Student members have the right to vote upon issues brought before the membership, except that they may not vote for officers or directors. They may be appointed to serve on committees, but may not be elected to any office or chair any committee. Dues Section 1. All dues shall be assessed by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting subject to approval by a majority vote of the members present at the business meeting. The Executive Officer shall mail a notice of annual dues to the current membership each year.
Dues are payable upon receipt of notice.
Only members whose dues are paid before or at the annual meeting shall be eligible to vote at the annual meeting, to hold office, or to serve on a committee. The Journal shall include records of the meetings, papers and abstracts presented at meetings, and activities of the Academy. When a new Editor is appointed, the retiring Editor is requested to serve as a Consulting Editor for a period of one year. The budget for the fiscal year shall be prepared by the Executive Officer and submitted for approval by the Board of Directors by July 1. At the annual meeting of the Board of Directors, the President-elect shall nominate for confirmation by the Board, Chairpersons of such committees as are not otherwise provided for in the Constitution and Bylaws.