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President:

Be a current, good standing member of OSPA

Preside over all meetings of NEOSPA and of the Executive Board

Appoint regional members to OSPA committees

Represent NEOSPA on necessary occasions or appoint a designee

In the absence of the Treasurer, pay all bills as approved by the Executive Board

Attendance at the OSPA Conference and any events is encouraged

Maintain the President’s electronic binder by keeping it current

Assist in the maintenance of the NEOSPA website

Apply for MCE credits if applicable (once every two years)

Other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Board

Treasurer:

Be a current, good standing member of OSPA

Serve as collector and custodian of all monies associated with NEOSPA

Send to the Secretary a list of those members paying dues

Pay all bills as approved by the Executive Board

Maintain and pass on accurate records to the succeeding Treasurer

Provide membership cards for all members have them signed by the President

Maintain the Treasurer’s binder by keeping it up to date

Other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Board

Secretary:

Be a current, good standing member of OSPA

Be responsible for recording the minutes of the Executive Board meetings

Make available past meeting minutes available upon request from the membership

Keep a database of member information

Attend to all official correspondence for NEOSPA

Notify members of upcoming meetings of NEOSPA

Maintain and pass on accurate records to the succeeding Secretary

Other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Board

OSPA Representative:

Be current, good standing members of OSPA

Abide by guidelines set forth in the OSPA constitution for this position

Attend OSPA board meetings, typically representing four events per year

Take notes at the OSPA board meetings and update the Executive Committee via electronic correspondence about points of business that impact school psychology in Ohio

Contribute summaries to the NEOSPA newsletter and website regarding OSPA business

Provide updates to members during NEOSPA meetings regarding OSPA news

Vote on key issues, reflecting the point of view of NEOSPA membership, during OSPA Executive Board meetings

Identify a proxy if the representative is unable to attend a meeting

Attend NEOSPA Executive Board meetings

Other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Board

Public Relations Chair:

Be current, good standing members of OSPA

Be responsible for maintaining online and social media accounts

Work with the Presidential Trio to update information (social media and website)

Create advertisements for upcoming events

Be responsible for organizing donations for the fall OSPA raffle

It is encouraged that they serve on the OSPA PR and Community Service Committee

Other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Board