ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEES
Section 1
The Board of Directors may authorize the appointment by the President of such standing and special committees as represent the well-defined and continuing interest of the Association's membership in all fields.
A. Chairs of such committees are appointed for terms of one year. Personnel of a standing committee may be changed upon recommendation of the chair. The President may terminate the chair.
B. Standing committees are composed of not more than ten members.
C. The Board of Directors is responsible for continuing or changing the status of all standing committees.
Section 2: Budget Committee
The Executive Secretary-Treasurer shall serve as chair of the Budget Committee, assisted by the President, Immediate Past President, Vice President, and one member-at-large.
Section 3: Nominating Committee
The Immediate Past President shall serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee, along with two members-at-large. The President shall serve as an ex officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee.