NACAS Board of Directors
Position Responsibilities
View national Board of Director positions and responsibilities below.

Qualifications and Duties for all National Board of Directors Positions
- Members of the National Board of Directors (National Board) must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good standing.
- Members of the National Board shall:
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
- Read, understand and uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Serve as a full voting member of the National Board and attend Board meetings, the C3X Annual Conference and Expo and Leadership Team Meetings
- Support the NACAS Foundation by raising or donating a minimum amount of $600 annually.
- Represent the Board at NACAS events to the greatest extent possible.
- Participate in the annual CEO evaluation process.
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President
The President of the Association shall:
- Set the timing and work with the CEO on details for all National Board meetings.
- Preside at meetings of the National Board, Executive Committee, and general membership.
- Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
- Enforce all administrative rules and regulations.
- Provide direction and leadership for the Association.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the Presidents of the Foundation Board and the four Regional Boards.
- Remain focused on member issues.
- Write commentaries for College Services magazine.
- Appoint special committees as needed.
- Appoint Chairs to Standing and Special Committees and appoint those members as required and specified in the By-Laws, pending approval by the Board.
- In consultation with the Board, present Committee Chairs with a list of Association objectives for the year.
- Hold regularly scheduled status meetings with the CEO.
- Attend regional conferences.
- In consultation with the President-Elect and Vice President, set the agenda and host Leadership Team Meetings.
- Conduct the annual CEO evaluation with input from the Board and other key stakeholders.
- Host various events at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo including the Past President’s meeting.
- Review the State of the Association before distribution to the general membership.
- Approve all CEO expense reimbursement requests.
- Serve as the Immediate Past President for the year following their term as President.
Length of Term
The President shall serve a one-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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President-Elect
The President-Elect shall:
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
- Select and recommend the Chairs of the Standing Committees to the President for Board approval, at least 90 days prior to the C3X Annual Conference & Expo when the office of President is assumed.
- Serve as the Board liaison to the NACAS Foundation.
- Serve as the Board liaison to the C3X Planning Committee for the conference that occurs the year of service as President-Elect.
- In consultation with the President and Vice President, assist with planning and execution of Leadership Team Meetings.
- Prepare to assume the office of President upon installation, or upon the death, removal from office, or inability to act, of the sitting President.
- Develop objectives for the year as President.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Assume the office of the NACAS President once the President-Elect term is complete.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The President-Elect shall serve a one-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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Vice-President
The Vice President shall:
- Be a member from the region of the Association identified through the regional rotation schedule: East, Central, West, and South.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
- Serve as the Board liaison to the C3X Planning Committee for the conference that occurs the year of service as President-Elect.
- Serve as the Board liaison to the Committee Chair Council (CCC) and as the Vice Chair of the CCC. Preside over CCC meetings in the Chair’s absence.
- Provide guidance to the CCC ensuring links between the committees’ actions and the Strategic Plan.
- In consultation with the President and President-Elect, assist with planning and execution of Leadership Team meetings.
- Assume the office of the President-Elect once the Vice President term is complete.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The Vice-President shall serve a one-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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At-Large Members
The At-Large Board Member shall:
- One At-Large Member will serve as the Board liaison to the Certification Commission and must be CASP certified
- One At-Large Member will serve as the chair of the Committee Chair Council
- As needed, chair task forces or serve as a special liaison between a task force/committee and the Board of Directors.
- Attend meetings pertaining to their assigned specific responsibilities.
- Prepare and present reports as requested by the President or Board at Board meetings.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The At-Large Board Member shall serve a three-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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Treasurer
The Treasurer shall:
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Serve as Chair of the Finance Committee and plan and conduct meetings as needed.
- Review and recommend changes to the fiscal policies of the Association.
- Advise the Board concerning reserve and other investments.
- Submit and present an audited Annual Report for approval by the membership at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Cooperate fully with the Auditors in preparation of the Annual Report.
- Work with the CEO/Accounting team to prepare status reports for Board meetings.
- Ensure that all funding priorities adhere to the Association’s mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Association.
- Prepare any special reports requested by the President or Board.
- Prepare a proposed budget with direction from the Finance Committee, Board, and the CEO.
- Present proposed budget for approval by the membership at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The Treasurer shall serve a three-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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Immediate Past President
The Immediate Past President shall:
- At the request of the President, activate and chair the By-Laws Committee.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Chair the Nominating Committee and present the proposed slate of officers to the Board at least 90 days prior to the C3X Annual Conference and Expo.
- Serve as Parliamentarian at all official meetings.
- Swear in the newly elected Board at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Coordinate communications with Past Presidents.
- Fulfill any C3X Annual Conference & Expo duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The Immediate Past President shall serve a one-year term after installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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Regional Directors
The Regional Directors shall:
- Be elected by the members of their respective region at the Regional CX Annual Conference.
- Serve on his/her region’s Board of Directors as a full voting member.
- Ensure regional needs are represented at the national level and national issues are brought back to the regions for input.
- Serve as the liaison between the National Board and the Regional Board.
- Participate in Committee Chair Council meetings if requested by the Regional President.
- Prepare and present reports of regional activities as requested by the President or Board at National Board meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by the Regional or National President or Board.
Length of Term
The Regional Director shall serve a three-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
Secretary
The NACAS CEO serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the National Board and performs other duties as assigned by the President and the Board.
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