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2022 BOARD BOOK

EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF

COLORADO

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO AT A GLANCE

MISSION: The Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado is dedicated to
furthering the highest quality of Emergency Medical Services in the State of Colorado by
assisting EMS providers to realize their potential through innovative life-long learning, goal
driven advocacy, and promotion of EMS professionalism.

INCORPORATED: 3/5/1974

PRESIDENT: Scott Sholes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Scott Sholes, Tom Anderson, Tim Dienst, Theresa Hall, Nick
Nudell, Paul Johnson, Chris Williams, Jeffery Force, James Woodworth, Brandon
Chambers, Jon Montano, Joel Claus, Daniel Barela, Addy Marantino, Richard Cornelius,
Randy Lesher

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Contract management company

MANAGEMENT HISTORY (since 1990): Contract executive director, 1990-2002; contract
AMC company Associations, Conferences & Exhibitions of Denver supported by contract
staff, 2002-2015. ACE was acquired September 2015 by Civica Associations, Conferences
& Exhibitions, the current AMC, working with separately contracted communications
director, Howard Paul.

STAFF: Don Knox, executive director; Susan Nolte, director of finance; Julia Heitz,
membership specialist; Dani Korth, senior conference planner; Howard Paul,
communications director.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STAFF: Chris Howes and Angie Baker Howes of The Howes,
separately contracted.

HEADQUARTERS: 2851 S. Parker Road, Suite 250, Aurora, CO 80014. Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3406, Englewood, CO 80155

WEBSITE: www.emsac.org

EMAIL: [email protected]

FAX: 303-200-7099

TELEPHONE: 303-317-6511

TELEPHONE URGENT: 303-562-1924 (rings all staffers simultaneously; business hours
only)

DON KNOX CELL PHONE: 720-272-0961

EMSAC BOARD RESOURCES & SYSTEMS AT A GLANCE

BOARD PORTAL (MINUTES & AGENDA): https://emsac.memberclicks.net/emsac-
board-portal (linked from Leadership page)

BOARD PORTAL QUICK ACCESS: http://www.emsac.org/emsac-board-portal

BOARD RESOURCE LIBRARY: http://www.civicamanagement.com/board-resources/

• Antitrust Policies
• Best Practices for Meeting Minutes
• Board Evaluations
• Document Retention
• Investment Articles
• Investment Policies
• Management Evaluations
• Policies
• Procedures
• Rate This Meeting
• Robert’s Rules of Order
• Strategic Planning
• Whistleblower Policies

ACCOUNTING SYSTEM: Quick Books Online (officers have 24/7 access)

PAYABLES SYSTEM: Bill.com allows the association to archive invoices “in the cloud”
and to pay vendors directly into their checking accounts via ACH transfer.

PAPER FILE STORAGE: EMSAC documents are stored at 2821 S. Parker Road, Suite
0-99, Aurora, CO 80014.

ELECTRONIC FILE STORAGE: EMSAC documents are electronically archived at
Microsoft SharePoint

EMSAC Board Roster 2022-2023

Name | First Name | Last Organization Board Title Phone Number Email | Primary
ELECTED BOARD
Scott Sholes Durango Fire Protection District President (970) 382-6039 [email protected]
Tom Anderson American Medical Response Vice President (719) 371-8019 [email protected]
Tim Dienst Ute Pass Regional Highway Health Services District. Treasurer (719) 687-2291 [email protected]
Theresa Hall American Medical Response Secretary (469) 543-7532 [email protected]
Nick Nudell UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, Trauma Research Region 1 Director (760) 405-6869 [email protected]
Paul Johnson Mountain View Fire Rescue Region 2 Director (303) 772-0710 [email protected]
Chris Williams American Medical Response Region 3 Director 720-354-6501 [email protected]
Jeffery Force Memorial Hospital - University of Colorado Health Region 4 Director (719) 365-2006 [email protected]
James Woodworth Summit County Ambulance Service Region 5 Director (970) 668-5777 [email protected]
Brandon Chambers Southern Colorado RETAC Region 6 Director (719) 248-3978 [email protected]
VACANT Region 7 Director
Jon Montano SLV RETAC Region 8 Director (719) 587-5274 [email protected]
Joel Claus Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Region 9 Director (970) 884-9508 [email protected]
Daniel Barela Colorado Mesa University Health Sciences Dept. Region 10 Director (970) 640-1024 [email protected]
Addy Marantino Northwest Colorado RETAC Region 11 Director (970) 987-1043 [email protected]
Richard Cornelius Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority EMS-CMD Representative (970)- 340-7037 [email protected]
Randy Lesher Thompson Valley EMS Past President (Ex-Officio) (970) 663-6025 [email protected]

Tim Dienst COMMITTEE CHAIRS Advocacy (719) 687-2291 [email protected]
Ute Pass Regional Highway Health Services District. Conference Chair
Jason Kotas Children's Hospital Membership 303-746-5583 [email protected]
American Medical Response Awards
Tom Anderson Plains to Peak RETAC Communications (719) 371-8019 [email protected]
EMSAC, Inc.
Kim Schellenberger (719) 344-5584 [email protected]
Howard Paul
(303) 221-9400 - office
(303) 829-5678 - mobile [email protected]







































CHECKLIST

of Board Roles and Responsibilities

Basic board roles and responsibilities are the foundation for a successful board. BoardSource has designed this
checklist so you can quickly remind yourself of your key responsibilities. It’s also a great board orientation tool!
Can you check all the boxes?

ESTABLISHING IDENTITY AND DIRECTION

Has the board adopted or revised a strategic plan or defined a strategic direction for the organization within
the past three years?
Does the board ensure that the organization’s mission, vision, and values are reflected in the organization’s
programs?
Are the organization’s strategic priorities adequately reflected in the annual budget?

ENSURING THE NECESSARY RESOURCES

Has the board adopted policies related to funds to be pursued and/or accepted in support of the mission?
Does the board expect all its members to be active participants in fundraising efforts?
Does the board’s composition reflect the strategic needs of the organization?
Is the board confident that the chief executive’s skills and other qualities represent a good match for the
organization’s strategic needs?
Does the board seek and review information related to the organization’s reputation?

PROVIDING OVERSIGHT

Does the board contract with an outside auditor for the annual audit?
Does the organization have up-to-date risk management policies and plans?
Does the board monitor progress toward achievement of goals related to the organization’s programs?
Does the board have a clear understanding of the organization’s financial health?
Does the chief executive receive an annual performance review by the board?
Are all board members familiar with the chief executive’s compensation package?

BOARD OPERATIONS

Does the board regularly assess its own performance?
Are organizational and board policies regularly reviewed?
Do committees and task forces actively engage board members in the work of the board?
Do board meeting agendas focus the board’s attention on issues of strategic importance?
Do board members have easy access to information needed for effective decision making?
Source: Nonprofit Board Fundamentals

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WHAT DOES The three legal duties of a
nonprofit board member:
BOARD SERVICE
ENTAIL? Care

How the three main roles of the board relate to the Pay attention to the
10 basic responsibilities of nonprofit board members: organization’s activities

and operations

Establish Loyalty
Organizational Identity
Put the interests of the
Ensure Effective Determine Mission organization before
Planning and Purposes, and
Advocate for Them personal and professional
interests.

Ensure Resources Obedience

Select the Chief Build a Competent Board Comply with applicable federal,
Executive state, and local laws; adhere to
Enhance the the organization’s bylaws; and
Ensure Adequate Organization’s Public
Financial Resources remain the guardians of
Standing the mission.

How current boards rate
themselves on the ten basic
responsibilities:

Provide Oversight Responsibility CEO Chair
Mission A– A–

Support and Evaluate the Protect Assets and Provide Financial Oversight B+ B+
Chief Executive Financial Oversight B+
Legal/Ethical Oversight B+ B+
Monitor and Strengthen Ensure Legal and B
Programs and Services Ethical Integrity CEO Support B B
B
Strategy B–

CEO Evaluation B–

Monitors Performance B–

Sources: Board Fundamentals, Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Community Relations C+ C+
Boards, Leading with Intent, Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards C+
C
Board Composition C

Fundraising C

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BOARD OFFICER

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

While the board as a whole is responsible for effectively governing an organization, the officers are responsible
for leading and operating the board. They ensure necessary tasks are completed smoothly and promote a positive
board culture.
This resource focuses on the key responsibilities and qualifications for all major board officer positions — chair, vice
chair, secretary, and treasurer. It can be used when a board is recruiting candidates to fill officer roles or to better
prepare newly elected officers before they assume their position.

CHAIR

The board chair oversees board affairs, ensuring the integrity of the board’s process in governing and supporting the
organization. The chair acts as the representative of the board as a whole.

The board chair position is the most time-intensive officer position and requires a unique balance of skills.
Effective board chairs combine organizational skills with advanced facilitation and engagement techniques,

developing strong relationships with both the chief executive and their fellow board members.
Key Responsibilities
During board/committee meetings
• Facilitate board meetings and encourage strategic discussion
• Engage the board in strategic planning and program evaluation
• Appoint board committee and task force chairs
• Serve as ex-officio member of all committees
Outside of board meetings
• Cultivate a strong, working partnership with the chief executive
- Understand and support a clear delineation between the chief executive’s management role and the board’s

governance role
- Create board meeting agendas
- Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and compensation of the chief executive
• Lead the board in governing the organization
- Assume ultimate responsibility for the integrity of the organization’s finances, working with appropriate

board members and committees to oversee the budget of the organization and ensure resources
- Mentor incoming board chair
- Lead a comprehensive board self-assessment every two years
• Play a leadership role in community relations
- Cultivate relationships with individual donors, funders, and other key community stakeholders
- Speak for the board in the event of a controversy or crisis
Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of organization’s work
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional board practices
• Experience in group facilitation, encouraging open communication and in-depth discussion
• Ability to devote adequate time to board responsibilities

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BOARD OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

VICE-CHAIR

The vice-chair provides additional board leadership and assumes the role of board chair when the chair is absent.
Some boards create an additional position of chair-elect as an automatic successor, while in other boards,
the vice chair naturally assumes the role of chair. If there is no provision in an organization’s bylaws for an

automatic succession plan, it can still be helpful to elect an incoming board chair before the current chair’s term expires.
Doing so provides a head start and valuable learning opportunities for the incoming chair.

Key Responsibilities
During board/committee meetings
• Attend all board meetings
• Lead board meetings if board chair is absent
• Serve on the executive committee if one exists
Outside of board meetings
• Support board chair as needed by participating in strategic discussions, helping plan board retreats, etc.
• If elected to serve as the next board chair, may attend regular meetings with current chair and chief executive
Qualifications
• Strong understanding of organization’s mission and board’s governance role
• Willingness to assume leadership position when necessary
• Time to devote to assisting board chair as necessary

SECRETARY

The board secretary’s chief responsibility is to ensure all board actions are documented.
Depending on the organization’s size and staff, either the board secretary or a staff member is asked
to record board meeting minutes. If a staff member fills this role, the secretary should still review
the minutes prior to distribution to the full board.

Key Responsibilities
During board/committee meetings
• Review (and/or take) board meeting minutes
• Count any votes taken during board meetings
Outside of board meetings
• Distribute necessary background information on agenda items in advance of meetings
• File the approved minutes and maintain the official list of board members
• Ensure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws or as required by law
Qualifications
• Familiarity with board practices
• Organized, keen attention to detail

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TREASURER

The treasurer ensures records are maintained, reviews financial reports from the staff, and interacts with accountants
and auditors to help keep the board informed of financial matters.
Key Responsibilities
During board/committee meetings
• Serve as chair of finance committee
• Work with committee chairs and/or board members to address any red flags identified in monthly financial reports
• Present annual budget to board for approval
• Answer any questions from board related to annual audit
Outside of board meetings
• Review monthly financial report, compare expenses with budgets and income, and identify and anticipate problem

areas
• Interact with accountants and auditors to help keep board informed of financial matters
• Assist the chief executive or the chief financial officer in preparing the annual budget
• Review the annual audit
• Ensure that assets are protected and invested according to organizational policy
Qualifications
• Understanding of financial accounting for nonprofit organizations
• Knowledge of organization’s record keeping, accounting systems, and financial reports
• Ability and willingness to work with chief financial officer, controller, accountant or bookkeeper, and auditors as

necessary
Sample job descriptions and more detailed description of officer duties can be found in The Nonprofit Policy Sampler.

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CODES OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS

Ar e nonpr o!t boa r d me mbe r s r e quir e d to c onduc t the ms e lv e s in a ny pa r tic ula r ma nne r ? Ye s ! Unde r we ll-
e s ta blis he d princ iple s of nonpro!t c orpora tion la w, a boa rd me mbe r mus t me e t c e r ta in s ta nda rds of c onduc t a nd
a tte ntion in c a rr y ing out t he ir re s pons ibilitie s to the org a niz a tion. Se v e ra l s ta te s , in fa c t, ha v e s ta tute s a dopting
s ome v a ria tion of the s e dutie s tha t would be us e d in c our t to de te rmine whe the r a boa rd me mbe r a c te d imprope rly .
The s e s ta nda rds a re us ua lly de s c ribe d a s the duty of c a re , the duty of loy a lty , a nd the duty of obe die nc e .

DUTY OF CARE

The duty of c a re de s c ribe s the le v e l of c ompe te nc e tha t is e x pe c te d of a boa rd me mbe r a nd is c ommonly
e x pre s s e d a s the duty of “c a re tha t a n ordina rily prude nt pe rs on would e x e rc is e in a lik e pos ition a nd unde r s imila r
c irc ums ta nc e s .” This me a ns tha t a boa rd me mbe r owe s the duty to e x e rc is e re a s ona ble c a re whe n he or s he ma k e s a
de c is ion a s a s te wa rd of the org a niz a tion.

DUTY OF LOYALTY

The duty of loy a lty is a s ta nda rd of fa ithfulne s s ; a boa rd me mbe r mus t g iv e undiv ide d a lle g ia nc e whe n ma k ing
de c is ions a "e c ting the org a niz a tion. This me a ns tha t a boa rd me mbe r c a n ne v e r us e informa tion obta ine d a s a
me mbe r for pe rs ona l g a in, but mus t a c t in the be s t inte re s ts of the org a niz a tion.

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The duty of obe die nc e re quire s boa rd me mbe rs to be fa ithful to the org a niz a tion’s mis s ion. The y a re not pe rmitte d to
a c t in a wa y tha t is inc ons is te nt with the c e ntra l g oa ls of the org a niz a tion. A ba s is for this rule lie s in the public ’s trus t
tha t the org a niz a tion will ma na g e dona te d funds to a dv a nc e the org a niz a tion’s mis s ion. This duty a ls o re quire s boa rd
me mbe rs to obe y the la w a nd the org a niz a tion’s inte rna l rule s a nd re g ula tions .

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• Atte nd a ll boa rd a nd c ommitte e me e ting s a nd a s ma ny func tions , s uc h a s s pe c ia l e v e nts , a s pos s ible .
• Be informe d a bout the org a niz a tion’s mis s ion, s e r v ic e s , polic ie s , a nd prog ra ms .
• Pre pa re for boa rd a nd c ommitte e me e ting s by re v ie wing the me e ting a g e nda a nd s uppor ting ma te ria ls .
• Se r v e on c ommitte e s or ta s k forc e s a nd o"e r to ta k e on s pe c ia l a s s ig nme nts whe n y our c a pa c ity a llows .
• Ma k e a pe rs ona l !na nc ia l c ontribution to the org a niz a tion.
• Inform othe rs a bout the org a niz a tion. Adv oc a te for the org a niz a tion.
• Sug g e s t pos s ible nomine e s to the boa rd who c a n ma k e s ig ni!c a nt c ontributions to the work of the boa rd a nd the

org a niz a tion.
• Ke e p up-to- da te on de v e lopme nts in the org a niz a tion’s !e ld.
• Follow c on#ic t- of-inte re s t a nd c on!de ntia lity polic ie s .
• As s is t the boa rd in c a rr y ing out its !duc ia r y re s pons ibilitie s , s uc h a s re v ie wing the org a niz a tion’s !na nc ia l

s ta te me nts .

CODES OF ETHICS

The re ha s be e n inc re a s ing c onc e rn a bout e thic a l be ha v ior in nonpro!t — pa r tic ula rly c ha rita ble —
org a niz a tions in re c e nt y e a rs . Public s c a nda ls in the nonpro!t s e c tor ha v e dra wn a tte ntion to the ne e d
for a n inc re a s e d le v e l of boa rd a c c ounta bility . In re s pons e , ma ny org a niz a tions ha v e de v e lope d c ode s of
e thic s . The s e doc ume nts e nc ompa s s the v a lue s of the org a niz a tion a nd prov ide a c ode of c onduc t for e mploy e e s a nd
v olunte e rs , inc luding boa rd me mbe rs . While a v a lue s s ta te me nt g uide s the org a niz a tion in a s tra te g ic , funda me nta l
wa y , c ode s of e thic s s ha pe the a c tions , be ha v iors , a nd de c is ion ma k ing of a n org a niz a tion in a more e x plic it wa y .

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Althoug h a c ode of e thic s by its e lf c a nnot pre v e nt wrong doing , it c onv e y s a s trong me s s a g e both inte rna lly a nd
e x te rna lly a bout the c ulture a nd work of the org a niz a tion.
Ke y Ele me nt s
• Se r v e s a s a n ov e ra rc hing s ta te me nt for othe r polic ie s tha t e s ta blis h s ta nda rds of inte g rity a nd a c c ounta bility .
• Should outline the proc e s s a nd/or me c ha nis m for imple me nting the de !ne d c ulture a nd v a lue s within the

org a niz a tion from top to bottom. A v a lue s s ta te me nt is s ome time s inc orpora te d into the c ode of e thic s .
• O$e n g e ne ra l in na ture . Some is s ue s , s uc h a s c on!de ntia lity , c on#ic t of inte re s t, a nd ne potis m, ma y be a ddre s s e d

in s e pa ra te polic ie s .
Pr a c t ic a l Tips
• De !ne wha t e thic a l be ha v ior me a ns for y our org a niz a tion, a nd c la rify a c c e pte d profe s s iona l s ta nda rds .
• Se pa ra te s ta " a nd boa rd is s ue s . Boa rd me mbe rs a nd s ta " me mbe rs o$e n g e t c onfronte d with di"e re nt

s itua tions ba s e d on the ir role v is -à -v is the org a niz a tion, its c ons titue nts , a nd the c ommunity a t la rg e .
• Whe n dis c us s ing the c ode with s ta " a nd boa rd me mbe rs , it is o$e n us e ful to prov ide e x a mple s of una c c e pta ble

be ha v ior.
• As a wa y to s tre s s the impor ta nc e of the c ode , s ome org a niz a tions re que s t a s ig na ture from boa rd a nd s ta "

me mbe rs a s a s ig n of unde rs ta nding a nd a c c e pta nc e of the s ta nda rds .
• Onc e the c ode is e s ta blis he d, it s hould be re v ie we d pe riodic a lly by the s ta " a nd boa rd for pos s ible re v is ion. In

this wa y , the la ng ua g e of the c ode will c ontinue to s e r v e the e x pe c ta tions a nd ne e ds of the org a niz a tion.

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The following s a mple s ra ng e from v e r y g e ne ra l to s pe c i!c , with e a c h re #e c ting the org a niz a tion’s v a lue s a nd c ulture .

SAMPL E #1 | This policy es t ablis hes a f or mal s t at ement about pr omot ing et hical conduct .

As a nonpro!t org a niz a tion a t the fore front of [purpos e of org a niz a tion], XYZ’s polic y is to uphold the hig he s t le g a l,
e thic a l, a nd mora l s ta nda rds . Our donors a nd v olunte e rs s uppor t XYZ be c a us e the y trus t us to be g ood s te wa rds of
the ir re s ourc e s , a nd to uphold rig orous s ta nda rds of c onduc t. Our re puta tion for inte g rity a nd e x c e lle nc e re quire s the
c a re ful obs e r v a nc e of a ll a pplic a ble la ws a nd re g ula tions , a s we ll a s a s c rupulous re g a rd for the hig he s t s ta nda rds of
c onduc t a nd pe rs ona l inte g rity .
XYZ will c omply with a ll a pplic a ble la ws a nd re g ula tions a nd e x pe c ts its dire c tors , o%c e rs , a nd e mploy e e s to c onduc t
bus ine s s in a c c orda nc e with the le tte r a nd s pirit of a ll re le v a nt la ws ; to re fra in from a ny ille g a l, dis hone s t, or une thic a l
c onduc t; to a c t in a profe s s iona l, bus ine s s lik e ma nne r; a nd to tre a t othe rs with re s pe c t. Dire c tors a nd o%c e rs s hould
not us e the ir pos itions to obta in unre a s ona ble or e x c e s s iv e s e r v ic e s or e x pe r tis e from XYZ’s s ta ".
In g e ne ra l, the us e of g ood judg me nt ba s e d on hig h e thic a l princ iple s will g uide dire c tors , o%c e rs , a nd e mploy e e s
with re s pe c t to line s of a c c e pta ble c onduc t. Howe v e r, if a s itua tion a ris e s whe re it is di%c ult to de te rmine the prope r
c ours e of c onduc t, or whe re que s tions a ris e c onc e rning the proprie ty of c e r ta in c onduc t by a n indiv idua l or othe rs ,
the ma tte r s hould be broug ht to the a tte ntion of XYZ. Employ e e s s hould c onta c t the ir imme dia te s upe r v is or a nd,
if ne c e s s a r y , the dire c tor of huma n re s ourc e s . Boa rd me mbe rs s hould ra is e a ny s uc h c onc e rns with the c ha ir or the
tre a s ure r of XYZ’s boa rd. In a ll que s tions inv olv ing e thic s a nd c onduc t, the boa rd will ma k e re le v a nt de te rmina tions ,
e x c e pt tha t a ny indiv idua l whos e c onduc t is a t is s ue will not pa r tic ipa te in s uc h de c is ions .

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SAMPL E #2 | This et hics policy s et s an affir mat ive t one t hr ough t he int r oduct or y phr as e of “ We will do t he f ollowing.”

We , a s XYZ profe s s iona ls (s ta " a nd boa rd me mbe rs ), de dic a te ours e lv e s to c a rr y ing out the mis s ion of this
org a niz a tion. We will do the following :
1. Re c og niz e tha t the c hie f func tion of XYZ a t a ll time s is to s e r v e the be s t inte re s ts of our c ons titue nc y .
2 . Ac c e pt a s a pe rs ona l duty the re s pons ibility to k e e p up-to- da te on e me rg ing is s ue s a nd to c onduc t ours e lv e s

with profe s s iona l c ompe te nc e , fa irne s s , impa r tia lity , e %c ie nc y , a nd e "e c tiv e ne s s .
3 . Re s pe c t the s truc ture a nd re s pons ibilitie s of the boa rd, prov ide the m with fa c ts a nd a dv ic e a s a ba s is for the ir

ma k ing polic y de c is ions , a nd uphold a nd imple me nt polic ie s a dopte d by the boa rd.
4 . Ke e p the c ommunity informe d a bout is s ue s a "e c ting it.
5 . Conduc t our org a niz a tiona l a nd ope ra tiona l dutie s with pos itiv e le a de rs hip e x e mpli!e d by ope n c ommunic a tion,

c re a tiv ity , de dic a tion, a nd c ompa s s ion.
6. Ex e rc is e wha te v e r dis c re tiona r y a uthority we ha v e unde r the la w to c a rr y out the mis s ion of the org a niz a tion.
7 . Se r v e with re s pe c t, c onc e rn, c our te s y , a nd re s pons iv e ne s s in c a rr y ing out the org a niz a tion’s mis s ion.
8. De mons tra te the hig he s t s ta nda rds of pe rs ona l inte g rity , truthfulne s s , hone s ty , a nd for titude in a ll our a c tiv itie s

in orde r to ins pire c on!de nc e a nd trus t in our a c tiv itie s .
9 . Av oid a ny inte re s t or a c tiv ity tha t is in c on#ic t with the c onduc t of our o%c ia l dutie s .
10. Re s pe c t a nd prote c t priv ile g e d informa tion to whic h we ha v e a c c e s s in the c ours e of our o%c ia l dutie s .
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As amended November 2018 Bylaws

Article I - Office

1. The principal office of the Association shall be located in the State of Colorado at such place as is
designated by the Board of Directors.

2. The registered office shall be identical with the principal office.
3. The registered agent shall be the Chief Association Executive of the Association.

Article II - Objectives

1. The object of this Association shall be to represent all Colorado emergency medical service
providers, both labor and management, to work for the betterment of their education and training,
and for the betterment of emergency medical care in the State of Colorado.

2. The purpose of the Association shall not be the promotion, protection or stimulation of any
business organized for profit or any group of individuals, organized or unorganized, for the
promotion of their personal aim.

Article III - Members
1. Membership

A. The Association shall have the following classes of members.
1. Individual - Those individuals, only, who are current EMS providers as defined from time
to time by the Board. Such members shall have full voting rights in all elections of officers
and directors, and at any meeting of members and may hold office in the association.
2. Associate - Those individuals, only, who are involved in any type of medical service shall be
eligible to be an associate member. Such members shall not have any voting rights nor
the right to hold any office in the Association.
3. Agency - Those organizations who provide emergency medical care, either in the field or a
clinical setting, shall be eligible for agency membership. Such organization shall have one
vote at all Association elections and at meetings of members and shall designate an
individual who will serve as a representative of the agency. Agency members shall not be
entitled to hold office in the association.
4. Sustaining - Those organizations or individuals desiring to support the objectives and
purposes of the Association shall be eligible for sustaining membership. Such membership
shall not have voting rights nor the right to hold any office in the Association.
5. Honorary Life - Those individuals selected by the Board of Directors, upon the advice of a
committee on Awards, shall be awarded an honorary lifetime membership in the
Association. The requirements for such membership shall be set by the Board of Directors,
with the award presented at the following annual meeting of the Association. Such
members shall have full voting rights, but may not hold office in the Association nor be
required to pay any dues.

2. Dues

A. Dues shall be determined, from time to time, by the Board of Directors and shall be due on
the anniversary of each member's application.

B. The Board of Directors may set a dues schedule that includes dues for multiple years.
C. Membership dues must be current before an election mail ballot can be sent to the member.

3. Transfer of membership

A. Membership in the Association is neither transferable nor assignable.

4. Categories

A. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to determine the appropriate membership
category of applicants.

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Article IV - Meetings of Members
1. Annual Meeting

A. An annual meeting of the members of the association shall not be required. Meetings of the
members of the association may be called according to Article IV Section 2.

2. Meetings

A. Meetings of the members may be called by the President, with the approval of the Board of
Directors, or by written petition of not less that 15 percent of the members having voting rights.

1. Such petition shall be presented to the Board of Directors, who shall call the
special meeting within 45 days of the presentation of said petition.

2. The petition shall state the purpose for which the special meeting is being called.

3. Notice of meetings

A. Notice of all meetings shall be provided to all voting members via written or electronic means.
1. The notice of the meeting shall be provided not less than 15 days prior to the date of
the meeting.
2. The notice of the meeting shall contain the date, time, place and purpose for which
the meeting is being called.
3. The notice shall be deemed to be delivered when confirmed to have been successfully sent
through electronic means.

4. Quorum

A. At all meetings of the members, a quorum shall consist of ten percent of the voting members
on the membership list of the Association as of the date the notice is mailed.

5. Manner of Acting

A. A majority of the votes entitled to be cast on any matter to be voted upon by the members
present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the adoption of
the matter.

Article V - Elections
1. Voting

A. Elections of Directors and Officers shall be conducted by electronic ballot made available to
all voting members.
1. Each member shall be entitled to vote for all officers on the ballot and for a Director from
the district corresponding with the member’s most current residential address.
2. Responsibility for preparation and distribution of ballots shall rest with the Chief
Association Executive of the Association.
3. Electronic voting shal be open to all voting members no later than April 1st of each year.
4. Members must be a current member on April 1st to be eligible to vote during the election.
5. All electronic ballots must be completed by May 15th of each year.
6. The electronic results shall be reviewed by the Nominations Committee prior to the May
Board of Directors' meeting. The results will be presented during the May Board of
Directors’ meeting.

2. Nominations

A. At the regular fourth quarter meeting of the Board of Directors, the President, with the
approval of the Board of Directors, shall appoint a Nominations Committee of no less than
three nor more than seven voting members of the Association.

B. The Nominations Committee shall submit its report to the Board of Directors at the March
meeting of the Board of Directors.

C. Voting members may, by petition, submit names of additional nominees.
D. An individual may only run for one position on the Board of Directors.

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E. The Board of Directors, at the March meeting, shall then authorize the Chief Association
Executive to prepare and distribute the electronic ballot, indicating in the minutes of the
meeting the names of all nominees to be placed on the ballot.

F. Space shall be provided on the ballot for write-in votes for each position listed on the ballot.

3. Assumption of Office

A. All Officers and Directors shall assume the duties of their office on July 1st.

Article VI - Board of Directors
1. General Powers

A. The affairs of the Association shall be managed by the Board of Directors.

2. Members of the Board of Directors

A. The four elected officers of the Association
B. Eleven representatives, each elected from a numbered region whose boundary follows that

of the state's Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Councils (RETAC) . If any
RETAC boundary is amended, only, the board of directors shall amend the boundary of the
EMSAC regions affected to conform to the new RETAC boundary; and appoint new region
representatives of the EMSAC regions affected, as necessary.
1. Region 1 - (NE Colo. RETAC) Jackson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Larimer,
Weld and Yuma Counties.
2. Region 2 - (Foothills RETAC) Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand and Jefferson Counties
3. Region 3 - (Mile High RETAC) Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Elbert
Counties.
4. Region 4 - (Plains to Peaks RETAC) El Paso, Teller, Cheyenne, Kit Carson and Lincoln Counties.
5. Region 5 - (Central Mountain RETAC) Chaffee, Park, Pitkin, Eagle, Summit and Lake Counties.
6. Region 6 - (Southeast Colorado RETAC) Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers
Counties.
7. Region 7 - (Southern Colorado RETAC) Huerfano, Custer, Fremont, Las Animas and Pueblo
Counties.
8. Region 8 - (San Luis Valley RETAC) Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and
Saguache Counties.
9. Region 9 - (Southwest Colorado RETAC) Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San
Juan Counties.
10. Region 10 - (Western Colorado RETAC) Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San
Miguel Counties.
11. Region 11 - (Northwest Colorado RETAC) Garfield, Mesa, Moffat, Routt and Rio Blanco
Counties.
C. Representatives' terms shall be for two years, with representatives from odd numbered
regions elected in odd numbered years and representatives from even numbered regions
elected in even numbered years.
A representative from any section specifically organized under EMSAC.D. The immediate past
President of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors.

3. Terms of Office

A. Officers terms shall be as stated in Article VII of these By-laws.
B. Directors terms shall be for two years, with Directors from odd numbered districts elected in

odd numbered years and Directors from even numbered districts elected in even numbered
years.

4. Meetings

A. Regular meetings shall be held the third Monday of the odd numbered months or as
determined by the Board. These meetings should be at least quarterly.

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B. Special meetings may be called by the President or upon written petition of two Officers
and/or Directors.

C. A director participating in a meeting by telephone or other electronic means by which the
member may be heard by all other participants is deemed to be present in person at the
meeting.

5. Notice of Meetings

A. Notice of regular meetings shall be given no less than 20 days prior to the date of the
meeting.

B. Notice of special meetings shall be given no less than 10 days prior to the date of the
meeting.

C. Such notice shall contain the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting.
D. All notices shall be sent electronically to the email address listed as most current for each

Director or Officer.
E. Attendance by an Officer or Director at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice.

6. Quorum

A. Regular meeting - one-third of the members of the Board of Directors.
B. Special meeting - a majority of the members of the Board of Directors.
C. If a quorum is not present, the members present may discuss any pertinent business, but may

not take any action on any matter other than to adjourn the meeting to another date.

7. Vacancies

A. Any vacancy occurring in the office of Director shall be filled by an affirmative vote of a
majority of the Board of Directors.

B. A Director so elected to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term of the predecessor in
that position.

C. Any Director may be removed by a 3/4 majority of the Board of Directors whenever, in its
judgment, the best interests of the Association may be served by such action. Notice of
intent to remove a Director shall be given at the regular Board of Directors meeting previous
to the meeting at which such action is to be voted upon. Notice of this intent shall be mailed
electronically to all regular members of the Association eligible to vote in that Director's
district at least 30 days prior to the meeting of the Board of Directors at which such action is
to be voted upon.

D. If a Director has two consecutive unexcused absences to regular meetings of the Board,
he/she will be deemed inactive. Immediately following the second missed meeting, the Chief
Association Executive shall contact the Director via electronic mail asking the director
whether he/she intends to continue to serve as a director on the Board. If the director
responds in the negative or fails to respond within two weeks of the date of the electronic
letter, his/her position on the Board will be declared automatically vacant. This position will
be filled pursuant to Paragraph 7(a) above.
1. This paragraph shall not apply to any director who submits a written report prior to each
meeting in lieu of attendance at the meeting. Said report shall include a statement by the
Director setting forth his/her reasons for missing the meeting. At the meeting, the Board shall
decide whether to accept the written report in lieu of attendance so as to nullify the
automatic vacancy provisions set forth in paragraph 7(d).

8. Compensation

A. Directors shall not receive any compensation for their services as Directors, but may receive
reimbursement for expenses of attending Board of Directors meetings.

9. Manner of Acting

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A. A majority of the votes entitled to be cast on any matter to be voted upon by the board
members present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the
adoption of the matter.

B. In the absence of any rules adopted by the Board of Directors, all meetings shall be
conducted according to the latest edition of "Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised."

C. Proxy voting shall not be permitted at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
D. The Board of Directors may authorize the Executive Committee to act on behalf of the board

between board meetings on matters specified in the authorizing resolution.

10. Voting Without a Meeting

A. The Board of Directors may vote on matters before the board through telephone, E-mail or
other electronic means. Matters voted on by E-mail or electronic means shall meet the
following requirements:
1. Item (s) requiring a vote shall be listed individually
2. A quorum for voting without a meeting shall consist of the majority of members of the
board of directors.
2. Sufficient materials shall accompany the request for such vote to permit each person
casting a vote to reach an informed decision on the matter.
3. Board members shall be provided a time and date by which votes must be received that
must be at least 72 hours after the request is sent.
4. Prior to adoption of the measure the Chief Association Executive will provide all board
members with a roll call of the votes cast by the deadline and members will be allowed 24
hours to contest the vote recorded on their behalf.

11. Advisory Board

A. The Board of Directors may appoint up to 15 members of an Advisory Board upon approval of
such member by two-thirds of the Directors present.

B. Members of the Advisory Board shall be individuals who have made outstanding
contributions to the Association and/or to the emergency medical community or to the
community in which the individual lives.

C. The Advisory Board shall perform such functions and shall meet with the Board of Directors at
such times and places as determined by the Directors.

D. A member of the Advisory Board shall serve a term of two years, or until his/her successor is
elected.

Article VII - Officers
1. Officers

A. The Officers of the Association shall be a President, a Vice-president, a Secretary and a
Treasurer, all of whom shall be members of the Board of Directors.

2. Qualifications

A. All nominees for officer positions shall have been regular members in good standing of the
association for at least two years prior to their nomination date

3. Term and Election

A. All officers shall serve a two year term, with the President and Vice-president elected in even
numbered years, and the Treasurer and Secretary elected in odd numbered years.

4. Duties

A. President - shall be the principal executive officer of the Association and shall, by approval of
the Board of Directors, supervise the day to day business affairs of the Association; preside at
all meetings of the members and the Board of Directors; sign any legal documents as

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authorized by the Board of Directors; perform all duties incident to the office of President;
and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to
time.
B. Vice-president - shall assume the office of President if and when such office becomes vacant;
perform the duties of the office of President when the President is absent or unable to do so;
and shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the President and/or the Board of
Directors.
C. Secretary - shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the members and of the Board of
Directors; sign any legal documents as authorized by the Board of Directors; be custodian of
the Association records and of the Association corporate seal; and perform such other duties
as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
D. Treasurer - shall have charge and accountability for all funds and other assets the Association;
shall be provided by the Board of Directors with a security bond not to exceed $25,000; and
perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.

4. Vacancies

A. Any vacancy occurring in the office of Officers, except President, shall be filled by an
affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

B. An Officer so elected to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term of the predecessor in
that position.

C. Any officer may be removed by a 3/4 majority of the Board of Directors whenever, it its
judgment, the best interests of the Association may be served by such action. Notice of intent
to remove an Officer shall be given at the Regular Board of Directors meeting previous to the
meeting at which such action is to be taken.

Article VIII - Committees
1. Membership

A. The President, with the concurrence of the majority of the Board of Directors, shall appoint
the Chairperson of all committees except the executive committee.

B. The Chairperson of each committee, except the executive committee, shall appoint the
number of committee members as designated by the Board of Directors.

C. Committees shall have a minimum of 3 members, including the Chairperson.
F. The executive committee shall consist of the officers of the association.

2. Operations

A. Each committee may adopt rules for its own government not inconsistent with these Bylaws
or with rules adopted by the Board of Directors.

B. Each committee shall have a charter describing it’s purpose and goals, and may only deal with
the subject matter assigned to it by the Board of Directors, and shall have no authority to act
in the name of the Association or the Board of Directors.

C. Committee budgets shall be set by the Board of Directors.
D. Contract necessary in the operations of committee functions shall be as set forth in Article

IX.1.A.
E. In the absence of any rules adopted by the Board of Directors or the committee, all meetings

shall operate under the latest edition of "Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised."

3. Committees

A. Standing committees
1. Advocacy
2. Conference
3. Executive Committee
4. Education
5. Membership

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6. Communications
7. Awards

B. Other committees may be formed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors, as it may see
fit.

C. Any section approved by the EMSAC Board of Directors.

Article IX - Miscellaneous
1. Contracts

A. The Board of Directors may authorize any Officer or agent of the Association, in addition to
the Officers so authorized by the By-laws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver
any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Association, and such authority may be
general or confined to specific instances.

2. Checks, Drafts, Etc.

A. All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of
indebtedness issued in the name of the Association shall be signed by such authorized
Officer or agent of the Association and in such manner as shall from time to time be
determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.

3. Deposits

A. All funds received in the name of the Association shall be deposited upon receipt to the credit
of the Association in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of
Directors may select.

4. Gifts

A. On behalf of the Association, the Board of Directors may accept any gift, bequest or device
for a general purpose or for any special purpose of the Association.

B. The Board of Directors and all committee members may not accept gifts beyond minor
promotional items. Items gifted to EMSAC may be used by individuals during the course of
their duties as members of the Board or committees, but remain the property of EMSAC.

5. Books and Records

A. The Association shall keep correct and complete books and records of financial account and
minutes of the proceedings of its members, Board of Directors and any committees having
any authority from the Board of Directors.

B. The Association shall keep a record of the name, address and telephone number of all
members.

C. All books and records of the Association shall be kept at the "Principal Place of Business" as
registered with the office of the Colorado Secretary of State.

D. Any member of the Association, or his/her agent or attorney, may inspect such books and
records for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.

6. Fiscal Year

A. The fiscal year of the Association shall commence January 1 and end December 31 of each
year.

7. Waiver of Notice

A. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of the Colorado Non-Profit
Corporation Act or under the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, a waiver thereof, in
writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the
time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice.

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Article X - Subsidiary Organizations
1. Definition

A. The Board of Directors shall be empowered to create a section within the structure of the
Association to recognize and promote the advancement of special professional interests in
emergency medical services. Such section shall provide a forum for the sharing of ideas,
information, education and representation of the needs and concerns of its members in the
conduct of business and policy of the Association.

2. Authority

A. Such sub-organizations may not act in the name of the Association unless specific approval for
such action has been given to the sub-organization by the Board of Directors of the Association. A
sub-organization may act and speak for itself and shall be accountable to the Board of Directors for
its actions.
B. The sub-organization may adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for its operations, subject to
approval of the Board of Directors of the Association.
C. The sub-organization may establish its own dues and fee structure, subject to approval of the
Board of Directors of the Association.
D. Members of a sub-organization shall be individual members of the Association.
E. The President of any chartered sub-organization shall be granted a seat on the Board of
Directors of the Association.
F. The sub-organization shall report its activities at each regular meeting of the Board of Directors
and shall coordinate its activities with the Association to the extent possible.

Article XI - Amendments
1. Process

A. The Bylaws and/or Articles of Incorporation of the Association may be altered, amended or
repealed and new Bylaws and/or Articles of Incorporation may be adopted.
1. Any alteration, amendment or new set of Bylaws must be introduced as a motion at any
regular meeting of the members and/or a meeting of the Board of Directors.
2. Upon such motion being made, it may be debated and/or amended and then shall be
tabled until the next Board of Directors meeting, at which time it may be brought off the
table for further debate and/or amendment and a vote.
3. The proposed motion shall be distributed to the membership via printed or electronic
form at least 30 days prior to the next meeting of the Board of Directors for comment by
the members. Such comments shall be provided to all Directors prior to the Board
meeting at which the motion is considered for a vote.
4. Approval of such motion shall be by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Directors at the
meeting, or by a three-fourths (3/4) majority of the Directors if two-thirds (2/3) of all
Directors are not present.
5. If such alteration, amendment or new set of By-laws is approved by the Board of
Directors, it shall be submitted to the members for approval as a part of the next following
election ballot.

2. Periodic Review

A. Commencing with January 1995, and every 5 years thereafter, a committee shall be ap-
pointed by the President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, to review the Bylaws of
the Association, reporting back to the Board by the fourth quarter board meeting of that
same year.

Amendments

May l2, 1976;

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March 20, 1977;
February 27, 1982;
November 20, 1982;
March 12, 1988;
October 10, 1992;
April 9, 1994;
April 8, 1995;
April 27, 1996;
May 1, 1999;
April 13, 2002;
April 25, 2008;
April 8, 2011
November 2018

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