Board of Directors

Presidential Duties:

• Presides at all Board of Directors and Association meetings and at the banquet at the annual meeting.
• Chairs the Executive Committee.
• Appoints and charges all committees.
• Identifies representative to the Poultry Animal Care Committee that is responsible for revisions to the Ag Guide. The term is for three years
• Submits committee list to the fall Newsletter and to December issue of Poultry Science (see Calendar of Events for deadlines).
• Writes articles for the two Newsletters during the year (see Calendar of Events for deadlines).
• May present Presidential Address at the Opening Session of the annual meeting, and if so, has the option of submitting the manuscript to Poultry Science (for the following January’s edition) or the Newsletter.
• Works closely with Executive Director to maintain control of the Calendar of Events.
• Provides answers to all kinds of incredible questions that no one else has answers for.
• Serves as ex officio member of Annual Meeting program Committee.
• Serves as ex officio member of the Planning Committee for Annual Meeting.
• Serves on Executive Director Oversight Committee and on Finance Committee.
• Serves as ex-officio member of the Publication Committees for Poultry Science, JAPR and European Poultry Science.
• Serves as ex-officio member of the PSA Foundation Board of Trustees.
• Serves as liaison to the Fellows Committee.
• Serves as mentor to a new Secretary-Treasurer and the first Vice President.
• If a member of the USA Branch of the WPSA, serves as an ex officio member of the standing committee of the WPSA-USA. 
• Appoints one individual who is a member of the USA Branch of the WPSA during each appointment year to the standing committee of the USA Branch of the WPSA.
• In concert with the Executive Director and Director of Business Operations, arranges and sets the agenda for monthly conference calls with the Executive Committee and quarterly conference calls with the full Board. Conference calls may not be scheduled during the months when the Board meets in person unless absolutely necessary. 

Past-President Duties

• Serves on the PSA Board of Directors.
• Serves on the Executive Committee.
• Oversees annual evaluation of Executive Director and Director of Business Operations as chair of the Executive Director Evaluation Committee.
• Chairs the Nominating Committee and presents the slate of candidates to the membership at the annual business meeting.
• Serves on the Finance Committee. 
• Reviews the Procedures Manual for any inconsistencies or items that need clarification, and presents them at the mid-year Board meeting.  Changes that are made to policy or procedures during the annual or mid-year meeting are incorporated on-site.   

1st Vice President Description & Duties

The 1st Vice President shall be elected from among professional members who have already served a term on the Board of Directors, as a Director or Secretary Treasurer, or who have served a full term as Editor in Chief of one of the PSA journals. The 1st Vice President perform the duties of the President in the event of the absence of the President. The term of office shall be one year; however, the 1st Vice President is traditionally elected in subsequent years to serve as President, with a third year served as Past President of the Association.

• Serves on the Board of Directors.
• Performs the duties of President when required.
• Serves on the Executive Committee.
• Serves on Executive Director Oversight Committee.
• Serves as ex officio member of the Program Committee.
• Serves on the Finance Committee.
• Chairs the Constitution Committee.
• Prepares committee assignments and committee charges as incoming president
• Incorporates constitutional changes and policy updates in committee charges and oversight document as incoming president
• Serves as mentor to the 2nd Vice President. 

2nd Vice President Description & Duties

The 2nd Vice President shall be elected from among professional members who have already served a term on the Board of Directors, as a Director or Secretary Treasurer, or who have served a full term as Editor in Chief of one of the PSA journals. The 2nd Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the event of the absence of the President and 1st Vice President. The term of office shall be one year; however, the 2nd Vice President is traditionally elected in subsequent years to serve as 1st Vice President and then President, with a fourth year served as Past President of the Association.

• Serves on the Board of Directors.
• Functions as President when neither the President nor the 1st Vice President is available.
• Serves on the Executive Committee.
• Serves on Executive Director Oversight Committee.
• Serves on the Finance Committee.
• Serves as a member of the Constitution Committee.
• Serves as a member of the Membership Committee.
• Serves as a member of the Annual Meeting Program Committee 

Secretary-Treasurer Description & Duties

The Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected from among professional members. The term is three years, and an individual may serve up to two consecutive terms if re-elected.

• Serves on the Board of Directors.
• Serves on the Executive Committee.
• Serves on the Executive Director Oversight Committee.
• Serves as ex officio member of Planning Committee for Annual Meeting.
• Serves as ex officio member of the Publications Committee for Poultry Science and JAPR.
  
  
• Secretarial Duties
  • Oversees the recording of the minutes of Board meetings, Board conference calls, and annual business meeting.
  • Details of motions and votes conducted through the PSA Board of Directors website shall be included in the minutes of the next Board of Directors meeting.
    
    
• Treasurer Duties
  • Chair Finance Committee meetings with Executive Director, President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, and Past President.
  • Report on budget and financial status at the mid-year and annual Board meetings and at annual business meeting.
  • Serves on Executive Director Oversight Committee. 

At-Large Director Description & Duties

At-Large Directors serve a term of office for three years, and are expected to attend quarterly meetings to conduct the business of the Board. Meetings are typically held in conjunction with IPSF in Atlanta, Georgia in January, in April at a location of the PSA President’s choosing, in July in conjunction with the PSA Annual Meeting, and in October in conjunction with the PSA Latin American or PSA Pacific Rim scientific conference.

• Serve on the Board of Directors.
• Provide counsel as requested by the President or Executive Director.
• The two most recently elected Directors serve on the Constitution Committee.
• Directors in office for more than one year serve as mentors to incoming directors.

Student Director Description & Duties

The Student Director shall be a graduate student member in good standing, and shall serve two one-year terms, the first year serving as a non-voting member of the Board and the second serving as a voting member of the Board. Only student members shall vote in the election for Student Director.

• Serve on the Board of Directors.
• Two students will be elected by the student caucus organization (PSA Hatchery) of which both will participate in PSA Board of Directors meetings.  The student director participating in the Board of Directors meetings (usually the senior director) will be a voting member.   
• Serve as a liaison between student members and the PSA Board of Directors.
• Facilitate student engagement in association activities.
• Contribute to discussions on strategic initiatives impacting students in the poultry science field.