RIASFAA's Leadership consists of the Executive Board which includes President, President Elect, Past President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Association is also led by several committees. The members of the Executive Board are elected based on nominations and votes submitted by the membership. Voting is conducted virtually, and new officers are installed as of July 1 each year. President- Elect (1 year total term) •The President-Elect shall succeed as President at the end of his or her term as President-Elect, and serve as Past-President for the following year. Total commitment to be a 3 year term. •Preside at all meetings of the Executive Council and of the Association and perform such other duties as pertain to the office of President. •Assist the President with the activities of the Association. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall assume the office of the President •May attend the NASFAA Leadership Conference (typically scheduled in February) and enroll in the Association Management track (expenses paid by RIASFAA) •Attend Summer EASFAA Council Meeting (typically scheduled for June and paid for by EASFAA) and provide quarterly RIASFAA updates through EASFAA website President (1 year total term) •The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Council and of the Association and perform such other duties as pertain to the office of President. Oversees all committees and shall submit an annual report to the Association. •Will review the RIASFAA by-laws for accuracy and reach out to by-laws committee for updates and approval if necessary •Attend Fall and Winter EASFAA council meetings (typically scheduled for October and February and to be paid by EASFAA) and submit quarterly RIASFAA updates through EASFAA website •Attend Spring EASFAA Conference (typically scheduled in May) as the RI Representative (to be paid by EASFAA) •Serve as chair to the conference committee (along with Vice President) •Present “Presidents’ Report” at RIASFAA Conference •Manages Conference Budget (in coordination with Treasurer) •Plan training opportunities twice per year Past- President (1 year total term) •The Past President will assume the role of President if the President and the President-Elect are no longer available to serve •Provide counsel and training to President using knowledge from previous year •Attend EASFAA Council meetings if both President and President Elect are unavailable •Serve as a member of the Membership & Nominations Committee Vice- President (2 year term) •The Vice-President shall serve as a committee member to the annual RIASFAA conference •Coordinates financial aid information nights for the State, as requested by schools within the state •The Vice-President is responsible for the invoicing for the Financial Aid Information Nights and ensuring the payment of the presenters. •Assisting the President with other duties appropriate to the office Secretary (2 year term) •The Secretary shall be responsible for the records of the Association and of the Executive Council and perform such other duties appropriate to the office as the Executive Council may prescribe. •Responsible for the recording of all minutes of all meetings of the Association and the Executive Council. •Notify the members of the regular and special meetings of the Association at least ten (10) days prior to such meetings •Responsible for updates to the website including yearly membership and committee updates •Send out any RIASFAA communications from the President or other Executive Board members. Treasurer (2 year term) •The Treasurer shall be responsible for the billing and collection of all membership dues and for receiving and distributing all monies of the Association under policies approved by the Executive Council •Ready whenever required to turn over to the Executive Council all monies, accounts, record books, papers, vouchers and other records pertaining to the office, and shall turn the same over to the successor when elected. •May be bonded at the expense of the Association, the amount to be designated by the Executive Council. •Shall submit a duly audited annual report to the Association. •Required to be part of the Finance committee and will do a yearly budget review with other members of the committee. •Check mailbox (during peak payment times) Document Revised on March 22, 2024