Basic Volunteer Responsibilities
What Are the Expectations of a Director on the International Board of Governors?
- Support the mission of the organization
- Share your areas of expertise with the board and staff
- Be an advocate for the organization; promote it in ways appropriate to your profession and contacts
- Maintain your membership, and in addition to membership, make a meaningful financial contribution appropriate to your circumstances
- Fulfill the duties of care, obedience, and loyalty to the organization. Active participation in Board meetings, reviewing financial reports, exercising fiduciary oversight, and participating in regular assessments to improve overall board performance.
- Cultivate relationships to support the organization, such as sponsorships, advertisers, members, speakers, etc.
- Participate in strategic planning activities and regular reviews of the organization’s programs and services.
- Serve on at least one committee or task force each year.
- Assist in the identification and development of new leadership in conjunction with the board development committee
- Participate in the organization’s conferences and meetings.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS:
In order to be a member of the Board of Governors, the member must be a voting member in good standing. Each voting member of the Board of Governors must
agree to fulfill any international ILEA committee assignments as requested by the President; must not be absent from attendance at two consecutive meetings (either virtual or in-person) of the Board of Governors per year; abide by the ILEA Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics; and abide by the ILEA Bylaws.
Members of the Board of Governors shall serve for a term of three (3) years after election commencing at the Annual Meeting or until a successor shall thereafter be elected and qualify.
OFFICERS:
The officers of the Association shall be a President, President-Elect, Secretary -
Treasurer and Immediate Past President, each of whom shall be members of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has the power and authority to conduct all business of the association, including contract power and financial decisions as delineated by the Board of Governors, during the time periods the Board does not meet, so long as it is consistent with the overall direction of the organization as set by the Board.
Officer Responsibilities
In addition to such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Board of Governors, officers shall have the following responsibilities:
President - The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Association, Chairman of the Board of Governors, and shall preside at all meetings of the members, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Governors. The President shall supervise the operation of the Executive Committee and shall have all other powers and duties as are incident to the office of president, chief executive officer, and presiding officer. The President shall be an ex officio member of all committees. The President, with the advice and consent of the Board of Governors, shall appoint committee chairs, and in consultation with them, appoint members of committees which the Board of Governors shall create for the proper conduct of the affairs of the Association. The President may call special meetings of the Board of Governors. The President shall have the power to sign, as President, all checks, drafts, notes, deeds, and other instruments on behalf of the Association when so authorized by the Board of Governors or Executive Committee.
President-Elect - The President-Elect, in the absence of the President, shall perform the duties of the office of the President and, should the President become unable to perform the duties of President, or should the President vacate the office, the President-Elect shall immediately become President for the unexpired term. The President- Elect shall become President upon expiration of the term of the President.
Secretary - The Secretary shall keep all Association records and shall serve all notices required by these Bylaws and shall have such other duties as the Executive Committee may assign. Some or all of the duties of the Secretary may be assigned to the Executive Director with the approval of the Executive Committee. The Secretary shall also hold the office of Treasurer and be responsible for all tasks assigned to The Treasurer.
Treasurer – The Treasurer shall be responsible for receiving, depositing, and disbursing all funds in the name and to the credit of the Association; and further shall be responsible for maintaining and preparing financial records, budgets, and reports and be the custodian of all of the securities and bank accounts of the Association and deliver all such records to a successor. The Treasurer shall also have such other duties as the Executive Committee may assign. Some or all of the
duties of the Treasurer may be assigned to the Executive Director with the approval of the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall also hold the office of Secretary and be responsible for all tasks assigned to The Secretary.