Attention: Members of the South Central Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists
It is time once again for the Nomination Committee of the South Central Chapter to seek nominations from the Chapter membership for the 2009 elections to offices on the Executive Board. The committee is seeking nominations for the following offices: President-elect., Treasurer, and Board Members (two positions open). Only active members in good standing shall be eligible for nomination for an elected Chapter office. Please don’t hesitate to nominate yourself. The election for these offices will be held in April / May 2009. New officers elected will assume their duties when the Chapter holds their scheduled business meeting during the international SWS meeting (22-26 June) in Madison, Wisconsin.
Nominees for these offices should provide a brief (less than one-page) resume regarding their interest in the office and their professional background. Resumes for each nominee will be included on future voting notices and in the official ballot.
A brief description of the duties for each position follows:
President-elect: The duties of the President-elect are to assist the President and to perform the duties of the President when that officer is absent or unable to act. The President-elect shall serve as chairperson of the Program Committee. The President-elect shall succeed the President without further election. The person who is elected to the position of President-elect serves an overall three year term. The first year is served as President-elect. The second year is serving as the Chapter President, and the third year is served as Past President.
For information on the duties of the President and Past President, see: www.sws.org/regional/southcentral/ch_business.htm#art3
Treasurer (two years): The Treasurer shall coordinate Chapter finances with the Society Treasurer, and reply to or direct all correspondence pertinent to Chapter business affairs. The Treasurer shall maintain files and 6 records of Chapter business. The Treasurer shall attend to all appropriate financial matters of the Chapter, including payment of bills, collection of Chapter dues through the Society, and any Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements.
Board Members (two years): Elected Board Members shall serve as two-year voting members of the Executive Board. Special duties of these board members are at the discretion of the President, and could include the duties of the newsletter editor and committee chairs. The Executive Board of the Chapter generally meets in a closed session prior to chapter meetings.
Please email nominations and resumes to Past President Gary Pritts at gary.pritts@yahoo.com |
