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About Us > Board of Directors > Board of Directors Expectations and Position Descriptions

Position Description: Chair-Elect

Summary

This position will automatically succeed the Chair at the end of his/her term, so the Chair-Elect’s primary responsibility is to prepare him/herself for the role of the Chair.  The Chair-Elect should use his/her term to familiarize him/herself with any aspects of the association or the profession in which he/she lacks experience.

Duties

  • Chairs or serves on task forces as designated by the Board
  • Carries out special assignments as requested by the Chair
  • Understands the Chair’s responsibilities and performs these duties in his/her absence
  • Serves on the Governance Committee
  • Attends all board meetings
  • Participates as a vital part of the board leadership
  • Serves as ex-officio member of all committees
  • Chair-Elect succeeds the Chair in office

Desired Attributes

  • Balance of strategic and analytical thinking
  • Strong leadership/motivational skills
  • Facilitator to encourages all to participate in discussion
  • Open to alternative viewpoints
  • Mentoring skills
  • Possesses broad perspective on all aspects of eye banking and corneal transplantation

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