The Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award Committee shall consist of a Chair (appointed by the Nominations and Appointments Committee), the 1st Vice-President, and at least three other Society members (at least one of whom must be a member of the Board) appointed by the Nominations and Appointments Committee before January 15th. Typically the Chair and members of the Committee will serve for three years, with members serving in staggered terms.

The Committee is charged with deciding whether to name a Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award winner for the year and with selecting a winner.