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

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.