Connecticut Nurses'Association Bylaws - Proposed Bylaw Changes for 1995

Oct 13, 2026

Proposed bylaw changes for the Connecticut Nurses’ Association (CNA) outline updates to the association’s title, corporate status, mission, and core functions. The text sets standards for nursing practice, professional advancement, research promotion, legislative support, and relationships with allied organizations and student nurses. It defines CNA’s relationship to the American Nurses’ Association, including membership rights, delegate election terms, and representation. It also covers constituent units, regional constituent structures, committee appointments, reporting duties, and disqualification or reinstatement provisions.

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Proposed Bylaw Changes for 1995

CNA

Article I - Title, Purpose, Functions, and Relationship to the ANA

Article II - Constituent Units

Sec. 1. Regional Constituents

Sec. 2. Organizational Associates

# CONNECTICUT NURSES’ASSOCIATION Proposed Bylaw Changes for 1995 ## CNA CONNECTICUT NURSES美SSOCIATION ARTICLEI # Title,Purpose,Functions,and Relationship to the ANA SEC.1.NAME. Thename of this association is the ConnecticutNurses'Association(CNA).It shall bea Connecticut not-for-profit corporation to be qualified as an exemptorganization under Sec.501(c)(6)of the Internal Revenue Code. SEC.2.PURPOSES AND FuNCTIONS. The purposes and functions of CNA are to: A.Foster high standards of nursing practice in order to promote the health and generalwelfare of the public; B.Promote the professional and educational advancement of nurses as well as theireconomic and general welfare; C.Stimulate and promote research in nursing,disseminate research findings andencourage the use of new knowledge as a basis for nursing; D.Support proposed legislation as it relates to nursing and health care; E.Promote and maintain relationships with allied professional,governmental andcommunity groups; E.Promote relationships with the Connecticut Student Nurses'Association; G.Provide services to constituent district nurses'associations and organizational units H.These purposes and functions shall be unrestricted in accordance with ANABylaws. SEC.3.RELATIONSHIP TO ANA. A.CNA is a constituent member of the American Nurses'Association(ANA)andhas membership rights and responsibilities in accordance with ANAbylaws and paysdues in accordance with policies adopted by the ANA House of Delegates. B.CNA is entitled representation at regular and special meetings of the ANA Houseof Delegates in accordance with ANA bylaws and policy. C.Delegates and alternates are elected by secret ballot to serve a two--year term oruntil a successor is elected.Amail ballot is permissible. D.CNA is entitled to representation at the ANA Constituent Assembly by thePresident of CNA and the Executive Director of CNA,or their designated alternates. SEC.4.INUREMENT. No portion of CNA's assets or earnings shall inure to the benefit of any private personor entity ARTICLEⅡ Constituent Units SEC.1.REGIONAL Constituents A.Regional Constituents(RCs)which have been or which hereafter may beorganized,whose members have the qualifications stipulated in Article Ⅲ,SEC.2of these bylaws,shall be recognized as constituent units of CNA. B.Boundaries of RCs shall be clearly defined and recorded by the Board of thisAssociation.Boundaries may be changed by a two-thirds vote of the Board,provided such change has been approved by each RC concerned. 1.Stimulate membership and participation in the Association. 2.Provide advisement and resources to the membership and the general publie issupport of the CNA mission and objectives. (Continued on page2,CNA's Bylaws) Connecticut Nursing News Volume 68,No.7 Additions are indicated by Bold TypeDeletions are indicated by strikethru C.The purposes and functions of the RCs are to: August 1995 ## Connecticut Nurses'AssociationBylaws 3.Serve as liaison between CNA and congressional representatives. 4.Coordinate forums for dissemination of information. 5.Provide forums to discuss issues generic to nursing and health care and toidentify recommendations for resolution. 6.Conduct a variety of activities which promote networking. 7.Make recommendations to CNA for recognition of individuals and groups forcontributions to nursing. D.Each RC shall: 1.Be represented by a Coordinating Council of 10members,elected bythe members of the region.These representatives will serve two yearterms.An additional person,elected by the members of the RegionalConstituent,will serve on the state Nominating Committee. 2.The representatives will hold specific appointments as follows: a.Each Coordinating Council will elect a Chair who will also bethe Region's representative to the CNA Board of Directors.Members of the Nominating Committee are not eligible to serveas Chair. b.Two members serve on the CNA Government

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Connecticut Nurses’ Association (CNA) under these proposed bylaws?

CNA’s purposes and functions include promoting high standards of nursing practice, advancing nurses professionally and educationally, stimulating nursing research, supporting related legislation, and maintaining relationships with allied and governmental/community groups.

How does CNA relate to the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) according to the proposed changes?

CNA is a constituent member of the ANA with membership rights and responsibilities under ANA bylaws. It is entitled to representation at regular and special meetings of the ANA House of Delegates and representation at the ANA Constituent Assembly via designated CNA leadership or alternates.

What governance structure is described for CNA’s regional constituent units?

Regional Constituents are recognized constituent units of CNA with defined boundaries. Each RC is represented by a Coordinating Council of 10 members elected from the region, with committee appointments and reporting requirements to CNA’s Secretary, and provisions for disqualification or reinstatement by board vote.

Oct 13, 2026

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