Lanier High School Longhorn Bands

Executives of LBBA - The following executive positions must be filled by election from the General
Membership to run the day-to-day affairs of LBBA

 

 

President - The President is the chief executive officer of the corporation who should execute the daily business of LBBA and preside at all Board of Directors’, Annual, Special, and General Meetings. The President must be a Member (per 2.03 a) for at least one year before serving the current term, except in the year of LBBA formation. The major duties of this office are supervision and control of all the business and affairs of LBBA subject to the oversight of the Board of Directors. The President may sign (with the Secretary or any other officer authorized  by the Board of Directors) bonds, contracts, or other instruments obligating LBBA within the confines of the Board of Director’s approved current budget and these bylaws and amendments unless that function has been expressly delegated to other LBBA members by the Board of Directors or is required by law to be someone  other than the President. The President will serve as the LBBA representative to other LHS organizations including but not limited to the Lanier Foundation, Inc. Otherwise, the President shall perform any and all duties incident to the office and other such duties prescribed by the Board of Directors, from time to time. Co- presidents may serve in this role following the nomination and election provisions of these by-laws provided that the membership is made generally aware prior to the election meeting of the intention to share the role.

First Vice President (1st VP) - In the absence of the President or by Presidential delegation, or in the event of the President’s incapacity or refusal to act, the 1st VP shall assume the office of President with all Presidential powers described in section 2.04 d (i) until such time as the President can resume in office or is replaced. Otherwise the 1st VP will serve as an administrative assistant to the President and will manage the following LBBA Committees:

 

• Concessions/Hospitality,

• Chaperones, and

• Health and Safety.

 

The 1st VP will be responsible for legislative activities and affairs of the Board. The 1st VP shall also perform other such duties as are assigned from time to time by the President and/or the Board of Directors.

Second Vice President (2nd VP) – must be a Member (per 2.03 a) before serving the current term. The 2nd VP will serve as an administrative assistant to the President and will manage the following LBBA Committees:

 

• Membership,

• Uniform,

• Ways and Means, and

• Historian.

 

The 2nd VP shall also perform other such duties as are assigned from time to time by the President and the Board of Directors. The 2nd VP must be a Member (per 2.03 a) before serving the current term. In the event there is no 2nd VP, all duties will be the responsibility of the 1st VP.

Secretary (Sec) - The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all pertinent Board of Directors, General Membership, and Annual Meetings in appropriate media, see that all required notices be duly given in accordance with these by-laws, be custodian of the association records, and other such duties as are assigned from time to time by the President and the Board of Directors. The Sec shall disseminate relevant information to the Communications Officer in a timely manner and at the direction of the Board for the purposes of communicating to the membership, constituency, and general public. The Sec shall keep a current alphabetical list of all members and others entitled to notice of meetings and make same available for public examination by the membership beginning two business days after the notice is given of the meeting for which the list was prepared and continuing through the meeting. The Sec shall make available for inspection all minutes for the current year’s business at all General Membership, Special, and Annual Meetings. The Secretary must be a Member (per 2.03 a) before serving the current term.

Treasurer (Treas) - The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the LBBA, receive monies due and payable to LBBA from whatever source, issue student account statements, collect dues, issue receipts, and deposit all monies in the name of LBBA in appropriate institutions as directed by the Board of Directors, and in general perform those duties incident with the office of Treas while, from time to time, performing those duties assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. Additionally, the Treas shall provide a general financial statement which includes record of all cash flow and the check ledger at each General Membership and Annual Meeting while following the generally accepted accounting principles accompanied with semi-annual audits in a manner directed by the Board of Directors. The Treas will maintain separate operational and fund raising records, budgets, and accounts as necessary and directed by the Board. The Treas shall be responsible for preparing and submitting all tax filings whose due dates, without regard for extensions, shall fall during that Treasurer’s term of office. The Treas must be a Member (per 2.03 a) before serving the current term.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) - The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for directing and overseeing all operational aspects of marching and concert season including field operations, equipment and construction management, props, and performance related requirements. The COO shall direct the Pit Crew, the Logistics and Construction Committee, the Color Guard Committee, and the Transportation Lanier Band Booster Association June 23,2010 Page 9 of 16 Committee. The COO must be a Member (per 2.03 a) before serving the current term.

Communications Officer (Comm) – The Communications Officer serves as a non-voting Ex Officio member of  the Board of Directors and is responsible for communication of all activities in a timely manner and by appropriate channels, including websites and the media, to all constituencies including the general public. The Comm Officer serves as the public relations focal point for the LBBA. All external inquiries will be handled by the Comm Officer. The Comm Officer is responsible for coordinating all communications activities with the Foundation, other fine arts organizations, other LHS organizations, and LHS officials. The Comm Officer will ensure Board concurrence to all external communications prior to general release.

Volunteer Coordinator (VC) - The Volunteer Coordinator shall work with the President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, and  Chief Operating Officer to: solicit and keep track of volunteers for every job needed, including but not limited  to, band camp, concession stand, chaperones, uniform help, donations of water, snacks or other food if needed, help with 8th grade night, banquet or anything that requires volunteers.