Relevant ByLaws

ARTICLE IV — OFFICERS
3. THE PRESIDENT-ELECT.

The President-Elect shall assist the President and act for the President when the latter is absent from the meetings or otherwise unable to carry out the duties of office. The President-Elect shall serve for a term of two years and then automatically advance to the position of President.

Duties

Initiates check-in with President, in order to learn about Society operations and offer a reality check for ongoing decisions and new initiatives.

Typically the President-Elect will chair the Operations Committee.