Board Roles

Executive Board

President

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Vice President

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Treasurer 

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Secretary

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Directors

• The chapter directors (One Year and Two Year) are the official representatives and the voting members of the chapter at the annual International Board of Directors meeting held in conjunction with the International Conference in June. Their names must be reported on the Chapter Leadership Form due to International Headquarters in November each year.
• By May receives all of the materials necessary for the Board of Directors meeting - amendments, resolutions, proposed budget, report of the Nominations Committee, etc.
• Presents these materials to the chapter membership (or Chapter Executive Board) soliciting directions on how to vote on the issues that will be handled at the Board of Directors meeting. If there is no chapter meeting scheduled before the seminar, make certain that the Executive Board gets a chance to input feelings on how the chapter director should be voting.
• After the annual education conference, reports back to the chapter membership on those actions taken by the International Board of Directors. Many times this is handled by a presentation at the next chapter meeting, but in many chapters, a summary is printed in the chapter newsletter.
• If a chapter director is unable to attend the International Education Conference:
  • a. He/she must resign from that position.
  • b. The chapter must elect a new director.
  • c. The chapter secretary must furnish appropriate notification to headquarters by May 1st.
  • d. After the Conference, if it so wishes, the chapter can revert to the old "line-up" by similar actions of resignation and election.
    There is no provision in the International Bylaws for a proxy vote (a chapter member/director must be present to vote). In some chapters, the directors are also voting members of the Regional Forum.

Service Committees 

Membership - Total Time Commitment: 4.0 = 6.0 hours per month (not including board meeting attendance)

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Education - Total Time Commitment: 8.0 - 10.0 hours per month (not including board meeting attendance)

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Professional Development - Total Time Commitment: 4.0 - 6.0 hours per month (not including board meeting attendance)

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Nominations and Elections

Shall consist of a Chairperson and no more than 2 members. This committee shall present 5 and recommend a slate of officers to the membership for their consideration no later than the ninth month of the administrative year.

Communications

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Young Professionals - Total Time Commitment: x - x hours per month (not including board meeting attendance)

This group is specifically designed for beginning right of way professionals who want to become more actively involved in the Association while enhancing their skills. If you are passionate about continually educating yourself, augmenting your skillset and having your hard work acknowledged, then it’s time to surround yourself with likeminded individuals., and having your hard work acknowledged, then it’s time to surround yourself with like-minded individuals.

IRWA Young Professionals must unite and support each other, as well as outsiders, to grow in their profession and to dig deep in their industry. The Young Professionals must aim to be equipped with education, ethics and encouragement. Creating a body of individuals who are close in the likeness of skill level, education, professional & life experiences establishes a trusting atmosphere to allow free-flowing questions and professional bonds to form.

The IRWA Young Professionals Group is recommended for participants of the age of 35 and under but is not required.

Programs - Total Time Commitment: x - x hours per month (not including board meeting attendance)

As part of the Programs Committee, you will be responsible for:

• Locating and scheduling speakers for eight Chapter luncheons.

• Reserving space (virtual and/or in-person) for Chapter luncheons.

• Coordination and set-up with the venue in advance and the day of for menu, equipment, spacing, registration, etc.

• Coordination with the Treasurer and Webmaster for luncheon and venue payments.

• Coordination with the Board on luncheon content.

Seminars - Total Time Commitment: x - x hours per month (not including board meeting attendance)

The Seminars committee is responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting the annual Eminent Domain Seminar, coordinating with Chapter 39 (San Antonio).  Committee activities begin around March and continues until final income and expenses reconciled with both Chapter 74 and 39 treasurers.  Duties include: