NACAS Board of Directors
Position Responsibilities

President

Qualification

The President of the association must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing.

Conduct

The President of the Association shall, at all times:

• Uphold the Constitution and By-laws of the Association.
• Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
• Practice the established values in the values statement.
• Support the mission and vision of the Association.
• Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

The President of the Association shall:

• Read and understand the Constitution and By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
• Set the date and place for all Board of Directors meetings, one of which shall be held at the site of the Annual Conference.
• Preside at meetings of the Board, Executive Committee, and general membership.
• Serve as member of the Finance Committee and attend committee meetings.
• Enforce all administrative rules and regulations.
• Provide direction and leadership for the association.
• Remain focused on member issues.
• Write commentaries for College Services magazine.
• Appoint special committees as needed.
• Appoint all Chairs to the Standing and Special Committees and also those members as required and specified in the Constitution & By-Laws, pending Board of Director’s approval.
• In consultation with the Board, present Committee Chairs with a list of Association objectives for the year.
• Hold regularly scheduled status meetings with the CEO.
• Attend regional conferences.
• In consultation with the President-Elect and Vice President, set agenda and host the winter Leadership Team Meeting.
• Attend the Annual Conference Leadership Team Meeting.
• Conduct the annual CEO evaluation with input from the Board of Directors.
• Host various events at the annual conference including the Past President’s meeting.
• Review the Annual Report before distribution to the general membership.
• Approve all CEO expense reimbursement requests.

Length of Term

The President shall serve one year upon installation at the annual conference.

President-Elect

Qualification

The President-Elect must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing.

Conduct

The President-Elect shall, at all times:

• Uphold the Constitution and By-laws of the Association.
• Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
• Practice the established values in the values statement.
• Support the mission and vision of the Association.
• Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

The President-Elect shall:

• Read and understand the Constitution and By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
• Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Committee and attend committee meetings.
• Serve as member of the Finance Committee and attend committee meetings.
• Select the Chairs of the Standing Committees, with Board approval, prior to the annual conference when the office of President is assumed.
• Serve as the Board liaison to the Education Foundation.
• Serve as the Board liaison to the Conference Committee for the year presidency is assumed.
• In consultation with the President and Vice President, assist in planning and attend the winter Leadership Team Meeting.
• Prepare to assume the office of President, upon installation or upon the death, removal from office, or inability to act of the sitting President.
• Develop objectives for year as President.
• In consultation with the sitting President and Board of Directors, prepare agenda for the annual conference Leadership Team Meeting.
• Preside over the Annual Conference Leadership Team Meeting.
• Introduce and host events as assigned at the Annual Conference.
• Participate in the annual CEO evaluation process.
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

Length of Term

The President-Elect shall serve a one year term upon installation at the annual conference.

Vice-President

Qualification

The Vice President must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing and shall be from the region of the Association identified through the regional rotation schedule: East, Central, West, and South. The Vice President shall be nominated by the candidate’s home region and elected by the members of the Association.

Conduct

The Vice President shall, at all times:

• Uphold the Constitution and By-laws of the Association.
• Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
• Practice the established values in the values statement.
• Support the mission and vision of the Association.
• Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand the Constitution and By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Committee and attend committee meetings.
• Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
• Serve on the Annual Conference Committee as the liaison between the committee and the Board of Directors for the conference that occurs the year of service as President-Elect.
• Serve as the Chair of the Committee Chair Council (CCC). Conduct regular meetings.
• Serve as the liaison between the CCC and the Board.
• Serve as the board liaison to the Professional Development Committee.
• Provide leadership to the CCC ensuring links between the committees’ actions and the strategic plan.
• Provide budget direction for the CCC.
• In consultation with the President and President-Elect, assist in planning and attend the winter Leadership Team meeting.
• Partner with President-Elect to facilitate the Annual Conference Leadership Team Meeting.
• Serve as member of the Finance Committee.
• Develop vision for his/her year as President.
• Participate in the CEO Evaluation process.

Length of Term

The Vice-President shall serve a one-year term upon election and installation at the Annual Conference. He/She shall be deemed to be the President-Elect for the following year.

At-Large Members

Qualification

The At-Large Board Member must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing and shall be elected by the members of the Association.

Conduct

The At-Large Board Member shall, at all times:

• Uphold the Constitution and By-laws of the Association.
• Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
• Practice the established values in the values statement.
• Support the mission and vision of the Association.
• Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

The At-Large Board Member shall:

• Read and understand the Constitution and By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
• Focus on specific priorities or critical issues identified by the Board of Directors.
• Chair task force or serve as a special liaison between the task force/committee and the Board of Directors.
• Attend meetings pertaining to the specific priority.
• Prepare and present reports at each Board of Directors meeting.
• Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
• Introduce and host events as assigned at the Annual Conference.
• Attend Annual Conference Leadership Team Meeting.
• Attend annual winter Leadership Team Meeting.
• Participate in the CEO Evaluation process.
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

Length of Term

The At-Large Board Member shall serve a three year term upon election and installation at the Annual Conference.

Treasurer

Qualification

The Treasurer must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing and shall be elected by the members of the Association.

Conduct

The Treasurer shall, at all times:

• Uphold the Constitution and By-laws of the Association.
• Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
• Practice the established values in the values statement.
• Support the mission and vision of the Association.
• Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

The Treasurer shall:

• Read and understand the Constitution and By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association.
• Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Committee and attend committee meetings.
• Serve as Chair of the Finance Committee. Conduct meetings as needed.
• Review and recommend changes to the fiscal policies of the Association.
• Advise the Board of Directors concerning reserve and other investments.
• Submit and present an audited Annual Report for approval by the membership at the Annual Conference.
• Cooperate fully with the Auditors in preparation of the Annual Report.
• Work with CEO/Accounting team to prepare status reports for all board meetings.
• Ensure that all funding priorities adhere to the Association’s mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Association.
• Prepare any special reports requested by the President or Board of Directors.
• Prepare a proposed budget with direction from the Finance Committee, Board of Directors, and the CEO.
• Present proposed budget for approval by the membership at the Annual Conference.
• Introduce and host events as assigned at the Annual Conference.
• Attend the Annual Conference Leadership Team Meeting.
• Attend the annual Winter Leadership Team Meeting.
• Participate in the CEO Evaluation process.
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

Length of Term

The Treasurer shall serve a three year term upon election and installation at the annual conference.

Immediate Past President

Qualification

The Immediate Past President must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing and shall automatically assume the position upon successful completion of Presidential term.

Conduct

The Immediate Past President shall, at all times:

• Uphold the Constitution and By-laws of the Association.
• Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
• Practice the established values in the values statement.
• Support the mission and vision of the Association.
• Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

The Immediate Past President shall:

• Read, review, and understand the Constitution and By-Laws and the Policies governing the Association. At the request of the President, activate and chair the Constitution and By-Laws Committee.
• Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Committee and attend committee meetings.
• Participate in the CEO evaluation process.
• Serve as Parliamentarian at all official meetings.
• Swear in the newly elected Board at the Annual Conference.
• Chair the Nominating Committee.
• Present the proposed slate of officers to the National Board at the Summer Board Meeting.
• Coordinate communications with Past Presidents.
• Fulfill any Annual Conference duties assigned.
• Attend the Annual Conference Leadership Team Meeting.
• Attend the annual winter Leadership Team Meeting.
• Other duties as assigned by the President or Board of Directors.

Length of Term

The Immediate Past President shall serve a one year term at the completion of a successful term as President. The year commences after installation at the Annual Conference.

Regional Directors

Qualification

The Regional Director must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good-standing and is elected by the members of their respective regions at the Region’s Annual Conference.

Conduct

The Regional Director shall, at all times:

• Uphold the Constitution and By-laws of the Association.
• Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
• Practice the established values in the values statement.
• Support the mission and vision of the Association.
• Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

The Regional Director shall:

• Read and understand the Constitution and By-Laws and Policies governing the Association.
• Serve on his/her region’s Board of Directors as a full voting member.
• Serve as a full voting member of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings. Focus on issues related to his/her home region.
• Serve as the liaison between the National Board and the Regional Board.
• Participate in Committee Chair Council meetings if needed.
• Prepare reports of regional activity for all National Board meetings.
• Attend the Annual Conference Leadership Team Meeting.
• Attend the annual winter Leadership Team Meeting.
• Participate in the CEO Evaluation process.
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional or National President.

Length of Term

The Regional Director shall serve a three year term upon installation at the Annual Conference.

Chief Executive Officer (Ex-Officio)

Responsibilities: The Chief Executive Officer (Ex-Officio) acts as Secretary of the Board and performs other duties as assigned by the President and the Board.