Leadership Positions
President-Elect
Reports to: President
Term of Office: The term of office is one year beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. An elected officer may serve only three consecutive terms or six years on the Board of Directors.
Purpose: The Beta Iota Chapter Bylaws state that the President-Elect shall succeed into the presidency at the end of the term of office and shall promote the purposes of the Society.
Qualifications: The President-Elect shall:
- Be an active member in the Beta Iota Chapter.
- Consent to serve in the position and be elected by a majority vote of chapter members.
- Agree to serve as President for a two-year term following a one-year term as President-Elect.
Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position are:
- Attend scheduled Board of Directors meetings.
- Perform responsibilities as delegated by the President and for the purpose of gaining knowledge about the local, regional, and international organizational structures and functions.
- Serve on the Finance Advisory Council as an ex-officio member.
- Assist with the completion and submission of the Chapter Key Award application (when appropriate).
- Assist the President in the submission of the online Annual Chapter Report (August of each year) and other required international and regional reports and documents (e.g., Bylaws).
- Collaborate with other members of the Board of Directors and committee, advisory council and task force chairs to facilitate continuity of chapter programs, events, and activities.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to the position of President-Elect.
- Attend and encourage committee members to attend chapter programs, activities, and events.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the chapter’s strategic goals.
President-Elect Application
The President-Elect shall succeed into the presidency at the end of the term of office and shall promote the purposes of the Society.
Position Application (PDF file)