Chair

  • Exercise general authority over the Corporation and its activities.

  • Chair all Board meetings.

  • Represent NLLSA alongside the Vice Chair in meetings with other organizations.

  • Share joint discretion with the Vice Chair to assign other Directors to represent the Corporation (subject to Board review).

  • Approve all checks issued by the Corporation (signed by the Treasurer).

  • Serve as an ex-officio member of all NLLSA committees.

  • Collaborate with the Vice Chair, Director of Public Relations, and Regional Directors to establish new Member Chapters.

  • Appoint an Executive Director and other staff as per the NLLSA Constitution.

  • Serve as liaison to the Alumni Advisory Board and provide updates.

  • Conduct internal reviews of Executive Directors and Regional Directors in collaboration with the Vice Chair and Treasurer.

  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Board.

Vice chair

  • Exercise executive authority over the Corporation and chair Board meetings in the Chair’s absence.

  • Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.

  • Liaise with the NLLSA Conference Committee and coordinate conference planning.

  • Represent NLLSA with the Chair in meetings with other organizations.

  • Collaborate with the Chair and other Directors to establish new Member Chapters.

  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Board and assume Chair duties if the Chair is absent.

Treasurer

  • Manage all financial matters of the Corporation, including funds and securities.

  • Ensure proper financial record-keeping and oversee deposits.

  • Submit financial records for CPA review as required.

  • Provide quarterly financial reports to the Board.

  • File annual reports and tax documents on behalf of the Corporation.

  • Present an annual financial accounting report at the NLLSA Conference.

  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Chair or Board, including engaging CPA firms if approved.

SECRETARY

  • Maintain and distribute accurate meeting minutes and agendas.

  • Update and distribute the Bylaws when amended.

  • Coordinate internal communication and maintain organizational files (both electronic and physical).

  • Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.

  • Ensure all notices comply with the Bylaws.

  • Act as custodian of corporate records and seal.

  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Chair or Board.