Governance

The governance structure for the South Carolina Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (SC ASM) is outlined in the Constitution for this Branch. Briefly, the Officers for the SC ASM Branch include the President, Vice-President (President-Elect), Secretary-Treasurer, Councilor and Alternate-Councilor. The Executive Committee consists of the aforementioned officers as well as the immediate past President and the Editor of the Branch Newsletter. Other committees necessary to the mission of SC ASM are outlined in the by-laws of the SC ASM Constitution.

Branch Officers

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Committees

Executive Committee

The President shall chair and convene this group as necessary in order to discuss the business and issues related to activities of the Branch.

Program Committee

The President shall chair and convene a committee who will organize Branch meetings as necessary. This committee shall select the site of the next meeting of the Branch. It shall be the duty of this committee to attend to all arrangements for the Branch meeting for which they have been appointed to serve.

Awards Committee

The President shall chair and appoint a committee to organize the selection of the awardees for which the Branch is responsible.

Membership Committee

The Vice-President (President-Elect) shall chair, and in concert with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Branch, maintain the Branch membership list and be responsible for recommending changes to the Branch dues structure.

Nominating Committee

The immediate Past President shall convene a committee that will determine eligibility, solicit, and then nominate individuals for Branch elected offices, Branch awards, and any other Branch offices and/or activities requiring action. The slate of candidates shall be submitted to the President and Secretary-Treasurer who will oversee the election and/or selection process.

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