1. Bill Taylor
Northeast Community Development Educator
UW Cooperative Extension Service
OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
The University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

2. TRADITION VS. DESIGNATED
The role of various officers varies with the traditions of specific organizations
Some roles have been handed down through group culture and may not be universal to other groups
Some duties may be specified by group/board bylaws and may be different than other bodies
To be clear and enforceable, duties should be listed in bylaws or officer job descriptions specified in the bylaws
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University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service
3. OFFICERS
University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service
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Board members with extra duties

4. Specific officers often designated in state law 5. Common positions: 6. Board chair 7. Most demanding task 8. Chief volunteer officer and role model for the board 9. Responsibility to develop board as cohesive and effective team 10. Vice chair 11. Fills in when chair is not able to carry out duties 12. Chair-elect 13. Chair-in-waiting 14. Automatic succession when chairs term is up