The Editor-in-Chief:

• Supervises the activities of the Editorial Working Group.
• Mentors contributing editors.
• Exercises editorial discretion over Contour content.
• Identifies themes for issues.
• Writes or delegates the writing of editorials, articles and other materials for Contour.
• Identifies appropriate article topics and qualified authors to establish a supply of copy for publication consideration.
• Develops criteria for content, authorship and number of editorials, as well as publication of letters to the editor and other opinion manuscripts.
• Coordinates activities necessary for the acquisition of copy and review articles.
• Assists with transition of Editorial Working Group members.

Meetings

Required Meetings for Editor-in-Chief

Contributing Editors:

• Identifies themes for issues.
• Writes or delegates the writing of editorials, articles and other materials for Contour.
• Identifies appropriate article topics and qualified authors to establish a supply of copy for publication consideration.
• Develops criteria for content, authorship and number of editorials, as well as publication of letters to the editor and other opinion manuscripts.
• Coordinates activities necessary for the acquisition of copy and review articles.
• Assists with transition of Editorial Working Group members.