The following officers are slated for election in 2023:

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• President

• Second Vice President

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Please complete the attached nomination form by August 28, 2024 with the link below.  Feel free to review the positions below for a description of each officer's position.

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Descriptions of Duties

(detailed duties to be published in MECRA Policy and Procedures):

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ARTICLE IX DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SECTION 1.

PRESIDENT. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation. He or she shall have general and active management of the business of the corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of The Board are carried into effect. He or she shall appoint the Chairperson of the Standing Committees, be an ex-officio member of all such committees and shall have the general powers and duties of supervision and management usually vested in the office of President of a corporation.

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SECTION 2. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT. The First Vice President shall preside over meetings of The Board in the absence or inability of the President to preside and shall assist the President as requested in furthering the objectives of the corporation.

SECTION 3. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT. The Second Vice President shall assist the President as requested.

SECTION 4. RECORDING SECRETARY. The Recording Secretary shall take minutes at all meetings, including meetings of The Board and provide a written report of all such meetings.

SECTION 5. CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY. The Corresponding Secretary shall take care of all correspondence relevant to the corporation activities and any further duties as might fall in the category of correspondence at the direction of the President.

SECTION 6. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall maintain all accounts and financial records of the corporation and prepare an annual report and perform all other such duties usually incidental to this office. This position receives compensation after review of budgets and approval of the majority of the board. 

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Additional appointments:

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EDITOR. The Editor of The Transcript shall maintain newsletter on behalf of the corporation and reports to the board.  The Editor position follows the guidelines of the appointment process provided in the corporation bylaws.  This position receives compensation after review of budgets and approval of the majority of the board. 

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LEGISLATIVE CHAIR. The Legislative Chair shall coordinate and advocate on behalf of the membership of MECRA.  This position does not receive compensation.  The Legislative Chair may consult with the board to receive funds to lobby on behalf of MECRA.

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MEDIA DIRECTOR. The Media Director shall maintain the website and electronic communications process on behalf of the corporation and reports to the board.  The Media Director position follows the guidelines of the appointment process provided in the corporation bylaws.  This position receives compensation after review of budgets and approval of the majority of the board. 

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CONFERENCE CHAIR. The Conference Chair/s shall coordinate events on behalf of the MECRA membership.  The Conference committee shall present all event details to the MECRA board along with a summary of the financial aspects.  After review of the venue options and financial aspects of the event, the MECRA board shall place a vote accepting the Conference Committees plans.  The Treasurer shall execute the contract with all vendors for payment. (Detailed instructions for Conference Planning will be published in MECRAs Policy and Procedures.

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