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PRESIDENT

    Position Summary

    Provide leadership to the local chapter consistent with state, regional, and SHRM policy, strategies and objectives. Effectively operate the chapter so that the needs of the members are met. Perform other duties as required by the local chapter's bylaws. Serve as a voting member of the State Council.

    Responsible To

    • The members of the chapter
    • The State Council Director

    Responsibilities

    • Conduct the business of the chapter in accordance with the chapter bylaws and serve as chairperson of the chapter's Executive Committee.
    • Preside over the activities of all officers and standing committees to ensure the accomplishment of chapter goals, objectives, and strategies.
    • Monitor the use, accounting, and handling of the chapter funds.
    • Chair all meetings of chapter officers and members.
    • Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategy planning for the chapter.
    • Represent the chapter in the Human Resources community.
    • Attend State Council meetings and actively participate in State Council matters. Provide information to State Council as an elected representative of the chapter. Appoint proxy to attend State Council meetings when unable to attend.
    • Maintain a current, active SHRM membership.
    • Maintain communication with the State Council Director and the SHRM Regional Team.
    • Communicate state, regional and/or SHRM’s goals, policies, and programs to chapter members. Represent the State Council to local chapter leaders and the membership.

    Requirements

    Must be an SHRM member in good standing elected by the chapter membership.

    Resources Available

    SHRM supplies the following resources for Chapter Presidents

    • Chapter Achievement Plan
    • Chapter Best Practices
    • Chapter Financial Support Program
    • Chapter Position Descriptions
    • Guide to Chapter Financial Management
    • Member Madness Program
    • SHRM-Approved Graphics
    • SHRM Leaders Guide
    • SHRM Strategic Planning Toolkit
    • Succession Planning for Your Chapter Board of Directors
    • And MUCH MORE…available online at http://www.shrm.org/Communities/SHRMChapters/Pages/default.aspx

    http://parliamentarians.org/index.php

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