board position descriptions

What you've all been waiting for! (These are lifted from the by-laws. Please note that the only "lands" referred to here are the 33 acres and community center belonging to the DCRPLA).

President: The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation, shall preside at all meetings of the board, shall have the responsibility for the execution and accomplishment of all orders and resolutions of the Board, and shall be primarily responsible for the accomplishment of the purposes and the discharge of the duties and responsibilities imposed upon the Board of Directors. He shall also execute, with the prior approval of the Board of Directors, all conveyances of lands, bonds, mortgages, notes, securities, and other documents, except where required by law or otherwise to be signed and executed by all members of the Board, and except in instances where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Board.

Vice President: The Vice President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President, and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors shall prescribe from time to time. The Vice President chairs the Membership Committee.

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall be the custodian of all books and records of the Board, excepting those relating to the funds and properties of the Corporation. In the event of his absence from a meeting of the Board or his inability to perform his duties, the President may designate a temporary substitute. After the Semi-annual Membership Meeting, the secretary shall prepare the Annual Budget in its final form, as ratified by the membership, and present said budget to the Board of Directors at their next scheduled meeting, assuring that the Corporation's accountant is also duly informed.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all funds and properties of the Corporation, and of all books and records pertaining to such funds and properties. The Treasurer shall prepare a financial report prior to each meeting of the Board of Directors and prior to each annual / semi-annual meeting of the membership, in such form and containing such information as may, from time to time, be directed by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall also prepare such other financial records and reports as may be requested by the Board of Directors. He shall keep and retain all funds and properties of the Corporation is such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors.

Director of Parks: The Director of Parks is responsible for coordinating all activity involving the maintenance and improvement of the two parks and lakes. This can involve presenting a request for maintenance to the Board of Directors, taking bids, monitoring contractor activities, verifying contractor payment, verifying the membership of visitors and performing ad hoc maintenance. This director chairs the parks committee.

I hope this is informative and useful. Hope to see you all at the meeting!