Section president

Term of office

1-2 years

Reports to

Section

General function

Manage the operations of the Section. This involves planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and evaluating Section activities.

Primary responsibilities and duties

  1. Know both the Society and Section constitution and bylaws

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  2. Maintain and enforce the Section constitution and bylaws

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  3. Implement the Section structure through timely appointments and delegation of responsibility

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  4. Stimulate member participation and leadership development through committee involvement

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  5. Facilitate proper training for Section leaders

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  6. Be a leader who inspires confidence and cooperation

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  7. Enable your team to set and implement goals

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  8. Call and preside at all meetings of the Section and its Executive Board

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  9. Serve as signatory with the treasurer for checks issued by the Section and with the Secretary for legal notices and documents

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  10. Invite new members to attend the Section meetings

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  11. Provide a quarterly report to the District Vice President

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  12. Plan for continuity in operations and a smooth transition to new officers

Resources available

Section Officer Guides, Section Operating Guide, Former Officers, District Vice Presidents, ISA Staff, Manual of Organization & Procedures

Time commitment

Average 3-6 hours per week

Meeting obligations

Section meetings, District meetings and Leadership Conference, Annual Conference & Exhibit, and President's Meetings.

Working relationships


 

  • Other Officers and Members: Works closely with the Section organizational unit and stays attuned to member interests and needs; works with District Vice President and other District officers to coordinate mutual efforts

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  • Staff: Accesses staff as needed for resource information and provides essential information to staff when requested

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  • Other

    Qualifications

    Section member in good standing for at least one year. Commitment to the goals of the Section and the Society. Understanding of, and willingness to assume, the duties required. Ability to perform the necessary tasks.

    Method of appointment

    Nomination by committee and election by the membership, or in accordance with the Section constitution and bylaws.



    Questions? Information? Email the Section President
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