Board Composition
- Presidential Line (President, President Elect, Vice President, Past President)
- Treasurer
- 9 Directors elected from/by Council (including Speaker)
- 1 Director, as needed (nonvoting appointed)
- CEO (nonvoting ex officio)
- Editor in Chief (nonvoting ex officio)
Board Functions
- Determine strategy for the Society
- Oversee financial affairs of the Society
- Shared oversight of publications
- Oversee other Operations of the Society
- Hire and oversee CEO
- The President speaks on behalf of the Board and represents APS externally**
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CEO Functions
- Accountable for operations and publications of the Society
- Focus on mission and vision
- Manage executive staff
- Strategic planning with Board of Directors
- Facilitate relationships
- An important outward face of APS**
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Council Composition
- Presidential Line
- Speaker
- Treasurer
- Representation of Units, as currently
- 4 General
- 4 International
- Advisor(s), as needed (nonvoting)
- CEO (nonvoting ex officio)
- Editor in Chief (nonvoting ex officio)
Council Functions
- Oversee Unit activities
- Oversee policy statements
- Shared oversight of publications
- Final approval of amendments to Constitution & Bylaws
- Oversee scientific meetings, membership issues, and Prizes and Awards
- Elect 9 Councilors to the Board including Speaker
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* As outlined in the proposed APS Constitution & Bylaws
**September 2014: Revised/added for clarity in light of member comments.