1.3	PAST PRESIDENT

The Past President is an active and voting member of the Section Executive Board.  The Past President's primary duties are to assist and advise the President in all matters concerning the Section and to conduct other duties as assigned by the President.  The Past President is a key adviser of the President.

The Past President is expected to attend all Section Executive Board meetings and the Annual Business Meeting. The Past President serves as Chair of the Nominating and Elections Committee and, at the discretion of the President, oversees several committees and assures that they function well.  The Past President assists the President in supervising the work of the Executive Secretary and is a member of the Personnel Committee.

At the conclusion of his/her term, the Past President will transfer his/her copy of the Section Operations Manual to the new President-Elect.