President. The President shall have the general oversight of the organization and shall, in consultation with the appropriate persons, direct the affairs of AABP. He/she shall chair the AABP annual meeting and shall call and chair meetings of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors as well as any special meetings of members (11.2)
Vice President. The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in the event of his/her absence or incapacity. He/she shall provide procedural guidance to the President in the conduct of all meetings. Have the oversight of Regional Development for practitioner evolvement. Shall assist the President and shall assume any other responsibilities assigned by the President.
Secretary. The Secretary shall write and maintain the minutes and records of all meetings of the Executive Committee, the AABP Annual Meeting, conference calls and any Special Meetings. He/she shall manage the correspondence and keep a list of current members.
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining the financial records of the organization, collecting dues, paying bills and submitting financial reports to the Executive Committee upon request with 14 day prior notice and an annual financial report at the AABP annual meeting. The Treasurer shall present the annual budget proposal to the Executive Committee based on requests from committee chairpersons and the Executive Committee.
Second Vice President. The Second Vice President shall serve as chairperson of the Nominating and Elections Committee and shall assume any other responsibilities assigned by the President.
The above officers compose the Executive Committee.
Duties and Responsibilities. The Executive Committee shall (a) act for the organization between AABP annual meetings, (b) take all actions necessary to fulfill the objectives of AABP within the constraints imposed by the by-laws and manage the budget, (c) propose a budget for the next year to the Board of Directors at least 30 days prior to the AABP annual meeting and (d) establish any standing and ad hoc committees it deems necessary and appoint the Chairpersons thereof.
Meetings. The Executive Committee shall meet and confer in person or by conference call as deemed necessary by the President but at least 4 times a year. Any three officers may call the entire Executive Committee to a meeting or conference. Members of the Board of Directors shall be notified of the time, date and agenda of the meeting at least 7 days in advance and may be permitted to attend and speak at the meeting upon request to the President. President to confirm receipt thereof by mail or email within 2 days.
The Board of Directors:
Composition. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the officers (Executive Committee), the chairpersons of all standing committees, five voting members elected at large with consideration given to representation from all regions, and two representatives appointed by the BAUSA
Duties and Responsibilities.
The Board of Directors shall:
(a) Establish policy and guide the future direction of the organization.
(b) Provide feedback on the present operation and performance of the
organization as it relates to member needs.
(c) Adopt a budget for the next year after reviewing the budget proposed by the
Executive Committee.
(d) Review and establish fees, categories, qualifications, benefits and duties of
membership.
(e) Hear reports from the Executive Committee and the Committee Chairpersons
on the activities of the organization.
(f) Undertake any other duties deemed necessary by the Executive Committee in
support of the objectives of the organization.
Meetings. The Board of Directors shall meet annually in conjunction with the AABP Annual General Meeting and at any other time(s) deemed necessary by the President or by petition of two-thirds of its members. At least 15 days prior written notice of the date, time, and agenda for the meetings shall be given to the members of the Board provided, however, that there shall be at least 30 days advance notice given for the AABP annual meeting at the conference. Any Director may waive advance notice in writing, including by email or facsimile. The President shall chair all meetings of the Board of Directors.