ELECTION OVERVIEW:  The Vice President position on the Executive Board is elected to a two-year term.  Candidates for NOSS Board positions must have a minimum of three years' membership in NOSS. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate evidence of dedicated leadership activities within NOSS. Such evidence might include, but is not limited to, the following examples: serving as a NOSS Chapter officer, serving as a NOSS Network chairperson, etc. Evidence of leadership activities within NOSS must be approved by the Executive Board before a candidate will be considered for a Board position.   A specific list of duties can be found in the NOSS Policies and Procedures Handbook.

Vice President of Chapters

The NOSS Vice President of Chapters is the Executive Board liaison with all of the state and regional Chapters. Other duties of the NOSS Vice President of Chapters include the following: 

● Act as the presiding officer in the absence of both the President and the President-Elect.

● Participate actively in all Executive Board meetings and provide a report of all activities.

● Serve in a general capacity as the President’s advisor in matters affecting NOSS.

● Have primary responsibility for the development and coordination of the state and regional Chapters of NOSS.

● Maintain regular communication with NOSS Chapters.

● Maintain oversight of NOSS Chapter grants.

● In collaboration with the Executive Board and the Conference Manager, plan and facilitate the annual Leadership Congress.

● Provide content for the President’s report at the annual conference business meeting.

● Perform additional duties at the discretion of the Executive Board.

● Provide timely transition for the incoming Vice President of Chapters and mentor as requested.

● Inform the NOSS Office about Chapter conferences and other Chapter activities so they can be posted on the NOSS website.

● Disseminate information about the chapter insurance to Chapters in a timely fashion.

● Verify Chapter officer membership with the NOSS office.

● Copy the President on communication sent to Chapter officers.

Election Timeline

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Candidates for Vice President of Chapters

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