Composition & Function of Governing Bodies* and CEO**

composition

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**

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**

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

* As outlined in the proposed APS Constitution & Bylaws
**September 2014: Revised/added for clarity in light of member comments.

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