EDUCATION
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
RISRC ELECTIONS 2024
Please review the descriptions of the positions of the Board of Directors below.
If interested in running for a position or nominating a fellow Respiratory Therapist for a position, please email:
President
Term:
2 years as President
1 year as past President
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the society. He/she shall preside at the annual business meeting; prepare an agenda for each meeting of the Board of Directors; appoint standing and special committees subject to approval of the Board of Directors; be an exofficio member of all committees except Elections and Nominations committees; present to the Board of Directors and membership an annual report of the Society's activities. The President will also create and submit the annual budget to the Board of Directors for approval. The President can act in the capacity as a delegate to the AARC House of Delegates.
Vice President
Term:
2 years
The Vice President shall become acting President and shall assume the duties of the President in the event of the President's absence, resignation, or disability; he/she shall perform such other duties as shall be assigned by the President or Board of Directors.
Treasurer
Term:
2 years
The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds and securities of the society; endorsing checks, notes, or other orders for the payment of bills; disbursing funds as authorized by the Board of Directors and/or in accordance with the adopted budget, depositing funds as the Board of Directors may designate. He/she shall see that full, accurate accounts are kept, make a written quarterly financial report to the Board of Directors, and a complete written yearly report at the spring meeting of the Board of Directors. At the expense of the society, he/she shall be bonded in an amount determined by the Board of Directors.
Secretary
Term:
2 years
The Secretary will have charge of keeping the minutes of the Board of Directors' meetings, regular business meetings, and the annual business meeting of the governing body and other business of the society to the Executive Office of the AARC; executing the general correspondence; and in general, performing all duties as from time-to-time shall be assigned by the President or Board of Directors.
Directors
Term:
2 years
2 positions
The Director shall perform such duties as assigned by the President or Board of Directors. This person must serve on committees as assigned by the President.
Delegate
Term:
2 years as Alternate Delegate
2 years as Delegate
The duties of the Delegate shall be specified by the bylaws of the AARC. The Delegate shall serve on committees of the state society as appointed by the President with approval of the Board of Directors. The Delegate shall attend the twice yearly national House of Delegates meetings of the AARC.