Society for Education in Anesthesia

“Any person with a medical degree (md, do, or equivalent degree) may be an active member after receipt of annual dues. Any other person with a demonstrated interest in anesthesia education may apply for associate membership. All active members may vote and hold office, with the exception of associate members, medical students, residents, emeritus, and honorary members.”

“Members serving on the governing body are elected by the society's members. The nominating committee shall provide a list of nominees for all offices or other positions required by the bylaws to be filled by election at the next annual business meeting. The list of nominees should be presented at the meeting of the governing body prior to the business meeting when elections will be conducted for discussion and approval by the directors. Other nominations may be made by any member at the time of the meeting.”

“The bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members in attendance at the annual business meeting only after the proposed amendment has been presented to the society at the previous annual business meeting or had been recommended by the board of directors and mailed/emailed to each member at least forty days prior to the annual business meeting. The requirement for a mailing of a proposed amendment at least forty days prior to the annual business meeting may be waived by a unanimous vote of the members present at the annual business meeting.”

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

“Whenever any director has a conflict of interest with the society, he/she shall call such conflict to the attention of the governing body. It is the duty of each director to disclose a conflict of interest to the governing body. The minutes of the meeting at which the disclosure is made shall reflect that the disclosure was made and whether the person with the conflict withdrew, after making full disclosure of the matter in question and the conflict, and was not present for the final discussion of the matter and vote thereon. A conflict of interest exists when 1) any director has an interest in an issue, matter or transaction in which the society has an interest, or 2) when any director acts as an agent, representative or spokesperson for any person, business, group or organization, in order to influence the society on any issue, matter or transaction. In addition, directors should not use inside information or accept any service, discount, concession, fee for advice or service or thing of value from any person with an interest in an issue, matter or transaction in which the society also has an economic or programmatic interest. New directors shall be given a copy of the policy and asked to read it. Each director shall be asked to complete a conflict of interest policy disclosure statement upon his/her appointment or reappointment to the governing body.”

“The society makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”