By-Laws
Midstate Regional Emergency Medical Services Council — February 2026
The By-Laws of the Midstate Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison Counties, Inc. Last revised February 2026.
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Article I — Name and Purpose
Organization name, purpose, and role under NYS Public Health Law Article 30.
Article II — Membership
Voting membership composition, terms, applications, attendance requirements, vacancies, and associate/honorary membership.
Article III — Conduct
Ethical conduct, conflict of interest policies, and enforcement for council members.
Article IV — Officers
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer — nominations, elections, and duties.
Article V — Executive Committee
Membership composition, quorum, and duties of the Executive Committee.
Article VI — Standing Committees
Ambulance, Education, Public Relations, REMAC, By-Laws, Legislative, Membership, Safety, Finance, and CISM committees.
Article VII — Meetings
Monthly meeting schedule (4th Tuesday, Jan–Jul, Sep–Nov), quorum requirements, and voting procedures.
Article VIII — Amendments
Process for amending the by-laws, including notice and voting requirements.
Article IX — Rules of Order
Robert's Rules of Order govern all Council proceedings.
Article X — Program Agency
Role of the EMS Program Agency in supporting the REMSCO and REMAC.