Guest Loren Posted October 16, 2015 at 05:44 PM Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 at 05:44 PM In the non-profit org I serve, the "Chairman of the Board of Directors" is always the presiding officer and his responsibilities are listed in our bylaws. We also have a staff position titled "President." Our "President" is never the presiding officer and his responsibilities are not listed in our bylaws. Should they be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 16, 2015 at 06:00 PM Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 at 06:00 PM In the non-profit org I serve, the "Chairman of the Board of Directors" is always the presiding officer and his responsibilities are listed in our bylaws. We also have a staff position titled "President." Our "President" is never the presiding officer and his responsibilities are not listed in our bylaws. Should they be?Nothing in RONR would require the responsibilities of a staff position to be described in the bylaws and, in fact, I don't think it's very common to do so. Responsibilities for staff positions are often defined elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transpower Posted October 18, 2015 at 12:42 PM Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 at 12:42 PM See the model bylaws in RONR, pp. 583-588. Article IV, Officers, section 1 of the model bylaws says: "These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by the Society." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 18, 2015 at 04:01 PM Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 at 04:01 PM See the model bylaws in RONR, pp. 583-588. Article IV, Officers, section 1 of the model bylaws says: "These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by the Society." What does this have to do with the OP's question, which is regarding the duties of an employee, not an officer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transpower Posted October 19, 2015 at 12:12 AM Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 at 12:12 AM If it's really a "staff" position, then the duties could be detailed in the Standing Rules. But then why on Earth would such an individual be called "president"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 19, 2015 at 12:38 AM Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 at 12:38 AM If it's really a "staff" position, then the duties could be detailed in the Standing Rules. But then why on Earth would such an individual be called "president"??? Why wouldn't it? "President" is a term which is quite commonly used for the highest-ranking employee in a for-profit corporation, since the chairman of the Board of Directors is simply called the chairman, so there is no confusion. While it is more common to use the term "Executive Director" for the highest-ranking employee in the context of a non-profit, it's hardly unheard of to use "President" instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transpower Posted October 19, 2015 at 01:00 PM Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 at 01:00 PM In my experience, the highest-ranking employee of a non-profit is called "Executive Director" or "Executive Secretary." I've never, ever heard him or her called "president." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loren Posted October 22, 2015 at 04:03 PM Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 at 04:03 PM For better or worse, our top staff position is titled "President." Therefore, it does not appear to be appropriate to include his responsibilities within our bylaws. Thanks for your help, men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldon Merritt Posted October 22, 2015 at 05:23 PM Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 at 05:23 PM In my experience, the highest-ranking employee of a non-profit is called "Executive Director" or "Executive Secretary." I've never, ever heard him or her called "president." Now you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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