HDSA LA Chapter President

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Chapter President - Job Description

General Function: The Chapter President is the top volunteer officer of the Chapter. In addition, the Chapter President provides leadership to ensure that all Chapter activities are conducted in accordance with the HDSA Strategic Plan, Chapter Agreement, Plan of Work, and HDSA policies and procedures.

Term of Service: One Year - may be re-elected two times for a total of three years serving.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead the Chapter Board of Directors by the following:

• Annually review the Chapter Agreement and Conflict of Interest with the entire Chapter Board and sign, along with Treasurer, as a representative of the Chapter.
• Lead the Chapter in developing an annual Plan of Work, Budget and Events Calendar along with the Regional Development Officer. The Plan of Work, Budget and Events Calendar is approved by the Chapter Board of Directors and submitted to the National Office by required deadlines.
• Ensure regular board meetings are scheduled. Prepare an agenda and other materials and communicate timely to the Chapter BOD.
• Fill, Committee roles and work to ensure that all committees are working together for a common goal as planned via Plan of Work and Budget.

* Represent the Chapter at HDSA meetings, such as Annual Convention, Leadership Day trainings, and other meetings.
* Recruit new Board members.
* Work with Nomination committee to establish a succession plan for Chapter leadership.
* Mentor and develop Vice President so they are prepared to run for the President’s role in the future.
* Communicate and partner with Chapter & Affiliate Advisory Committee (CAC) and Regional Development Officer.
* Participate in Regional meetings and share information with Chapter Leadership and Committee members.
* Use HDSA Connect for finding tools to help with volunteer work.
* Signor on Chapter bank account.