Newsletter Editorial policy


At its meeting of 7th May 2002, the AAS Executive was concerned to ensure that assistance be provided to the Editor in coming to decisions about whether or not to publish items submitted to the AAS Newsletter. Accordingly, the following resolution was passed:



  • The Editor may, at his or her discretion, refer an article submitted for publication, to an ad hoc Editorial Committee.


  • The Editorial Committee shall comprise three members of the Executive, one of whom will provide secretarial assistance. The AAS Executive may also provide administrative assistance if required.


  • The Editorial Committee may consider the matter by meeting together directly, talking by telephone or by video conference, or by exchange of emails.


  • The Editorial Committee shall provide its advice in relation to whether the article referred to it should be published. The Committee may, at its discretion, seek legal opinion in relation to the proposed article, should it have grounds for considering that the article may be actionable in law.


  • The Editorial Committee shall provide its recommendation to the Editor.


  • Sole discretion whether to publish the article or not remains with the Editor, except if one or more members of the Editorial Committee are of the view that the matter should be referred to the AAS Executive for a decision. In this case, the decision as to whether or not to publish shall rest with the Executive.


  • The Editor shall give priority to Members of the AAS in deciding upon articles to be published in the AAS newsletter.