Association of Surgical Technologists

Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care.

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State Assembly Bylaws

The purpose of the State Assembly Bylaws are to promote a high standard of the profession allowing surgical technologists to give the highest level of patient care; stimulate interest in continuing education to stay on top of your profession; to engage and exchange professional knowledge, expertise and ideas; and to encourage the role of the Certified Surgical Technologist.

State Assembly Bylaws
The bylaws are the foundation of a state assembly. Each state assembly is governed by the State Assembly Bylaws as established by AST.
The State Assembly Bylaws cover the following areas:
Membership
Finance
Nominations and Elections
Officers
Meetings
State Assembly Board of Directors
Committees
Publications
Parliamentary Authority
Amendments
Dissolution

State Assembly Bylaws

State Assembly Bylaws