Article I. Responsibilities of Officers
As members of the AAUP Executive Committee, officers will share campus experiences that benefit college-wide AAUP communication and effectiveness. AAUP officers will respect the confidentiality of sensitive issues such as negotiating positions and faculty grievances by not discussing these issues outside official AAUP communication channels.
- President: Prior experience, as an elected union official is required. The President shall assume executive responsibility for all Chapter activities. He/she shall act as chairperson of the Executive Committee, shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter and Executive Committee, shall be an ex officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Committee) and shall be responsible for coordination of all activities of the Chapter for collective bargaining. He/she or a designated appointee shall serve as spokesperson for the Chapter and shall represent the Chapter at National, Regional and State AAUP meetings. The President shall also serve as the Ohio Conference Delegate; however, this responsibility can be delegated to another member with the approval of the Executive Committee.
- Vice President: Each Vice President shall assume the responsibility for leadership and coordination of Chapter activities at his/her local campus. In the absence of the President, the three Vice Presidents shall agree on which of them will preside at meetings of the Chapter and/or Executive Committee. If the Vice Presidents are unable to reach an agreement, the Vice President with the greatest longevity in office will assume the position of leadership.
- Secretary: The Secretary shall be responsible for the arrangement of elections and balloting, and for the records of meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee. He/She shall conduct all routine correspondence and maintain a file of all Chapter correspondence. The Secretary has the responsibility for holding all ballots for one year after any election by secret ballot for the purpose of recount or challenge. The Secretary will maintain an up-to-date membership roster.
- Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive all monies due the Chapter and deposit them in the name of the Chapter. He/she shall pay all bills approved by the Executive Committee, keep all Chapter accounts, implement the budget established by the Executive Committee, furnish budget status reports periodically, prepare and submit all tax related documents and arrange for a yearly independent audit of all financial records and any other financial activity as necessary by a certified public accountant. The Treasurer must possess credentials, work experience, and competency in handling of financial records consonant with generally accepted accounting principles. Upon request, the Treasurer shall assist the Executive Committee in its deliberations regarding financial matters of the Chapter.
- Campus Representative: The Campus Representative is a member of the Executive Committee. Representative(s) shall carry out the purposes of the Chapter and represent the view(s) of his/her home campus faculty. The Campus Representative will provide updates of union information to campus members and be available to discuss concerns and questions with members at that campus. Representatives will report to the Campus Vice President. Campus Representatives will coordinate first level grievance activity in conjunction with the Campus Vice President.
- Immediate Past President: The immediate past President may assist the officers of the Executive Committee in their deliberations and duties. Grievance Officers: The Campus Vice President is the primary campus Grievance Officer. This duty may be delegated to another officer by the Executive Committee or by the Vice President upon notification to the Executive Committee. The Grievance Officers shall work on problems involving administration of the collective bargaining agreement, tenure, or academic freedom. The Grievance Officers shall assist in resolving these matters through the use of existing procedures and shall advise members of the bargaining unit concerning formal or contractual grievance procedures. The Grievance Officers will keep the Executive Committee apprised of the current status of the grievance.
