When the ballots come out this Fall, M. Smuith should be on the ballot as "Incumbent." under the AMA Bylaws he moved into the Presidency when Mathewson vacated the position. Of course should something happen that no one would write a nomination letter for him, then he is toast. I am certai that his buddies on his "Marketing Committee" will assure he gets that.

From AMA Membership Manual Bylaws:

AMA Bylaws Chapter X

Section 2. In the event of a vacancy in the position of AMA
President during a regular term due to death, incapacity, inactivity,
resignation, impeachment or removal from office, the Executive
Vice President shall assume the duties of President of the AMA
until a special election can be held for a new President so that the
newly elected President would fill out the remaining position time
of the Presidency until the next regularly scheduled election.
Adopted April 19, 2008

Section 2. In the event of a vacancy in the position of AMA
President during a regular term due to death, incapacity, inactivity,
resignation, impeachment or removal from office, the Executive
Vice President shall assume the duties of President of the AMA
until a special election can be held for a new President so that the
newly elected President would fill out the remaining position time
of the Presidency until the next regularly scheduled election.
Adopted April 19, 2008
(1) The Executive Council may replace a Vice President as
follows: When a vacancy occurs during the regular term of an
elected Vice President, two nominees for his replacement are to
be selected by the outgoing Vice President (or by the Executive
Council in the event of the demise, incapacity, or inaction of
the Vice President), one of whom shall be currently an active
Associate Vice President in that district. Any nominee must be
qualified for the office of District Vice President as provided in
Article IX. An election shall be conducted by AMA
Headquarters by mailing ballots to all Open members of the
District. A plurality vote shall elect. A period from date of
mailing to close of receipt of balloting will be established by
the Executive Council. When a vacancy occurs within three
months of the end of the current term of office, or when a
Council meeting is called or scheduled during the nominating
and voting period, the outgoing Vice President (or the
Executive Council in the event of his demise, incapacity, or
inaction) shall make an interim appointment from among the
active Associate Vice Presidents in the district.
(2) The Executive Council may replace a President or Executive
Vice President.