Mission
Our mission is to provide healthcare executives in New England an opportunity for professional growth and personal development through education programs and professional collegiality and to promote continued growth of the healthcare management profession through development of scholarship and similar opportunities. ACHE of Massachusetts supports and its mission is compatible with the mission of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Bylaws
Approved by Membership Vote: 12/14/2023
ARTICLE 1: NAME
The name of the organization shall be “ACHE of Massachusetts,” referred to herein as ACHE-Massachusetts.
ARTICLE 2: MISSION
The mission of ACHE of Massachusetts is to provide healthcare executives an opportunity for professional growth and personal development through educational programs and professional collegiality. The Chapter promotes high ethical standards and conduct and supports and promotes the mission of ACHE.
ARTICLE 3: ACHE AFFILIATION
ACHE-Massachusetts is a chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (hereinafter referred to as “ACHE”). It is subject to terms and conditions set forth in the criteria for chapter status prescribed by the ACHE Board of Governors, and is eligible for the benefits of chapter status prescribed by the ACHE Board of Governors.
As a chapter of ACHE, all actions and activities of ACHE-Massachusetts shall be in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, policies, procedures, and regulations of ACHE to the extent not inconsistent with Massachusetts law.
In accordance with ACHE bylaws, ACHE-Massachusetts is a separate legal entity from ACHE. ACHE-Massachusetts shall not be liable for the debts or obligations of ACHE, and ACHE shall not be liable for the debts and obligations of ACHE-Massachusetts.
ARTICLE 4: GEOGRAPHIC TERRITORY
The geographic territory of the ACHE-Massachusetts is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ARTICLE 5: MEMBERSHIP
Section 5.01. Categories of Membership
The ACHE-Massachusetts categories of membership shall be consistent with the categories of membership held by ACHE. ACHE shall have eight categories of membership: Members, Fellows, Honorary Fellows, Life Fellows, Faculty Associates, Student Associates, International Associates, and Retired Affiliates, all with the respective rights and privileges as herein described. Individuals included in any of the eight categories of membership are referred to collectively as “affiliates.”
Section 5.02. Membership Criteria
ACHE-Massachusetts members shall meet such standards, requirements, and qualifications as are established and approved by the ACHE Board of Governors. Only ACHE affiliates are eligible to hold membership in ACHE-Massachusetts.
Section 5.03. Applications and Admission
Applications for membership shall be submitted to ACHE and shall be considered by the Credentials Committee or processed under the direction of the ACHE President. ACHE affiliates who either reside and/or work within ACHE-Massachusetts’s assigned geographic territory shall be members of ACHE-Massachusetts as a benefit of being an ACHE affiliate.
Section 5.04. Membership Fees/Dues
ACHE-Massachusetts membership fees and dues are paid to ACHE in accordance with fees and dues determined by the ACHE Board of Governors. ACHE then remits a portion of the dues to ACHE-Massachusetts to support chapter activities. The ACHE-Massachusetts dues year and notice of any change in dues shall be in accordance with ACHE Bylaws. Membership shall be suspended for nonpayment of dues at a time consistent with and in accordance with the policies and procedures of ACHE.
Section 5.05. Rights and Privileges of Affiliates
- Voting: In accordance with ACHE Bylaws, only Fellows, Life Fellows, and Members may vote (collectively referred to herein as the “Voting Affiliates”). No other membership category shall have voting rights.
- Officers: Only Fellows may serve as an officer of ACHE-Massachusetts.
- Committees: Except as otherwise provided herein, all affiliates may serve on committees of ACHE-Massachusetts.
Section 5.06. Resignation, Suspension and Expulsion, Reclassification, and Reinstatement of Affiliates
Resignation, suspension and expulsion, reclassification, and reinstatement of Affiliates shall be in accordance with the ACHE Bylaws Article II. Section 6.
ACHE Code of Ethics
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