Constitution and Bylaws of The South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Original: April 1961.  Revisions: October 1971, June 1977, August 1984, June 1986, November 1994, November 1996, October 1999, September 2000 (additional edits April 2002), October 2002, March 2004, March 2005, March 2006, October 2009

ARTICLE I - Name

Section 1:

The organization shall be called the South Carolina Occupational therapy Association, Inc., hereafter referred to as the SCOTA.

Section 2:

SCOTA can be affiliated with the American Occupational Therapy Association, herein referred to as the AOTA.

ARTICLE II - Objectives

The purpose of the organization shall be:

1. To collaborate with the AOTA in carrying out the objectives of the profession and providing for the advancement of occupational therapy.
2. To further the objectives set forth in the Articles of Incorporation of the SCOTA, to act as an advocate for occupational therapy in order to enhance the health of the public in its medical community, and educational environments through research, education, action, service, and establishment and enforcement of standards.
3. To assist as a link between the AOTA and the AOTA members in the state election area.
4. To provide communication, education, and representation at the local level.

ARTICLE III - Membership

Section 1: Membership Classification

The membership of the SCOTA shall be divided into nine classes: