Officer Role Charters


Clay Family Society, Inc.
Adopted by the Board of Directors on May 5, 2026
Last updated: May 5, 2026


The Officer Role Charters define the authority, responsibilities, and expectations of the Society’s officers. They promote clarity, accountability, and continuity of leadership, and ensure that officers carry out their duties in alignment with the Society’s Bylaws and Board-adopted policies. All officers serve under the  authority of the Board of Directors. 


President

  • The President is the chief volunteer officer of the Society and shall:Provide  leadership to the Board 
  • Preside over meetings of the Board and membership 
  • Serve as primary spokesperson unless delegated 
  • Appoint Workgroups unless otherwise directed 
  • Ensure that Board decisions are implemented


The President has no unilateral authority beyond that granted by the Board or Bylaws.


Vice President

The Vice President shall:

  • Act in the absence or incapacity of the President
  • Support the President in leadership duties
  • Assume special assignments as requested by the Board

Secretary

The Secretary is responsible for the Society’s corporate records and shall:

  • Maintain minutes of Board and membership meetings
  • Ensure notices are properly issued
  • Maintain official records, including governing documents
  • Certify elections and official actions as required


The Secretary maintains records but does not have authority to alter Board approved governance documents except as directed by the Board. 


Treasurer

The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the Society and shall:

  • Oversee receipt and disbursement of funds
  • Ensure accurate financial records are maintained
  • Present financial reports to the Board
  • Assist in preparation of the annual budget
  • Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations


The Treasurer executes financial operations under Board-approved policies and  does not act independently of Board authorization.


Additional Officers (if established)

Additional officers may be established by the Board, with duties defined at the  time of appointment. All such officers serve under the authority of the Board  unless otherwise specified in Board resolution or Bylaws.