ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. Election of Officers

The President will serve as Chairperson of a nominating committee, consisting of at least three (3) members appointed by the President, responsible for presenting a slate of officers for election at the November meeting.

The list of nominees shall be presented to the Chapter members at least ten (10) days prior to the election meeting, at which time other nominations may be made from the floor.

A nominee must have a majority vote of members present at the election meeting to be elected.  If a majority is not received, the top two (2) candidates will be presented for a final vote.

SECTION 2. Officers

The following are elected positions and shall be considered officers of the Chapter.

President - Presides at meetings of the members and meetings of the Board; directs the Chapter; has charge and supervision of the affairs and business of the Chapter; serves as the Chapter's representative to the State Council; and performs all other duties and services required by the bylaws of the Chapter.  Must be a member in good standing of SHRM.

Term of Office:  One (1) year, but may serve one (1) additional consecutive year.  Term shall run concureent with that of the Past President and Vice President.

Vice President - At the request of or in the absence of the President, may perform any duties of the President; serves as Chairperson of the Program Committee; serves as the Chapter's representative to the State Council; and performs all other duties and services requested by the President or required by the bylaws of the Chapter.

Term of Office: One (1) year, but may serve one (1) additional consecutive year.  Term shall run concurrent with that of the President and Past President.

Membership Director - Serves as Chair of the membership Committee; encourages membership growth; maintains the official membership of the Chapter; coordinates member orientation; and performs all other duties and services requested by the President or required by the bylaws of the Chapter.

Term of Office:  Two (2) years, elected in even years.

Treasurer - Responsible for the financial affairs of the Chapter which typically includes the preparation of annual budget and monthly financial statement; receiving dues and other assessments; making disbursements; and performs all other duties and services requested by the President or required by the bylaws of the Chapter.

Term of Office: Two (2) years, elected in even years.

Secretary - Responsible for recording minutes of all Board meetings; securing member and Board meeting facilities; and performs all other duties and services requested by the President or required by the bylaws of the Chapter.

Term of Office:  Two (2) years, elected in odd years.

SECTION 3. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall consist of:

The duly elected officers:  President, Vice President, Membership Director, Treasurer and Secretary.

Past President - Contributes to long-range and succession planning; serves as a Member-at-Large as the chapter representative to the State Council; and performs all other duties and services requested by the President or required by the bylaws of the Chapter.

Term of Office:  One (1) year, but may serve one (1) additional consecutive year.  Term shall run concurrent with that of the President and Vice President.

Other Board Members:  Legislative Director; Diversity Director, Professional Development Director, College Relations Director, SHRM Foundation Director, Workforce Readiness Director, Newsletter Coordinator and Web coordinator.

Term of Office:  Two (2) years - All are appointed positions.  The terms will be staggered, at the discretion of the President, upon introduction of the term limits to avoid complete turnover of these board members every two years.

Responsibilities:  The Board of Directors shall transact all business of the Chapter, except as prescribed otherwise in the bylaws.  A simple majority of the total Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.  The act of a majority of the Directors present at any meeting at which there is quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

Elections/Appointments/Terms:  All candidates for the Board of Directors must be professional members of the Chapter in good standing at the time of nomination or appointment and throughout the duration of their term of office.  Board members may not serve more than a two (2) consecutive terms in the same position.  Each elected Director will assume office on January 1st and shall hold office the duration of the term or until his/her successor takes office.  The length of terms may be adjusted for mitigating circumstances at the discretion of the Board and can be adjusted by a simple majority vote of the total Board of Directors.

Vacancies:  Any vacancy in the Board may be filled for an unexpired term by the President with the consent of a majority vote of the Board of Directors.  The Vice President must also be endorsed by a majority vote of the members at a regular Chapter meeting.

Removal:  Any Director or Officer may be removed from office, with cause, upon an affirmative vote of the majority of the Board of Directors.  Reasons for removal include; but are not limited to, not fulfilling the essential functions of the board position; unethical behavior as set forth in SHRM's Code of Ethical and Professional Standards or any other item deemed inappropriate; and excessive absenteeism, which typically is defined by missing more than five (5) Board meetings in a calendar year.  Any Board member that misses three (3) meeting without contacting the President or other appropriate member of the Board, will be deemed as having resigned.