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Officer Roles and Responsibilities

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President

It is the duty of the President to preside at all Executive Board and Union meetings, approve and sign all checks and vouchers, enforce through the Executive Board the UAW Constitution, appoint Committee Chairpersons, make recommendations for all Local and Internationally appointed positions, and conduct or preside over all administrative jobs related to the Local Union. 

Vice President

It is the duty of the Vice President to assist the President and assume full responsibilities upon the President's absence. 

Recording Secretary

It is the duty of the Recording Secretary to record proceedings of all membership, Executive Board, and any other special meetings. They will handle all administrative work pertaining to appeals.

Financial Secretary Treasurer

The Financial Secretary is responsible for all union finances. They must countersign all checks, write all checks drawn on the Local Union funds, and submit a report in writing every month at every union meeting. Their job responsibilities are vast and complicated. 

The Treasurer shall give a receipt for all monies received from the Financial Secretary. They shall report the receipts and expenditures monthly in writing. 

Trustees

There are three Trustees. They shall have general supervision over all funds and property of the Local Union. They arrange for semi-annual audits of Local Union money, equipment, and materials. 

Sergeant at Arms

Maintains order and verifies membership qualifications. 

Guide

It shall be the duty of the Guide to maintain order, inspect the membership receipts, satisfy themselves that all present are entitled to remain in the meeting of the Local Union and preform such duties that are usual to the office.