Board Member Position Descriptions

Board Member Position Descriptions

President

The President is the chief executive officer of the chapter, performing all duties expected of the office as required by the bylaws and the board of directors. The president presides over chapter Board meetings, oversees the administration of the chapter, with the Board members, sets vision and direction for the chapter. The president is an ex-officio member of all standing and special committees (except the Nominations Committee) in the chapter and is the primary liaison between the local chapter and IFMA headquarters.The president represents the Chapter in the community and within the IFMA organization.

Vice President

The duties of a chapter vice president vary widely from chapter to chapter. Assignments and job responsibilities are usually based on chapter tradition and are at the discretion of the president. Some general duties may include: Direct involvement with Program and/or Membership Committees. The Vice President presides in the absence of the President and assists the President in conducting the business of the chapter. The Vice President assists with the Annual Recertification process for the Chapter.

Treasurer

The Treasurer has primary responsibility for management and control of chapter funds as well as the overall fiscal health of the chapter. This officer is responsible for the handling and reporting of all financial transactions and for preparing financial statements for the board and the general membership at specified times. All bills must be handled properly in order to maintain the integrity and positive image of the chapter. The job requires careful organization and close cooperation with the chapter president. The Treasurer carries primary responsibility for the annual chapter Recertification process. The Treasurer performs budgetary tracking to the Chapter’s annual conference or other events.

Secretary

The secretary is the central focus for records and correspondence for the chapter.By keeping clear and accurate records of chapter activities and publications, the Secretary can render an invaluable service to thechapter. Among your duties are recording minutes of board meetings, maintaining and publishing the Board of Directors list, and conducting correspondence for the chapter at the request of the president. The Secretary may also participate in other committees of the chapter