KSAST Board of Directors

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The Kansas State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists Board of Directors are comprised of members that are current on their certification and have been for a minimum of one year. Each Director contributes many different facets of knowledge surrounding the profession. One common theme among them is the passion they have towards promoting what it means to be a Certified Surgical Technologist or Certified First Assistant. If you have that same passion, we encourage you to run for a Board of Director opening or officer position that will be elected at our Spring 2025 Seminar/Election meeting in Topeka on March 29th at Washburn Tech:

President In conjunction with as a Board of Director member, the president shall be the official representative of the state assembly at all times and places. He/she shall be responsible in discussions with the Board of Directors for the activities of the state assembly and preside at all meetings of the state assembly and Board of Directors. 

Vice President In conjunction with as a Board of Director member, the Vice President shall, by active aid to the President, acquaint himself/herself with the duties and responsibilities of the presidency. Shall perform the duties of the President during his/her absence or inability to serve and shall perform other duties as delegated to him/her by the Board of Directors.

Treasurer In conjunction with as a Board of Director member, the Treasurer will bear responsibility to assure that all state assembly funds be collected, safeguarded, disbursed, and accounted for in a manner determined by the Board of Directors pursuant to the State Assembly Policies. She/he shall be chair of the Budget and Finance Committee and shall supervise the preparation and submission of the mid-year financial report and annual financial report with supporting documentation to AST. 

Board of Director - 2 positions Read and review the State Assembly's Bylaws annually and any other materials as directed by AST. Have the authority to transact business between meetings of the active members. Formulate policies and procedures to be included in the State Assembly Policy Manual. No state assembly policy or procedure may supersede or take precedence over the State Assembly. Foster the growth and development of the State Assembly. Have the authority to establish State Assembly Board of Directors standing committees, the composition and duties of which shall be stated in the State Assembly Policy Manual. Review all committee reports and determine the action to be taken. Submit a written report to the active members for all State Assembly Board of Directors.' Authorize the awarding of all contracts. Authorize the exclusive use of the official insignia of the State Assembly. Fulfill any other duties as specified in these Bylaws. 

If you are interested in running, please e-mail us at [email protected] for more information!