Section 2. Duties of the Vice-Chair. The Vice-Chair shall assist the Chair and shall perform the duties of the Chair whenever that person is unable to act. The Vice-Chair shall be responsible for producing the Chapter newsletters.

Section 3. Duties of the Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall maintain files and records of Chapter business, maintain financial ledgers and accounts of the Chapter, and process requests for payment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall maintain and update copies of the Chapter bylaws and standing rules, distribute the newsletter, and hold Chapter elections.

Section 4. Salaries and Expenses. Officers or committee-persons of the Chapter shall not receive any salary from SWS; neither shall they receive any clerical or other expenses unless approved in advance by the Executive Committee. If necessary to ensure Chapter representation, the Executive Committee may approve limited travel expenses to the SWS annual meeting and mid-year SWS business meeting for the Chair or his/her designee.

Section 5. Newsletter. A Chapter newsletter shall be published three times annually, which will include reports of business from meetings of the SWS and Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB), solicitation of nominations for officers, announcements of meetings and elections, and other items of interest to members.

Section 6. Standing Committees. Standing committees, composed of members in good standing, shall be appointed by the Chair and shall assist in the conduct of affairs of the Chapter. Standing committees shall report at the annual business meeting of the Chapter. The term of duty for members of Standing Committees shall extend from their appointment until the following business meeting, unless otherwise specified.

1. Nominations Committee. This committee will be chaired by the Past Chair, will include one other Chapter member, and shall be responsible for recommending candidates for elected offices. Nominations for office are to be solicited from the membership through the newsletter or other Chapter communications, as appropriate.
2. Awards Committee. This committee will consist of two Chapter members (both non-officers), shall be responsible for soliciting and evaluating candidates for awards, including the SWS/ASB student travel award, and for communicating the recommendations to the Executive Committee for decision. The Executive Committee will appoint one committee member to act as chair. Committee members will serve staggered two-year terms.

Section 7. Special Committees. Special committees may be appointed to assist the Chair and Executive Committee with activities or services that are generally short-term and of a non-recurring nature. Special Committees will report to the Chair and to the membership at the annual business meeting.