Executive Board
Our Executive Board is the main decision-making and execution body of the organization, serving three-year terms and meeting monthly to guide our mission forward.
Board Structure
The Executive Board consists of 11-31 members serving three-year terms. The board meets at least once per month (minimum 10 meetings per year) and maintains proper minutes of all meetings.
A quorum is met when 50% of board members are present. All board decisions are made through majority vote where a quorum is present.
Key Requirements
- •All Executive Board members must be from amongst voting members of the organization
- •President, General Secretary, and Treasurer must have at least 2 years continuous and active membership
- •Members are expected to attend meetings regularly and maintain active participation
- •It is desirable that all Executive Members reside in Hollis/Jamaica in Queens County
Executive Board Positions
The Executive Board consists of various leadership positions, each with specific responsibilities and requirements.
President
Presides at meetings, ensures supervision and administration of business and affairs. All legal and fiduciary responsibilities vest in the President.
Minimum 2 years continuous and active membership
Vice President-1 & Vice President-2
Assist the President and may assume presidential duties when needed.
Minimum 2 years continuous and active membership
General Secretary
Responsible for keeping accurate records of all meetings, maintaining official records, and ensuring all notices are duly given.
Minimum 2 years continuous and active membership
Assistant General Secretary
Assists the General Secretary in all duties and responsibilities.
Active membership
Treasurer
Responsible for financial management and oversight, ensuring appropriate fiscal records are kept. Primary signatory of bank accounts.
Minimum 2 years continuous and active membership
Assistant Treasurer
Assists the Treasurer in financial management and oversight.
Active membership
Organizing Secretary
Helps grow general membership, organize events, and implement organizational goals through resource mobilization.
Active membership
Assistant Organizing Secretary
Assists the Organizing Secretary in membership growth and event organization.
Active membership
Public Relations Officer
Communicates organization mission, vision, values, and impact to the public. Handles marketing aspects including newsletters, donor communications, and media relations.
Active membership
Parliamentarian
Responsible for interpreting the Corporation's By-laws, legal documents, and resolutions. Provides legal advice to the Corporation.
Active membership
Sergeant-at-Arms
Responsible for maintaining security, discipline, and order at all meetings and events of the Corporation.
Active membership
19 Board Members
General board members who participate in decision-making and support organizational operations.
Active membership with voting rights
Board Responsibilities
Decision-Making
- • Review and approve funding applications
- • Program planning and development
- • Personnel policies and changes
- • Hiring or terminating Executive Director
Governance
- • Establish procedures for shared decision-making
- • Assist in fundraising activities
- • Recruitment of volunteers
- • Establishing linkages with other organizations
Current Executive Board
Our current Executive Board members are dedicated community leaders working to advance our mission. Board member profiles and contact information will be available soon.
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