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About Us
Mission Statement
Develop a strong network of western Kansas human resource professionals and
facilitate their growth so they may add value to the companies they serve.
Western Kansas Human Resource Management Association Bylaws
Article I - Name and Affiliation
Section 1: Name. The name of the Chapter is the Western Kansas Human
Resource Management Association (herein referred to as the "Chapter").
Section 2: Affiliation. The Chapter is affiliated with the Society for
Human Resource Management (herein referred to as "SHRM") but shall retain autonomy with regard to all phases
of WKHRMA operation.
Article II - Membership
Section 1: Qualifications for Membership. The qualifications for
membership in the Chapter shall be as stated in Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this Article. To achieve the mission of the
Chapter there shall be no discrimination in individual memberships because of race, religion, sex, age,
national origin or handicap. Memberships are individual and are not transferable to other individuals.
Section 2: Professional Members. Membership shall be limited to those
individuals who are (a) engaged in the profession of human resource management at the exempt level for at least
three years; (b) certified by the Human Resource Certification Institute; (c) faculty members holding an
assistant, associate or full professor rank in human resource management or any of its specialized functions
at an accredited college or university and have at least three years of experience at this level
of teaching; (d) full-time consultants with at least three years experience in the field of human resource
management; (e) full-time attorneys with at least three years experience in counseling and advising
clients on matters relating to the human resource profession. Professional members may vote and hold all
offices in the Chapter.
Section 3: Associate Members. Individuals in non-exempt human resource
management positions as well as those individuals who do not meet the professional member category, but who
demonstrate a bona fide interest in human resource management and the mission of the Chapter.
Associate members may vote and hold Secretary, Treasurer, or Director offices in the Chapter.
Section 4: Student Members. Individuals who are enrolled as full time
students in degree programs at the college or university level with an emphasis in human resources. Student members
may not vote or hold office in the Chapter.
Section 5: Application for Membership. Application for membership shall
be on the Chapter application form. All applications shall be reviewed by the appropriate Director of
Membership and approved by the Board of Directors. New members shall be afforded full membership rights from
the date of application approval by the Board of Directors.
Section 6: Voting. Each Professional and Associate member of the Chapter
shall have the right to cast one vote on each matter brought before a vote of the members. Student Members
are not eligible to vote. Votes shall be judged by an Ad Hoc Committee appointed by the Board of
Directors.
Section 7: Dues. Annual membership dues shall be established for the next
year by the Board of Directors prior to the mailing of renewal notices. Annual dues shall be waived
for individuals who are members with both SHRM and the Chapter. Dues are calculated on a calendar year
basis.
Article III - Meetings of Members
Section 1: Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the members shall be
held on a regularly scheduled day of each month or as otherwise determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 2: Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the members for
electing directors and officers and conducting other appropriate business shall be held in November or at such other
time determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 3: Special Meetings. Special meetings of members shall be held on
call of the President, the Board of Directors or by members having one-twentieth of the votes entitled to
be cast at such meeting.
Section 4: Notice of Meetings. Notice of all special and annual meetings
shall be given to all members at least ten days prior to the meetings. Notice of regular meetings shall be given
to all members at least seven days prior to the meeting.
Section 5: Quorum. Members holding one-tenth of the votes entitled to be
cast, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum. The vote of the majority of the members
present or represented by proxy at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the
adoption of any matter voted on by the members.
Article IV - Board of Directors
Section 1: Number. The Board of Directors shall consist of 9 persons. The
following shall be members of the Board of Directors and be officers of the Chapter: President,
President-Elect, Vice President of Programs and Services (one each for NW and SW Kansas),Treasurer, Director of
Membership (one each for NW and SW Kansas), and Secretary (one each for NW and SW Kansas).
Section 2: Qualification. All candidates for the Board of Directors must
be members of the Chapter in good standing at the time of nomination or appointment. Board members may not be
elected to serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same position.
Section 3: Election - Term of Office. Board members shall be elected by
the members at the annual meeting of the membership from the proposed slate of the nominating committee
appointed by the Board of Directors at the beginning of each election year. Each elected Board member
shall assume office on January 1 following his/her election and shall hold office for one year or until
his/her successor is elected and takes office. A Board member may succeed himself/herself no more than once.
Section 4: Vacancies. Any vacancy in the Board may be filled for the
unexpired term by the President with consent by the Board of Directors.
Section 5: Quorum. A simple majority of the total Board of Directors
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The act of a majority of the Board members present at
any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
Section 6: Board of Directors' Responsibilities. The Board of Directors
shall transact all business of the Chapter except as prescribed otherwise in the Article of Incorporation or
Bylaws. The Board is authorized to utilize Chapter funds or be reimbursed for expenses up to $100 from the
Chapter funds. Expenses over $100 must be pre-approved or subject to review by the members authorized to sign
checks. A professional or associate member in good standing may request the President to
place on the agenda of the next regular meeting any action taken by the Board of Directors.
Section 7: Removal of Director and Officer. Any Board member may be
removed from office, with or without cause, upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Board of
Directors at a duly constituted Board of Directors meeting.
Article V - Duties and Responsibilities
Section 1: The President. The President shall preside at the meetings of
the members and of the Board. He/she shall direct the Chapter and have charge and supervision of the affairs and business of the
Chapter. He/she shall maintain liaison and be a current member in good standing
with SHRM. If funds are available, the Chapter will pay for expenses and fees of the President (or
his/her designee) to attend state and national meetings.
Section 2: The President-Elect. The President-Elect, at the request of
the President, or in his/her absence or disability, may perform any of the duties of the President. He/she shall have
such other powers and perform such other liaison duties as the Board or the President may determine.
He/she shall serve as Chair of the Program Committee. The responsibility includes programs conducted
at all regular meetings of the members, social functions, and any workshops and seminars sponsored by
the Chapter as determined by the President and the Board. The President-Elect will have
responsibility to ensure the website is current and functioning properly. He/she shall have the authority to
appoint sub-committees to plan and implement the activities associated with the program year. The Chapter
also requires the president-elect to be a current member in good standing with SHRM. If funds are
available, the Chapter will pay for expenses and fees of the President-Elect to attend the National
Leadership Conference.
Section 3: The Vice President of Programs and Services/Legislative Director.
There is one VP of PSLD each for northwest and southwest Kansas. He/she will be responsible for
arranging programs and speakers for the regional meeting, leading the meetings in the absence of the
President or President-Elect, providing legislative updates for regional members, and ensuring proper
communication and support flows between the regions.
Section 4: The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the
financial affairs of the Chapter. These responsibilities shall include financial reports to the Board and
arrangements for the annual examination audit of the accounts as may be required by the Board. He/she may be
responsible for membership billing. He/she shall also perform such other duties as the President
may determine.
Section 5: The Secretary. There is one Secretary each for northwest and
southwest Kansas. The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the minutes of meetings of the
Chapter, shall be responsible for making all members aware of such meetings, and shall be responsible for
coordinating the activities related to the Chapter's newsletter.
Section 6: The Director of Membership. There is one Director of
Membership each for northwest and southwest Kansas. The Director shall encourage membership growth and help
maintain the membership roster and billing of the Chapter. He/she shall have such other powers and
perform such other duties as the President may determine.
Article VI - Committees
Section 1: Committee Organization. Appointments of Chairpersons to
committees is the sole responsibility of the President. The Chairperson and the President will seek
interested members to participate in committee activities. Special Committees or task forces may be
organized by the President to meet particular Chapter needs.
Section 2: Committee Activity. Committees are established to provide the
Chapter with special ongoing services such as Programs, Membership Communications, Legislative Affairs,
Professional Development, Student Chapter Affairs, Public Relations, etc.
Article VII - Chapter Dissolution
In the event of the Chapter's dissolution, the remaining monies in the
Treasury, after chapter expenses have been paid will be contributed to the SHRM Foundation.
Article VIII - Statement of Ethics
The Chapter adopts SHRM's Code of Ethics Standards for the HR Profession for
members of the Association in order to promote and maintain the highest standards among its
members. Each member shall honor, respect and support the purpose of this Chapter and SHRM. The
Chapter shall not be represented as advocating or endorsing any issue unless approved by the Board of
Directors. No member shall actively solicit business from any other member at Association
meetings or through the use of information provided to him/her as a member of the Chapter without the
approval from the Board of Directors.
Article IX - Amendment of Constitution and Bylaws
The Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the members present at any
meeting at which a quorum exists and in which required notice is not in conflict with the Society's
Bylaws.
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