Article I - Name
This organization shall be known as the New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Article II - Objects
The objects of this association shall be to promote the best interests of its members. The purpose of the organization shall be to provide opportunities for education, networking, and legislative lobbying to nurse anesthetists. This organization shall seek to enhance the professional image of nurse anesthetists among consumers and providers of health care.

Article III - Membership

Section 1. Membership
Membership in this association and procedures with respect to admission to membership, maintenance of membership, classes of membership, qualifications thereof, and the exercise of the privileges thereof shall be such as are stipulated in the Bylaws of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Section 2. Conduct of Members
If the conduct of any member shall appear to be in willful violation of the bylaws of this association, or prejudicial to the interests of this association, the Board of Trustees, may, by vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the entire board, suspend or expel such member. Before action is taken, a written copy of the charges must be presented to the Board of Trustees of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for consideration and counsel. If after consultation with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists' Board of Trustees, the State Board of Trustees still elects to prefer charges, a written copy of the charges must be served upon the member and an opportunity given that member to be heard before the Board of Trustees. A recommendation for the suspension or expulsion of a member shall also be made to the Board of Trustees of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. A motion to reconsider the suspension or expulsion of a member from this association may be made at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Article IV - Recognitions

Section 1. Honors
Awards or other honors (without conferring honorary membership) may be presented to members at the annual meeting upon the recommendation of the Board of Trustees and with a majority vote of the members.

Section 2. Honorary Membership
State honorary membership may be conferred on a member by the voting body upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees. Honorary status implies that the member's dues are waived.

Section 3. Benefactors
Contributors of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or more shall be known as benefactors. The names of such contributors shall be placed in the permanent records of this association.

Section 4. Donors
Contributors of less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) shall be known as donors. The names of such donors shall be placed in the permanent records of this association.

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Article V - Government