By-Laws |

VIII.

OFFICERS

A.

The officers of the Association shall be a President, a 1st Vice-President, a 2nd Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.

B.

These officers shall be and remain currently paid-up local, state, and national (Active) members as a condition for nomination to and service in their respective positions during their terms of office.

C.

These officers shall be elected by and from the Active membership of the Association. Such election shall be by open nominations and secret ballot

D.

Officers shall be elected for a term of 2 year(s), commencing on July 1st of any calendar year

1.

No person shall serve as a President continuously for a period in excess of three (3) terms

2.

The offices of President, 2nd Vice-President, and Secretary shall be elected in the Annual General Election for a term of service of two (2) years beginning on July 1 of even-numbered years.

3.

The offices of 1st Vice-President and Treasurer shall be elected in the Annual General Election for a term of service of two (2) years beginning on July 1 of odd-numbered years.

E.

A vacancy shall be deemed to exist in the case of death, resignation, or inability to serve in any of the offices of the Association. If there is a vacancy occurring in the office of the President, the 1st Vice-President shall assume the office. In the event a vacancy occurs, in the office of the 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, or Segment Director a special election shall be held to elect successors to fill the unexpired terms.

F.

The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association and its policy advocate. The President shall, subject to other provisions by these Bylaws.

1.

Preside at all meetings of the Association, the Representative Council and Executive Board;

2.

Prepare the agenda for the meetings of the Association, the Representative Council and Executive Board;

3.

Be the official spokesperson for the Association;

4.

Adhere to the governance documents of the Association, CTA, and NEA;

5.

Appoint all chairpersons and members of all committees with the approval by the Executive Board by the beginning of each school year;

6.

Appoint the chairperson and members of the Bargaining Team with the approval by the Executive Board by the beginning of each school year;

7.

Call meetings of the Association, Representative Council and the Executive Board;

8.

Propose the procedures for grievance processing for ratification by the Executive Board and the Representative Council;

9.

Suggest policies, plans and activities for the Association and be held responsible for the progress and work of the Association;

10.

Attend meetings of the Service Center Council of the which the Association is a part;

11.

Attend other CTA/NEA meetings as directed by the Representative Council, and

12.

Order the payment of funds as necessary.

G.

The 1st Vice-President shall:

1.

Serve as assistant to the President in all duties of the President;

2.

Assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President;

3.

Be responsible for the formation and distribution of the Association’s calendar of activities; and

4.

Serve as coordinator of committee activities at the direction of the President.

H.

The 2nd Vice-President shall

1.

Assist 1st Vice-President with oversight of committees;

2.

Develop and/or implement a process for membership involvement;

3.

Coordinate membership information for Association Representatives.

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1.

Keep a careful and accurate record of the proceedings of each meeting, regular or special, of the Association, Representative Council, and the Executive Board;

2.

Be responsible for the distribution of minutes, notice of meetings, and agendas for all meetings to members of the Representative Council and Executive Board; and to the membership when appropriate;

3.

Keep an accurate roster of the membership of the Association and of all committees;

4.

Carry on the correspondence pertaining to the affairs of the Association as directed by the President.

J.

The Treasurer shall:

1.

Receive all funds belonging to the Association and be responsible for their safekeeping and accounting;

2.

Pay out such funds upon orders of the President;

3.

Provide a written financial report for each regular meeting of the Representative Council and Executive Board;

4.

Be responsible for an annual audit of the books of the Association and distributing a summary of this audit to the membership; and

5.

Be responsible for submitting membership and financial reports to CTA, NEA, and other agencies as required by law