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2010 ANNUAL MEMBERS BUSINESS MEETING
Saturday, November 13, 2010 • 1:15 – 2:00 PM
Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort
The Annual Business Meeting is held in accordance with APM Bylaws. All members are encouraged to attend.
Agenda items include the election of officers and councilors The proposed slate of nominees for 2010 APM leadership positions is below.
Also on the agenda are proposed changes to the APM Constitution and Bylaws, the governing documents of the Academy. Changes to these documents are not taken lightly and require a vote of the members at the Annual Business Meeting. A full discussion will be held in Marco Island before a vote.
Nominating Committee:
• John L. Shuster, MD, FAPM,
Chair
• Carol L. Alter, MD, FAPM
• M. Beatriz Currier, MD, FAPM
• Joel E. Dimsdale, MD, FAPM
• Christine Skitzko, MD, FAPM |
Election of Officers and Councilors
The APM Nominating Committee respectfully submits the following slate of officers and councilors for action at the Annual Members’ Business Meeting in Marco Island, Florida in November.
OFFICERS (1-year terms):
- President-Elect: Donald L. Rosenstein, MD, FAPM (Chapel Hill, NC)
- Vice President: Wayne J. Katon, MD, FAPM (Seattle, WA)
- Secretary: Linda L.M. Worley, MD, FAPM (Little Rock, AR)
- Treasurer: Catherine C. Crone, MD, FAPM (Falls Church, VA)
COUNCILORS (3-year terms):
- Linda K. Ganzini, MD, FAPM (Portland, OR) — 2nd Term
- Rebecca W. Brendel, MD, JD, FAPM
(Belmont, MA) — 1st Term
- Michael C. Sharpe, MD, FAPM
(Edinburgh, UK) — 1st Term
Changes to the Constitution and Bylaws
For the documents to which the proposed changes apply, see the November 2008 APM Constitution and Bylaws [PDF].
Changes to the Constitution:
ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS
Section 1.2
Proposed amendments to the Constitution shall be disseminated by the Secretary to the membership no later than three five months prior to the following annual meeting at which action is to be taken.
Changes to the By-Laws:
CHAPTER I. MEMBERSHIP
Section 6.1 Termination of Membership
B. Procedures for terminating membership on account of unethical conduct have been developed by the Governance Committee and have been approved by Council [see Chapter VIII, Section 6.1 (C&D) Section 7.1 (C)]. Members have a right to present a defense and be represented by legal counsel.
CHAPTER III. THE COUNCIL
Section 1.1 Membership
Add:
E. The Chair of the Board of Directors of the Foundation of the APM is an ex officio member of the Council without vote.
CHAPTER V. ELECTIONS
Section 1.2 Nomination of Officers
Nominations for Academy officers are made by the Nominating Committee. The names of nominees are published to the membership at least three months five months prior to the meeting at which a vote is to be taken (Bylaws, Chapter VIII, Section 2.1).
CHAPTER VIII. COMMITTEES
Section 6.1 Governance Committee
D. The Governance Committee will investigate ALL allegations of unethical conduct brought against any member of the Academy, as specified in the Bylaws, Chapter I, Section 6.1. The Committee will then present its recommendations for change in membership status or censorship of a member to the Council. The Committee will periodically review the procedures it is to follow in investigating and hearing cases of alleged misconduct.
Section 10.1 Research Committee
A. The Research Committee will consist of seven Full Members of the Academy appointed by the President for three-year terms. The chair of the Research Researcg Committee shall be a Council Member
Section 11.1 Clinical Practice Committee
A. The Clinical Practice Public Policy Committee will consist of five Full Members of the Academy appointed by the President for three-year terms. The Chair of the Clinical Practice Practive Committee shall be a Council member.
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