NJREA Officers

NJREA Officers’ Duties

It is the responsibility of the NJREA officers to personally staff the NJREA office in Trenton .

President

The President shall preside at all meetings, shall appoint members to regular and special committees, designate committee chairpersons, shall be an ex-officio member of all committees, shall approve payment of funds for legitimate expenses of members by initialing their vouchers submitted through the Treasurer, and shall perform such other duties as required.

First (1st) Vice President

In the absence of the President, the 1st Vice President shall perform the duties of the President.  The 1st Vice President shall chair the Policy Committee and shall be responsible for developing and maintaining the policies of this organization (which support the Constitution and Bylaws).  The 1st Vice President shall serve as parliamentary support at official meetings.  In addition, the 1st Vice President will be the liaison to the NJREA Membership Committee and will facilitate all dealings with the NJEA Membership Division.

Second (2nd) Vice President

In the absence of the President and 1st Vice President, the 2nd Vice President shall perform the duties of the office of President.  The person holding this office shall chair the Program Planning Committee which shall be responsible for planning and implementation of all aspects of the Association's luncheons, including the handling of monies, and other duties as assigned by the President.

Secretary

The Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the official files of the Association, take minutes of all official meetings (including, but not limited to meetings of the officers, Executive Committee, Delegate Council) and any other meeting as requested by the President. Minutes shall be distributed at least two weeks prior to the next meeting of that body. Minutes of special meetings shall be distributed at the direction of the President. The Secretary shall be responsible for any other duties as may be directed by the President.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall hold the funds of the Association; shall deposit them in a bank or financial institution approved by the Delegate Council; shall disburse them accordingly upon submission of vouchers approved by the President; shall sign all checks along with the President; shall report at each meeting (verbally and in writing) of the Executive Committee and Delegate Council; and shall keep the President and the Executive Committee informed of the financial condition of the Association. The Treasurer shall prepare an annual financial statement, which shall be distributed to all members of the Delegate Council, shall serve on the budget committee, and shall be bonded through the umbrella policy provided by NEA. The bank accounts in which all deposits are made shall be in the name of the Association. Endorsements shall be limited to endorsements for deposit to the credit of the Association only. No payments in cash (including checks made out to cash) shall be made from the funds of the Association. The Treasurer shall follow standard fiduciary guidelines and Delegate Council policies. The Treasurer shall maintain accurate records and financial reports and files for audit. The Treasurer shall also serve as a resource person to the Audit and Budget Committees.