Final Report of the 2009–2010 Bylaws and Policy Development Committee

doi:10.5688/aj7410S22

INTRODUCTION

The AACP Bylaws direct the Bylaws and Policy Development Committee (BPDC) to ensure that resolutions, position papers, and similar proposals to the House of Delegates that seek to establish Association policy or actions are appropriate and ready for consideration by the House. The Committee is also charged with responsibility for receiving suggestions for alteration of the Association's Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws from any source, preparing appropriate amendments in suitable wording that is consistent with the current Bylaws, and for presenting such proposals, together with the Committee's recommendations, to the House of Delegates for consideration.

As part of it scope of responsibility the Bylaws and Policy Development Committee also forwards for consideration by the House any modification to the AACP strategic plan and to individual or institutional dues levels.

A. MEMBERSHIP/DUES RESOLUTIONS

Resolution #1: Membership for Concordia University School of Pharmacy (Source: AACP Board of Directors)

WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Inc. provide for various levels of institutional membership for colleges and schools of pharmacy;
WHEREAS, the Concordia University School of Pharmacy has been recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and
WHEREAS, the Concordia University School of Pharmacy has requested institutional membership in AACP;
RESOLVED that the Concordia University School of Pharmacy be received into the appropriate level of institutional membership in AACP.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Resolution #2: Membership for D'Youville University College of Pharmacy (Source: AACP Board of Directors)

WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Inc. provide for various levels of institutional membership for colleges and schools of pharmacy;
WHEREAS, the D'Youville University College of Pharmacy has been recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and
WHEREAS, the D'Youville University College of Pharmacy has requested institutional membership in AACP;
RESOLVED that the D'Youville University College of Pharmacy be received into the appropriate level of institutional membership in AACP.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Resolution #3: Membership for Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (Source: AACP Board of Directors)

WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Inc. provide for various levels of institutional membership for colleges and schools of pharmacy;
WHEREAS, the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy has been recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and
WHEREAS, the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy has requested institutional membership in AACP;
RESOLVED that the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy be received into the appropriate level of institutional membership in AACP.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Resolution #4: Membership for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy (Source: AACP Board of Directors)

WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Inc. provide for various levels of institutional membership for colleges and schools of pharmacy;
WHEREAS, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy has been recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and
WHEREAS, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy has requested institutional membership in AACP;
RESOLVED that the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy be received into the appropriate level of institutional membership in AACP.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Resolution #5: Membership for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy – Georgia Campus (Source: AACP Board of Directors)

WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Inc. provide for various levels of institutional membership for colleges and schools of pharmacy;
WHEREAS, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy – Georgia Campus has been recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and
WHEREAS, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy – Georgia Campus has requested institutional membership in AACP;
RESOLVED that the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy – Georgia Campus be received into the appropriate level of institutional membership in AACP.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Resolution #6: Institutional Membership Dues (Source: AACP Board of Directors as amended by BPDC)

RESOLVED that the institutional member dues for Associate and Regular Institutional Members be increased from the current level of $21,000 to $24,000 in Fiscal Year 2012 (July 2011) and that dues for individual members be reduced to $0 effective with implementation of the Institutional dues increase.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Resolution #7: Institutional Membership Dues (Source: AACP Board of Directors as amended by BPDC)

RESOLVED that the institutional member dues for Associate and Regular Institutional Members be increased $3,000 in Fiscal Year 2013 (July 2012).
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Resolution #8: Institutional Membership Dues (Source: AACP Board of Directors as amended by BPDC)

RESOLVED that the institutional member dues for Associate and Regular Institutional Members be indexed 3% annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2014.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

B. POLICY RESOLUTIONS

Policy Resolution #1 (Source: 2008–09 Advocacy Committee, revised at the request of the 2008–09 Bylaws Policy Development Committee, amended 2010 BPDC)

AACP will assist colleges and schools of pharmacy to integrate the concepts of the Food and Drug Administration's Science of Safety into their teaching, research, and service.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Policy Resolution #2 (Source: 2009–10 Argus Commission as revision to policy proposed by the Professional Affairs Committee, 1994)

AACP supports the teaching and clinical application of core competencies in primary care health services delivery which are community-based and fully interprofessional.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Policy Resolution #3 (Source: 2009–10 Argus Commission as revision to policy proposed by the Professional Affairs Committee, 1994; amended 2010 BPDC)

AACP encourages pharmacy faculty to use their experience to examine and document the effectiveness of pharmacist-provided medication therapy management services as an essential element of primary care.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Policy Resolution #4 (Source: 2009–10 Argus Commission as revision to policy proposed by the Professional Affairs Committee, 1994, amended 2010 BPDC)

AACP supports the position that pharmacist-provided medication therapy management core elements are an essential and integral component of primary care.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Policy Resolution #5 (Source: 2009–10 Board of Directors, Special Committee on Substance Abuse, amended 2010 BPDC)

AACP advocates the inclusion of addiction, substance abuse and recovery in the ACPE Accreditation Standards, the NAPLEX competencies and examination, and the practice standards of professional organizations.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Policy Resolution #6 (Source: 2009–10 Board of Directors, Special Committee on Substance Abuse; amended 2010 BPDC)

AACP advocates increased continuing education programs that address practitioner needs in the areas of addiction, substance abuse and recovery.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

C. BYLAWS REVISIONS

There are two proposed changes to the AACP Bylaws.

Article III. Members Section 1.C. Organizational Membership. Organizational membership shall be available to non-U.S. based colleges and schools of pharmacy, pharmacy associations, associations of other health disciplines, relevant government agencies and other not-for-profit organizations.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
Article V. Organization Section 7. Special Interest Groups (at end of section).There shall be established a SIG Cabinet comprised of the elected officers of each special interest group.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

D. ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS

By action of the Board of Directors on July 8, 2010, the proposed strategic plan (July 2010) is forwarded to the House for adoption.

RESOLVED, that the 2010 AACP Strategic Plan is approved as transmitted to delegates.
The Bylaws and Policy Development Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.

Respectfully submitted,

Committee Members:

Cynthia Boyle (Maryland), chair

Ed DeSimone (Creighton)

Lisa Deziel-Evans (Nova SEU)

Mike Malloy (Mass-Worcester)

Gary Matzke (VCU)

John Pieper (New Mexico), Speaker