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Edward Comstock,
SNAME President


Welcome to the Website for the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers' Executive Committee and Council.


Per the SNAME bylaws, Society policy is established by the Council at its Annual Meeting in the fall. The Executive Committee acts for the Council at other times during the year. The President is the chief executive of both bodies. The day-to-day business of the Society is conducted by the Executive Director and administrative staff.

 


Society President

The President is elected by the Society at the Annual Meeting from the nominees proposed in accordance with the by-laws.

The President serves a two year term and is not eligible for re-election to succeed himself. The elected President serves a 1-year term as President-elect before taking office and as such serves as member of both the Executive Committee and Council.


Executive Committee


The Executive Committee supervises and directs the day-to-day affairs of the Society, in accordance with the strategic direction and policies defined by the Council.

Serving on the Executive Committee are:

President
President-Elect
Two most immediate Past Presidents
Five Regional Vice Presidents
Six Functional Vice Presidents
Treasurer*
Executive Director*
Chairman of the Student Steering Committee
Chairman of the Young Professionals Committee
All other Past Presidents*

(*non-voting members)

Council


The affairs of the Society shall be governed by a Council chosen from its membership, and the Council shall have full control of the activities of the Society, subject to the limitations of the Society Bylaws

Serving on the Council are:

President
President-Elect
Society Past Presidents*
Regional Vice Presidents
Honorary Vice Presidents*
Section Chairmen
Chairmen of Standing Committees
Executive Director
SNAME OTC Representative
Chairman of the Student Steering Committee
Chairman of the Young Professional Committee
Chairman of the Offshore Activities Steering Committee

(*may elect to remain members of Council for life)