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...have their graduating classes set up with a PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY and TREASURER. Other positions may include HISTORIAN, PARLIAMENTARIAN, MARSHAL, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PASTOR and WEBMASTER. Each has specific responsibilities, but, as a group, work together to reach common goals. Overseeing the class officers is a CLASS ADVISOR, a knowledgeable member of the faculty who guides the class officers through all aspects of planning.
Specific responsibilities of the class officers may include, but are not limited to, the following:
PRESIDENT:
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is responsible, first and foremost, for presiding over any and all meetings for officers.
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works with the class advisor(s) in preparing the agenda for all meetings.
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ensures that all other elected and appointed officers fulfill their duties as assigned.
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delegates leadership responsibilities when necessary to explore new ideas introduced in meetings.
VICE PRESIDENT:
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is responsible, primarily, to perform all duties of the President in his or her absence including attending meetings in the President’s place when the President is unable to attend.
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assists other officers with their duties.
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assists in the running of all meetings for officers
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assists, if needed, in preparing the agenda for all meetings.
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assists the President to ensure that all elected and appointed officers fulfill their duties as assigned.
SECRETARY:
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is responsible for writing the agenda for class meetings
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takes minutes of all meetings as designated and arranged by the President.
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types and distributes the minutes following each meeting to respective class officers, advisors, and administration.
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is responsible for keeping excellent records of the accomplishments of classmates and actively solicits and communicates news worthy activities of class members.
TREASURER:
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ensures that class finances are sound and wisely used for class activities
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attends class fundraisers
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schedules fundraiser events or programs.
HISTORIAN:
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writes a narrative of activities and events
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maintains an album of documents and memorabilia.
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coordinates activities with newspaper and yearbook teams
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publicizes activities
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
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is an expert in rules of order and the proper procedures for conducting meetings of the officers.
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assists in the drafting and interpretation of bylaws and rules of order
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assists in the planning and conduct of meetings.
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maintains order and decorum at meetings.
MARSHALS:
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serve as members of the Commencement Committee, and as the student voice at the Commencement planning meetings.
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is responsible for relaying Commencement information to classmates.
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lead their classmates in the graduation ceremony procession.
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
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manages all external communications for the Student Government Association.
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drafts press releases, periodic reports, and constant social media posts to improve class officer accessibility and transparency.
PASTOR:
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supports, encourages, and facilitates a safe place of prayer and worship in all interactions with fellow students, faculty, and administrators.
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leads devotions at the beginning of every meeting.
WEBMASTER:
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keeps the website/webpage for the senior class current.