Corporate Advisory Council

The Corporate Advisory Council is a smaller, representative group of the corporate membership-at-large, with an appropriate mix from the corporate membership base. Seats on the council should be held by high-level decision makers within the corporation. The council must be equally balanced between large and small corporations and represent a broad cross section of the Industry.

General Information

Mission

Through a synergistic relationship between ASTRO and its corporate members, the Corporate Advisory Council will focus on issues and initiatives of mutual concern in radiation oncology to increase awareness of radiation therapy and advance the science and practice of cancer treatment and patient care.

Size

Twelve members.

Purpose/Objectives

To develop meaningful opportunities for providing and sharing advice and input on areas of mutual concern in radiation oncology. To have greater involvement with and support from the corporate sector in ASTRO activities.

Leadership Involvement

The Corporate Relations Committee chair shall serve as chair of the meetings of the council.
The Corporate Relations Committee Board Liaison shall be active with the council.
ASTRO Executive Committee participation encouraged.
Appropriate staff.

Corporate Advisory Council Addendum

(Adopted by the Board of Directors June 2002)
In the event that the CAC election results do not meet the stated criteria, the Corporate Working Group reserves the right to recommend additional seats (not to exceed three) to achieve the proper balance and representation. Final approval of all seats rests with the Board of Directors.

Election Process

Nominations for seats can come from any corporate member. To meet the objective of balance on the council, there will be three distinct categories based on size (sales volume in radiation oncology). Each category will have four seats. An annual election in the fall of each year will be held and each corporate member will be entitled to vote for up to three representatives in each category. The ballot will contain all nominees. Following the election, the Corporate Relations Committee will submit the results to the ASTRO Board of Directors for final approval.

Criteria

Candidates for council seats must meet the following criteria:

ASTRO Corporate Member
Past service to ASTRO and the profession
Involvement in ASTRO meetings
Willingness to provide advice and assistance to ASTRO on current and planned programs, projects and needs
Top-level management representation (ability to make corporate decisions)
Past financial support of ASTRO or potential for future support
Willingness to assume expenses associated with involvement on the council
Commitment to serve
Commitment to participate in meetings

There will be no fee for a council seat aside from corporate member dues.

Terms

Terms will be for three years.

Advisory Council members will have staggered terms with option to run for re-election. Corporation holds seat, not the individual (if seat is vacated by a representative, corporation must reappoint at same level or higher or opt out of seat).