One of two officers required by National NOW for our chapter to receive membership funds from anyone joining via National. Also a necessary manager for the organization. To apply you must be a member in good standing (membership paid).
Our organization is 100% volunteer based, there is no salary for any of us doing the work.
Duties are as follows:
1. Carries out the wishes of the Board and the Membership. The President is responsible, not
authoritative.
2. Presides at meetings of the general Membership and the Board and encourages a climate of free
and open discussion. The President prepares an agenda for every meeting, but seeks the help of the
Membership and Board in making the agenda.
3. Usually acts as spokesperson for the Chapter in dealings with the press or community/
governmental contacts. May also delegate other Members to speak for the Chapter, especially on
complex issues about which another Member has the knowledge necessary to field questions. The President's name is signed to most official letters from the Chapter, or jointly with any other Member
who has recognition or expertise in a particular area.
Note: Any statements by a local NOW Officer or Chapter Member who is identified as such, may not
contradict National NOW positions or policy. Any Officer or Member should always feel free to decline
to directly or immediately answer questions from the press, in order to first consult with other Chapter
Members or Officers.
4. Is an ex-officio Member of all Committees. If a Committee is unable or unwilling to elect its own
Chair(s), the President, with approval of the Board, may appoint these positions. The President
should monitor their activities and can offer to help if they seem to need assistance.
5. Is responsible for relaying State and National communications to the Membership. The President
should review leadership communications and other alerts from the NOW Action Center about NOW's
issues and activities. Such communications should always be shared with the Board and Membership
as soon as possible, in the most reasonable way, whether via phone, email, web posting, postcard
alert, or chapter newsletter.
6. Provides for smooth transition of all new leadership. This could include training sessions for new
Officers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs, as well as joint meetings of incoming and outgoing
Officers. It is important to see that records and files are transferred to the new officers, particularly
financial records and bank accounts.
