Secretary

Two years. The Secretary is elected at the Spring Meeting of the odd numbered years and takes office at the conclusion of such meeting.

Active/PT, Life/PT, Affiliate/PTA or Life Affiliate/PTA members of the APTA in good standing. Candidate shall have been a member of APTA for one year and a member of OPTA for at least six months immediately prior to election.

Be willing to play an active roll in chapter activities on an ongoing basis.

1. Attend all Board of Directors meetings as an active participant.

2. Attend OPTA membership and business meetings as an active participant.

3. Take and keep minutes of the proceedings of membership meetings, business meetings, and Board of Directors meetings, providing a typed copy of such minutes to the executive staff for subsequent distribution as appropriate.

4. Prepare reports as necessary to keep the Board and membership informed of the activities of the office.

5. Maintain Board of Directors Officers’ Manual in appropriate format and be responsible for turning it over to successor at the end of the elected term. Annually review BoD officers manual content and application.

6. Assist BoD and committee chairs in turning in timely reports before board/business meetings, Minutes should reflect discussions/action items to BoD SP, goals, etc

7. Mentor 1-2 possible candidates who could run for the office of secretary. Meet with successor to review responsibilities and activities of the office.

2 days business mtgs, 1 day retreat and BoD/EC meetings. 4hr a month average..