Roles and Responsibilities: A good treasurer has a lot more to do than handle money and keep accounts. Responsibilities of the local association treasurer grow steadily as members realize the advantages of adequate finances and planned budgets. The duties of the Treasurer include:
- Banking the funds of the Association, disbursing them upon the authorization of the Executive Board, and maintaining an accurate accounting of same.
- Attending monthly Executive Board meetings and Representative Assemblies.
- Establishing check-writing procedures.
- Notifying members of their responsibility for submitting vouchers and pay them in a timely fashion.
- Becoming bonded by the Association.
- Assisting in preparing the budget with other officers and the dues schedule for the year and serve as financial advisor to the Association.
- Preparing and submitting an annual financial report to the Association and prepare other such reports as required.
- Filing such reports with the Internal Revenue Service as are required by law.
- Annually presenting for audit all necessary records to the proper person.
- Carrying out his/her duties as specified in Constitution and Bylaws.
The Treasurer will be elected to a two-year term which begins in an even-numbered year, taking office on June 1.