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OFFICER & COMMITTEE GENERAL INFORMATION

Please see the October 2005 Newsletter for our Committee Information & Contacts!

Board of Directors

§         Exercises general supervision and control over the affairs of the Chapter

§         Presents recommendations for action at regular Chapter meetings

§         Authorizes payment of any indebtedness incurred for approved budget items.

§         Recommends an annual budget for the Chapter’s approval.

§         Can create special committees, and,

§         Transacts all other business of the Chapter not otherwise provided for.

Officers

President

§         Presides at all meetings and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors

§        Can create Special Committees, and appoint Chairmen and members to all Standing and Special Committees (with the exception of the Nominating Committee)

§         One of three authorized to sign checks

§         Must be someone who has served on the Board.

VP

§         Performs the duties of the President in her absence and succeeds to the office of the President should it become vacant. 

§         Is expected to Chair a major Committee.

§         Organizes all regular meetings and/or heads the Program Committee for the purpose of securing speakers and meeting locations.   

Secretary

§         Responsible for permanent records of the chapter including minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Chapter and Board of Directors

§         Keeps a current roster of the Chapter membership (may be assigned to a director)

§         Notifies all members of the time and place of Chapter meetings (also may be assigned to a director)

§         Performs such other duties as may be requested by the President or the Board of Directors

Treasurer

§         Custodian of all chapter funds

§         Pays bills authorized by the Board of Directors

§         Keeps an itemized account of receipts and disbursements

§         Presents a written report at regular meetings of the Chapter and the Board of Directors

§         Prepares and files in a timely manner IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year in which she serves as Treasurer.

Past President:  tribal elder

Officers and Directors should endeavor to attend at least one regional function per year.    (Annual Planning-October) (Forum-April) (Convention- September)