Duties

• Is a member of the Board, and assumes the duties of the President in the event that the President is unavailable.

• Must have a minimum of one year’s experience on the Board unless waived by the vote of the Board.

• Is elected bi-annually by a simple majority of the membership vote.

• Is responsible for acquiring and presenting the award to the outgoing President.

• Assists the President as required, particularly with regards to planning and conducting the Annual Training Workshop and business meetings.

• Serves as the Annual Training Workshop Program Chair. As such, develops and submits Annual Training Workshop budget to the BOD for approval prior to the expenditure of funds.

• Serves as a member of the NMFWA Laurence R. Jahn Memorial Award selection committee.