AHCA Bylaws
The legacy AHCA website identifies the organization as American Health Career Association, Inc. (AHCA), organized as a not-for-profit corporation. Its bylaws establish the association’s certification, governance, examination-development and public-interest responsibilities.
Bylaw structure
Articles 1–2
General provisions, organizational purpose, membership status, principal office and additional offices.
Articles 3–5
Board composition, qualifications, terms, officers, responsibilities, meetings, notice, quorum and voting procedures.
Articles 6–11
Committees, exam-development task forces, executive director, fiscal year, indemnification, dissolution and amendments.
Governance highlights
The Board of Directors governs AHCA affairs and policies. The legacy bylaws describe a board of five to seven directors, officer roles including Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, and standing committees supporting board development, finance and audit, certification, and test development.
Exam Development Task Forces provide subject-matter expertise for AHCA examinations. The Executive Director functions as chief executive officer under the Board’s authority. The bylaws also address conflicts of interest, director terms, vacancies, meeting procedures and amendment requirements.