CBAA BY-LAWS
SECTION IV – DUTIES OF OFFICERS
SECTION IV – DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Par. 1: The President shall be the chief executive officer of CBAA and shall have supervisory authority over the affairs of CBAA, its officers, committees and Regional Representatives. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and all meetings of the Association. The President shall, with the advice and consent of the Executive Board, appoint committees, name their chairpersons and ensure the proper performances of their functions. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. The President shall represent CBAA at all meetings of the Cornell Alumni Federation or shall appoint a member to represent CBAA, and shall perform all such other duties pertaining to the office of President.
Par. 2: In the event of a temporary absence or disability of the President, a Vice President designated by the President or the Executive Board shall perform the duties of President.
Par. 3: The Vice President for Membership (VP Membership) shall coordinate collection of membership dues, maintain membership records in conjunction with the University to ensure proper exercise of member rights and privileges, and coordinate membership recruitment campaigns. The VP Membership shall report on membership issues and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.
Par. 4: The Vice President for Programming (VP Programming) shall, in conjunction with Regional Representatives, and as approved by the Executive Board, plan and organize a yearly program of events that foster the goals of CBAA and support CBAA operations, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.
Par. 5: The Vice President for Scholarship and Fundraising (VP Scholarship & Fundraising) shall coordinate fundraising for CBAA scholarships, CBAA awards, special projects and other initiatives, including fundraising for the Africana Studies and Research Center. The VP Scholarship & Fundraising shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.
Par. 6: The Vice President for Student Relations (VP Student Relations) shall, in conjunction with the VP Programming, (1) plan and coordinate activities for the Black student body at Cornell, (2) keep abreast of campus events and issues that affect minority students and alumni, and (3) coordinate events fostering alumni and student involvement. The VP Student Relations shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.
Par 7. The Vice President for Communications (VP Communications) shall manage CBAA's website and social media. They shall create engaging content for various channels, handle press releases, oversee the newsletter, and run social media campaigns. This role also researches new social media platforms relevant to the alumni base and suggests ways to use them effectively. The VP Communications shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.
Par 8. The Vice President for Young Alumni Affairs (VP Young Alumni) shall advocate for the interests of young alumni and act as a liaison between young alumni (defined by Cornell as those who have graduated in the last ten years) and the association. The VP Young Alumni shall develop and implement initiatives to engage young alumni in the CBAA community and develop strategies to retain their involvement. The VP Young Alumni shall facilitate opportunities between young alumni and seasoned alumni. The VP Young Alumni shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.
Par. 9: The Secretary shall issue notices of Association meetings and, as requested by the President, meetings of the Executive Board. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all such meetings, preserve such minutes for inspection by the membership, and maintain a copy of the Bylaws and Association correspondence. The Secretary shall assist with the management of CBAA internet and website activities, serve as the CBAA liaison to the Cornell Alumni Magazine, and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.
Par. 10: The Treasurer shall collect funds and arrange disbursements as authorized by the President or Executive Board and shall be responsible for fiscal planning (national and regional) and accounting. The Treasurer shall maintain records of financial accounts owned or controlled by the Association, shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements, and shall submit a written report on such accounts at Executive Board meetings, annual, triennial and special meetings, and at such other times as the President shall direct or any forty (40) Association members shall request. The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.