It may be appropriate for the society to take public positions on certain issues that are within the society's area of interest and would benefit from society advocacy. Drafts of potential position statements may be developed by any member or group within the society and forwarded to the APS president. The APS president, or appropriate representative, will work in an editorial capacity with the person or group who drafted the statement and then submit the final draft to APS Council for consideration. Approval of the statement to be issued on behalf of the society shall require a positive vote from at least 2/3 of the members of Council.
Approved position statements shall be submitted to the APS chief executive officer, or other person deemed appropriate by the APS president, who shall see that the statement is on official APS letterhead and released publicly to the press, government agencies, and/or by other appropriate means.
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to inhibit the APS president, or appropriate representatives, from taking routine actions on behalf of the society or providing information requested by outside groups.
