At its April 2023 meeting, the ASA Board recommended changes to four sections of the association’s bylaws. The board will vote in August to accept these changes.
ASA Bylaws
Proposed Procedures to Determine Whether ASA Makes Public Statement on Policy-Related Issues: Call for Comments
The ASA is often asked to comment about proposed policies, support policy positions, and provide amicus (friend of the court) briefs. Members of the ASA Scientific and Public Affairs Committee think there should be a transparent process for making the decision about the policy issues on which the ASA has been asked to take a public position and call on ASA members to provide their comments to ensure the process is transparent, open, and objective.
Proposed Revisions to the ASA Bylaws
The ASA Board of Directors proposes modifications to the ASA bylaws to ensure the ASA’s finance-related committee charges are consistent with current best practices and to update provisions that are either no longer applicable or not reflective of current best practices. In accordance with the bylaws, the membership shall have 75 days to review and respond to any proposed change.