The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Chapter. The Chapter President is responsible for leading the CEC in developing plans and programs aimed at reaching the Chapter goals which are consistent with the national goals and objectives. The President should create an atmosphere in which CEC members are encouraged to plan and participate in the current year’s activities and to lay the foundation for the Chapter’s future. The President will serve a term as defined by Article VI of the Chapter Bylaws. The President will become the Immediate Past President when his or her term as President expires.

The President is responsible for managing Chapter activities personally, or through an appointed representative. This includes:

• Preparing the President‐Elect for the next program year
• Revising or affirming the Chapter’s mission and vision for the program year
• Participating in National leadership training activities
• Adhering to the National and Chapter Bylaws, as well as resolutions and regulation regarding the administration of the Chapter
• Calling and chairing meetings of the membership as prescribed in the Chapter Bylaws, or as may be deemed necessary
• Presiding at meetings of the CEC following Robert’s Rules of Order
• Reviewing and approving, with the CEC, the operating plans and budget for the next year
• Ensuring that Chapter minutes are reviewed and approved by the CEC and published in the newsletter or on the Chapter website
• Requiring the CEC vote on approval of the last official meeting minutes
• Ensuring that all CEC members have a copy of the Chapter Bylaws and are educated on their position, duties and other appropriate chapter policies and procedures
• Establish the monthly CEC meeting dates, times and locations for the upcoming year, and notifying the general membership of the meetings to discuss Chapter business
• Distributing the agenda and meeting materials to the CEC members
• Appointing Committee Chairs, Sub‐committees and Task Forces as prescribed in the Chapter Bylaws
• Serving as an Ex‐Officio member of all committees
• Preparing the annual operating budget with assistance from the Treasurer and the CEC
• Preparing the Chapter Officer’s directory and distributing it to the Chapter Officers and the National Office
• Review the Chapter’s annual Citizen‐Centric Report
• Review and approve each committee plan for the coming year. A copy of the committee plans should be saved with the official CEC records
• Prepare the President’s message for inclusion in the newsletter and on the website
• Provide a short introduction and welcome to the attendees at the various Chapter events
• Completing and filing the Annual Corporate Registration with the Missouri Secretary of State by the stated deadline