposes, as specified in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by an organizationexempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the Chapter is organized exclusively for scientific and educational purposes, as specified in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by an organizationexempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

No part of the net receipts of the Chapter shall inure to the benefit of any Member, Director, Officer of the Chapter, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the Chapter), and no Member, Director, Officer of the Chapter, or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the Chapter assets upon dissolution of the Chapter.

Upon the winding up and dissolution of this Corporation, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the Corporation, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or Corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, and or scientific purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal Revenue Code.

No substantial portion of the activities of the Corporation shall carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation; and no part of the activities of the Corporation shall be participating or intervening in (including the publication or distribution of statements) a political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

ARTICLE V. Membership

Section 1. Members of the Chapter shall be persons who are Members or Associate Members of the Health Physics Society and such other persons as may be provided for in the By-Laws of the Chapter. Aside from the following membership qualifications, equal opportunity for membership shall be afforded to all applicants.

Section 2. Every Member and Associate Member of the Health Physics Society whose residence is located within the geographical jurisdiction of the Chapter, shall automatically become a Member of the Chapter upon presenting to the Chapter proof of membership in the Society and following payment of Chapter dues.

Section 3. The Chapter shall include in its By-Laws provisions for a Committee on Admissions. The Committee on Admissions shall be responsible for approving applications for membership involving persons who are not Members or Associate Members of the Health Physics Society.

Section 4. Membership dues shall be the same for all grades of individual membership with the Chapter, with the exception of Emeritus Member, a membership status resulting from an award which waiver further payment of dues.

ARTICLE VI. Officers, Committees, and Tenure

Section 1. The Officers shall administer the affairs of the Chapter in accordance with its objectives, performing those functions as may be customary of the Office, and as further defined in the By-Laws of the Chapter.

Section 2. The Officers shall be persons who are members of the Health Physics Society.

Section 3. The Officers of the Chapter shall be a president, President-Elect, and such other Officers as may he provided for in the By-Laws of the Chapter.

Section 4. The President-Elect shall be chosen by vote of the membership for a Chapter term at the conclusion of which his ascension to the office of President for the next Chapter term becomes automatic.

Section 5. The Chapter Term shall not exceed eighteen (18) calendar months. In the event of war or other catastrophe, the Chapter Term may be extended on written approval of the Board of Directors of the Sponsoring body.

Section 6. The By-Laws of the Chapter shall provide for the election or appointment of persons and committees to assist in the administration of the affairs of the Chapter.

Section 7. An office shall be declared vacant in the event that an officer resigns, ceases to be a member of the Chapter, or ceases to be a plenary Member of the Health Physics Society. The vacated office may be filled as provided for in the By-Laws of the Chapter.

ARTICLE VII. Election Procedures

Section 1. Nominations for all elective offices shall be made by a Nominating Committee consisting of a Chairman and at least two other Members appointed by the President. No Officer shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. Equal opportunity to hold office shall be afforded to all eligible members of the Chapter

Section 2. The Nominating Committee shall select one nominee for each elective office. In addition, the Nominating Committee shall accept nominations by petition from the membership In no case shall an individual's name be placed in nomination for more than one elective position during any one election. No Member shall have his name placed in nomination without his consent.

Section 3. The polling of the membership shall be done by means of a secret ballot at the annual Meeting. A plurality vote of the membership voting shall constitute election. Ties shall be settled by lottery.

ARTICLE VIII. Meetings

Section 1. The Chapter shall hold not less than two meetings each calendar year.

ARTICLE IX. Chapter By-Laws

Section 1. The administration of the activities of the Chapter shall be performed in accordance with the By-Laws established by the Chapter and in accordance with the provisions of the Charter.

Section 2. The By-Laws of the Chapter shall in no way conflict with the provisions of the Constitution of the Health Physics Society, the By-Laws of the Health Physics Society, or the Charter of the Chapter.

ARTICLE X. Amendments to the Charter

Section 1. Amendments to the Charter may be made upon application to, and with the approval of, the Board of Directors of the Health Physics Society.

ARTICLE XI. Attestation

Section 1. The New England Chapter of the Health Physics Society is duly authorized by the Board of Directors of the Health Physics Society to function as a Chapter of the Society in accordance with the provisions of the foregoing this 17th day of March 1961 as witnessed by the signatures below:

Officers of the Chapter:

Officers of the Society: