By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By-Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society,
* a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

NOTE: This paid position is for a 4-year term (mandated by the PTOS Constitution), which commences on the date of assumption of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* The Executive Director must be an active member of the Society.

DUTIES:
* The Executive Director shall be responsible for promoting the business, advertising the Journal in other publications and at various venues, promoting advertising in the Journal, increasing Journal circulation, improving the quality of the Journal, putting the Journal out timely, supervision of the editorial and advertising staff, knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal; shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.

SELECTION PROCESS:
* All applicants must submit their qualifications in writing.
* A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
* This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

TO APPLY, TURN IN YOUR WRITTEN QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
* Elizabeth Dougherty   MDE 10D59   (571) 272-7733
* Judy Swann                 KNX 2D11      (571) 272-0931
* Kathleen Kerr             REM 2D11     (571) 272-7719

DEADLINE: CLOSE OF BUSINESS September 29, 2006

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