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TREASURER (3-YEAR TERM)

The Treasurer will be in charge of the Society’s funds and records; oversee the collection of member dues and accounting procedures for the handling of funds; and be responsible for monitoring or disbursement and investment of APS funds as approved by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will also report on the financial condition of the Society at board and membership meetings and at other times when called upon by the President. The Treasurer will also serve as the chair of the Finance Committee.

Term: The Treasurer serves a three-year term. The Treasurer may serve no more than two (2) three-year terms.

Time Commitment: Attendance at the APS annual conference, four full board meetings annually – one face to face during the annual conference, one face to face mid-year board meeting in the fall each lasting 1 ½ days, and two calls in the intervening quarters lasting approximately 90-120 minutes each. Additionally, Executive Committee conference calls lasting approximately 60-90 minutes each are scheduled in the months where there are no full board meetings or calls. The treasurer will also convene the finance committee at least twice annually. Additional participation may include conference calls with other society committees or ad hoc assignments as needed.

Expense Reimbursement Eligibility: The Treasurer is eligible for complimentary registration, round-trip coach airfare, hotel and reasonable expenses for the days necessary to attend the annual board meeting. Reimbursement will also be provided for travel, two nights’ hotel and two days reasonable expenses for the mid-year board meeting.

All nominees are required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form. Any conflicts disclosed will be reviewed and managed by the APS Ethics Committee prior to finalizing the slate for election.
Forfeiture of Office: Any member of the Board of Directors who fails to attend two (2) consecutive Board meetings shall forfeit membership on the Board unless such failure is excused by the Board of Directors.

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE (3-YEAR TERM)

Director responsibilities include providing oversight of the goals of the Society, and assessing progress towards the desired outcomes. They will also function as “Goodwill Ambassadors” at the annual conference and other designated activities. Directors will also liaise with committee chairs and task forces as assigned, to facilitate communication between members, committee chairpersons and the Board of Directors. In addition, each Director is assigned to one of the APS Board Strategic Domains. He/she will be responsible for supporting and implementing the domain priority, mission and strategic goal(s).

Term: The Director serves a three-year term. The Director may serve no more than two (2) three-year terms.

Time Commitment: Directors-at-Large are expected to attend the annual conference, one board meeting during the annual conference, and one mid-year board meeting in the fall. Additional participation includes quarterly conference calls with the Board or other society committees, when necessary or desired.

All nominees are required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form. Any conflicts disclosed will be reviewed by the APS Ethics Committee prior to finalizing the slate for election.

Forfeiture of Office: Any member of the Board of Directors who fails to attend two (2) consecutive Board meetings shall forfeit membership on the Board unless such failure is excused by the Board of Directors.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE – PAST PRESIDENT (2-YEAR TERM)

The Nominations Committee will consist of two past presidents, two former board members, and three members-at-large who have never served on the APS Board of Directors. The committee will be chaired by the past president who is currently serving their second year term. The committee will be responsible for soliciting nominations for all elected positions, and submitting a slate of qualified candidates to succeed those individuals whose elected terms will expire at the conclusion of the next annual meeting.

Term: The past president serves a two-year term.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE – PAST BOARD/MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (1-YEAR TERM)

The Nominations Committee will consist of two past presidents, two former board members, and three members-at-large who have never served on the APS Board of Directors. The committee will be chaired by the past president who is currently serving their second year term. The committee will be responsible for soliciting nominations for all elected positions, and submitting a slate of qualified candidates to succeed those individuals whose elected terms will expire at the conclusion of the next annual meeting.

Term: The member serves a one-year term.

The following past presidents are eligible for nomination to the 2017 Nominating Committee. (The year indicates first year of Presidency)

• Gerald F. Gebhart, PhD (1997)
• Russell Portenoy, MD (1998)
• Michael Ashburn, MD MPH (2000)
• Christine Miaskowski, PhD RN FAAN (2002)
• Richard Payne, MD (2003)
• Dennis Turk, PhD (2004)
• Judith Paice, PhD RN (2006)
• Charles Inturrisi, PhD (2008)
• Seddon Savage, MD MS (2010)
• Roger Fillingim, PhD (2012)
• Gregory Terman, MD PhD (2014)

The following former board members are eligible for nomination to the 2017 Nominating Committee. Please note this list includes board members from 2005-2016.

• Misha Backonja, MD (2007-2010)
• David S. Craig, PharmD BCPS (2007-2010)
• Ricardo Cruciani, MD PhD (2010-2013)
• Carolyn Fairbanks PhD (2009-2012)
• Gilbert Fanciullo, MD MS (2005-2008)
• John T. Farrar, MD PhD (2011-2014)
• Laura Frey Law, PhD PT (2012-2015)
• Robert Gereau, PhD (2013-2015)
• Keela Herr, PhD RN FAAN (2002-2005)
• Robert Jamison, PhD (2003-2006)
• Mark Jensen, PhD (2005-2008)
• Nathaniel Katz, MD MS (2004-2007)
• Allen H. Lebovits, PhD (2011-2014)
• Renee Manworren, RN (2011-2017)
• Timothy Ness, MD PhD (2014-2017)
• Gayle Page, DNSc RN (2007-2010)
• Tonya Palermo, PhD (2013-2015)
• Donald Price, PhD (2002-2005)
• Srinivasa N. Raja, MD (2006-2009)
• Lori Reisner, PharmD (2002-2005)
• Christine Sang, MD MPH (2003-2006)
• Kathleen Sluka, PhD PT (2007-2015)
• Julie Sorensen Franklin, MD MPH (2008-2011)
• Scott Strassels, PhD PharmD BCPS (2010-2013)
• Knox H. Todd, MD MPH (2009-2012)
• Sandra Ward, PhD RN FAAN (2004-2007)
• Diana Wilkie, PhD RN FAAN (2008-2011)
• George Wilcox, PhD (2003-2009)
• Lonnie Zeltzer, MD (2006-2008)