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COMMITTEE MEMBER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

WI Chapter Trustee

The trustee shall be a Full Member elected for a term of three (3) years.  The trustee shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. 

The trustee shall:  be informed on Chapter and Society goals and objectives, policies and procedures, programs and services, and activities and events; serve as an officer on the Board of Directors of the Chapter and serve as the Chapter representative on the Board of Trustees of the Society; facilitate the conduct of the business of the Society by bringing the Chapter perspective to the Board of Trustees and the national perspective to the Board of Directors and members of the Chapter; facilitate the conduct of the business of the Board of Trustees by serving on standing councils or committees, special study groups or task forces, or as a representative or delegate of the Society; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter trustee or as may be assigned or delegated by the Board of Trustees of the Society and the Board of Directors of the Chapter.

WI Chapter President

The president shall be elected every two (2) years and shall serve a four (4) year term as follows:  one year as president elect, two years as president, and one year as immediate past president.  The president shall be a full member and shall serve not more than two (2) consecutive four (4) year terms in said three stage office. 

The president-elect shall:  in consultation with the Board of Directors, select for appointment when he or she assumes office as president the chairs and members of standing committees, other committees, and any special study groups or task forces; represent and act for the Chapter as directed by the president and consistent with the policies of the Society as established by the Board of Trustees; serve as acting president when designated by the president or the Board of Directors; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter president-elect or as may be assigned or delegated by the president.

The president shall:  set the time, place, and agenda for meetings of the Board of Directors; call special meetings of the Chapter; preside at meetings of the Chapter and the Board of Directors; represent and act for the Chapter as directed by the Board of Directors and consistent with the policies of the Society as established by the Board of Trustees; in consultation with the Board of Directors, appoint the chairs and members of standing committees, other committees, and any special study groups or task forces; dismiss appointees for failure to act or other cause; serve as a member of the Chapter Presidents Council; oversee the management and administration of Chapter programs and budgets as adopted by the Board of Directors; appoint interim trustees when vacancies occur during term; provide supporting statements to the Society for Emeritus Status, Limited Status, Temporary Limited Status, and Waver of Dues applicants; report on the state of the Chapter at the annual meeting of the Chapter; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter president, or as may be assigned or delegated by the Board of Directors. 

The immediate past president shall: represent and act for the Chapter as directed by the president and consistent with the policies of the Society as established by the Board of Trustees; serve ex officio as a member of the Nominating Committee; serve as acting president when designated by the president or the Board of Directors; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter immediate past president or as may be assigned or delegated by the president.

WI Chapter Secretary

The secretary shall be a full or associate member elected for a term of two (2) years and may succeed themselves in office

The secretary shall: maintain a record of the proceedings of the business meetings of the Chapter and the Board of Directors; prepare and issue notices of the meetings of the Chapter and the Board of Directors; prepare, issue, and receive ballots; administer annual and special elections and notify candidates of election results; serve ex officio as a member of the Bylaws Committee; maintain the Bylaws of the Chapter; certify documents; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter secretary or as may be assigned or delegated by the president. 

WI Chapter Treasurer

The treasurer shall be a full or associate member elected for a term of two (2) years and may succeed themselves in office

The treasurer shall:  collect all fees, dues, charges, and other funds due the Chapter; be the custodian of all Chapter funds and disburse such funds only as authorized by the Board of Directors; keep the accounts of the Chapter that shall be open at all times to inspection by the Board of Directors; present reports on the financial condition of the Chapter at regular Board of Directors meetings, and year-end financial statements to the Board of Directors; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter treasurer or as may be assigned or delegated by the president.  

WI Chapter Member At-Large

The at-large member shall be full or associate member elected for a term of two (2) years and may succeed themselves in office. 

The at-large members shall: represent the concerns of the membership, membership recruitment and attend monthly Board of Directors meetings, and perform such other duties as are customary for the position of at-large member or as may be assigned or delegated by the Board of Directors of the Chapter. 

WI Chapter Member At-Large – Chair of Communications

The chair of communications shall be full or associate members elected for a term of two (2) years and may succeed themselves in office. 

The chair of communications shall: represent the concerns of the membership, membership recruitment and attend monthly Board of Directors meetings, and perform such other duties related to the communications of the chapter, including managing website content, the website host, and the chapter email list.  Website content shall be updated on a minimum monthly basis and when required.  The chapter email list shall be updated on a quarterly basis.  Electronic correspondence to membership will be coordinated through the Chair of Communications.

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