I. History
At its July 19, 1996 meeting, the Executive Board reestablished a joint AVMA/AAVMC Committee to monitor changes in and the future direction of veterinary medicine in North America.
II. Charge/Objective
Includes advising the AVMA Executive Board and, through the Board, appropriate councils and the House of Delegates; and also advising the AAVMC Executive Committee and, through the Committee, appropriate association committees and membership.
III. Membership, Method of Appointment and Representation
AVMA appointments will be made by the Executive Board Chair.
Representation: AVMA Executive Board, House of Delegates, Member-at-Large
AAVMC: President, Past-President, President Elect
AVMA Staff Consultant: Donald G. Simmons
AAVMC Staff Consultant: Lawrence E. Heider
IV. Chair
The meetings will be co-chaired by the AVMA Executive Board member and the AAVMC President.
V. Meetings
Meetings will be held twice per year, alternating between AVMA Headquarters and AAVMC Headquarters.
VI. Funding
$7,500/year
VII. Reports
The Committee will report to the Executive Board.
VIII. Life Expectancy
The entity is subject to annual and three-year complete audits.
Approved by the AVMA/AAVMC Joint Committee
April 16, 2001
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Dr. Bennie Osburn, Co-Chair AAVMC President Term Expires: July 2006 |
Dr. Jack Walther, Co-Chair AVMA Term Expires: July 2005 |
Dr. Joseph DiPietro AAVMC President-Elect Term Expires: July 2007 |
Dr. Everett Macomber AVMA Term Expires: July 2006 |
Dr. Keith Prasse AAVMC Past President Term Expires: July 2005 |
Dr. John Scamahorn AVMA Term Expires: July 2005 |
Dr. Lawrence Heider, Staff Liaison Executive Director AAVMC |
Dr. Don Simmons, Staff Liaison Director, Division of Education and Research AVMA |
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