Board Position Descriptions

All positions are held for two-year terms.

President

1. Coordinates all meetings
2. Prepares agendas for meetings
3. Prepares calendar for the following year
4. Approves all official NYSAWLA correspondence
5. Works closely with webmaster
6. Grants final approval of all official statements made on behalf of NYSAWLA
7. Represents NYSAWLA or designates representation to other educational institutions, organizations, agencies and professional meetings
8. Oversees the organization’s strategic planning process
9. New Admin Mentorship program
   1. coordinate matches of new administrators with experienced members
   2. keep in contact with new admins & their mentors 
10. Is signatory on all accounts and co-signs all checks with the treasurer

First Vice-President

1. Attends all board meetings
2. Serves as coordinator of the FLACS Exams
3. Oversees co-chairs for steering committees
4. Coordinator of Exam calendar
5. Oversees field testing of exams & feedback
6. Is the contact person regarding exams

Second Vice President

1. Attends all board meetings
2. Promotes and organizes professional development opportunities
   1. create new opportunities for PD
   2. oversee webinars, workshops, and collegial circles
3. Publicizes NYSAWLA scholarships and awards. Convenes a committee of NYSAWLA members in good standing to select the scholarship and award winners
4. Promotes the goals of NYSAWLA via email and social media
5. Organize, plan, prepare for membership meetings, including end-of-year luncheon
   1. develop and arrange vendor sponsorship
   2. arrange meeting locations 

Treasurer 

1. Assists the president or designee in developing a budget.
2. Provides detailed reports on NYSAWLA finances at executive board meetings and provides a general financial report at general membership meetings.
3. Co-signs all necessary checks on behalf of NYSAWLA.
4. Maintains a membership database and provides the executive board with an updated list of members.
5. Keeps NYSAWLA funds in an approved bank.
6. Works with a certified accountant to ensure all NYS and federal documents (including income tax filing) and forms are completed and submitted.

Board Liaison Officer 

1. Attends all board meetings
2. Consults with president on all official contact with the media – may serve as the official spokesperson with the media as authorized by the president, or if the president is unavailable
3. Collaborate with 2nd VP to publicize NYSAWLA scholarships and awards. Convenes a committee of NYSAWLA members in good standing to select the scholarship and award winners
4. Collaborate with 1st VP on development of FLACS exams
5. Promotes the goals of NYSAWLA via email and social media
6. Responds to general inquiries about the organization
7. Collaborate with 2nd VP to organize, plan, prepare for membership meetings, including end-of-year luncheon 
8. Carries out any additional duties as determined by the executive board

Immediate Past President

1. Attends all board meetings
2. Mentors the president as needed
3. Assists at all conferences and events as needed.