Officer Duties

ARTICLE VI DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

President: shall participate in discussions and vote on motions in the Executive Committee; shall act as Chair of the Executive Committee and shall preside at meetings of the members, except as otherwise ordered by the committee. He or she shall appoint such standing or special committees as he or she shall consider necessary or as instructed by the Executive Committee, and shall be, ex-officio, a member of such committees. He or she shall be responsible to the Executive Committee for the functioning of those committees. He or she shall sign on behalf of the chapter all deeds, contracts and other formal instruments and shall perform other duties as may from time to time as assigned to him or her by the Executive Committee.

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Vice President: shall participate in discussions and vote on motions in the Executive Committee; shall have and exercise all of the powers of the President in the event of his or her absence or inability to act. The Vice President shall become President in the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of the President, the unexpired term. The Vice President shall oversee they physical and financial arrangements for the monthly meetings and will coordinate the Workshop topics with the meeting host; and perform other duties, from time to time, as assigned by the President.

Secretary: shall participate in discussions and vote on motions in the Executive Committee; shall conduct its correspondence; shall give notice of and keep minutes of all meetings; shall be responsible for all records; shall be responsible for the corporate seal, and shall attest all instruments; and perform other duties, from time to time, as assigned by the President.

Treasurer-Bookkeeper: shall particshall participate in discussion s and vote on motions in the Executive Committee; shall exercise authority in all financial matters in accordance with the By-Laws and resolutions as may be adopted by the Executive Committee; shall furnish such periodical financial statements as may be required by the Executive Committee; shall have custody of all funds, bonds, stocks, deeds, and other documents of the chapter and to that end may determine the method of depositing and safe keeping of the funds and securities and the system of financial records. The Treasurer-Bookkeeper shall assist the President and Vice President with the preparation and implementation of the draft and final annual budget. The Treasurer shall be responsible for preparing and submitting the annual financial report in a timely manner to MSA Executive Board; and perform other duties, from time to time, as assigned by the President.

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Regular Directors: shall participate in discussions and vote on motions in the Executive Committee; chair or serve on committees as requested by the President; coordinate door prize drawings; be responsible for the maintenance and transportation of the portable public address system; and perform other duties, from time to time, as assigned by the President.

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Vendor Directors: shall participate in discussions in the Executive Committee with on (1) Vendor Director having the right to vote; provide information and insights to the Executive Committee from the perspective of the Vendor Members; and participate on committees as assigned by the President.

Section 7

Executive Board Representatives: shall participate in discussions and vote on motions in the Executive Committee; represent the interests of the Chapter at MSA Executive Board meetings; coordinate exchange of complete and accurate information from Executive Board meetings, discussions, and decisions, to the Chapter Executive Committee and the general membership; may serve as Executive Board Officers and on its committees; and perform such other duties as assigned by the Chapter President.

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Past President: shall participate in discussions and vote on motions in the Executive Committee.

FAQs

What are officer duties?

Officer duties include managing meetings and keeping records.

Who can be an officer?

Any member in good standing can serve as an officer if elected.

How long do officers serve?

Officers typically serve for one year, but terms can vary by organization.

What is the president’s role?

The president leads meetings and represents the group publicly.

Are officers paid?

Officer positions are usually volunteer roles without pay.

How do officers communicate?

Officers use email, meetings, and calls to stay connected and coordinate.