This serves as notice of our open positions as required in our Chapter Constitution. Three positions in the Chapter will be open for nomination at the April Chapter meeting. President, Secretary/Treasurer and 3rd Trustee. If you are interested in running for any of these positions or would like to nominate a member in good standing for one of these positions you must attend the April chapter meeting. The April Chapter meeting will be held on April 10th at**** LOCATION CHANGE TO THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL*** Library start time 5:45pm.
Duties of Officers are:
President: a) The President shall: Be the official spokesperson between the chapter and the employer; preside at all meetings of the chapter and Executive Committee; fix the time, place, and date of meetings, except as otherwise provided herein or as directed by the membership; set the agenda for the chapter meetings; provide a notice to each member as to the time, date, and location of each chapter meeting, which shall include the agenda for such meeting; appoint all committees with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee; serve as ex-officio member of all committees except the Elections Committee; turn over all documents and records pertaining to the office to his/her successor; and other such duties as pertain to the office of President. Term runs for two years.
c) The Secretary/Treasurer shall: Keep accurate records and minutes of all meetings of the chapter and Executive Committee, including an accurate roll of members and officers in attendance; answer all correspondence of the chapter as directed; turn over all documents and records pertaining to the office to his/her successor; other such duties as pertain to the office of Secretary.
Keep all funds of the chapter and disperse same under the direction of the Executive Committee and as required by the Constitution of this chapter and the Constitution and written policies of this Association; keep accurate records and render monthly financial reports to the membership and State Association; assist the Executive Committee in the preparation of the chapter’s annual budget; turn over all documents and records pertaining to the office to his/her successor; and other such duties as pertain to the office of Treasurer.
The current Secretary/Treasurer or, if applicable, the Secretary/Treasurer-elect will serve as an automatic delegate to the OSEA state Conference each year. In the case of a Secretary/Treasurer-elect, the current Secretary/Treasurer will not be an automatic delegate, and the newly elected Secretary/Treasurer will be the automatic delegate to the OSEA state Conference. Term runs for two years.
d) The Trustees shall: Provide input and advise the other members of the Executive Committee; be the caretakers of the chapter’s meetings, including setting up the meeting room, making copies of the agenda and other written materials, and maintaining order during meetings; serve on the Elections Committee including the retention of all ballots for a period of one calendar year following a vote; perform other duties as assigned by the President; turn over all documents and records pertaining to the office to his/her successor. Term runs for three years.