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Position Title: Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) Moderator and Alternate CPC Moderator

Purpose

CPC Moderator will work with their board supervisor and the AMTA National Board of Directors and staff to carry out planning, facilitating and moderating the CPC meeting to be held during National Convention in the year subsequent to their election, according to the purpose stated in AMTA Bylaws and policy.

Eligibility

Must be a professional member in good standing.
Must be member of Chapter Presidents Council at time of election.
Must have signed the Chapter Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Agrees to uphold and abide by National AMTA Bylaws, Policy, and Code of Conduct.

Authority

Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) Moderator is given authority by National Bylaws and Policies. CPC Moderator is elected by majority vote of the Chapter Presidents Council attendees at the end of the Chapter Presidents Council meeting held during the AMTA National Convention.

Alternate CPC Moderator

The alternate CPC Moderator is the individual who receives the second most votes during the election of the CPC Moderator. The alternate CPC moderator works with the CPC Moderator in the planning stages of the meeting and assists the Moderator during the meeting with things such as time keeping, etc.

Accountability

CPC Moderator will be assigned to an AMTA Executive Committee member who shall serve as her/his board supervisor. The CPC Moderator regularly reports to her/his board supervisor, and is accountable to the board for her/his responsibilities and performance by virtue of election and performance.

Term of Office

Term of Office is one year, commencing at the end of the CPC meeting in which they are elected, and concluding when a new CPC Moderator is elected at the end of the CPC meeting the following year. A CPC Moderator may serve as moderator or alternate more than one year, either successively or non-continuous, if re-elected.

Relationship

CPC Moderator works most closely with her/his board supervisor, staff liaison and alternate moderator. Other responsibilities require the CPC Moderator to interact with the elected and appointed, national and chapter volunteers and members, as applicable.

Responsibilities

1.       Responds to association communications on a regular and timely basis via phone, e-mail, or other appropriate means.

2.       Reviews evaluation forms from previous CPC meetings.

3.       Establishes agenda, format, theme, and content for upcoming CPC meeting in accordance with purpose stated in Bylaws and policy.

4.       Chairs conference calls with staff, alternate moderator, and board supervisor to discuss CPC format changes/refinement.

5.       Interfaces with Chapter Relations Committee Chair and Chapter Relations staff on meeting format, theme and content to ensure continuity between CPC, CVOP, and Chapter Leadership Training events.

6.       Invites speakers for meeting, including but not limited to:

·          National AMTA President and Board members

·          National committee/workgroup chairs

·          Councils/commissions

·          Massage Therapy Foundation

·          Chapter presidents.

7.       Serves as leader of the CPC and moderator of the CPC meeting.

8.       Directs the CPC’s activities as charged.

      Responsibilities include:

·          Ensures deadlines are met.

·          Submits volunteer/committee activity reports to board supervisor.

·          Ensures that action plans are prepared, submitted, updated, and followed.

·          Ensures activities are completed within budget.

·          Communicates activities and changes as necessary to board supervisor.

·          Assigns work to ensure timely completion of tasks.

9.       Solicits chapter presidents for their needs/wants regarding CPC format and content.

10.     Provide feedback to successor.

Time Commitment

• The time commitment is a minimum of 1 hour per week. Time commitment will be considerably higher in preparation for, and during the annual convention.

Use of Organizational Resources

Resources related to carrying out the duties of this office:
• Expenses related to carrying out the duties of the CPC are reimbursable per AMTA Finance Policy.
• May utilize the services of her/his staff liaison to accomplish tasks related to carrying out her/his assignments/charges.

Vacancy and Succession

In the event of a vacancy, the alternate CPC Moderator will succeed to the position.

Removal from Office

A CPC Moderator may be removed from office for failure to:
1. Fulfill her/his duties and responsibilities (dereliction of duties)
2. Abide by the AMTA Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policy, Code of Conduct, Rules of Engagement, and Job Description.
3. Keep AMTA membership dues current.

Removal shall occur upon recommendation from an AMTA National Board member with a two-thirds vote of the entire National Board, or if the Grievance Commission finds sufficient dereliction of duties or failure to abide by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policy, Code of Conduct, Rules of Engagement, or position Job Description.