CALL FOR LEADERS applications due by January 15, 2018

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1 CALL FOR LEADERS applications due by January 15, 2018 Any and all AHLA members are welcome to submit an application expressing interest in being appointed to a leadership position. The application submission deadline is January 15, 2018 for the appointment term of July 1, 2018 to June 30, Because there is so much interest in serving, a member is typically appointed to one position at a time. Terms are often staggered for members serving on the various leadership bodies to prevent everyone rotating off at the same time. As a result, there may be more or less openings available in any given year. Appointments are for a one-year term with eligibility for reappointment for additional terms. There are exceptions for the following: Fellows are an honorary designation and if an individual is selected, he/she remains a Fellow. The term for AHLA s Board of Directors is three years, with an option to serve an additional threeyear term. The term for those appointed to the Dispute Resolution Review Board is three years. Program Planning Committees are tied to the timing of the program, so appointments are made on a rolling basis. CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT Board of Directors (three-year term, may serve an additional three-year term for a total of six years) In addition to seeking individuals of high integrity who are supportive of AHLA s mission, the Nominating Committee considers: Consistently high level of service to AHLA in in more than one of the following areas (not in order of importance): Governance support, including Committees, Councils, and workgroups; networking support, such as list moderator or mentor; leadership in a Practice or Affinity Group, Task Force, or workgroup; involvement in program planning; speaking or writing for AHLA; or service as a dispute resolver. Recognized achievement in the field of health law. Support for AHLA s Public Interest mission either as a writer, participant or contributor. Diversity in the context of AHLA s Board in one or more of the following areas (not in order of importance): age, disability, gender, geography, health law specialty, national origin, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, Veterans status, or workplace setting (e.g. in-house, large firm, small firm, solo practice, and other non-traditional professional settings). Commitment to collegiality and professionalism through a history of contributing to the life and vitality of the health law bar. The Nominating Committee considers certain issues to prevent nomination of a particular candidate even if the candidate satisfies all of the criteria listed above: working in the same firm or organization American Health Lawyers Association 1620 Eye Street, NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC (202) Fax (202)

2 as an existing Board member; current service at the highest levels of leadership in a competing organization that would prevent a Board candidate from fulfilling his or her fiduciary obligation to the AHLA without recurrent conflicts of interest; or such other criteria deemed relevant and appropriate by the Nominating Committee that relates to an individual s suitability for service on the Board (such as high government service or service in the judiciary). Fellows AHLA Fellows is a forum of AHLA leaders who satisfy the criteria for membership to remain active and continue to contribute to the success of the Association and support the Public Interest activities of the Association. This honorary designation recognizes the contributions of our lifetime leader community. Fellows serve one-year automatically renewable terms with the presumption that if they continue to satisfy the criteria and responsibilities of membership, they will continue as members. Criteria include the following: current member of AHLA (or one of its predecessor organizations) for 15 or more years; actively-practicing, including attorneys involved in private practice, in-house counsel, teaching, government service, consulting, management, or otherwise involved in the health care industry, or a non-attorney professional in a health-related field; actively practiced health law (as described above) or in a health-related profession for 15 or more years; regarded as one of the top health care lawyers or health professionals in his/her community; has demonstrated a commitment to the Association through continued participation in, or support of Association activities. If person is an active leader involved in AHLA or its predecessor organizations, he/she cannot be considered unless age 60 or more when being nominated. Dispute Resolution Review Board (three-year term) The Review Board has five members, including the chair. All must be experienced arbitrators of health law disputes who have sat as an arbitrator in at least 20 cases. Dispute Resolution Council (one-year term, may be reappointed to five additional one-year terms for a total of six years) The purpose of the Council is to advise and assist the AHLA in developing and promoting dispute resolution services and educational programs that benefit members and non members. The Council advises the Dispute Resolution Service in determining what services, training, and educational programs to offer; advises the Dispute Resolution Service in determining how to increase revenue from existing services and develop new revenue enhancing services; assists the Dispute Resolution Service in creating and revising rules and procedures for its services; assists the Dispute Resolution Service in promoting its services and educational programs to members and non members; assists the Dispute Resolution Service in recruiting, retaining, training, and evaluating neutrals for its services; and periodically revises the AHLA Rules of Procedure for Arbitration in response to new information and developments. The Council is composed of no more than eight (8) members; one is appointed as Chair and one is appointed as a liaison to the Board. Members appointed to the Council include Board and non Board members. All should have an interest and experience in the use of processes other than litigation to resolve potential and actual disputes. 2

3 Nominating Committee (one-year term for at-large member, not reappointed) This body consists of the last two past Presidents, the President, the President-Elect, the President- Elect Designate, and two at-large members (agreeing to be disqualified from any nomination while serving on the Committee). One at-large member must be a current director. The President serves as the Committee s Chair. Special Committees (one-year terms, with an opportunity to be appointed for two additional one-year terms for a total of three years) Diversity+Inclusion Council The purpose of the Council is to serve as a resource to AHLA in achieving its goal of increasing diversity of its members and leaders and to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. The Council has a Chair (or Co-Chairs), ten appointed members, and a Social Media Coordinator. Journal of Health & Life Sciences Law Editorial Board The Editorial Board members recommend article topics, help identify and contact potential authors, and closely review submissions for substance and usefulness. There are three meetings a year via teleconference. There are currently 14 Editorial Board members, as well as an Editor in Chief. Quality Council The Council s purpose is to support the development of high quality content throughout the Association. It has no more than eight members plus a chair who is a member of the Board of Directors. The Council includes non-board members and includes at least one individual who has been an active author with the Association and one individual who has been actively involved with the Association s website or its electronic products. Technology Committee The purpose of the Committee is to foster the use of technology to promote a culture of innovation and collaboration in education among AHLA staff and members. The Committee provides input on how technology can enhance the public face of AHLA, highlight advantages of membership and promote the availability of AHLA electronic resources. Young Professionals Council The purpose of the Council is to provide opportunities for all young professionals to network and to develop leadership skills in the years to come. The Council seeks to provide opportunities for all young professionals to connect with their peers and AHLA leaders through networking events, mentoring, and social media; encourages active participation in and contribution to the Association s activities, events, and publishing options; helps to promote involvement by young professionals within the Practice Groups; offers guidance related to recruitment and retention of young professional members; and identifies ways in which AHLA can measure its success in these endeavors. Members of the Council are expected to attend an in-person meeting of the Council, which is held during the Association s Annual Meeting and to be active participants in Council conference calls. 3

4 The Council has up to fifteen (15) AHLA young professional members who have been in practice less than ten years. The Council has a broad range of geographic, practice, and demographic diversity among its ranks. One Council member is designated as the Chair and two Council members are designated as Vice Chairs. One member of the Council shall be an AHLA law student member (he/she is not eligible to serve as the Chair or Vice Chair. The Council Chair may serve as Chair for up to two (2) years, and may be appointed two (2) additional consecutive times for a maximum of five (5) annual appointments. An additional AHLA member is appointed to serve as a Social Media Coordinator. Women s Leadership Council The purpose of the Council is to provide a discussion forum for members so that AHLA women members are provided with the skills, tools and access to AHLA leaders and colleagues that make it possible for them to become more effective; to sponsor networking events; and to develop and deliver professional development opportunities. The Council oversees the online Women s Network; provides opportunities for all AHLA members interested in the professional development and advancement of AHLA female members to connect with their peers and AHLA leaders through networking events, mentoring, and social media; facilitates interview series with female members and shares them with the membership; encourages active participation in and contribution to the Association s activities, events, and publishing options by AHLA female members; collaborates with the Young Professionals Council and the Diversity+Inclusion Council on webinars and networking events of interest; offers guidance related to recruitment and retention of AHLA female members; offers opportunities to address professional development issues and concerns of interest to female members and others, including, for example, workplace and work/life issues; and identifies ways in which AHLA can measure its success in these endeavors. Members are expected to attend an in-person meeting of the Council, which is held during the Association s Annual Meeting, and to be active participants in conference calls. In addition, they are expected to participate in events which are sponsored by the Women s Leadership Council. The Council is composed of up to fifteen AHLA members from diverse practice areas, geography, and expertise. An additional AHLA member is appointed to serve as a Social Media Coordinator. Program Planning Committee Member (one-year term, may be reappointed for up to five additional one-year terms for a total of six years) The purpose of the program planning committees is to review proposals submitted in response to the Call for Speakers and make topic and speaker selections. Planning committee members also contact potential speakers and provide them with guidance on preparing written materials and oral presentations. Additionally committee members advise and assist the AHLA in promoting the program to members and non members and identifying sponsoring organizations. Prior to being appointed to the committee, members of a program planning committee have typically spoken at and attended the program so that they are familiar with the content and the audience. 4

5 Practice Group Chairs and Vice Chairs (one-year term, with opportunity to be reappointed) The Practice Group structure was created in 1990 and has grown to 16 special interest and substantive law groups. The purpose of the Practice Groups is to further the objectives of AHLA by providing for increased participation by its members; to promote an opportunity for members with similar special interests in health care law to meet and share information and ideas with each other, and to promote objective studies and analyses of issues of health care law. Any individual who is eligible under the Bylaws to be a member of AHLA and is a member in good standing is eligible to enroll in a Practice Group. Enrollment is for one year and coincides with a member s AHLA membership expiration (paid-through) date. Each Practice Group has a Chair and no more than five Vice Chairs. The Chair is appointed to a one-year term, with an opportunity to be reappointed twice more for a total of three years. Vice Chairs are appointed to a one-year term, with an opportunity to be reappointed five more times for a total of six years. Accordingly, an individual may serve up to six years as Vice Chair and three years as Chair of a Practice Group for a combined leadership period with the Practice Group of nine years. Affinity Group Chairs and Vice Chairs (one-year term, with opportunity to be reappointed) An Affinity Group facilitates networking and provides targeted benefits and education to a subspecialty or subset of members of a specific Practice Group. Each Affinity Group has a Chair and no more than five Vice Chairs. The Chair and Vice Chairs of an Affinity Group are appointed for a one-year term and are eligible twice for reappointment for a combined period of three years. Accordingly, an individual may serve up to three years as Vice Chair and three years as Chair of an Affinity Group for a combined leadership period of six years. Task Force Chairs and Vice Chairs (one-year term, with opportunity to be reappointed) A Task Force consists of members of two or more Practice Groups to provide additional education and benefits to members of the supporting Practice Groups. Each Task Force has a Chair and no more than five Vice Chairs. The Chair and Vice Chairs of a Task Force are appointed for a one-year term and are eligible twice for reappointment for a combined period of three years. Accordingly, an individual may serve up to three years as Vice Chair and three years as Chair of a Task Force for a combined leadership period of six years. Social Media Coordinators for Practice Groups and Task Forces (one-year term, with opportunity to be reappointed) Each Practice Group and Task Force has a Social Media Coordinator to assure a presence on, and appropriate and effective use of social media. Social Media Coordinators may be appointed for a oneyear term, and are eligible to be reappointed for an additional year for a total of two years. 5

6 Social Media Coordinators for the Women s Leadership Council and Young Professionals Council (one-year term, with opportunity to be reappointed) An additional member is appointed to serve as a Social Media Coordinator for these groups. They are appointed to a one-year term, with an opportunity to be reappointed two additional times for a total of three years. Community Moderator (Network Groups and Topical Discussion) A community moderator is appointed annually for each Discussion List to monitor the Discussion List and ensure that it runs smoothly. Minimum criteria for becoming a moderator include: AHLA member in good standing; member of the relevant Practice Group or community; expertise in the subject area of the Discussion List; and member of the relevant Discussion List or Forum. 6