President responsibilities:

1)  Automatically ascend to the position of the Presidency after being elected and served a one-year term as the Vice President the previous year.

2)  Provides the SUSP vision, mission and values.

3)  Chairs the monthly SUSP Business Meeting with the Executive Committee by telephone/VTC and ad hoc meetings as required. 

4)  Delegates tasks to the members of the Executive Committee with clear guidance, optimal support, and opportunities to successfully complete the assigned tasks.

5)  Counter-sign all SUSP accounts and, with consultation from the executive committee, is the final approval authority on expenditures. 

6)  In the event that the Executive Committee reach a tie on a motion, the President's vote will act as a tiebreaker. 

7)  Leads the coordination and execution of the the annual SUSP Tri-Service Psychiatry Conference and Banquet.

8)  The President attends, as the SUSP Representative, the APA District Branch Leader meetings to address SUSP members concerns and advocate for their interests.

Vice President (VP) responsibilities:

1)  The Vice President, in the absence of the President, shall perform the duties of the President.

2)  The VP oversees all committee functions.

3)  Manages selection and presentation of the Al Glass and other Society awards at the annual SUSP Meeting.

4)  The Vice President participates in monthly SUSP business meetings by telephone/VTC and ad hoc meetings as required.

5)  Attend the annual SUSP Tri-Service Psychiatry Conference held in conjunction with the annual APA conference. 

6)  In accordance with current SUSP bylaws, the Vice President will typically ascend automatically into the position of President after one year, so nominees for Vice President should plan to serve as an officer for a minimum of two years.

7)  Complete tasks assigned by the President.

Secretary responsibilities:

1)  Certifies the written and electronic records of all SUSP meetings and keeps on-line document libraries organized. 

2)  Helps the SUSP administrator issue notices of all meetings; notify officers and members of committees of their election or appointment; and author official documents and other SUSP correspondence. 

3)  Participates in monthly SUSP business meetings by telephone/VTC and ad hoc meetings as required.

4)  Attend the annual SUSP Tri-Service Psychiatry Conference held in conjunction with the annual APA conference.

5)  Complete tasks assigned by the President.

6)  One year term.

Treasurer responsibilities:

1)  Maintains the organization’s financial ledger, pays all expenses using checks or electronic means, and delivers an annual financial report to the Society at the annual business meeting. 

2)  May explore investment opportunities to grow the organization’s financial reserve. 

3)  Participates in monthly SUSP business meetings by telephone/VTC and ad hoc meetings as required.

4)  Attend the annual SUSP Tri-Service Psychiatry Conference held in conjunction with the annual APA conference.

5)  Complete tasks assigned by the President.

6)  One year term.