Leadership Roles & Duties

Chapter Bylaws — Article IV, Section 5B

The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Chapter and ex-officio member of all committees, except Nominating, and shall be subject to the control of the Executive Board, have general supervision, direction, and control of the business and officers of the Chapter. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter and of the Executive Board, and shall have the general powers and duties usually vested in the office of President and as may be prescribed by the Association, the Bylaws of this Chapter, and the powers or duties granted by the Chapter Executive Board.

Additional Chapter Assignments

Prepare and circulate meeting agendas; coordinate meeting sponsorships; arrange submission of agendas and minutes to IRWA after meetings; support committee chairs; attend regional forums and report chapter activities. International Board voting responsibilities apply when separately serving as an elected director.

Chapter Bylaws — Article IV, Section 5C

The First Vice President shall have the general powers and duties of a Vice President, shall act as President in the case of absence or disability of the President, shall advise and assist the President when called on to do so, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Executive Board, including responsibility for special or administrative committees as designated by the President. In case the office of President becomes vacant, the First Vice President shall become President.

Additional Chapter Assignments

Coordinate venues and food and beverage for chapter meetings; work with the President and Treasurer on meeting budgets; perform other assigned duties. International Director responsibilities apply only when separately elected to that position.

Chapter Bylaws — Article IV, Section 5D

The Second Vice President shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the First Vice President in the absence or disability of the incumbent, and such other duties as may be required by the Executive Board, including responsibility for the resolution committees as required by the International Board of Directors and responsibilities of the Program Chairperson.

Additional Chapter Assignments

Secure speakers for general membership meetings and coordinate programs with the Chapter Meetings / Topics chair.

Chapter Bylaws — Article IV, Section 5E

The Secretary shall keep a book of minutes of all the meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Board, shall carry on all correspondence of the Chapter, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Executive Board.

Additional Chapter Assignments

Take and distribute minutes of chapter and Executive Board meetings; prepare nominations and election communications; maintain nomination and election records.

Chapter Bylaws — Article IV, Section 5F

The Assistant Secretary shall perform all duties of the Secretary in the absence or disability of the Secretary or when called on to do so by the Secretary. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the Chapter's library, including files, books, publications, magazines, scrapbooks, etc., and for recording in narrative form, supplemented by photographs, news articles, etc., the history of the Chapter for the term to which elected commencing with the installation of officers at the beginning of the year. The outgoing Assistant Secretary shall turn over said history to the incoming Assistant Secretary within three months after leaving office.

Additional Chapter Assignments

Fill in for the Secretary when needed and support preservation and handover of the chapter’s historical records.

Chapter Bylaws — Article IV, Section 5G

The Treasurer shall receive all the funds of the Chapter and keep a proper record thereof; shall deposit them in a convenient, responsible bank; and shall disburse them only upon direct receipt of proper authority from the Chapter Executive Board. Within 20 days after being installed, the Treasurer shall execute a bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the office in an amount and secured by such corporate surety company as shall be determined by the Board of Directors from time to time. The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as are assigned by the Chapter's Executive Board.

Additional Chapter Assignments

Prepare and submit required chapter financial information and reports to IRWA.

Chapter Bylaws — Article IV, Section 5H

The Assistant Treasurer shall perform all the duties of the Treasurer in the absence or disability of the Treasurer, or when called upon to do so by the Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer shall be empowered to sign checks and orders for payment only upon the specific authority and approval of the Executive Board.

Additional Chapter Assignments

Assist the Treasurer with financial administration and continuity as requested, within the authority approved by the Executive Board.