Well-qualified and dependable officers are crucial to the growth of any FBLA-PBL chapter. Effective leaders will: -Provide an environment where all members will grow professionally -Include all members in a dynamic program of work -Conduct the business of the chapter in proper parliamentary procedure -Maintain complete, current records and minutes -Encourage individual and chapter participation -Develop and implement a strong publicity program Candidates should be willing to accept a leadership role and work hard in preparation to perform their duties President -Presides over and conducts meeting according to accepted parliamentary law -Keeps members and discussion on track -Appoints committees and serves as an ex-officio member to each -Coordinates chapter activities by keeping in close touch with the other offices, the membership, and the advisors -Plans meeting programs with the assistance of the Executive Committee -Encourages participation of all members in an enthusiastic manner Vice President -Assists the president in the discharge of duties; presides at meetings in the absence of the president -Is prepared to assume the duties and responsibilities of the president should the need arise -Oversees all committee work and management of assignments -Serves as community service chairperson -Serves as an ex-officio member of chapter committees -Encourages participation of all members in an enthusiastic manner Secretary -Prepares and reads the minutes of meetings -Provides the president with a written agenda for each meeting -Counts and records votes when taken -Prepares chapter reports -Attends to official correspondences -Sends out meeting notices -Reads communications at meetings -Works with the treasurer in keeping an accurate member roll and issues membership cards
Executive Committee -Comprised of all officers -Meets at an established time with advisor(s) to plan meetings and prepare an agendas for upcoming meetings