King County Search Dogs

ARTICLE VII- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS

7.1 The Executive Board shall be responsible for the general management, business affairs, and protecting the bests interests of the organization. Its duties include but are not limited to reviewing membership applications, resignations, involuntary separations, disciplinary actions, and reinstatements.

7.2 The President shall preside over and conduct all stated regular or special meetings, as well as the meeting of the Executive Board. Shall call for special meetings as requested under the provisions of these By-laws. Shall be the official agent for the organization.

7.3 The Vice President shall conduct and preside over any regular, special or Executive Board meeting in the absence of the President. Shall automatically succeed the President and complete the unexpired term of office in the event of the resignation of the President.

7.4 The Secretary shall be responsible to maintain a written record and minutes of all stated regular, special and Executive Board meetings. Shall be responsible for attendance records at meetings and training sessions, membership applications, reports, correspondence and maintaining a current membership roster. Shall update and maintain the unit's WAC training records at the King County Police Department Special Operations Office. Shall administer a small petty cash fund as needed for postage and supplies relating to the responsibilities of the Secretary. Shall provide a correct written record of the minutes of all stated regular, special and Executive Board meetings to the Editor of the KCSD newsletter.

7.5 The Treasurer shall collect, receive and deposit all monies due to and belonging to KCSD. Shall maintain clear, concise, and accurate records of all KCSD financial transactions that occur. Shall present accurate accounting of all funds received and disbursed on a monthly basis at the regular meeting, and upon request at any Executive Board meeting. Shall maintain open books subject to compulation at any time, and shall ensure that compulation is conducted yearly as required in these By-laws.

7.6 Members-At-Large shall stay in contact with the eligible voting members in good standing and candidate members to convey concerns, requests, input or information to the Executive Board. Shall represent the voice of the general membership in regular or special meetings or Executive Board meetings.

7.7 The Immediate Past President shall be a representative on the Executive Board.

7.8 The Executive Board shall appoint the committee chairpersons to the standing organizational committees. Standing committees shall include but not be limited to:

a) Awards
b) Communications and Equipment
c) Evaluation
d) Finance and Audit
e) Membership
f) Publication/Newsletter
g) SAR Van
h) Standards, Policies, and Procedure
i) Training

7.9 The Executive Board shall seek volunteers for, and may appoint delegates to represent the interests of KCSD on KCSARA committees that shall include but not be limited to:

a) The KCSARA General Meetings
b) The KCSARA Unit Leaders Meeting
c) The State Standards Committee.

7.10 The duties and responsibilities of the individual committees and delegates shall be determined by the Executive Board and shall be specified in the KCSD Policies and Procedures.