Each affiliated journal and monograph series appoints a representative to the society’s Council. Affiliated publications are endorsed by the society in terms of quality, importance, and relevance to the society’s objectives.
The significance of affiliation is explained in greater detail in the society’s bylaws.
*Society members receive free online subscriptions to these two journals, which are thereby designated to be official journals of the society in accordance with section 10.1 of the bylaws. If you are a member, you can access your free subscriptions as follows. Click on the Contacts and Membership tab. Choose the “membership page” link, and log in. You will find the access links to the society’s official journals.