Officer Expectations Guide

State/Provincial Officer Expectation Guides

• Guide for IRA Coordinators in State and Provincial Associations
• President expectations
  Runs the council in keeping with goals and objectives established by the board of directors
• President-elect expectations
  Provides continuity to established programs and projects and assists in formulating plans for the future
• Vice president expectations
  Monitors the progress of committees
• Past president expectations
  Assists in the smooth transition of leadership to newly elected officers
• Recording secretary expectations
  Maintains accurate written accounts of actions taken at official council/affiliate meetings
• Corresponding secretary expectations
  Keeps members informed about council/affiliate business
• Secretary Expectations
  Maintains accurate council records and corresponds with council leaders and members
• Treasurer expectations
  Supervises and maintains council/affiliate finances

For state/provincial associations in the U.S. and Canada:

• IRA state/provincial coordinator expectations
  Assists with the formation and maintenance of local and special interest councils in the state/province
• Director of membership development expectations
  Promotes membership and member retention
• Director of student membership development expectations
  Serves the State/Provincial Council for a 3-year term and is responsible for student membership promotion, recruitment, and retention at all levels

Local/Special Interest Council Officer Expectation Guides

• President – is the leader of the council and chair of the executive committee
• President Elect - performs the duties of the president in his/her absence, resignation, or incapacity.
• Vice President - performs the duties of the president when the president or president elect is unavailable.
• Past President - is a valuable advisor to the president and the entire council leadership team.
• Recording Secretary - maintains accurate records of all council business.
• Corresponding Secretary - corresponds with council leaders and members regarding council business.
• Treasurer - maintains accurate financial records and ensures sound fiscal management of the council.
• Secretary - maintains accurate council records and corresponds with council leaders and members.
• Membership Chair - is responsible for membership promotion, recruitment, and retention at all levels.