Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out the Organization's Mission and Purpose
• Ensure effective organizational planning
• Acquire sufficient resources for the organization's operations and to finance its services adequately
• Manage resources effectively
• Work with the general membership to determine and monitor the Organization's programs and services
• Govern the organization by developing and executing policies and objectives, including as it relates to assign priorities and to ensure the organization's capacity to carry out programs by continually reviewing its work.
• Enhance the Organization's public image
• Assess its own performance

The President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation and shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, have general supervision, direction and control of the business and affairs of the Corporation. The President shall also have the exclusive power to nominate certain committee chairpersons ; provided, however, that prior to making such nominations the President shall consult with and seek the opinion of the other members of the Board of Directors. He or she shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the members. He or she shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of the chief executive officer of a Corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Board of Directors, or these Bylaws. He or she shall have power to call special meetings of the members or of the Board of Directors. The President shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect and shall have and exercise all such powers and discharge such duties as usually pertain to the office of President and as may from time to time be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors.

The Vice President: The Vice-President, shall, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors, generally assist the President and, in the absence or disability of the President, or in the event of the resignation or removal of the President shall, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President until a replacement has been elected by the Board. The Vice-President shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors. In the event of the resignation or removal of the Vice-President the Board of Directors promptly shall, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President until a replacement has been elected by the Board. The Vice-President shall be a director.

The Secretary: The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of members and shall record all votes and minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose, and shall perform the same duties for any committee of the Board of Directors when so required by such committee. The Secretary shall give or cause to be given notice of all meetings of members and of the Board of Directors and shall keep in safe custody the books and records of the Corporation as the Board of Directors or President may direct. The Secretary shall act under the supervision of the President and shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office of Secretary or as may from time to time be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors or as are prescribed by these Bylaws. The Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation. In the event of the absence or disability of the President, or in the event of the resignation or removal of the President and the Vice-President is unable to or unwilling to perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President then the Secretary shall be called upon to perform such duties on an interim basis until a replacement has been elected by the Board of Directors. In the event of the absence or disability of the Secretary, or in the event of the resignation or removal of the Secretary then the Board of Directors shall promptly elect a replacement. The Secretary shall be a director.

The Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of all the funds of the Corporation and shall deposit such funds in such banks or other depositories as the Board of Directors or the President shall, from time to time, direct or approve. He or she shall disburse the funds of the Corporation under the direction of the Board of Directors and the President. He or she shall keep a full and accurate account of all monies received and paid on account of the Corporation and shall render a statement of his accounts every three months and provide copies of bank reconciliations, whenever the Board of Directors shall so request. He shall perform all other necessary actions and duties in connection with the administration of the financial affairs of the Corporation. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for preparing or overseeing the preparation of the Corporation’s tax returns including preparing any financial statements and affidavits necessary for filing. The Treasurer shall perform such duties and have powers as are usually incident to the office of Treasurer or which may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors. In the event of the absence or disability of the Treasurer, or in the event of the resignation or removal of the Treasurer then the Board of Directors shall promptly elect a replacement. The Treasurer shall be a director.

Director/Chairpersons Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly attends board meetings and important related meetings. Specifically, expected to attend Board meeting at least once per quarter, or as called, and general body meetings at least once per month.
• Actively participate in the annual administrative planning and evaluation process.
• Gets to know other board members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
• Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.
• Participates in resource/fund raising and member recruitment for the organization.
• Makes a serious commitment to lead and actively participate in committee work, including hosting monthly committee meetings, developing committee plans, and working with the committee to structure the workflow including task assignments.
• Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
• Provide written and oral report to the Board on committee’s decision and recommendations.
• Ultimately responsible for the effective implementation of committee initiatives.