MAFN Board of Directors
Roles & Responsibilities

  

CHAIRPERSON

The Chairperson shall be the chief executive officer of the Network and shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, supervise and control the affairs of the Network and the activities of the officers. He or she shall perform all duties incident to his or her office and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors. Unless another person is specifically appointed as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the members. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, he or she shall, in the name of the Network, execute such deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which may from time to time be authorized by the Board of Directors.
 
VICE CHAIRPERSON
In the absence of the Chairperson, or in the event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the Vice Chairperson shall perform all the duties of the Chairperson, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions on, the Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
 
SECRETARY
The Secretary shall certify and keep at the principal office of the Network, or at such other place as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the original, or a copy, of these Bylaws as amended or otherwise altered to date.
Keep at the principal office of the Network, or at such other place as the Board may determine, a book of minutes of all meetings of the directors, and, if applicable, meetings of committees of directors and of members, recording therein the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, how called, how notice thereof was given, the names of those present or represented at the meeting, and the proceedings thereof.
See that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law.
Be custodian of the records and of the seal of the Network and affix the seal, as authorized by law or the provisions of these Bylaws, to duly executed documents of the Network.
Keep at the principal office of the Network or at such other place as the Board may determine a membership database containing the name and address of each and any members, and, in the case where any membership has been terminated, he or she shall record such fact in the membership book together with the date on which such membership ceased. For documentation purposes, the Secretary shall maintain an annual archive of the membership database. The Chair of the Membership Committee shall be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the membership database.
Exhibit at all reasonable times to any director of the Network, or to his or her agent or attorney, on request therefore, the Bylaws, the membership database, and the minutes of the proceedings of the directors of the Network.
In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board of Directors.
 
TREASURER
The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds and securities of the Network, and deposit all such funds in the name of the Network in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected by the Board of Directors.
Receive, and give receipt for, monies due and payable to the Network from any source whatsoever.
Disburse, or cause to be disbursed, the funds of the Network as may be directed by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements.
Keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the Network's properties and business transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses. Provide copies of annual reports and filings to the Secretary for record keeping.
Exhibit at all reasonable times the books of account and financial records to any director of the Network, or to his or her agent or attorney, on request therefor.
Render to the Chairperson and directors, whenever requested, an account of any or all of his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Network.
Prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify, or cause to be certified, the financial statements to be included in any required reports, including annual tax filings. 
Provide an annual report to the Board of Directors and the membership of the financial position of the Network, including revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation of the Network, or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Other Board Positions include:

Professional Development Chair. Committee members include Directors of various events including:

  • DC Facilitators Workshop Series
  • MAFN Online Events
  • MAFN Facilitation University
  • Chair
  • Other Members

Communications Chair. Committee members include:

  • Newsletter Editor
  • Event Directors as noted above
  • WebMaster
  • Membership
  • Vice-Chair
  • Other Members

Membership Chair. Committee members include:

  • Treasurer
  • Chair
  • Communications
  • Other Members

     

 

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