President Roles & Responsibilities

President Roles & Responsibilities

The President is the chief elected officer of the Association and presides at all board and executive committee meetings. The principaladvocate for advancing theorganization’s mission and goals. Guides the efforts of the Board of Directors in setting NYSSPE’s strategic direction, provides fiscal oversight, enhances NYSSPE’s public standing and strengthens its programs and services.

Term of Office:One year

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with ExecutiveDirector and officers to prepareboard agenda.

• Schedule meetings of the Executive Committee for the year.

• Schedule meetings of the Regional Vice Presidents for the year.

• Work in partnership with theExecutive Director to advance the mission and strategicgoals of the Society.

• Coordinate the performancereview of the ExecutiveDirector in accordance withpolicies.

• Promote and protect theinterests of the association.

• Ensure understanding and compliance with all governing documents (articles, bylaws,policies)

• Ensure representation of the organization at appropriatetimes and meetings.

• Maintain a close relationship with parent and alliedorganizations.

• Serve as official spokesperson.

• Communicate regularly with the Board about ExecutiveCommittee activities and other important issues.

President’s Schedule of Activities

Articles for NYSSPE Blog/Website and/or Journal

Annual Conference Journal and Member Directory (Due in April)

Meetings

NYSSPE Annual Meeting, June

NSPE Annual Meeting, July

NSPE Northeast Regional, October

NYSSPE Fall Meeting, November

NYSSPE Planning Conference, Spring or Fall meeting

Schedule of Chapter Visits

On-going throughout year: letter to chapters gauging interest in having an officer visit and response form goes out in the fall, requests are returned to HQ and dates are coordinated with the chapters.

Executive Committee Oversight Responsibilities & Committee Charges

Should be completed in Julyand mailed to the Executive Committee, Committees and Task Forces. Appoint Assistant Treasurer, Mathcounts Scholarship Chair, Standing Committee Chairs, Task Force Chairs and Ad Hoc Committee Chairs

Determine special arrangements, invitations for the Annual & Fall Board Meeting, with Staff and Presidential Officers

Due at least 3-6 months before each of the meetings

Approval of Board & Executive Committee Agenda’s

Within 2 weeks of Meeting

Approval of Board & Executive Committee Minutes

Within 2 weeks of meeting

Coordinate for the Strategic Planning Conference with Presidential Officers

When to have it (dates), Where to have it, Who to Invite, Agenda

Topic(s), Work Groups if wanted

Outgoing/incoming Presidents Messages for the Annual Meeting Journal.

Due 1st week in May (April/June issue of NYPE)

Legislative Planning and Strategizing

On-going throughout the year, meetings with other organizations on issues and occasional meetings with legislators.

Thank You to Executive Committee, Committee’s, Task Forces and any other officers that were helpful throughout the year.

This can be done at the Annual Meeting.