ANNUAL SESSION

Section 11.01. This Society shall hold an Annual Session at such time and place as has been fixed by the Board of Directors. In the event of change, due notice shall be forwarded to the membership as early as possible, and not less than three (3) weeks before the new date selected.

REGISTRATION

Section 11.02. Every member attending an Annual Session shall have his or her name officially registered. When his or her right to membership has been verified, it shall be duly documented of his or her right to attend that Session. No member shall take part in any of the proceedings of an Annual Session until he or she has complied with the provisions of this Section.

GUESTS

Section 11.03. Any person may become a guest of this Society during the Annual Session upon invitation by an Officer or Director, and shall be accorded the privilege of observing the functions of the Session. He or she may address the Session upon invitation by the House of Delegates.

PROGRAMS

Section 11.04. The scientific programs at the Annual Session shall be known as the Postgraduate Assembly and may consist of general meetings and sections as is deemed advisable by the Committee on Annual Sessions. There shall also be included in the program of each Annual Session at least one (1) business meeting of the House of Delegates for election of Officers, receipt of reports from Officers, Directors, Delegates, Committees and other officials, and transactions of other business affairs of the Society.

RESOLUTIONS

Section 11.05. All resolutions and similar official actions issued to public or to other organizations in the name of this Society shall first be approved by the House of Delegates or the Board of Directors.

SPECIAL SESSIONS

Section 11.06. Special Sessions of the membership of this Society may be called by the President upon approval by the Board of Directors. Special Sessions shall be held at the time and place fixed by the Board of Directors. Notice of Special Sessions and the subject or subjects to be presented shall be forwarded to each member of the Society at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date established for the meeting (See Section 12.05-6.).

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