President
AUTO SUCCESSION
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Election:
Automatically assumes role after serving as President-Elect
Requirements:
National ATD membership (unless Board waives)
Key Responsibilities:
- Presides at all Chapter and Board meetings
- Represents Chapter at official functions
- Directs administration of Chapter business
- Serves as ex-officio member of all committees
- May create special task forces with Board approval
- Schedules monthly Board meetings per CORE requirements
President-Elect
ELECTED
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Succession:
Becomes President the following year
Requirements:
National ATD membership (unless Board waives)
Key Responsibilities:
- Acts on behalf of President in their absence
- Responsible for leadership continuity planning
- Manages transition and succession planning
- Oversees leadership development initiatives
- Documents and maintains Chapter records
- Maintains meeting minutes and correspondence
- Oversees Newsletter Editor and communications methods
Immediate Past President
ADVISORY
Term:
1 year (automatically follows President term
Selections:
Automatic - previous year's President
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as Senior Advisor to President and Board
- Provides counsel and support to Leadership Team
- Ensures continuity of leadership
- Provides historical perspective for decision-making
- Advises on present developments as they relate to past activities
- Performs special assignments for President/Leadership Team
- Supports President-Elect in leadership development
Director of Finance
ELECTED
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Requirements:
National ATD membership (unless Board waives)
Key Responsibilities:
- Documents, reports, and maintains Chapter financial records
- Disburses funds in accordance with Board-approved budget
- Coordinates fund disbursement with President
- Prepares financial reports for Board review
- Coordinates annual fiscal audit by qualified external accountant
- Prepares year-end financial report (income, expenses, assets, liabilities)
- May appoint committee as necessary to fulfill responsibilities
Director of Membership
ELECTED
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Requirements:
National ATD membership (unless Board waives)
Key Responsibilities:
- Member recruitment and retention initiatives
- New member welcome and orientation
- Enhance individual member relationships with organization
- Operates within Board-approved budgetary guidelines
- May appoint committee as necessary
Directors of Programs
ELECTED
Positions:
2 Directors (partnership role)
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Requirements:
National ATD membership (unless Board waives)
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner to plan monthly chapter meetings and speakers
- Coordinate and supervise monthly programs
- Evaluate program effectiveness
- Operates within Board-approved budgetary guidelines
- May appoint committee as necessary
Director of Marketing
APPOINTED
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Selection:
Appointed by Board upon Nominating Committee recommendation
Key Responsibilities:
- Markets Chapter to customers and community
- Generates advertising income from vendors
- Markets vendor products/services through Chapter channels
- Operates within Board-approved budgetary guidelines
- May appoint committee as necessary
Director of Communications
APPOINTED
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Selection:
Appointed by Board upon Nominating Committee recommendation
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyzes Chapter's communication technology needs
- Supervises and directs Chapter website maintenance
- Manages website editing and improvements
- Recommends information technology changes to Board
Director of Special Events
APPOINTED
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Selection:
Appointed by Board upon Nominating Committee recommendation
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans Chapter-sponsored special events
- Coordinates workshops and seminars (separate from monthly meetings)
- Supervises and evaluates special events
- Operates within Board-approved budgetary guidelines
- May appoint committee as necessary
Director of Strategic Partnership
APPOINTED
Term:
1 year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Term Limits:
2 consecutive terms maximum
Selection:
Appointed by Board upon Nominating Committee recommendation
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with business partners
- Develop strategies to increase Chapter revenue
- Implement partnership strategy to expand Chapter impact
- Manage ongoing partner relationships and leverage opportunities
- Identify and develop new strategic initiatives with other organizations
Important Election & Term Information
Election Timeline: Slate presented no later than November meeting; elections held by end of November; results announced at December meeting; new officers assume duties January 1.
Elected Positions (4): President-Elect, Directors of Programs (2), Director of Finance, Director of Membership
Appointed Positions (3): Director of Special Events, Director of Marketing, Director of Communications (appointed by Board upon Nominating Committee recommendations)
National ATD Membership: Required for all elected offices unless Board grants waiver (Article IV, Section 2)
Term Limits: Officers may serve maximum of 2 consecutive terms in same office (completing another officer's unexpired term doesn't count toward limit)
Succession: If President position becomes vacant, President-Elect assumes duties for remainder of term AND the following year