Board of Directors

Job Description and Expectations

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The Board of Directors, all of whom must be members of the African-American Alumni. In considering individuals for service on the Board, attention should be given to attracting the most qualified people possible with appropriate consideration being given for balanced representation based on class year, gender, geography, diversity in all its forms, interest, service, talent and financial commitment to the organization.

 The Board of Directors shall consist of:

• The elected officers (4)

President The president shall call and preside over the Board of Director meetings and shall perform other duties pertaining to that office. In consultation with and with approval of the Board of Directors, the President shall appoint the chairpersons of all committees and fill any vacancies on the Board. The President shall serve ex-officio on all committees. After the president's term has expired he/she will serve another term as a member of Board of Directors. 

Vice President: The Vice-President shall, in the event of the absence, disability or resignation of the President, perform the duties of the President. The President is responsible for functional/operational oversight of all committees. The Vice- President may serve as the chairperson of a committee, other than membership.  

Secretary: The secretary shall record minutes of the Board of Directors meetings and business meetings of the Association and shall preserve copies of publications and documents of special importance to the Association. He/she shall send out meeting notes to all members of the Board of Directors.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of all revenues and expenditures of the organization. The Treasurer shall submit financial reports to the Board of Directors, and an annual financial report to the membership.

• The immediate past President of the Association (1)

• The Directors-at-large (6-12)
• 1970s (1-2)
• 1980s (1-2)
• 1990s (1-2)
• 2000s (1-2)
• 2010s (1-2)
• 2020s (1)
• Student Members (1-3)

• Standing Committee Chair(s) (5-10)
• Membership (1-2)
• Programs (1-2)
• Communications (1-2)
• Student Affairs (1-2)
• Governance/Nominating (1-2)

The at-large board members shall be elected at the annual meeting for a term of two years. There shall be (6-12) Directors-at-large serving on the Board of Directors. The terms shall overlap for three months following elections. During this time, at least one Board of Directors meeting shall be held, and new board members shall receive a mandatory orientation to aid in the transition.