MISSION
The mission of the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC) is to safeguard and optimize perioperative neurologic function and brain health through neuroscience research, education, and advocacy, advancing high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia and critical care.
BYLAWS OF THE SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE IN ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CRITICAL CARE
Approved October 2014. Updated 5.7 on January 12, 2018 (Board approved October 2017). (Amended 5.4 – 6.1 November 13, 2018). (Amended 4.2; 5.1-5.8; 5.9.2 January 9, 2020). Amended 1.1 – 8.1 and added within Article 6: 6.1.1 – 6.1.7 on January 15, 2021 (Board approved January 25, 2021). Amended 3.3 and 4.1.2 (Board approved August 30, 2021).
MEMBERSHIP |
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| 1.1 | Membership Categories All members should support the mission of the Society. The membership shall consist of three (3) categories. |
| 1.1.1 | Active An active member shall be a person who currently works in any area relevant to perioperative neuroscience. Active members in good standing may vote, nominate, and hold office in the Society. |
| 1.1.2 | Trainee A Trainee member shall include medical or basic science students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents or fellows. Trainee members shall have no vote and may not nominate or hold office in the Society. |
| 1.1.3 | Emeritus Any Active Member of the Society who is withdrawing from active practice in their relevant profession may make application to the Board of Directors requesting that he or she be made an Emeritus Member. This application may be accepted at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Emeritus members may vote and nominate, but not hold office in the Society. |
| 1.2 | Application for Membership Applications for Active and Trainee memberships shall be via a standard application form. Trainee applications must be accompanied by verification from the applicant’s educational institution and must supply verification on an annual basis at the time of membership renewal if they plan to continue to remain as a Trainee member. |
| 1.3 | Voting Rights Active and Emeritus Members shall have voting rights and other rights only as provided in the Bylaws of the Society. |
| 1.4 | Dues The annual dues and dues cycle of the Society shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Dues shall be collected on an annual basis and membership in the Society renewed annually on payment of assessed dues. Those delinquent by at least 30 days will be notified at least once. Failure to pay dues within 30 days of receiving the initial notification of delinquency with result in suspension of membership. A member suspended for nonpayment of dues will be eligible for reinstatement on payment of all delinquent dues or assessments. |
| 1.5 | Termination of Membership A member considered to be in good standing if she or he has remained current on the Society’s membership dues. Further, a member in good standing works to support the mission of the Society and does not engage in activities that either put the Society at financial risk or bring discredit to the Society. A member in good standing behaves in a way that is professional and mutually respectful. The Society reserves the right to terminate the membership of a member who is not in good standing by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. |
MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP |
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| 2.1 | Annual Meetings The Society shall hold an Annual Educational Meeting and an Annual Business Meeting; these two meetings may be combined into a single meeting or held individually. The place, time and format of the Annual Meeting shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The Society may also choose to hold a scientific meeting, in addition to the Annual Meeting, during the same calendar year by majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may decide by majority vote to suspend the annual educational meeting if deemed not to be in the best interest of the Society and/or its members. |
| 2.1.2 | Quorum A quorum of the Annual Business Meeting shall consist of five percent (5%) of the membership who are entitled to vote. |
| 2.1.3 | Order of Business The order of business at the Annual Business Meeting shall include but not be limited to:
The President shall preside at the Annual Business Meeting of the Society. In the absence of the President, or if the President refuses or is unable to act, such meeting shall be called by an Officer designated by the Executive Committee. Only active and Emeritus members may participate in the Society’s business meetings. Trainee members may attend as observers. |
| 2.2 | Special Meetings Special meetings of members, for any purpose or purposes, shall be called by the President upon the order of the Board of Directors, or upon the request in writing or electronically of a quorum of members entitled to vote at such meeting as defined in section 2.1.2. Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting which shall be held not more than ninety (90) days after the receipt of the request. In the absence of the President, or if the President refuses or is unable to act, such meeting shall be called by an Officer designated by the Board of Directors. Notice of a special meeting shall be given in writing or electronically by the President or by the Secretary-Treasurer (or, in the case of their refusal to give such notice, by an officer designated by the Board of Directors), stating the time, place and purposes of the meeting. Such notice will be given electronically, by telephone or by post not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting date. At any special meeting of the Society, only those matters that are within the purposes described in the meeting notice may be voted on by the members. If any meeting is adjourned to another time or place, no notice as to such adjourned meeting need be given other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken. |
BOARD of DIRECTORS |
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| 3.1 | General Powers The Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the Society. |
| 3.2 | Composition The Board of Directors shall consist of: The Executive Committee comprising the Executive Officers of the Society as follows, President, President-elect, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and the Immediate Past President. In addition to the members of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors shall include Directors. The number of Directors shall be determined by the Executive Committee based on the needs and may be increased and decreased accordingly. Addition or removal of a Director position can be accomplished by a majority vote by the Board of Directors. |
| 3.3 | Terms of Office Executive officers will serve one-year terms in each post with automatic succession from Secretary-Treasurer to Vice President, to President-elect, to President, and to Immediate Past President unless a vacancy arises because of the death, resignation, or removal of an Officer. In such circumstances the vacant post will, by default, be replaced in line with the arrangements for automatic succession noted above, except for a vacancy in the Secretary-Treasurer post which the Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall have the power to fill from within their ranks until such time as the next Secretary-Treasurer is elected by the membership.3.3 (a) In the setting of a vacancy among the Executive Officers, for either the reasons mentioned above or for any similar unforeseen and extenuating circumstance, and only within such a scenario, the Board of Directors shall also have the power by majority vote to extend the duration of the terms of Executive Officers for up to one (1) additional year if this alternate (non-default) pathway is deemed to be in the best interests of the Society.3.3 (b) In the event of a vacancy of the Immediate Past President, the Board of Directors may, by majority vote, leave the post vacant or appoint a Past President. Past Presidents may not run for a position on the Board of Directors. Directors shall serve staggered three (3)-year terms, and may serve a total of two (2) full terms, if re-elected. The maximum time that one can serve as in the role of a Director is six years. |
| 3.4 | Meetings A meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held, without other notice than this Bylaw, twice a year; immediately before and/or after the Annual Meeting of the Society and also mid-term at a time to be determined by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may provide by resolution the time and place for the holding of additional meetings without other notice than such resolution. These meetings may be held in person, via telephone or electronically. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by, or at the request of, the President or any two Officers or Directors. Notice of the time, place and purpose of a special meeting shall be given, and receipt confirmed, at least one (1) day prior to the time of the meeting by telephone, email, or by post to the Directors’ addresses as appear on the Society’s records. The Executive Committee shall meet at least monthly, usually by teleconference. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Executive Committee and Board of Director members are expected to attend their respective meeting either in-person or via telephone as appropriate. |
| 3.5 | Quorum A majority of the number of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business by the Board of Directors. Three Officers shall constitute a quorum for the Executive Committee. |
| 3.6 | Compensation No Director or Officer shall be entitled to or shall receive any compensation for attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors or Executive Committee. |
| 3.7 | Vacancies The Board of Directors by majority vote of the members thereof shall have the power to fill vacancies in the Board, including vacancies resulting from an increase in the number of Directors, the death, resignation or removal of a Director or Officer, or otherwise, if it is necessary to fill such vacancy before the next election cycle. |
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS |
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| 4.1 | Executive Officers The Society shall have a President, President-elect, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past President, each of whom must be an Active member of the Society in good standing. |
| 4.1.2 | Election of Officers The Secretary-Treasurer will be elected annually by majority vote of the membership and take up office at the Annual Meeting of the Society. At the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting of the Society the President-Elect shall automatically become the President of the Society. There shall also be automatic succession from departing Secretary-Treasurer to Vice President, from Vice President to President-elect, and from President to Immediate Past President.4.1.2 (a) In the setting of a vacancy among the Executive Officers, if the Board of Directors has filled the vacancy by automatic succession, as outlined in Section 3.3, the Board of Directors shall have the power to hold a special election to fill the vacancy of the Secretary-Treasurer position at such time as would serve the best interests of the Society, who would be elected by majority vote of the membership and can assume office at any time and prior to the next Annual Meeting of the Society |
| 4.1.3 | President The President shall preside over meetings and supervise the activities of the Society. In his/her absence, the President-Elect shall preside. In the event the President and the President-Elect are unable to preside, the Immediate Past President, Vice-President, or the Secretary-Treasurer shall preside in this order. |
| 4.1.4 | President-Elect The President-Elect shall be responsible for coordinating industry sponsorship for the SNACC Annual Meeting in coordination with the sponsorship subcommittee / finance committee and for overseeing the organization of educational content on behalf of the Society at other organizations’ meetings, including, but not restricted to, the International Anesthesia Research Society and American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meetings. The President-Elect will be a standing member on the Finance Committee. |
| 4.1.5 | Vice President The President-Elect shall be responsible for coordinating industry sponsorship for the SNACC Annual Meeting in coordination with the sponsorship subcommittee / finance committee and for overseeing the organization of educational content on behalf of the Society at other organizations’ meetings, including, but not restricted to, the International Anesthesia Research Society and American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meetings. The President-Elect will be a standing member on the Finance Committee. |
| 4.1.6 | Secretary-Treasurer The Secretary-Treasurer shall ensure that (i) minutes of all meetings, including those of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, are recorded and (ii) notices of all meetings of members are communicated in the appropriate manner. He or she will also (iii) have charge of all funds of the Society, (iv) carry out correspondence related to the business affairs of the Society, (v) serve as chair of the finance committee, (vi) serve on the ICPNT Executive Committee and (vii) perform other duties as may be expected of a Secretary-Treasurer, or as from time to time directed by the Board of Directors. |
| 4.1.7 | Immediate Past President The Immediate Past President shall serve as the chair of the Nominating Committee. He or she will also provide counsel to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on all Society matters and take responsibility for specific tasks as requested from time-to-time by the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. |
| 4.2 | Directors Directors shall be Active Members of SNACC in good standing and shall serve staggered three (3) year terms and may serve a total of two (2) full terms for a total of six (6) years. Directors are elected by the voting membership based on the highest number of votes for the given number of Director positions open for each annual election. Directors shall advise the Executive Committee in the overall functioning of the society. In addition, the Directors may be asked by the Executive Committee to lead specific committees, subcommittees, task forces, councils, or special projects. |
| 4.3 | Removal from Office Any individual serving as Officer or Director may be removed by affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Society will be served by such removal from office. |
COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES |
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| Committees are organized groups that are permanent within the Society’s structure whereas Subcommittees are long-standing groups within a Committee that have specific tasks that are associated with the activities of their parent Committee. Subcommittee chairs will report to and work with the Chair of their parent Committee. Appointment or dissolution of a Committee or Subcommittee, as well as advancement of a Subcommittee to the status of a Committee, will occur by a majority vote by the Board of Directors. The structure and activities of Committees, but not Subcommittees, will be described in the bylaws of the Society. Committee and Subcommittee Chairs appointments will be made by the President in collaboration with the current Committee or Subcommittee chair, if one exists, and approved by a majority vote by the Executive Committee. With the exception of the Nominating Committee and Finance Committee, all other Committee and Subcommittee Chairs must be Active members of the Society in good standing and may or may not be an elected Director. With the exception of the Nominating Committee and Finance Committee, the Committee and Subcommittee Chairs will have a term limit of three (3) years, renewable once, such that the maximum total term for a Committee or Subcommittee chair is six (6) years. Chairs of Committees and Subcommittee will be expected to periodically report directly to the Board of Directors and attend the board meetings as non-voting members when asked by the Board of Directors. With the exception of the Nominating Committee, Committee and Subcommittee chairs will complete a formal Committee Report summarizing committee activities and future plans prior to each meeting of the Board of Directors. All Committee and Subcommittee chairs will provide any additional updates in verbal or written form to the EC or BOD at the request of the President. Board members are not eligible to receive the annual awards (Teacher of the Year/Education or Distinguished Service Award / Induction into the WINNER Academy of Mentors). Board members are also not eligible to receive the John D. Michenfelder New Investigator, William Young Research Award, or the Travel Awards.
Committee and Subcommittee members must be Active Society Members in good standing and will be appointed by respective Committee and Subcommittee Chairs with advice from the Board of Directors. Committee and Subcommittee Chairs must inquire about interest in continued Committee and Subcommittee membership among its members and have the authority to remove members who do not have interest in further serving or are not actively contributing to Committee or Subcommittee activities. The Chairs and Members of all Committees and Subcommittees will be published on the Society’s website. No member should serve on more than two Committees/Subcommittees concurrently although they may work on additional task forces at the same time if asked by the Board of Directors. Each Committee membership term shall be of two years duration but can be renewed at the end of each two-year term. The following statutory Committees shall operate unless from time to time they are deemed unnecessary by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. If a statutory Committee is temporarily disbanded, the need for reinstatement shall be reviewed at least annually. The Executive Committee shall appoint subcommittees and their respective chairs to work under a statuary committee as needed to meet the needs of Society. |
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| 5.1 | Scientific Affairs Committee The Scientific Affairs Committee shall be responsible for review of abstracts, coordination, and selection of all awards for abstracts including the John D. Michenfelder New Investigator Award, the Travel Awards, and planning of poster/abstract sessions at the Annual Meeting of the Society. The Committee shall also be responsible for any tasks related to scientific issues or activities that the Board of Directors deems necessary to complete. The Committee will liaise with the Communications Committee to provide content for the newsletter and website. |
| 5.2 | Education Committee The Education Committee shall be responsible for all matters relating to the educational activities of the Society, with the exception of the organization of the Annual Meeting. The Committee may be invited to organize sessions/segments of the Annual Meeting or represent SNACC at other Society meetings at the request of the Board of Directors. This will include the development and updating of on-line material and the provision of other educational content as directed by the Board of Directors. The Education Committee will liaise closely with the Communication Committee to facilitate effective dissemination of educational products to members. The Committee will also liaise with the Communications Committee to provide content for the newsletter and website. |
| 5.3 | Membership Committee The Membership Committee shall consist of key constituent groups and include the SNACC Membership Manager and Executive Director ex-officio. The Committee shall be charged with review of applications for membership of the Society, recruiting and retaining members, assuring that new members are notified of the outcome of their membership application, and notifying members of termination of their membership due to failure to pay dues or because of engagement of other activities that has resulted in the member not being in good standing. The committee will serve as an advocate of the members of Society and advise to the Board of Directors on ways to enhance the value of membership. The Membership Committee will also be responsible for coordinating relations with other organizations that share the mission of the Society. The Committee will also liaise with the Communications Committee to provide content for the newsletter and website. |
| 5.4 | Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee shall be chaired by the Immediate Past President and comprise of at least five (5) other active members of the Society in good standing who are not candidates for any open position elected annually by the Executive Committee. Committee members are solicited and appointed by the chair of the Nominating Committee. The term of membership on the Nominating Committee is up to one year and individuals can serve multiple terms as a member of the Nominating Committee. The Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee (or designate selected by the DEI Committee) will be a standing voting member of the SNACC Nominating Committee. Additionally, the Immediate Past-Chair of the International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT) will also serve on the SNACC Nominating Committee. The membership of the Nominating Committee shall be published on the Society’s website. The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Executive Committee the names of candidates duly proposed and seconded for election to the Secretary-Treasurer and vacant Director positions. The candidates for election shall be announced and published on the Society’s website at least two (2) weeks prior to the election, which may be held via electronic or paper ballot. A quorum for electronic ballot will be 5% of the members eligible to vote.The Nominating Committee is also responsible for seeking and reviewing nominations to the Teacher of the Year and Distinguished Service Awards and Inductee into the WINNER Academy of Mentors and for making recommendations to the Executive Committee. The Nominating Committee will also be responsible for overseeing the elections of ICPNT as described in Article 6.1.6 of the SNACC Bylaws. |
| 5.5 | Communication Committee The Communication Committee shall be responsible for the effective communication of all aspects of Society mission, including via the website, newsletter, social media, and any other means. The Committee shall also be responsible for communication with related organizations and for any other activity from time to time requested by the Board of Directors. The Committee shall liaise with all other committees to ensure effective communication. |
| 5.6 | Research Committee The Research Committee shall be responsible for all matters relating to scientific research in perioperative neuroscience in line with the aims and objectives of the Society. The Research Committee will select the winner of William Young Research Award every year and will liaise with the Finance Committee and the Executive Committee to organize fundraising for the William L. Young Neuroscience Research Award. The Committee will also liaise with the Communications Committee to provide content for the newsletter and website. |
| 5.7 | Clinical Affairs Committee The Clinical Affairs Committee will be responsible for issues related to clinical guidelines, care pathways, advisories, and outcomes in perioperative neurosciences. This will include reviewing and keeping an updated awareness of current translational clinical studies in order to suggest pathways for perioperative clinical care. As and when asked by the Executive Committee, the Clinical Affairs Committee will also be responsible for coordinating the Society’s endorsement of documents put forth by other groups that are in line with the mission of the Society. The committee will be responsible for coordinating patient safety initiatives and programs consistent with the SNACC mission. The Clinical Affairs Committee will also liaise with the Communications Committee to provide content for the newsletter and website |
| 5.8 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee aims to enhance the experience of all Society members regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation, race, ethnicity, national origin, and sexual orientation; and encourage as well as recognize their contributions and successes, in an inclusive, cohesive, and collegial environment. This committee will facilitate ongoing efforts to foster equity, and a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. Additionally, the Committee will be responsible for updating and implementing a strategy to assure that the Society attracts, retains, and promotes members from all backgrounds, with differing perspectives and abilities. The Committee will advise and consult with the Board of Directors on all issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity. The Chair (or Designate) from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will serve as a standing member of the SNACC Nominating Committee. The Committee will also liaise with the Communications Committee to provide content for the newsletter and website. |
| 5.9 | Finance Committee The Finance Committee will be chaired by the Secretary-Treasurer and include the SNACC Accountant and Executive Director ex-officio and at least one representative from the Board of Directors. The Finance Committee will be responsible for overseeing the Society’s finances and investments, sponsorship and fundraising in consultation with the Board of Directors. The President-elect will be a standing member of this committee and will specifically focus on sponsorship initiatives for the annual meeting as well as for enhancing the mission of Society in general. |
| 5.10 | Trainee Engagement Committee The Trainee Engagement Committee shall be responsible for matters related to outreach to trainees on behalf of the Society. Trainees shall include but not be limited to residents, fellows, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, medical students, and any other students. Activities of the Committee will include engaging trainees in the activities of the Society, including the Annual Meeting, serving as a liaison between trainees and the Society, serving as a resource for matters related to trainee education, increasing the awareness of trainees toward neuroanesthesia fellowships and careers, and serving as a platform to facilitate mentorship opportunities for trainees. The Trainee Engagement Committee shall collaborate with the Education Committee and Communications Committee to provide educational content and material specifically focused on the needs of trainees. The Trainee Engagement Committee will also liaise with the Membership Committee and Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee to assure fair representation of trainees in the activities of the Society and guide the Society so that it can serve as an advocate for trainees. The Committee will collaborate with the ICPNT to serve as a resource for fellowship education. |
| 5.11 | Short-lived Taskforces The Executive Committee may from time-to-time constitute short-lived Taskforces to address specific issues. Such Taskforces shall be in effect for one year only but may be renewed on a yearly basis by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Members of task forces shall not receive any financial compensation from the Society. |
| 5.11.1 | Ad Hoc Committees The President may from time to time at his/her discretion appoint ad hoc committees for the performance of duties not covered by other committees. Such committees shall be in effect for one year only, unless renewed by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. |
COUNCILS
| 6.1 | International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training The International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT) will oversee the development and maintenance of subspecialty fellowship curricula in accordance with the scientific and clinical advancements in Neurosciences pertaining to perioperative medicine. The Council will also determine eligibility criteria for accreditation of fellowship programs that will offer such training. The Council will evaluate written applications from fellowship programs, provide feedback, and make a determination about subspecialty perioperative neuroscience fellowship program (including neuroanesthesia) accreditation status. ICPNT mission, organization and function are maintained in a charter which shall be publicly available on the ICPNT and SNACC websites. |
| 6.1.1 | ICPNT Executive Committee Scope: The ICPNT EC has the decision-making authority to determine the structure, actions and plans of the Council subject to the approval of the SNACC EC. The ICPNT EC will consult with the broader Council when enacting fundamental changes to the program (e.g. program curricula requirements, bylaws, charter). The ICPNT EC has the authority to appoint ad hoc committees or working groups to address specific issues or tasks as needed. Composition: The ICPNT Executive Committee (EC) shall be comprised of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Past-Chair, Secretary, and four (4) Members-at-Large and the Chair of the Neuroanesthesia Program Relations Committee. In addition, the SNACC Secretary/Treasurer will serve as the ICPNT Treasurer on the ICPNT EC ex-officio. Terms: The Chair, Past-Chair, Vice-Chair, and four (4) Members-at-Large will serve terms of two (2) years. As an ex-officio position, the SNACC Secretary/Treasurer position will be filled in accordance with the process outlined in Section 4.1.2 (Election of Officers). Every two (2) years, the Vice-Chair will be elected as described by the process below. The Chair and Past-Chair are filled by succession from the Vice-Chair and Chair, respectively. The ICPNT secretary and Members-at-Large will be appointed by the ICPNT Chair via an internal process and are renewable for one successive term. The Chair of the Neuroanesthesia Program Relations (NPR) Committee is an ex-officio position described elsewhere. |
| 6.1.2 | ICPNT Membership Voting members of the ICPNT are made up of 1) Program Directors of accredited programs and 2) Members of ICPNT EC. All voting members must also be Active members of SNACC. Non-voting members of ICPNT are made up of Assistant Program Directors, Core Faculty, and Active Fellows in accredited fellowship programs. |
| 6.1.3 | Accreditation Review Committee Scope: The Accreditation Review Committee will review, evaluate and adjudicate applications for accreditation or re-accreditation on behalf of ICPNT. The Committee has the authority to request further information and make recommendations for improvement to individual programs. Composition and Terms: The Accreditation Review Committee will be composed of the ICPNT Executive Committee ex-officio. The Chair will appoint individuals from the ICPNT membership who will serve as reviewers as needed. Lead Program Reviewers must be ICPNT members, however additional ad hoc reviewers may be consulted from the International Neuroanesthesia Community based on expertise and geographic familiarity. |
| 6.1.4 | Neuroanesthesia Program Relations (NPR) Committee Scope: The Neuroanesthesia Program Relations (NPR) Committee will work to provide collaborative offerings and activities, both in person and virtually, which will serve to foster academic, scholarly, professional relations, and networking among ICPNT accredited programs, in accordance with its Mission Statement (refer to “ICPNT NPR Mission Statement” on ICPNT website). Composition and Terms: The Neuroanesthesia Program Relations (NPR) Committee will be composed of a Chair and the rest of the committee members, delegated to various tasks within the scope of the committee’s activities, comprised of ICPNT-accredited fellowship Program Directors and Assistant Program Directors. Committee members are appointed on a rolling basis at the discretion of the Chair, with a view to their educational, scholarly, and professional aptitude and desire to foster the mission of the committee. The Chair of the NPR is appointed at the behest of the Chair of ICPNT as approved by the ICPNT EC and will serve a term of two (2) years, renewable for a successive term. |
| 6.1.5 | ICPNT Meetings Executive Committee: The ICPNT EC will hold meetings regularly, at a frequency and manner determined by the Chair, and will be either in-person or by electronic means. ICPNT Membership: The ICPNT EC will hold an Annual Business meeting for ICPNT members, typically, but not necessarily, at the SNACC Annual Meeting. In addition, the Chair of the NPR Committee will hold an Annual Programs Directors Meeting for all ICPNT members, which will typically follow the Annual Business Meeting. Guests may be permitted to attend the Annual Program Directors Meeting by invitation and approval by the ICPNT EC. The SNACC BOD will be invited to the Annual PD meeting of the ICPNT. |
| 6.1.6 | Elections Nominations: Nominations for anticipated vacancies in the Vice-Chair positions will be solicited from the SNACC membership. Candidates can be self-nominated or nominated by other SNACC members. The SNACC Nominating Committee will review and approve nominations, and prior participation in ICPNT (i.e. Program Director or other role) will be strongly considered in this process. Elections: Election of the Vice-Chair will be overseen by the SNACC Nominating Committee. Elections will take place either in-person at the Annual SNACC Business Meeting, or by electronic vote. All SNACC Members are eligible to vote. Replacing Executive Committee Members: In the event that a member of the ICPNT EC is no longer able to serve their term to completion, their position will be filled either: 1) By natural succession to fill the Chair position; 2) Temporary appointment of ICPNT member until an election can be held. Temporary appointments must be approved by majority vote of the ICPNT EC, in consultation with the SNACC Board of Directors. In addition, and in exceptional circumstances, any member of the ICPNT EC may be removed per the judgment of the ICPNT EC such that the best interests of the ICNPT will be served by such removal from office. This would occur by affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining ICPNT EC, in consultation with the SNACC EC. |
| 6.1.7 | Relationship with SNACC ICPNT will function as a subsidiary of SNACC and will be governed by SNACC bylaws. Specifically, ICPNT is a Council of SNACC. SNACC will provide oversight and financial and administrative support to ICPNT and report ICPNT assets and liabilities within the SNACC financial statements. ICPNT will provide SNACC with a statement of income and expenditures on a quarterly basis and provide an annual budget for approval by the SNACC Board of Directors. The ICPNT chair will serve as a non-voting member of the SNACC Board of Directors. The ICPNT Chair will send in a written report and present during the board meeting quarterly or as needed. The ICPNT Chair and Vice Chair shall not hold any positions in the SNACC EC, but they can be a member of the Board of Directors of the SNACC. |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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| 7.1 | Representative to Other Organizations The Board of Directors shall from time to time appoint SNACC members to represent the Society at related organizations. These shall be for a one (1) year period, renewable at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Liaison officers shall not receive any financial compensation from the Society.The SNACC representatives to the ASA House of Delegates shall consist of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate. The Delegate should be the President and the Alternate Delegate should be the President-elect but the Board of Directors can vote to appoint a member of the Board of Directors to serve in one or both of these roles. The term of each position will be one (1) year. |
| 7.2 | The Journal of the Society The Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology shall be the official Journal of the Society. A Director from the Board shall serve as an official liaison on behalf of the Society for the Journal and this individual shall be appointed by the President in collaboration with the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal. The Editor-in-chief shall be invited as a special attendee to meet with the Board of Directors during its two meetings annually. |
| 7.3 | Liaison to the International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training The SNACC EC, with approval by the ICPNT EC, will appoint a member of the SNACC BOD to serve as a liaison to the ICPNT. This individual will be responsible for facilitating communication between SNACC leadership and ICPNT leadership with the goal of maintaining the aligned by separate interests of both SNACC and the ICPNT. The liaison to the ICPNT will not be a member of the ICPNT EC. |
| 7.4 | Ethics All members of the Society shall conduct themselves in a professional and mutually-respectful manner. Unprofessional or mutually-disrespectful behaviors include but are not limited to incivility, bullying, or ignoring the rules of the Society. If any member has reason to question the professional conduct of another member, she or he should file a letter of complaint against such member to the Board of Directors which shall conduct a full inquiry into the charges. If, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, the charges are valid and a member is found to have behaved in an unprofessional or disrespectful manner, the member may have their membership in the Society suspended by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. |
| 7.5 | Dissolution In the event of dissolution of the Society, all of the assets and property of every nature and description whatsoever remaining after the payment of liabilities and obligations of the Society, but not including assets held by the Society upon condition requiring return, transfer or conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the dissolution of the Society, shall be paid over and transferred to a Society or other entity exempt from tax as an exclusively charitable, educational, literary or scientific organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any successor United States Internal Revenue Law) having substantially similar purposes and no portion of said assets and property shall inure to the benefit of any member of the Society or any enterprise organized for profit. |
| 7.6 | Indemnification The Society shall indemnify its officers, directors, employees, and agents to the maximum extent permitted by law. |
AMENDMENTS |
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| 8.1 | Amendments to the Bylaws Proposed changes to the Bylaws shall be presented to the Board of Directors at any time as deemed necessary. Approval of Bylaws may be made by majority vote among the Board of Directors by electronic or paper ballot. |