Composition & Function of Governing Bodies* and CEO**

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.