President

The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer for the Chapter and of the Board, and shall perform such duties as are customary for presiding officers, including making all required appointments with the approval of the Board.

ROLE DESCRIPTION: Elected volunteer responsible for overall oversight of the chapter and the board. The president shall direct the activities
of the other board members in accordance with the chapter bylaws.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the chapter’s strategic goals
• Strive to achieve the chapter vision, mission and objectives as detailed by the chapter board and PMI and chapter strategic plan
• Direct the activities of other officers toward chapter goals and objectives
• Assure that the chapter board works together as a team
• Represent the chapter at public events
• Ensure strategic alliance, planning and annual reporting
• Ultimately accountable for all board operations and chapter activities
• Act as a liaison between the chapter and PMI
• Ensure that the charter renewal is updated and in compliance as specified by PMI
• Preside over the board of directors meetings and the annual general membership meeting
• Ensure that all chapter business is being done legally and ethically
• Assume responsibility for the overall functioning of the chapter
• Legally represent the organization (this role can be co-dependent with the finance officer)
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance in consultation with the vice president of finance
• With the board, ensure prudent disbursement of chapter funds
• Drive implementation of revision and amendments of PMI policies and guidelines to chapter processes
• Manage periodic policy audits
• Promote leadership development opportunities for board development.
• Develop and implement a succession and transition plan

ROLE SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• PMI Knowledge and Experience
• Organization Management
• Management Skills
• Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation

OTHER LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Ability to Delegate Effectively
• Public Speaking/Presentation Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Team Building Skills

AVERAGE VOLUNTEER HOURS PER MONTH: 22 HOURS