President-Elect Responsibilities
- The President-Elect of the Association shall serve under the guidance and direction of the President. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall have all the powers and prerogatives of the President.
- Attend meetings as required by the Board of Directors.
- Chair the Public Relations Committee.
- Facilitate policy review and make recommendations for inclusion in the Policy Manual as in the best interest of the Association and its members.
- Work closely with committee chairs and meet with committees as necessary.
- Serve as delegate to the NAEA Delegate Assembly, Regional Leadership Meetings, and National Leadership Conferences, and other leadership councils as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. MAEA reimburses for travel expenses incurred for Delegates Assembly, Eastern Region Leadership Conference, and the National Leadership Conference. Delegates Assembly is typical one day prior to the NAEA Convention, which is typically four days long total. The Eastern Region Leadership Conference happens in the summer of odd years and is three – four days long. The National Leadership Conference happens in the summer of even years and is three – four days long. Leader to Leader meetings are scheduled quarterly and are typically one hour long.
- Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as designated by the Board of Directors.
President Responsibilities
- It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors and to perform such other duties as usually pertain to the office of the president.
- Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization.
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee to develop the policies and direction of the organization.
- Provide adequate and timely information to the Board of Directors to enable it to effectively execute its role.
- Ensure that the organization’s guidelines and bylaws are properly implemented.
- Ensure that each board member agrees to and maintains the Code of Ethics.
- Support the organization’s capacity building strategies to support increased membership.
- May speak to the press and other interested parties on behalf of the organization
- Facilitate monthly board meetings and oversee all organization activities.
- Set agenda at least four days prior to the scheduled Board meeting.
- Work closely with committee chairs and meet with committees as necessary.
- Oversee budgets with the Treasurer, and ensure that an annual audit/review of the Treasurer’s books is conducted.
- Provide the second authorized signature on all Association accounts.
- Serve as delegate to the NAEA Delegate Assembly, Regional Leadership Meetings, and National Leadership Conferences, and other leadership councils as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. MAEA reimburses for travel expenses incurred for Delegates Assembly, Eastern Region Leadership Conference, and the National Leadership Conference. Delegates Assembly is typical one day prior to the NAEA Convention, which is typically four days long total. The Eastern Region Leadership Conference happens in the summer of odd years and is three – four days long. The National Leadership Conference happens in the summer of even years and is three – four days long. Leader to Leader meetings are scheduled quarterly and are typically one hour long.
Past President Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource to the President, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and general membership
- Directly advise the President based on past practice when applicable
- Serve as liaison with the National Art Education Association
- Review policy and make recommendations for inclusion in the Policy Manual as in the best interest of the Association and its members
- Oversee the documentation and organization of the Association’s history, in this effect, act as Association Historian
- Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as designated by the Board of Directors