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These documents record AMS procedures and restrictions pertaining to common situations encountered by the Society’s volunteers and affiliates.
Policies
Administrative Handbook
The Administrative Handbook is a community resource maintained by the AMS Office to provide an overview of the remits and composition of various committees and a host of other rules and guidelines that govern AMS programs and administration. A practical manual of current practice, the Administrative Handbook is regularly updated for accuracy and as organizational practices evolve.
By-Laws
The American Musicological Society is organized in accordance with its By-Laws. May be amended by vote of the membership.
Conflict of Interest Policy
The AMS has adopted this Conflict of Interest Policy to guide AMS directors, employees, agents, volunteers and affiliates on what to do in the event of a conflict of interest.
Policy on Harassment
Harassment of AMS employees, members, or volunteers and other individuals attending AMS-operated, sponsored and/or affiliated events is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Privacy Policy & User Agreement
The AMS has adopted this Privacy Policy & User Agreement applicable to information about consumers that it acquires in the course of its business.
Whistleblower Policy
The AMS has adopted this Whistleblower Policy to clearly articulate the protections belonging to whistleblowers and other good faith reporters of wrongful or unlawful conduct by the Society’s Board members, employees, agents, volunteers and affiliates.
Guidelines
Annual Meeting Program Process & Calendar
This document provides an overview of the AMS annual meeting programming process and organizational calendar.
Guidelines for Ethical Conduct
This statement provides guidelines for ethical conduct by members of the Society, both as individual scholars and as employees and members of professional institutions and organizations.
Guidelines on Accessibility and Accommodations for Members with Disabilities
In keeping with its commitment to the principles of inclusiveness and equal access, the AMS has adopted the these guidelines.
2021-2025 AMS Strategic Plan Overview
This document was prepared and published by the Board of Directors in 2021 to summarize the guidance given to AMS staff, affiliates, committees and members about the future strategic direction of the Society.