ARTICLE X OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE X

 OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

Section 1. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. 

The Executive Officers in the National, Regional and Local chapters are as follows: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Business Manager, and Public Relation Officers.

Section 2. OTHER APPOINTED OFFICERS.

The President at every level of the association may appoint other officers subject to certain conditions provided by this By-Laws.

Section 3. QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS.

All elected and appointed officers shall have the following qualifications:

1. He must be a bonafide member in good standing;
2. He is not convicted of any criminal, civil or administrative case involving moral turpitude; and
3. Any member of this association who is of good standing can run for elective positions as long as he meets the general requirements as stated in this Constitution & By-Laws.

Section 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS

A. PRESIDENT

1. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the association.
2. He shall preside in all assemblies of the association.
3. He shall represent the association in all functions.
4. He shall appoint and have control over all officers and members of the association.
5. He shall direct the over-all activities of the association.
6. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position

B. VICE PRESIDENT

1. He shall assist the President in carrying out the functions of the association.
2. He shall perform the duties of the President during the absence of the latter.
3. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President

C. SECRETARY

1. He shall keep a complete record or list of all members and maintain a log of all minutes of the meeting of the association.
2. He shall give notice to all meetings called.
3. He shall take care and facilitate all communications addressed to the association.
4. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.

D. TREASURER

1. He shall be the custodian of all funds and properties of the association.
2. He shall keep the financial records and transaction of the association.
3. He shall sign disbursement of funds of the association, countersigned by the President.
4. He shall submit an annual report of assets and liabilities at the end of Fiscal Year.
5. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.

E. AUDITOR

1. He shall audit and monitor the funds of the association from time to time.
2. He shall certify the financial reports that is submitted to the association.
3. He shall advice the president on the financial condition of the association and commend cost-saving measures.
4. He shall conduct an audit in accordance with the rules and procedures in auditing on or before the end of Fiscal year.
5. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.

F. BUSINESS MANAGER

1. He shall formulate economic plans and strategies to improve the financial conditions of the association.
2. He shall submit a feasibility study of any business venture for Council’s approval.
3. He shall manage any business venture of the association.
4. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.

G. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

1. He shall be the Official Spokesman of the association.
2. He shall be responsible for the image building of the association.
3. He shall screen all press and media releases.
4. He shall submit for approval by the Council any major policy in making reports to the media.
5. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.