Guidelines for Academy Development

 An Academy is considered a subcategory of national SAEM membership. As such, all academies are part of national SAEM and do not have separate bylaws or formal incorporation documents. Academies may, however, establish operational guidelines that delineate the policies and procedures that will govern the operation of the academy, as long as they are not in conflict with the operational guidelines, policies, procedures, or mission of SAEM, as determined by the SAEM BOD.

An established group can consider formation of an Academy if it has a well-defined agenda and mission statement and a track record of accomplishments and leadership, such that a higher level of administrative support from SAEM will allow the Academy to function somewhat independently of the SAEM BOD for the purpose of interaction with outside organizations.

Membership

All members of previously related Committees, Task Forces, and Interest Groups (IG) must join the related Academy to remain on the membership roster within 30 days of the academy formation. Current Interest Group members of the transitioned group should call the home office to be provided with a credit for the IG payment towards membership in the academy.