President’s Duties (Bylaws)

  • Attend and preside at all meetings of the Administrative Council and all general meetings of the Chapter’s membership.
  • Correspond with the Society’s officers and directors as the spokesperson for the Administrative Council and the Chapter. (Correspondence relating only to dues payments and membership data is normally handled by the Membership Team Leader, who may enlist the assistance of the Secretary.)
  • Appoint the leaders of the Chapter teams, including any special teams that are deemed necessary. Ensure that each team has sufficient members to carry out its duties in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Assign special duties to teams, as necessary. Maintain communication with all team leaders to ensure that their duties are properly discharged.
  • Authorize expenditures approved by the Administrative Council.
  • Keep all elected officers advised of Chapter activities overseen by the President. This is to be accomplished by means of direct correspondence and/or copies of letters relating to Chapter business.
  • Introduce new members to the Chapter at the first opportunity. NOTE: This duty may be delegated to the Membership Team Leader, if he or she is present.
    Officially recognize the work of the teams, acting as spokesperson for the Administrative Council.
  • By August 31 of the year of election, submit to the Treasurer a budget of expenses (estimated) for the President’s office for the next fiscal year.
  • At the annual business meeting and installation of officers (April), present to the membership an annual report summarizing Chapter operations during the calendar year just ending.
  • As the Chapter’s executive officer, represent the Administrative Council and the Chapter in the Chapter’s business with other organizations and individuals.