The amendments would grant the treasurer voting rights on the executive committee, changing the position from its current ex officio non-voting status. ASA members may submit comments until March 15.
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The ASA Board of Directors recommends amendments to the ASA bylaws and constitution to grant the treasurer voting rights on the executive committee, changing the position from its current ex officio non-voting status. The proposed changes are as follows: ASA members who have comments about the proposed changes should send them to Ron Wasserstein, ASA […]