Duties of President-Elect

President-Elect for the NBSMLT

The term of office for the President, Past-President and President-Elect shall be one year. Duties and responsibilities commence on the first day of January. The progression from President-Elect to President and Past President is automatic.

Duties

• Complete an Acceptance to a Position on the Board of Directors form at orientation.

• Act as Chair of the Awards Committee.

• Participate as a member of the Executive Committee.

• Review the Act, Bylaws, Rules and other NBSMLT documents in order to become familiar with the organization of the Society and issues related to the profession.

• Review Robert’s Rules of Order and the NBSMLT meeting Rules/Guidelines to aid in understanding conduct of Board meetings.

• Represent NBSMLT and/or preside at meetings in the absence of th President.

• Attend (as an observer) the CSMLS Advocacy and Regulatory Councils at Congress and the November teleconference.

• Submit agenda items to the Secretary and Executive Director at least two (2) weeks prior to Board meetings.

• Schedule Board meeting dates and times at the face-to-face meeting prior to the beginning of her/his term as President.

• Maintain Board of Director manual for successor.

• Support and promote Society activities at Provincial, National and International levels.

• Notify Executive Director in writing if unable to complete Board term.

Approved November 16, 2004