Section B. Duties of Elected Leadership Team Members 1. Chair, US Forum Steering Committee A. Appointment of positions 1. Appoints the following positions and committees: A secretary, a vice chair, and registrar of the National Legislative Seminar from the elected members of the Steering Committee A treasurer, webmaster, editor, and parliamentarian with the approval of the Steering Committee Chair and members of the Elections Committee, the Finance Committee, and Finance Review Committee Members to fill vacancies on the Steering Committee after consultation with state presidents The appointed member serves until the next international convention at which time Steering Committee members are elected. 2. Serves as ex-officio, with a vote, on all US Forum committees. B. Fiscal Duties Verifies that the treasurer has filed the appropriate IRS-required reports by deadline and provides proof the filing to the international president and to the appropriate business personnel. Prepares and submits an annual budget approved by the Steering Committee to the international president by November 15 each year. The annual budget is required before the operation services administrator deposits the annual international funds in the Forum’s checking account. Submits a financial statement to the international president and the operation services administrator by April 1 annually. [International Standing Rules 5.55a] Verifies that necessary tax have been submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. Has signature authority on the US bank account and signs checks as needed. Approves all expenditures to payment by the treasurer. Submits approved expense vouchers within 14 days of receipt to the treasurer for payment. Accepts personal financial responsibilities associated with the position of Chair. responsibilities include registration and all expenses incurred for attending the regional conference, the international convention, and the National Legislative Seminar. Arranges and negotiates the contract for the web site provider. Identifies personnel who will receive compensation, the amount of compensation, a payment schedule, and the date or time of year when paid as determined by the Steering Committee. Includes the following items on the first meeting agenda: compensation in the budget for services rendered, amount and frequency of compensation, and evaluation of related activities.
Section B. Duties of Elected Leadership Team Members 1. Chair, US Forum Steering Committee A. Appointment of positions 1. Appoints the following positions and committees: A secretary, a vice chair, and registrar of the National Legislative Seminar from the elected members of the Steering Committee A treasurer, webmaster, editor, and parliamentarian with the approval of the Steering Committee Chair and members of the Elections Committee, the Finance Committee, and Finance Review Committee Members to fill vacancies on the Steering Committee after consultation with state presidents The appointed member serves until the next international convention at which time Steering Committee members are elected. 2. Serves as ex-officio, with a vote, on all US Forum committees. B. Fiscal Duties Verifies that the treasurer has filed the appropriate IRS-required reports by deadline and provides proof the filing to the international president and to the appropriate business personnel. Prepares and submits an annual budget approved by the Steering Committee to the international president by November 15 each year. The annual budget is required before the operation services administrator deposits the annual international funds in the Forum’s checking account. Submits a financial statement to the international president and the operation services administrator by April 1 annually. [International Standing Rules 5.55a] Verifies that necessary tax have been submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. Has signature authority on the US bank account and signs checks as needed. Approves all expenditures to payment by the treasurer. Submits approved expense vouchers within 14 days of receipt to the treasurer for payment. Accepts personal financial responsibilities associated with the position of Chair. responsibilities include registration and all expenses incurred for attending the regional conference, the international convention, and the National Legislative Seminar. Arranges and negotiates the contract for the web site provider. Identifies personnel who will receive compensation, the amount of compensation, a payment schedule, and the date or time of year when paid as determined by the Steering Committee. Includes the following items on the first meeting agenda: compensation in the budget for services rendered, amount and frequency of compensation, and evaluation of related activities.
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