So does this now mean he is Vice-President or do they just have elections 2 years prior to taking office???
It's kind of both. It's actually a 6-year commitment.
President Elect
- Term of Office. The president elect shall serve a term of two years and
will become president at end of the two year period.
- Duties. Those Duties as prescribed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors.
President
a. Preside at all sessions of the Board of Directors and Council.
b. Direct the policies of ASA as established by the Council and the Board of Directors.
c. Appoint all committees unless otherwise specified herein.
d. Create ad hoc committees necessary to meet the needs of the association.
e. Serve as an ex officio member of all committees.
f. Coordinate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors the negotiations and execution of all contracts and agreements on behalf of the Association.
g. Coordinate and approve the agenda for all meetings of the Board of Directors with the Executive Director.
h. Coordinate a mail, fax or telephonic vote from the Board of Directors for any expenditure that will exceed a budgetary line item.
i. Determine the site of the Board of Directors meetings.
j. The President may call a special meeting of the Board of Directors or the Council when business requires or when directed to do so upon written petition sent to the President by two – thirds ( 2 / 3 ) of the members of the respective bodies.
k. Delegate duties and authority to the Executive Director.
l. Perform such duties as may be necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of ASA.
Immediate Past President - If the President for any reason resigns, is unable to act, is removed from office, or dies, the Immediate Past President will assume the duties of the President.