SAMPLE VOLUNTEER LEADER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS
President
The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board.In his/her absence, a temporary presiding officer shall be elected from among the members of the Board present at the meeting.The President shall appoint the initial Chair of each functional committee of the Chapter and the Chair and all members of special committees unless it is specially provided or otherwise ordered by the Board.The President shall exercise general supervision over all of the affairs of the Chapter and ensure the Chapter's compliance with ACC's requirements for active chapters. More Details.
Vice President (or President-Elect)
The Vice President shall perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board or the President.At the request, or in the absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President.Upon the expiration of the President's term or the President's resignation or removal, the Vice President shall move to office of President. More Details.
Secretary
The Secretary shall keep a record of all official records, proceedings and correspondence of the Chapter and the Board.The Secretary shall send notices of meetings to the members of the Chapter or the Board, prepare ballots or execute the manner of election prescribed by the Board for the election of officers and directors.The notice shall include the names of all candidates recommended by the Nominating Committee and the members of the Chapter.The Secretary is responsible for the administrating the rules governing membership, maintaining a membership roster of the Chapter, sending necessary and required reports to the national headquarters of ACC and performing all other duties ordinarily expected of a Board Secretary. More Details.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall perform the duties ordinarily associated with this office, including maintaining accurate records of receipts and disbursements as prescribed by ACC and prescribing those procedures to be followed by committees with respect to their finances. Monthly, the treasurer shall report on the state of the chapter's finances to the board, and annually the treasurer shall attend the required financial training held by ACC, submit the required annual financial report, submit the required annual budget. The Treasurer shall make payments only for bills properly approved by the President or the Board. Disbursements of an amount in excess of $1,000.00 shall be pre-approved by the President and Treasurer.In the absence or incapacity of the Treasurer, the power to sign checks may be delegated by the Board to one of its members. More details.
Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of your chapter. Actively seeking and identifying qualified individuals for volunteer leadership positions, the committee strives to ensure a balanced and diverse board that reflects a spectrum of skills and stakeholder perspectives. Adhering to chapter bylaws and policies, they oversee the nominations process, maintaining transparency and fairness at every step. Engaging in strategic long-term planning, the committee proactively identifies potential leaders, contributing to a seamless leadership succession. More details.
Program Committee
The Program Committee shall be comprised of at least two (2) members who shall arrange for topics, speakers and formats for various types of meetings.The Committee shall submit a program for the following year to the Board for approval prior to the beginning of the calendar year. More details.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall be comprised of at least two (2) members who shall identify eligible candidates for membership through personal contact and other means to encourage those individuals to attend Chapter events and to join ACC and implement additional activities to promote membership retention.The Committee shall also develop programs or activities to showcase the resources and benefits offered by ACC, and report membership numbers to the board monthly. More details.
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