Section A: Duties of the President The President shall:
1. Preside at all meetings of the association, with the exception of meetings chaired by other members of the MSCSA, as specified in these Bylaws; 2. Act as the official representative of the MSCSA; 3. Advocate in the best interest and welfare of the students; 4. Direct the activities of the Cabinet members; 5. Oversee the responsibilities of the Executive Director; 6. Shall serve as a member of the Fiscal Committee; 7. Serve as one (1) of the two (2) MSCSA representatives to the Student Advisory Council (SAC) as either the technical or community college representative; 8. Appoint a Cabinet-elect member to chair the MSCSA Leadership Scholarship board and shall also appoint a Cabinet-elect member to serve as one (1) of the two (2) MSCSA representatives to the Student Advisory Council (SAC) after being elected as the MSCSA President-elect, but prior to officially taking office on July 1; and 9. Assume all duties not otherwise delegated or that may be assigned by the MSCSA governing bodies or related to the office. Section B: Duties of the Vice-President The Vice-President shall:
1. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the President when needed; 2. Serve as chair of the MSCSA Platform Committee; 3. Research policy issues affecting the students and present findings two weeks prior to a platform meeting to the MSCSA Platform Committee; 4. Ensure that the MSCSA Platform document is reviewed by the Platform Committee and recommended, with any amendments, to the GA; 5. Coordinate all MSCSA advocacy events; 6. Serve as a Legislative liaison to the MSCSA Alumni Association; 7. Coordinate an ongoing voter registration campaign and get out the vote campaigns when necessary; and 8. Assume other duties as may be assigned by the President, the MSCSA governing bodies, or related to the office. Section C: Duties of the Public Relations Coordinator The Public Relations Coordinator (herein after referred to as PRC) shall:
1. Take minutes at all Cabinet meetings; 2. Assist in maintaining an effective and efficient network of communication among campuses, regions, and the MSCSA state office; 3. Assist the Vice-President in coordinating campaigns approved by the MSCSA; 4. Coordinate communication for campus organizing efforts; 5. Chair the Editorial Board of all the MSCSA publications; and 6. Assume other duties as may be assigned by the President, the MSCSA governing bodies, or related to the office. Section D: Duties of the Treasurer The Treasurer shall:
1. Ensure the overall financial security and accountability of the MSCSA; 2. Chair the Fiscal Committee; 3. Maintain a journal of all cash receipts; 4. Distribute monthly financial reports to the GC, GA, and all CSGs; 5. Present a report on the annual independent financial audit of the MSCSA to the GC and make copies available to CSGs upon request; 6. Coordinate bill payment procedures with the Executive Director; 7. Monitor all expenditures; and 8. Assume other duties as may be assigned by the President, the MSCSA governing bodies, or related to the office.
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