Board Positions
The Gulf Coast AEYC Board is comprised of six officers and four to six at-large positions. All positions are on a volunteer basis. The role of the GCAEYC Board is to create a vision for the organization, set goals, develop projects, and work in committees to make that vision happen. A board position is a serious commitment to the organization, community, and early childhood field. During their term of office board members will receive professional development, leadership skills, support, and mentoring to achieve the organization's goals.
President
- Term of office - 2 years
- Serves as the Chief Volunteer of the organization and provides leadership to the Board
- Is a partner with the Board and Executive Coordinator in achieving the organization's mission
- Chairs meetings of the Board after developing the agenda with the Chief Executive, board officers and committee chairs
- Encourages the Board's role in strategic planning
- Appoints the chairpersons of committees, in consultation with other Board members
- Serves ex officio as a member of committees and attends their meetings when invited
- Monitors financial planning and financial reports
- Evaluates annually the performance of the organization in achieving its mission
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Board
President-Elect
- Term of office - 1 year
- Prepares to assume the office of President
- Assists the board President in the execution of his or her duties
- Serves on the executive, public policy, finance, and other committees as appropriate
Vice President
- Term of office - 1 year
- Serve as GCAEYC Programming Committee Chairperson
- Orients the Vice-President Elect throughout the year regarding the responsibilities of the position and Programming Committee
- Fills the office of President should that office become vacant
Vice President-Elect
- Term of office - 1 year
- Prepares to assume the office of Vice-President
- Fills the office of Vice-President should that office become vacant
- Assists the board Vice-President in the execution of his or her duties
- Serves on the Programming and other committees as appropriate
- Provides a report at each board meeting of his or her activities since the previous board meeting
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the board President
Secretary
- Term of office - 2 years
- In advance of meetings, provide written agendas of the sessions of the full board and the meetings of the Executive committee
- In advance of meetings, distribute to board members appropriate background information on subjects to be discussed
- Prepare and provide written minutes to board members in the specified time
- File approved minutes and maintains the official list of board members in accordance with procedure
Treasurer
- Term of office - 2 years
- Serves as financial officer of the organization and as chair of the finance committee
- Works with the executive coordinator to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the board on a timely basis
- Assists the executive coordinator in preparing the annual budget and presenting the budget to the board for approval
- Reviews the annual audit and answers board members' questions about the audit
- Signs financial forms and instruments as necessary
At-Large Member
- Term of office - 1 to 2 years
- Approve the organization's mission and review performance in achieving it
- Annually assess the ever-changing environment and approve the organization's strategy to be responsive
- Annually review and approve the organization's funding plans
- Review and approve the annual financial goals
- Annually review and approve the agency's budget
- Approve major policies