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Board and Officer Positions

2008 Board and Officer Elections Q & A

When are the elections?

Elections will take place during the end of November 2008.

When does the new term begin?

The new SVBC Board will begin February 1st, 2009.

How will people vote?

Ballots will be available through the web as well as through the mail and November newsletter.

Who can vote?

Any current SVBC member 12 years or older.

What if there is a tie?

We will go to the old reliable coin toss.

How many Board Members will be elected?

The SVBC board consists of seven members all which are open during this 2008 election. Three members will serve for 1 year and the other 4 will serve for two years.

Are there term limits?

Yes, a Board member is limited to two consecutive terms with no limit on the total number terms.

Are there elections for Officers?

No. The mandatory officer positions are President, Treasurer and Secretary. To be one of these officers you must sit on the SVBC Board. The positions will be appointed by the new Board.

How long will the officers serve?

All officers will serve a one year term.

Are there other Officer positions?

Yes, there will be other officer positions and they will be posted. Persons filling the additional positions need only be approved by the board, but are not required to be a current board member.

Duties and Responsibilities

Board Members

• Meet as a full Board quarterly to discuss, review and approve club business and activities.
• Budget approval responsibility. Board members approval is required for club expenses over $100.
• Organization and advancement of the Coalition mission. Promotion of Coalition membership. Strategic planning.
• Input and attendance at monthly Coalition meetings. Possibly preside over monthly Coalition meeting when officers are not present.
• Input to the SVBC newsletter and web content.
• Participation in Coalition events
• Maintain and advance relationships with local governments and management agencies to promote the mission of the Coalition.
• Facilitate communication with Coalition members and partners via email, website, and other media.
• Appoint officers annually.

Officers

(In addition to duties and responsibilites of Board Members)

President

• Preside over monthly Coalition meetings.
• Preside over quarterly Board meetings.
• General promotion of Coalition
• Recruitment of future board and officers

Secratary

• Maintain and post to appropriate minutes from Board meetings and monthly club meetings.
• Support the Coalition communication processes.

Treasurer

• Oversee finances of SVBC.
• Reconciling accounts and spending
• Manage SVBC budget and internal event budgets
• Provide financial reporting for Board
• Support membership processes.