Environmental Education Association of Illinois

Treasurer Job Description

In 1972, a group of committed and concerned environmentalists (both conservationists & educators) founded the Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI). Since that time, members of EEAI have provided leadership at the national, state, and community levels. The strength of EEAI comes from its members. Their participation in events ranging from nationally to local levels helps to raise the profile of environmental education and challenges the decision makers to give environmental concerns a priority. Today, EEAI is made up of a group of concerned citizens who are interested in educating people of all ages to the importance of understanding and protecting the environment.

To be eligible for President you must have been a member of the EEAI Board of Directors or held a similar position for at least two years on a similar board as approved by the board.

Term: no term limit. Treasurers are required to attend all Board meetings. Board Meetings are in December, February, June and September each year and are two hours long with ad-hoc after the meetings.

Job Description: Treasurer

1.  Pays all bills of the Association, keeping a written record of all expenses and receipts

2.  Establishes and maintains a bank account for the Association

3.  Invests Association funds with the advice of the Finance Committee and consent of the Board

4.  Chairs the Finance Committee, developing an annual budget and policies governing the receipt and distribution of all funds

5.  Prepares and distributes written reports to the Board prior to each Board meeting, including all bills paid (payee, amount, date paid, reason for expense) and all receipts (source, amount, date of deposit, reason for receipt) including grants and investment income

6.  Presents an annual written financial report to the membership at the Annual Meeting

7.  Presents an annual budget for approval at the Annual Meeting

8.  Arranges for an audit, to be conducted by a professional auditor at the end of each biennium or at the end of the Treasurer's term (whichever comes first) as required by the Constitution

9.  Ensures that all tax documents and other reports required by the State of Illinois dealing with the Association's finances are prepared and submitted on time