Section 1
The standing committees of the Society shall be as follows: Executive Committee, Closed Program Committee, Radiology Refresher Course Committee, Pathology Refresher Course Committee Audit Review Committee, Nominating Committee, Membership Committee, Rules Committee, Editorial Committee, Awards Committee, Liaison Committee, Convention Planning Committee, Refresher Courses Promotion Committee, Committee on Grants, Intersociety Liaison Committee and Prize Committee.
Committee appointments, including the Chairpersons, shall be made by the President in consultation with the Executive Committee, unless otherwise provided for in these by-laws.
Section 2
The Executive Committee shall consist of the elected Officers of the Society, the immediate Past-President, and six (6) Elected Members (Members at Large) , at least three of whom shall be non-American. Three of the Elected Members shall be non-radiologists. The Elected Members shall serve for a period of two (2) years and not be eligible for consecutive re-election. The terms of office of the Elected Members shall be staggered such that three are replaced each year. If extant, the Treasurer-Elect and Assistant Secretary shall be non-voting members of the Committee. The local organisers of the current and immediate future meetings and the Chairperson of the Convention Planning Committee shall be non-voting members.of the Committee.
The President shall be the Chairperson of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to carry out the business of the Society between meetings of the Membership and to manage the funds and expenditures of the Society. No money or other valuable property of the Society shall be expended or otherwise disbursed without the sanction of the majority of the Executive Committee, unless ordered by a three- fourths vote of the members present voting at the annual meeting. It shall require a three-fourths vote of the members present to reject any recommendation of the Executive Committee relative to the finances of the Society. The Executive Committee shall fix the time and place of meetings, as well as the apportionment of the time and nature of the various portions of the meetings. Dues for the ensuing year, which shall be consistent with the operational needs of the Society, shall be fixed by the Executive Committee. Changes in dues must be ratified by vote of the Membership. The Refresher Course fee shall be set each year by the Executive Committee and shall be consistent with the operational expenses of the course. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Society not otherwise provided for in these by-laws.
Section 3
The Closed Program Committee shall consist of a Chairperson (a pathologist), a Co-Chairperson (a radiologist), and eight (8) members equally divided between radiologists and pathologists. The terms of office of the Chair and Co-Chairpersons shall be for a period of five (5) years, but may be extended with the approval of the Executive Committee. The terms of office of the other committee members will be at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Committee in consultation with the President. It shall be the duty of the Committee to determine the character and scope of the scientific proceedings of the Closed Meeting of the Society.
Section 4
The Radiology Refresher Course Committee shall consist of the local organisers of the immediate previous, current and immediately subsequent meetings and as many additional members are required to help with arrangements for a particular meeting. Each member shall be appointed for one year. Appointments to the Committee may be renewed annually. One of these members, usually the local organiser (if a radiologist), shall serve as Chairperson.
A Radiology Refresher Course shall be given each year following the Closed Meeting. It shall be the duty of the Radiology Refresher Course Committee to determine all aspects of the meeting. The program for the Refresher Course must be finalized no less than eight (8) months prior to the course.
Section 5
The Pathology Refresher Course Committee shall consist of three (3) pathologists appointed for two years and the local organiser. One of these members shall serve as Chairperson (usually the local organiser if a pathologist) One or more additional members may be appointed for one year in order to help with the arrangements for a particular meeting. All appointments to the Committee may be renewed.
A Pathology Refresher Course may be given each year following the Closed Meeting. It shall be the duty of the Pathology Refresher Course Committee to determine all aspects of the meeting. The program for the Refresher Course must be finalized no less than eight (8) months prior to the course.
Section 6
The Audit Review Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed for a two (2) year period, one of whom shall be Chairperson. The Audit Review Committee shall review the audited accounts of the Society at least once a year. The results of the review shall be reported to the Executive Committee and to the Membership at the annual business meeting.
Section 7
The Nominating Committee shall consist of the President, the Chairperson of the Rules Committee, and three (3) members one of whom shall not be a radiologist, who shall serve for a period of two (2) years. One of these three members shall be designated to serve as Chairperson. This Committee shall perform its duties in accordance with the provision of Article X of these by-laws.
Section 8
The Membership Committee shall consist of seven (7) members, one of whom shall be Chairperson, each of whom shall serve for two (2) years. The Membership Committee shall review all applications for membership in accordance with the provisions of Articles III and XI of these by-laws to insure that they fulfil the requirements for membership. The Chairperson shall receive the applications for membership and notify the applicants of the status of their applications within 30 days of the annual business meeting. The recommendations of the Committee are reported to the Executive Committee (for information) and to the Membership at the annual business meeting (for approval).
Section 9
The Rules Committee shall consist of three (3) members, one of whom shall be Chairperson, each of whom shall serve for two (2) years. The Rules Committee shall be responsible for the by-laws and may be called upon to interpret By-Laws when questions arise. It shall, on order of the Executive Committee, prepare and submit amendments to the By-Laws, edit and present to the members any amendments proposed by members of the Society, and may, on its own motion, preface and present to the members any amendments which it deems necessary. It shall receive all resolutions introduced by members; it may reword them or combine those having the same intent for presentation.
Section 10
The Awards Committee shall consist of five (5) members, one of whom shall be appointed as Chairperson,. each appointed for overlapping terms of up to five (5) years with reappointment by approval of the Executive Committee. The Committee shall determine those individuals who will receive the Awards of the Society, namely, The Founders' Medal; The Medal of the International Skeletal Society; and The Presidents' Medal. Members of the Awards Committee shall not be eligible for these awards during their tenure on the Committee.
Awards shall take the following form:
1.The Founders' Medal:
This medal is presented in honor of the founders of the International Skeletal Society and its presidents, Harold G. Jacobson, Ronald O. Murray, and Jack Edeiken, that they may be preserved in memory for future generations.
This medal honors those who not only distinguished themselves through their outstanding dedication to the International Skeletal Society, but have further distinguished themselves by excellence in their field of science. It shall usually be awarded to not more than one person each year.
2.The Medal of the International Skeletal Society:
This medal is presented in honor of Akbar Bonakdarpour's contributions to the development of the International Skeletal Society over many years. The medal is presented to persons who have provided outstanding support to the endeavors of the International Skeletal Society. The prospective recipient of this award therefore need not be a member or an honorary member of the International Skeletal Society.
3.The Presidents' Medal:
This medal is presented in honor of all former Presidents of the Society. The medal is intended for members of the International Skeletal Society in special recognition of their outstanding scientific achievements on an international level, and who have not completed their 45th year of age, and will be accompanied by a monetary award.
Section 11
The Liaison Committee shall consist of the President-elect, who shall serve as Chairperson, and at least four (4) other members, all appointed by the President-elect for a term of two (2) years. Committee composition should reflect a cross-section of the Membership regarding medical specialty, nationality, and experience. This Committee, serving as a liaison between the general Membership and the Executive Committee, will receive and evaluate suggestions from the Membership, or Executive Committee, pertinent to the improvement and function of the Society. The Committee will be advisory to the Executive Committee and will transmit recommendations and Committee proceedings to the Executive Committee. This Committee will hold an open-forum during the Closed Meeting to enable members to directly present their views to the Committee.
Section 12
The Convention Planning Committee shall consist of a Chairperson appointed for a two (2) year term, the local organiser of the immediate past and the tentative organisers of the next twomeetings. The Treasurer of the Society will be the Co-Chairperson of the Committee. The appointment of the Chairperson may be renewed by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee. The Convention Planning Committee will act in an advisory capacity to the members of the Executive Committee on planning for future meetings of the Society. It will also oversee, review, and advise the convention manager. This committee will not have the power to make definitive decisions without approval of the Executive Committee.
Section 13
The Refresher Courses Promotion Committee shall consist of at least twelve [12] members each of whom shall serve for two [2] years. . One or more additional members may be appointed to help with the promotion of a particular meeting. The responsibility of the committee will be the promotion of the activities of the Society on a world-wide basis and in particular the Society Refresher Courses. There shall be separate Radiology and Pathology Co- Chairpersons.The Chairpersons of this Committee shall directly coordinate activities with the Secretary and Treasurer of the Society.
Section 14
The Committee on Grants shall consist of a Chairperson and six [6] members each of whom will serve for two [2] years. The Committee shall review applications for travel from members of good standing. Awards for travel should take into consideration the resources of the applicant, applications from developing countries, geographic location and proximity to the meeting site. The decisions of the Committee will require the approval of the Executive Committee.
Section 15
The Intersociety Liaison Committee shall consist of the President or his nominee as chairperson and a member of each of the following National/Regional Societies: European, North American, Asian, Australian and Japanese. The responsibility of the Committee will be tocoordinate mutually beneficial activies between these Societies and the ISS.
Section 16
The Prize Committee consists of the Chairperson of the Closed Meeting, Treasurer, Case Report Editor of Skeletal Radiology and two or more members of the Society, at least two of whom should be female . The responsibilities of the Committee are to select the best tumor paper presented at the Closed Meeting of the ISS and the best tumor or tumor-like paper published in Skeletal Radiology in the preceding year for Corrine Farrel Awards, and the best case report in Skeletal Radiology in the preceding year for the Darby Memorial Prize.The funds for the Corrine Farrel Award and Darby Memorial Prize are controlled by the Endowment Fund.
Section 17
The Sponsorship Committee shall be responsible for raising funds to help run the Closed Meeting and Refresher Courses. The Committee shall consist of a Chairperson appointed for 2 years and at least 8 members, including the local organisers of the next two Meetings.
Section 18
The Outreach Committee shall be responsible for arranging educational visits by members of the International Skeletal Society. The Committee shall consist of a Chairperson appointed for 2 years and 4 other members.
Section 19
All other necessary ad-hoc committees and representatives not specifically mentioned previously shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the Executive Committee.
Section 20
Reporting requirements of the Standing Committees are tabulated in Appendix B of these by-laws. | 
