Corporate Entities

1. The American Urological Association, Inc. (AUA) is incorporated in Maryland and has been granted tax-exempt status by IRS - as a Section 501(c)(6) entity, as a professional association or "business league." While this type of entity is not required to pay taxes on its net income, it is not a "charitable" entity and therefore contributions are not tax deductible. This makes little difference to members, who can claim dues as business deductions. Likewise, grants from industry can normally qualify as a business expense. Since a C-6 entity has greater leeway in political and membership activities, the Public Policy and Membership department functions are designated as C-6 activities. In addition, some of AUA's more "commercial" activities are designated under this entity - most notably, the exhibitor portion of the Annual Meeting. 
   
   American Urological Association Bylaws 2022 [pdf]
   
   
2. The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc. (AUAER) is incorporated in Maryland and has been granted tax-exempt status by IRS - as a Section 501(c)(3) entity, as a charitable/educational corporation. As such, donor contributions made to AUAER are tax deductible. AUAER publishes The Journal of Urology®, operates the Office of Education, the Annual Meeting and is responsible for activities of the Research, Quality and Science Affairs department.
   
   American Urological Association Education & Research Bylaws 2022 [pdf]

Amendments

Issues that precipitate revisions to the AUA's Bylaws may be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors (BOD) and the Bylaws Committee by individual members, the leadership of AUA Sections or through written correspondence with various AUA committees. Any discussion among the Bylaws Committee requiring review and proposed revisions to the Bylaws is forwarded in a written report to the Board of Directors for review at one or both of its interim (fall or winter) meetings. Proposed changes are then redirected for reaffirmation by the Bylaws Committee, and proposed amendments must be promulgated to the entire AUA membership at least thirty (30) days in advance of the Annual Business Meeting at the Annual Meeting.

The Board of Directors has approved various changes to the AUA, Inc. Bylaws and AUA Education and Research, Inc. Bylaws during the 2022 – 2023 Association year. A memo explaining the proposed amendments along with track changes versions of the bylaws is posted below. These changes will be presented to the membership at 2023 Annual Business Meeting. Details about the meeting and the vote to amend the bylaws is available at AUAnet.org/ABM.

AUA & AUAER Proposed Bylaws Amendments [PDF]

Questions

The AUA Committee & Society Affairs Department is the Office of Permanent Record for Bylaws documents and can be reached by commaff@AUAnet.org.