Relevant ByLaws
ARTICLE IV — OFFICERS
3. THE PRESIDENT-ELECT.
The President-Elect shall assist the President and act for the President when the latter is absent from the meetings or otherwise unable to carry out the duties of office. The President-Elect shall serve for a term of two years and then automatically advance to the position of President.
Duties
Initiates check-in with President, in order to learn about Society operations and offer a reality check for ongoing decisions and new initiatives.
Typically the President-Elect will chair the Operations Committee.