The Council of Society Delegates (CSD) votes on society officers and any changes to the Bylaws.  It was the right model when ISA was formed back in 1945 and during the time when geographic sections were the best way to get information and participate.

Times have obviously changed.  Are there any comments or recommendations if the CSD is still the best model?

Council of Society Delegates

• Highest ISA governing body.
• Controls policies of the Society through its powers to nominate and elect Officers, to amend the Bylaws, and to review the annual reports of Officers
• Representation is one delegate from each active ISA Section.

Society Delegates

• Serves as the Sections official representative to the Council.
• Elected or appointed, according to the Section’s Bylaws.
• Term is typically one year and Delegates may serve consecutive terms.

Council of Society Delegates Meeting

• Held annually in conjunction with the Society Annual Meeting.
• Comprised of two sessions
  • First Session — Individual meetings of District Councils to receive and review District Vice President’s Annual Report, elect District officers, and verifiy Delegates for Council of Society Delegates meeting.
  • Second Session — Council of Society Delegates Meeting to receive report of Society Nominating Committee, elect officers, amend Bylaws.

Additional details are available in the ISA Manual of Organization and Procedures

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