Governance Committee

Assists the Board of Directors with board development and education, board engagement, strategic board recruitment (identifying competencies and selection criteria for candidates), and organizational governance assessment. In addition, the Governance Committee reviews the Academy's bylaws and recommends appropriate amendments to the Board of Directors.

Chair: Sarah M. Benish, MD, FAAN

Staff Liaison: John Hutchins JD, General Counsel

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Selection/Appointment

The members on the Governance Committee are appointed by the President.

Meeting Schedule

The Governance Committee meets approximately once per quarter.

Committee Composition

The AAN Governance Committee consists of the following members:

• Chair
• AAN President
• AAN President Elect
• Five elected directors
• One other member appointed by the President