Council appoints the editor-in-chief for a three-year term. They must be a current member of APS. Individuals shall not serve more than two terms consecutively. The editor-in-chief may not simultaneously hold another office of the society during their tenure.
Responsibilities as editor-in-chief
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Serves as a member of the Publications Board.
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Assumes office as editor-in-chief at the beginning of the next calendar year following appointment.
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Prepares and submits reports to the Internal Communications Officer of APS upon request.
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Serves as chair of the Phytopathology News Advisory Committee
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Recommends three APS members each for a three-year term to the Publications board for Council approval. An APS staff member also serves on this board.
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Establishes, in consultation with the Publications Board and approval by Council, the general editorial and publications policies and procedures for Phytopathology News.
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Consults with the Publications Board, treasurer, and appropriate staff on matters that pertain to the activities and publications of Phytopathology News, with deference to Council.
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Works with APS Staff Editor to insure the timely publication of accurate and appropriate material in Phytopathology News.
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The executive vice president is the business manager and publisher of
Phytopathology News. The editor-in-chief and the executive vice president establish publication schedules. The treasurer is the responsible fiscal officer.
