ARTICLE X - CHAPTER OFFICERS AND APPOINTED POSITIONS
A. Chapter’s Elected officers shall consist of and be responsible
for:
1. President:
a. Article III, Section A (Chapters)
b. Article VI, Section A (Chapter
Meetings)
c. Article IX, (Voting)
d. Shall preside over all meetings, events and functions unless
specified otherwise.
2. Vice President:
a. All duties and functions as Chapter President if the Chapter
President cannot complete their term of office.
b. Shall preside over all meetings, events and functions in
the absence of the President unless specified otherwise.
c. Shall be ex-officio member on all Chapter Committees.
3. Treasurer:
a. Article III, Section A, Subsection
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (Chapter requirements).
b. Article IV, (Dues).
c. Article VII, Section A (Expenses
and Reimbursements).
d. Shall give a report to the Officers and Membership of their
Chapter on a monthly basis or as requested by the Chapter President.
e. Must be bondable.
4. Secretary - Shall be responsible for recording and reporting
all minutes, correspondence, and agendas as required by the Chapter.
5. Membership:
a. Article IV, Sections A, B, C
(Membership Dues).
b. Article II, Sections A, B, E, F, G
(Memberships).
c. Shall collect and record all information in regards to memberships
within the Chapter.
d. Shall turn over all membership monies to the Chapter Treasurer.
e. Shall give a report to the officers and membership of their
chapter on a monthly basis.
6. Legislative Coordinator:
a. Maintain communications between District and State Legislative
Coordinators.
b. Inform and pursue Article I, Sections
A, C, D, E, F (Aims and Purposes).
c. Shall give a report to the Officers and Membership of their
Chapter on a monthly basis.
7. Sergeant-at-Arms:
a. Shall maintain order at all meetings, events and functions.
b. Shall request legal assistance in any situation that requires
physical action. (Discretion should be used at all times.)
c. Shall inform the President of any action that needs to be
pursued further by the chapter.
B. Chapters are empowered to elect or appoint
these Officers and they shall be responsible for:
1. Newsletter Editor - Should be encouraged to produce a monthly
publication containing:
a. Chapter Meeting Minutes.
b. Articles promoting the Aims and Purposes of ABATE of NY,
Inc.
c. Officer information and articles, can include: Membership
report, Treasurer’s report, President’s column,
Legislative Column, Calendar of Events, Etc.
d. Any additional Chapter requirements.
e. The Editor shall have the authority to edit any article or
information found detrimental to the Aims and Purposes or welfare
of ABATE of NY, Inc.
2. Products Officer:
a. Maintaining a supply of ABATE of NY, Inc. products.
b. Keeping accurate records of all transactions and work in
conjunction with the Treasurer of said Chapter.
3. Public Relations:
a. Article I, Section G.
b. Shall promote any/all Chapter events and accomplishments.
4. Road Captain - Job description shall be defined by the needs
of the individual Chapter, and may include the following:
a. Planning routes for Runs.
b. Keeping motorcycles moving in a safe and orderly fashion
during the course of the runs.
c. Notifying local Police Departments that a Run will be held
in their Jurisdiction and requesting an escort if necessary.
5. Chapters may delete above positions or design other positions
to meet their individual needs.
C. Prerequisite for Election or Appointment to
a Chapter Officer position:
1. Must be Active at the time of nomination and election and/or
appointment.
2. Must be bondable if needed.
3. Member must not have been terminated from a Chapter affiliation
at any time.
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