CLEAR LEADERSHIP DUTIES
 

Duties of the Board of Directors

  • establish and interpret the governing bylaws, policies and procedures for the management and operation of CLEAR 

  • develop policies and strategies for CLEAR

  • adopt an annual operating budget for CLEAR

  • meet at least twice during each calendar year, including at the annual conference and at the midyear business meeting  

  • direct the use of the CLEAR name, logo or other indicia  

  • grant awards in categories as determined by the board for outstanding achievements in the field of professional and occupational regulation

  • oversee a nominations and elections process for members of the Board of Directors and its President-Elect

  • develop financial policies and directives for staff implementation

  • promote the development and maintenance of effective liaisons with external organizations

  • hire the Executive Director

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  • exercise such other powers as are generally consistent with these Bylaws

Duties of a Board Member

  • be informed about the organization's mission, services, policies and programs

  • participate fully in board meetings

  • support and promote the Board's policies and procedures

  • review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings

  • participate fully in committee meetings

  • participate fully in the annual conference and related events

  • carry out special assignments as requested by the board president

  • observe the legal responsibilities of duty of loyalty and duty of care to the organization

  • understand the responsibilities of the board (see board duties)

  • promote CLEAR membership and offerings within own jurisdiction

  • be prepared to answer questions about CLEAR and its programs

  • complete all assigned tasks in a timely fashion

  • recognize, participate in and promote opportunities to further CLEAR's mission

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Duties of the President

  • report to the membership at the annual conference on the accomplishments of CLEAR during the preceding 12 months

  • appoint chairs, vice-chairs and members of all standing committees, subcommittees, special interest groups and working groups

  • preside over meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee

  • provide strategic leadership to the organization

  • represent or delegate representation of the organization

  • conduct annual performance review of the Executive Director

  • maintain positive relationships with staff and among board members, the CLEAR membership and external partners.

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Duties of the President-Elect

  • perform such duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors

  • serve as President during the membership year following his/her term as President-Elect

  • succeed the President and complete the President's term of office in the event the President should resign or otherwise be unable to serve

  • in the case of temporary disability or absence of the President, perform and be vested with all the powers and duties of the President 

  • in the event the President-Elect becomes the President pursuant to the provisions of Article IV Section 2(a), s/he shall also serve the full term of office to which s/he was initially elected

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