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Chapter Board Job Descriptions

    President

    The President shall preside at the meetings of the members and of the Board, as well as attend the State Council meetings quarterly. He/she shall direct the Chapter and have charge and supervision of the affairs and business of the Chapter, subject to the ultimate management authority of the Board of Directors. He/she shall maintain liaison and be a current member in good standing of SHRM throughout the duration of his/her term of office.

    President-Elect

    The President-Elect, at the request of the President or in his/her absence or disability, may perform any of the duties of the President. He/she shall have such other powers and perform such other liaison duties as the Board or the President may determine. He/she shall serve as Chair of the Program Committee. This responsibility includes programs conducted at all regular meetings of the members, social functions, and any workshops and/or seminars sponsored by the Chapter as determined by the President and the Board. He/she shall have the authority to appoint sub-committees to plan and implement the activities associated with the program year. The president-elect is encouraged to attend the annual SHRM Leadership Conference. The chapter requires the president-elect to be a current member in good standing of SHRM throughout the duration of his/her term of office. He/She is also responsible for making sure the website is updated regularly.

    Treasurer

    The Treasurer shall be responsible for the financial affairs of the Chapter, including all required filings. These responsibilities shall include financial reports to the Board and coordinating arrangements for the annual examination audit of the accounts as may be required by the Board. He/she shall be responsible for membership billing. He/she shall also perform such other duties as the President may determine. The chapter encourages the Treasurer to be a current member in good standing of SHRM throughout the duration of his/her term of office.

    Secretary

    The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the minutes of all meetings of the Chapter, shall be responsible for making all members aware of such meetings, and shall be responsible for coordinating the activities related to the Chapter's newsletter. The chapter encourages the Secretary to be a current member in good standing of SHRM throughout the duration of his/her term of office.

    Core Leadership Area (CLA) Directors

    Core Leadership Area Directors shall have such powers and perform such liaison duties as the Board or the President may determine. The responsibility includes awareness sessions and initiatives in the particular CLA as determined by the President and the Board. He/she shall have the authority to appoint sub-committees to plan and implement the activities associated with the CLA for the year. The chapter encourages each CLA Director to be a current member in good standing of SHRM throughout the duration of his/her term of office.

    Past President

    The Past President shall serve as an advisor to the President, and fulfill such duties as requested by the President and/or Board of Directors. The chapter encourages the Past President to be a current member in good standing of SHRM throughout the duration of his/her term of office.