Minnesota Officer's Association

Positions of the Board of Directors

President: The President will fulfill the following duties; preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors; appoint members of all committees and may serve as an ex officio member (or designate a board member to serve) on all committees with the right to debate and vote; sign or designate a signee for all correspondence and contracts of the Association which have been approved by the membership or the Board of Directors; represent, correspond and interact with the Minnesota D.A.R.E. Advisory Council, Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc., the office the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, any other agency with D.A.R.E. in the state of Minnesota, and the Minnesota D.A.R.E. Officers Association; and any other duties the Association requires in the conduct of its business.

First Vice President: The First Vice President will act as the presiding officer of the Association during the absence or temporary disability of the President; be an advisor to the President and assist the President in carrying out the objectives of the Association; and perform all tasks delegated by the President.

Second Vice President: The Second Vice President will perform all duties of the First Vice President during any absence of the First Vice President; assist and advise the President and First Vice President, and perform all tasks delegated by the President or First Vice President.

Past President: The Past President will be an advisor to the Board and will assist the President in carrying out the objectives of the Association.

Secretary: The Secretary will keep a full and accurate written record of all proceedings of the Association and will present the minutes for approval at each succeeding meeting of the Association; and perform all tasks delegated by the President.

Treasurer: The Treasurer will keep a complete and accurate record of all money received and disbursed as provided in Article II; make assessments as to other monies; prepare all checks and ensure that all checks are properly co-signed; prepare an annual financial report an annual membership report for the annual meeting; maintain an up- to-date membership roster; and perform all tasks delegated by the President.

Members at Large: The Members at large will serve on committees and perform all tasks delegated by the President.

National Officers Advisor (DIAC):  The association will be responsible for a DARE officer to serve on the DARE America Officer Advisory panel.  This Officer will be elected at the general membership meeting.  The term of this position will be a two (2) year term beginning the 1st day of September. This officer will be responsible for serving on the National panel and will make regular reports to the board of directors.  Requirements for this position will be stated in the General Operation Procedures.