JOB DESCRIPTION CLC PRESIDENT President ... - Child Life Council

JOB DESCRIPTIONCLC PRESIDENTThe individual elected to the role of President Elect will serve the Board for threeconsecutive years: Year One as the President-Elect, Year Two as the President, andYear Three as the Immediate-Past President. The following is an overview of the rolesand responsibilities associated with each year in office.President-ElectThe President-Elect is a key member of the President’s team and as such serves as amember of the Board & Executive Committee and assists the President in theperformance of his/her duties.Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:1. Serve as a member of the Board and Executive Committee.2. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member or officer, or Boardliaison with oversight of association task forces, working groups, andmeetings as assigned by the President.3. Serve as the official representative of the association at meetings as assignedby the President.4. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Board or thePresident.5. Actively supports and participates in the programs and activities of theassociation.6. Work to increase member/leader involvement in association activities.7. Maintain contact with other Board members and reports associationdevelopments to the President.8. Provide oversight of assigned committees and report their activities to thePresident, Executive Committee and/or Board.9. Assist the President in all duties, and generally becomes acquainted with theduties of the President.10. Assist the President and strengthen leadership skills in preparation forassuming the presidential role.11. With the President, help ensure compliance with Board policies andprocedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies andstandards governing corporate relationships.

12. Assist the President in the execution of his or her duties.13. Act as a representative or spokesperson for the organization at the President’srequest.14. Proactively strengthen professional networks and leadership skills inpreparation for assuming the office of President.15. Consult with the outgoing President about the appointment of incomingcommittee chairs and members, according to leadership development andsuccession planning procedures.16. Participate as a voting member of the Executive Committee and theNominations Committee17. Perform the duties of the President in the President’s absence or incapacity18. Complete the Presidential term in the event of a vacancy.19. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.20. Possess abilities as described in President’s role for successful succession.Term of Office:One yearMethod of Appointment:Elected by the MembersAccountability:Reports to the Board of Directors.Time Commitment :• 5-6 hours per week• Participate in scheduled Nominating Committee meetings and other committeeand task force conference calls. Periods of high activity include Pre and PostBoard meetings (October/November, May/June) and Annual Conference (Mayor June), plus concentrated activity in other times of the year varying accordingto circumstance.

PresidentThe President is the chief elected officer of the association and is responsible for thefunctioning of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The President shallexercise personal leadership in the motivation of other board members, committeechairs, committee members, and the general membership. The President oversees theestablishment of goals and objectives for the organization. The President shall act asspokesperson and leader for the association and shall work in partnership with theExecutive Director for the achievement of established annual goals and objectives.Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities:General1. Oversee the work and activities of the Board, Executive Committee and otherassociation committees and task forces.2. Support and defend policies and programs adopted by the membership, Boardand Executive Committee.3. Ensure progress in implementing the strategic plan.4. Safeguard the organization’s reputation and credibility.Board Functions5. Preside at and attend all meetings of the Board and Executive Committee andcoordinate agenda material with the Executive Director.6. Ensure Board focus on, and progress in, formulating, implementing, andmonitoring the strategic plan.7. In concert with the Executive Director, ensure that the Board Members arekept fully informed on the conditions and operation of the association.8. Serve as a resource to other Board officers and all other Board members inexecuting their duties.9. Work closely with the president-elect in preparing him or her to assume theduties of the President.Committees and Task Forces10. Appoint the chairs of committees and task forces and outline the purpose andduties of these committees and task forces. Monitor progress in conjunctionwith the board liaison.

Leadership Liaison to the Membership11. Promote membership interest and active participation in the association andreport activities of the Board and association to members by means of letters,publications or speeches.12. Identify and nurture future leaders of the association.13. Foster an environment that attracts and energizes outstanding volunteerleaders.14. Present an annual report to the membership about the activities andaccomplishments of the association.Work with the CLC Staff Executive15. Work with the Executive Director in ensuring that basic policies and programsdesigned to further the goals and objectives of the association are planned,formulated and executed following presentation to and approval from theBoard.16. In cooperation with the Executive Director, ensure compliance with alloperating procedures, protocols, and resolutions of the Board.17. Working with the Executive Director, ensure compliance with all relevant legaland ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporaterelationships.18. Work with the Executive Director to oversee implementation of the strategicplan, ensure organizational effectiveness and plan for future development.19. Ensure competent management of the association and set specificmanagement goals and objectives in collaboration with the Executive Director.20. Initiate an annual performance and salary review of the Executive Director bythe Executive Committee.Representing CLC Externally21. Act as spokesperson for the association to the press, the public and relatedorganizations.22. Participate in fundraising activities.

Term of Office:One yearMethod of Appointment:Succeed from President-Elect position, formally elected by the Members.Accountability:Reports to the Board of Directors.Time Commitment:• 4-5 hours per week• Attendance at Executive Board Teleconferences (approximately monthly)• Attendance at face-to-face, two-day, Board meetings (2-3 per year)• Attendance at Annual Conference and participation in other meetings asrequired. Periods of high activity include Pre and Post Board meetings(October/November, May/June) and Annual Conference (May or June), plusconcentrated activity in other times of the year varying according tocircumstance.Ad Hoc Responsibilities: Committee and task force conference calls Attendance at various committee meetings as desired and budgeted Calls and e-mails to volunteers and members Involvement with external organizations

Immediate-Past PresidentRoles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board.2. Serve as a voting member of the Board and of the Executive Committee.3. Working with the President, help ensure compliance with Board policies andprocedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies andstandards governing corporate relationships.4. Chair the Nominating Committee.5. Act as a representative or spokesperson for the organization at the President’srequest.6. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to helpthem strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks ofvalue to the organization7. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.Term of Office:One yearMethod of Appointment:Succeed from office of President.Accountability:Reports to the Board of Directors.Time Commitment:• 4-12 hours per month, including:• Executive Committee or Board conference calls• Board Meetings (2-3/year)

Professional Qualifications and Skills Sought in CLC President• Nationally recognized leader• Strong professional stature and reputation• Broad-based clinical knowledge and experience• Ability to champion the best interests of the organization as a whole• Effective communicator• Ability to work with and build consensus among diverse groups• Proven track record in substantive assignments within CLC or other volunteerorganization• Access to sufficient local resources, to be responsive, to be able toaccommodate presidential demands such as travel, phone calls, and dailyemails.• Be highly knowledgeable about CLC in general, and more specifically regardingBoard matters and issues, policies and procedures, and current direction of theAssociation.• Active member of the CLC Board of Directors for at least two years during thesix years prior to the date of the election. Exceptions to this policy may bemade by a vote of the members of the Board of Directors.Personal Characteristics:• Polished presence• Diplomacy and poise• Honesty and integrity• Committed to work hard on behalf of the Child Life Council• Accessibility and responsiveness• Open-mindedness• Flexibility