2009 Governing Board Openings
MiAEYC Governing Board Members
Governing Board members accept a commitment, personal and professional, to MiAEYC’s purpose: “To serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children,” and accept shared responsibilities for the oversight of the management, public policy and development of the MiAEYC organization. All Officers, Members at Large, Affiliate Representatives, and Standing Committee Chairs are voting members of the Governing Board. They must be willing and able to:
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Attend all scheduled Governing Board meetings, the annual business meeting and the annual conference.
Serve as a liaison between the membership and the Governing Board, reflecting in both directions for mutual benefit and the development of MiAEYC priorities.
Serve on Governing Board committees as a special resource in their areas of strength.
Understand the policy role of a nonprofit Governing Board member.
Become familiar with MiAEYC’s administrative structure.
Demonstrate awareness of critical issues in early childhood education as well as explore potential solutions within the human and financial resources available to MiAEYC.
Devote time and attention between regular Governing Board meetings to the study of data and materials necessary for decision making and communicating.
Support and interpret MiAEYC to other professionals and the community at-large.
Accept fiduciary and legal responsibility for the actions of MiAEYC as specified in the Articles of Incorporation.
Submit written reports to the Governing Board regarding their activities.
Submit budget requests for MiAEYC activities as appropriate.
Pass on all pertinent information to successor upon completion of term on Board.
       
Qualifications for Governing Board Members
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A commitment to MiAEYC and its mission, vision and values, an understanding of MiAEYC’s objectives, organization and services, and the responsibilities and relationship of paid and volunteer staff.
Knowledge of and connections in the early childhood community.
       
The Executive Committee shall:
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2. Convene at the request of the President or written request of any 3 members of the Executive Committee.
3. Act on behalf of the Governing Board between regularly scheduled Governing Board meetings.
4. Complete a report of each meeting and make it available to the Governing Board.
       
President Elect Nominating Petition
  The President Elect shall:

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Serve on the Executive, Finance, Public Policy and other committees as necessary.
Prepare to assume the office of president.
Confer with the president on all proposed or adopted action that requires continued implementation during both their terms of office as president.
Review and update Governing Board policies and recommend changes to the Governing Board.
Provide a report at each Governing Board meeting.
Perform other duties as assigned by the president.
       
Vice President for Membeship Nominating Petition
  The Vice President for Membership is charged with guiding the organization in securing new and retain current members. The Vice President for Membership shall::
    The Vice President for Membership is charged with guiding the organization in securing new and retain current members. The Vice President for Membership shall:
Oversee the preparation and distribution of membership information and applications.
Oversee the membership services performed by the state office.
Facilitate affiliate formation and visit prospective affiliate chapter and local chapter groups when appropriate.
Analyze the geographical distribution of members to determine the need for creation of new affiliate groups.
Perform other duties as assigned by the president.
       
Treasurer Nominating Petition
  The Treasurer is charged with maintaining the financial integrity of MiAEYC. The Treasurer shall:
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   Serve as chairperson of the Finance Committee.
Oversee the development of an annual budget.
Oversee the implementation of financial policies.
Establish and oversee bank accounts for MiAEYC funds, securing necessary authorized signatures.
Oversee the payment of all approved MiAEYC bills.
Oversee the maintenance of financial records.
Oversee the creation and distribution of the current financial report to members of the Governing Board.
Oversee the preparation of an annual financial report at the end of each fiscal year.
Oversee the filing of all required federal and state tax forms.
Perform other duties as assigned by the president.

Note: An understanding of financial accounting for nonprofit organizations is helpful in performing these duties.
       
Member At-large Nominating Petition
  The Member At-large is charged with broadening the expertise of the Governing Board and acting as a liaison between the general membership and the Governing Board. The Member At-large shall:
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4.		   Provide support to affiliate chapters and local chapters as requested and appropriate.
Maintain communication between the Governing Board and affiliate chapters and local chapters and their members as appropriate.
Serve on ad hoc and special committees as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the president.