Vice-President’s role

Director – Vice President

 1. Mandate.

• The 1st Vice President assists the President to oversee the activities of the Ottawa Chapter
• Works closely with President to have a better understanding of President’s role and assist on as needed basis.
• Prepare for the year following by assisting with board nomination process
• Identify key areas for following year as President, and get to know board members in those positions, guiding them towards next year’s mandate.

2. Committee Formation

• The 1st Vice President does not normally form a committee. The position oversees the activities of committees as agreed with the President

3. Summary of Duties Monthly

• Attend all Board meetings
• Preside over the Board meeting in the absence of the President
• Preside over general meetings as necessary

4. Preparation for Presidency

• Start to prepare the platform in September (to be completed by October 30), things to include
  • Who would you like to see sitting on the board?
  • Board meetings, location and time – in the past, 2nd Thursday of the month at lunch, from noon until 2pm
  • Membership objectives for the year, and strategies to achieve them?
  • PD days, is there a theme you would like to see, carried throughout the year, discuss with incoming PD day chair