About the Council
The Council was established in accordance with Section 7.01 of the Academy’s bylaws. Each member of the Council represents either a state or subspecialty society. The state and subspecialty/specialized interest sections meet concurrently at both the Council’s spring and fall meetings. Councilors also meet in nine smaller, regional groups.
Academy members are welcome and encouraged to attend Council meetings.
Council Advisory Recommendations
The success of the Academy’s Council depends on your work to involve your respective constituents. The CAR process provides the best way to bring new ideas and member concerns to the attention of the Academy’s Board of Trustees.
CARs may be submitted between Dec. 1, 2023 - Feb. 1, 2024. You may use this simple guideline and sample template to begin preparing your CAR. You may Review Prior CARs or Submit your final, board approved CAR when completed.
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Want to view previous CARs?
Use our convenient search tool and search by subject, year and more. Click here, and select "Use this tool to search CARs from 2000 to current."
Annual Society Reports
NOTE: Change in reporting process effective Jan. 1, 2022. Based on feedback we have received, the Academy will no longer request two society reports (semiannual reports) each year.
One annual report will be due by September 1 every year. Download the report template, (document will likely appear at the bottom of your screen) complete it and submit to council@aao.org