Treasurer responsibilities according to the Bylaws:
The Treasurer shall serve on the Board of Directors and have custody of all funds and property belonging to the Association. The Treasurer shall keep the financial records of the Association up to date and present a report upon request and at least by-monthly to the President. The Treasurer will prepare a full financial report for the annual meeting of the Association.
Treasurer Role:
The Treasurer manages the fiscal tasks of the association and reports this financial status to the board. They are full voting members of the board. The Treasurer is elected by the membership for a 2 year term, beginning July 1st. Term limit is 2 consecutive terms.
Responsibilities:
The Treasurer is the custodian of all funds and property of the chapter. S/he is responsible for monitoring and documenting the fiscal activity of the Association and making recommendations regarding financial issues impacting the strategic plan. She/he reports to the Board at each meeting and provides a verbal and written report to the membership at the annual meeting.
Procedures:
Professional Development responsibilities according to the NHMHCA Bylaws:
The Professional Development Committee is responsible for developing, presenting and organizing programs which provide continuing education units for Clinical Mental Health Counselors.
Professional Development Role:
The Role of the Professional Development Chair is to oversee continuing education provided by NHMHCA for members and other counselors in the field.
Upon becoming the Professional Development Chair:
Professional Development Chair Responsibilities:
Legislative Responsibilities according to the NHMHCA Bylaws:
The Legislative Committee studies legislation affecting Clinical Mental Health Counselors, recommends procedures for action which may influence the direction of local and state legislators in the field of mental health, and apprises AMHCA's national office about local legislation efforts and problems. The Legislative Committee responds to both state and national legislation needs.
The Role of the Legislative Chair:
The role of the Legislative Chair is to become the board expert on current state and national legislation, and to be the point person for collaboration on legislative issues with the other mental health guilds in the state and with AMHCA.
Upon becoming the Legislative Chair:
Responsibilities of the Legislative Chair:
Media Technology & Public Relations Responsibilities according to Bylaws:
The Media Technology and Public Relations Committee is responsible for providing the media, the public, and Association members with information about issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and activities of the NHMHCA. In addition this committee is responsible for the publication of a bi-annual newsletter, sending e-blasts, and updating the website.
Media Technology & Public Relations Chair Role:
The role of the Media Technology & Public Relations Chair is to oversee the website including content, layout and design of the website. The Chair is also responsible for overseeing other ways of providing information about the NHMHCA to the media and the public as determined by the Board, and provide support to the Board members and NHMHCA members to navigate the website.
Upon becoming the Media Technology & Public Relations Chair:
Media Technology & Public Relations Chair Responsibilities:
Mission of Mentoring Chair from Bylaws:
The mission of the Mentoring Program is to bring students, pre-licensed professionals and licensed professionals together to create a community that supports the growth of our field.
Role of the Mentoring Chair:
The Role of the Mentoring Chair is to encourage and oversee mentoring connections among members at various stages of their career, within the association for the advancement of the guild, as well as to provide counselors with development and networking opportunities. The goal of these connections is professional growth, support, and resources amongst other peers and colleagues within the profession.
Upon becoming the Mentoring Chair:
The Mentoring Chair is responsible for the following:
Members at Large Responsibilities according to Bylaws:
They shall attend all Board meetings with full voting rights. The Member at Large position is meant to offer support and assist task forces and standing committees, duties implementing the board’s strategic plan, and to perform such duties as may be directed by the Board. A member may only hold this position for one term.
Members at Large Role:
The role of the Members at Large is to explore positions on the Board and provide support and assistance to the various Board Chairs and committees as needed.
Upon becoming a Member at Large:
Member at Large Responsibilities: