​Officer Duties and Responsibilities*

The following officer positions are elected by the members for a one-year term, in accordance with the by-laws:

The President

• Presides over all membership and Executive Board meetings
• Supervises personnel at the Gold LEAF office
• Acts as spokesperson for the organization
• Is a member of all committees (except nominating)
• May represent GLI at conferences
• Executes requirements cited in the GLI By-laws

The First Vice-President

• Takes over the duties of the President when necessary
• Attends Executive Board meetings
• Is liaison to the Curriculum Committee
• Assists the president, if necessary

The Second Vice-President

• Does the tasks of the First Vice-President if necessary
• Chairs the Nominating Committee
• Attends Executive Board meetings
• Assists the president, if necessary

The Secretary

• Records the minutes of all GLI meetings
• Publishes minutes and notifies members of future meetings
• Is responsible for the record keeping of membership data
• Takes charge of correspondence required by the Executive Board
• Attends all Executive Board and Annual meetings
• Is liaison to the Membership & Promotion Committee

The Treasurer

• Collects and receives all monies due or belonging to GLI
• Maintains accounts through the University business Office
• Keeps books open at all times to the inspection of the Executive Board
• Leads GLI in the formation of the budget
• Delivers financial reports at Executive Board and Annual meetings
• Serves as ex-officio member of the Administration & Finance Committee
• Attends all Executive Board and Annual meetings

The Ombusdman (Member-At-Large)

• Attends all Executive Board and Annual meetings
• Represents members' interest at all meetings
• Is liaison to the Special Events Committee
• Assists the president, if necessary​

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* With assistance, as necessary, from the office manager and office staff

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