Governance and Policies

The legislative and policy-making body of the American Optometric Association is the House of Delegates, which is established and functions as provided in the bylaws. The administrative body of this association is the Board of Trustees, which implements the policies established by the House of Delegates and performs such duties as are prescribed in the bylaws.

Governance Documents and Statements of Policy

• Constitution and Bylaws - Effective through December 31, 2018

• Constitution and Bylaws - Effective January 1, 2019

• House of Delegates Resolutions and Substantive Motions

• Motorist Vision Policy 

• Optometric Postoperative Care Policy

• Standards of Professional Conduct

• Antitrust Compliance Policy

• Conflict of Interest Policies

• Corporate Confidentiality Policy

• Conflict of Interest Form 2018-2019

• Acknowledgment of AOA Policies Form

• AOA House of Delegates Procedures

• Position Statement Regarding Eye and Vision Telehealth Services - Referenced in HOD Resolution 1989

• Eight Core Principles of CE Provider Accreditation - Referenced in HOD Resolution 1998