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MANA de KANSAS CITY - BOARD DESCRIPTIONS
The President:
Is the presiding officer and official spokesperson for the Corporation. Is also an ex-officio member of all Board Committees, except the Nominating and Election Committees. Calls and conducts Board and Executive Committee meetings. Presides at the membership meetings. Appoints Chairpersons, when Chairs are not set in the bylaws. Provides direction, advice, and consultation on matters affecting the Corporation and its membership. Shall execute all documents on behalf of the Corporation and shall initial all checks, drafts and notes and will be a signer on bank accounts. Shall have been a member of the MANA Board for at least one year and a member for at least three years. Shall vote to break tie votes as per Robert's Rules of Order. Performs all duties incident to the office of the President, and other such duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
The Executive Vice President:
Shall be called upon to serve as President if the elected President is unable to fulfill their term for any reason. Assists the President in the coordination of committees, committee reports, and provides counsel and experience to the Corporation. Coordinates the Programming and the Planning for the Corporation for the calendar year, incorporating leadership and educational components for members. Is the Presiding Officer in the absence of the President. Can negotiate checks, drafts, notes when the President and/or Treasurer are not available and will be a signer on bank accounts. Shall be the official spokesperson in all matters pertaining to the Corporation when the President is not available. Shall perform all duties incident to this office or other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time. Shall have been a Board member one year and a MANA member for at least two years. Shall have the first option to run for President after her term as EVP, but may decline if she is not able to accept the position for any reason.
The Vice President of Education:
Is the Presiding Officer and Official Spokesperson in the absence of the President and the Executive VP. Serves as the Chairperson of the Hermanita Committee which oversees the Hermanita Program, reporting activities at Board and membership meetings. Prepares all publicity for the Hermanita Program, coordinating its circulation with the VP of Public Relations/ Communications. Will have experience in Youth Programming. Responsible for overseeing the MANA Scholarship Selection, assuring guidelines and criteria are established and followed. Will be a signer on the Hermanita Account, with the President and the Treasurer. Performs all duties incident to this office and other duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.
The Vice President of Membership:
Shall by the Presiding Officer and Official Spokesperson in the absence of the President, the Executive VP and the VP of Education. Is responsible for maintaining the membership roster and shall give monthly reports to the membership. Responsible for membership recruitment and retention, coordinating orientation for new members, and planning ways to increase membership. Will perform all duties incident to this office and other duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. Work closely with the Treasurer to certify membership, collect dues, and send renewal notices.
The Vice President of Public Relations/Communications:
Shall be responsible for all Public Relations and Communications for the corporation. Oversee any and all publications, coordinate media circulation, press releases, photos and announcements, after clearing all of above with the President. Is responsible for monthly communications with the membership. Serves as a liaison to National MANA for Public Relations of Local information. Is responsible for maintaining documentation of Corporation activities. Is the presiding Officer and Official Spokesperson when the President, Executive VP, VP of Education and the VP of Membership are not available. Performs all duties incident to the Office and other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
The Secretary:
Shall be responsible for the recording of the minutes of all Board and general membership meetings and is responsible for asking someone to take minutes for her if she is unable to attend a meeting. Responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the Corporation's records, including the minutes and the election records. Shall produce all such records upon request of any member in good standing. Responsible for all correspondence as directed by the President and the Board. Is Chair of the Election Committee. Performs all the duties incident to this office and other duties that may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. Shall transfer to the successor within 30 days all papers, books and other property of this office, since they are the property of the Corporation. Presents the minutes to the Board at their meeting for review before presenting them to the membership at the monthly meeting.
The Treasurer:
Shall oversee the fiscal matters of the Corporation, present reports on the Corporation's financial operations to the membership in a timely manner and lends fiscal advice and consultation to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall be the primary signer of checks and keep an itemized account of all receipts and expenditures of the Corporation. The Treasurer shall work with the Vice President of Membership to certify membership, collect dues and send renewal notices. The Treasurer shall make available all records for examination by any member of the Corporation. Shall have financial experience and perform all duties incident to this office and other duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. Shall transfer all books, receipts, records, materials and supplies to the succeeding Treasure within 30 days of an election, as all such is the property of the Corporation. If requested by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall at one month prior to close of the fiscal year present all books, records, and accounts to be audited by a committee and/or CPA appointed by the Board. The Audit must be completed within a two(2) month period. Is responsible for all documents, reports, and tax returns that impact the 501 (C)(3) status are timely filed.
The Parliamentarian:
Shall be familiar the Corporations Bylaws and able to interpret Robert's Rules of Order. Shall be in charge of keeping order at Corporation meetings, so the meetings will be held in a timely efficient, productive manner. Shall perform all duties incident to this office and other duties that may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.
Board Members at Large:
Shall promote the Corporation in the community, look for funding possibilities, and recruit new members. Shall support all Officers in their duties. Shall perform all the duties incident to being a Board Member and other duties that may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. Have all the rights and privileges of other officers including the right to vote.
MANA de KANSAS CITY
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