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2007 - 2009 EXECUTIVE BOARD

RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
(As shown in the KAEOPP Constitution) 

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PRESIDENT
Chris George
Western Kentucky University
(270) 745-3978

VICE-PRESIDENT
Tom Rowland

Morehead State University
(606) 783-2385

SECRETARY
Octavia Lawrence

Madisonville Community College
(270) 824-1738
TREASURER
Amanda Keller
Morehead State University 
(606) 783-5050
SERVICE MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Candice Johnson
University of Louisville
(270) 745-3757

CONFERENCE MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Jessica Wigginton
Blugrass Community and Technical College (859) 246-6581

PAST PRESIDENT
Bill Hailey
Madisonville Community College
(270) 824-8679

 

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

(1) Officers for KAEOPP shall be elected biannually at the regular or special called meeting, or by mail balloting on or before March 15 of each election year, shall assume responsibilities at the end of the Spring KAEOPP final business meeting, and shall be for a term of two years. 

(2) The elected officers shall be a PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, AND TWO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE. 

(3) No elected officer may succeed him/herself 

(4) Vacancies 

(a) If the position of an elected officer becomes vacant during the term of office, the President can appoint a person to fill the unexpired term with a two-thirds approval vote of the Executive Board. Notice is given to each program when such appointments are made. 

(b) If an elected officer fails to carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her position, that officer may be removed from office as follows: 

((I)) The Executive Board, by a two-thirds majority vote, shall have the power to remove an officer. Removal of an officer may be effected, when it is in the best interest of KAEOPP to do so. 

((2)) Before final action may be taken with respect to the removal of an officer, a notice of intent to remove must be approved by a majority of the members of the Executive Board present. The affected officer must be notified in writing of the vote and advised of the reasons for the action in a written statement of particulars. The affected officer shall have thirty (30) days from the time of the vote to effect remedial actions or otherwise bring him/herself in compliance with the purposes, by-laws, and best interest of KAEOPP. 

((3)) At the time, at which, the Board will make a final decision on a motion to remove, the members of the Board shall reconsider its vote, reviewing any remedial steps taken by the affected officer. A two-thirds vote of all members of the Board shall be necessary to approve a motion to remove an officer. 

((4)) Any officer removed from office will be replaced in accordance with ARTICLE IV, SECTION 4, a.

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a) PRESIDENT: The President shall be the chief elected officer of KAEOPP, presiding at all meetings. The President shall, with the advice and consent of the EXECUTIVE BOARD, make all appointments to both standing and ad hoc committees, and may delegate additional duties to the officers. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all standing and ad hoc committees, and shall sign the minutes of all meetings after approval. The President has the power to appoint individuals to fill unexpired terms in accordance with ARTICLE IV, SECTION 4 of this constitution. 
b) VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice President shall assist the President and perform the duties delegated by him/her. In the absence or disability of the President, he/she shall have the powers and shall perform all the duties of the President. The Vice-President shall serve as the SAEOPP Conference Committee Representative. 
(c) SECRETARY: The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings and conduct correspondence, letters and notices. The Secretary shall also be responsible for coordinating the KAEOPP Newsletter. 
(d) TREASURER: The Treasurer shall collect and have custody of all dues and other funds. The Treasurer shall also make disbursements as directed by the Executive Board and make a written financial report annually. The Treasurer shall certify membership in KAEOPP and assist with conference registration. The Treasurer will be chair of the Membership Committee and ex-officio member of the Finance Committee. 
e)((I)) Conference Member-at-Large shall be responsible for organizing and coordinating both the annual fall conference and the spring meeting of the organization. This Member-at-Large will be chair of the Conference Committee, 
e)((2)) Service Member-at-Large shall be responsible for compiling and distributing the annual KAEOPP directory. This Member-at-Large will be chair of the Awards Committee. 
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 Last Updated 03-03-2008

Script Writing of Kentucky Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel