Austin ARMA Chapter

The President is the principal executive officer of the Austin ARMA Chapter.  In general, they supervise and control all business and affairs of the chapter.  They also preside at all meetings of the members and the board.  President serves a two year term after which they become the Immediate Past President.  This is typically a two year term.

In the absence or inability of the President to serve, the President-Elect performs the duties of the President.  The President-Elect also completes other tasks as prescribed by the Board of Directors.  This is typically a two year term.

The Past President trains and supports the current President.  When the individual’s term as a President has expired, they will be invited to remain on the Board ex officio as the Immediate Past President until they are succeeded by the next Immediate Past President.

The Austin ARMA Chapter Secretary records the proceedings of the Board meetings, sees that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of the chapter’s bylaws.  In the event the Historian position is not filled, the Secretary will be the custodian of the chapter records.  This position is appointed by the Board.  This is typically a two year term position.

The Treasurer is responsible for advising and monitoring all funds and securities of the Austin ARMA Chapter, under the direction of the Board.  The Treasurer provides oversight of the annual budget, chairs the Financial Planning Committee and, in general, performs all of the duties of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the President or by the Board.  The Treasurer serves a two year term.

The Business Partner Liaison is responsible for marketing the benefits of partnering with the chapter to affiliated business partners, coordinating with the Treasurer for invoicing business partners, coordinating business partner sponsorships for all chapter activities, and performing other duties as may be requested by the President and/or the Board. (Bylaws Rev. 6/2019). These are typically two year term positions.

The Publicity Chair is responsible for promoting chapter meetings, events, seminars, and any other external communications. The Publicity Chair is also responsible for production and publication of the chapter newsletter. 

The Webmaster is responsible for managing the chapter's website, email account, and social media assets. The Webmaster also shares job listings for open positions in the field of Records & Information Management / Information Governance as requested through the Job Listings request form. This is typically a two year term position.

The Historian is responsible for maintaining the Chapter archives and maintaining the Chapter Retention Schedule.   The Historian may be requested to perform other duties assigned by the President and/or the Board, as needed.  This is typically a two year term position.