Article VII. Amendments

Bylaws of the Faculty of Medicine
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

1. Amendment
   The Faculty of Medicine Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any regular meeting of the Faculty of Medicine, provided that the amendment or amendments shall have been offered at a previous meeting or published in writing to the Faculty of Medicine not less than thirty (30) days prior to the regular meeting at which the vote is to be taken. Amendments shall take effect upon adoption by the Faculty of Medicine and recommendation of the Dean of Medicine, and submission to and approval by the Provost of Wright State University.


2. Review
   1. These Bylaws must be reviewed and revised (or restated, if no revisions are found necessary) at least once every three (3) years, initiated by the Faculty Bylaws Committee, per their charge and responsibilities in Article V, Section B.8 of these Bylaws. Should the revision (or restatement) not occur within three years plus ninety (90) days since the last revision or restatement, the Provost shall have discretion to enact amendments that the Provost deems necessary to ensure proper continued operation of BSOM and maintain compliance with applicable accreditation standards.
   2. The purpose and focus of this review shall be:
      1. To maintain compliance with the requirements and expectations of all accrediting bodies regarding faculty bylaws and faculty governance;
      2. To ensure these Bylaws continue to facilitate the role of the Faculty of Medicine properly and efficiently in the shared governance of BSOM;
      3. To improve the operation and further the educational mission and vision of BSOM; and
      4. To comply with and conform to all applicable laws, regulations, University policies and procedures, and Board of Trustee resolutions.


3. Interpretation
   Any references in these Bylaws to any policy, provision, handbook, chapter, code of conduct, or other referenced external source shall be deemed to be references to such policy, provision, handbook, chapter, code of conduct, or other referenced external source as the same may be amended, supplemented, or replaced from time to time, and any successor promulgated or released to the same general intent and effect.


4. Subordination
   These Bylaws are expressly subordinate to all applicable laws, regulations, University policies, and applicable resolutions of the Board of Trustees. In the event of a conflict between any of the foregoing and these Bylaws, the former shall prevail.