- Orientation and Communications
- General Duties
- To substitute for the chapter president. The president-elect may act in the president's absence and perform other duties as required or as provided for in the chapter's bylaws and/or procedures manual.
- To attend meetings. The chapter president-elect is required to attend the same meetings as the chapter president. These are detailed under the chapter president's responsibilities, Section II.A of these Guidelines.
- To prepare the chapter's budget. The president-elect works with other chapter officers, especially the treasurer, to prepare the budget for the coming year.
- To provide the Association Office with the names, business addresses, and business telephone numbers of all chapter and committee officers appointed to serve the chapter. Forms for submitting this information are supplied by the association office. The completed forms should be forwarded to the association office prior to the Annual Conference, if possible. Failure to report the names of officers and committee appointees before June 30 may result in the omission of these names from Who's Who in Special Libraries.
- To transfer records to the new chapter president-elect. On assuming the office of president, all pertinent records should be given to the incoming chapter president-elect within 20 days of the Annual Conference. As the new chapter president, make sure all chapter officers have received their files.
- To perform any other duties as required for operation of the chapter. It is recommended that you review your chapter bylaws for specific duties that may not be covered in the above description.
It is very important that the chapter president-elect read the entire Guidelines to become familiar with the duties of all chapter officers as soon possible.
Among other responsibilities, the chapter president-elect will substitute for the president in his/her absence. In the event of disability or withdrawal of the president, the title and all duties and obligations shall be assumed by the president-elect.
The chapter president-elect should take every opportunity to become acquainted with members of the Chapter Cabinet, especially the other presidents-elect. Chapter presidents-elect who are diligent in becoming acquainted with other Cabinet members will find that they are soon well-established in the informal communications network that exists among chapter officers.
The following duties are essential for the efficient operation of the chapter and for the smooth transition of office:
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