RESPONSIBILITIES OF SECTION OFFICERS AND FUNCTIONS OF SECTION COMMITTEES

Fourth Edition, 1994 (Adapted for web site 7/97)

The purpose of this manual is to provide a guide for those who conduct the business and manage the affairs of the Midland Section. Its content is based on the experience of past officers and committee chairs. The format is similar to that of the first (1966), second (1974), and third (1987) editions.

This revision of the manual was prepared by a special committee approved by the Midland Section Board of Directors. The manual describes the current operation and procedures of the Midland Section; it should be changed in the future as circumstances warrant.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Administrative Organization

II. Responsibilities of Section Officers

A. Chair

B. Chair-Elect

C. Secretary

D. Treasurer

III. Responsibilities of Directors

IV. Responsibilities of Councilors

V. Function of Section Committees

A. Internal Affairs Group

1. Executive
2. Long-Range Planning
3. Nominations and Elections
4. History

B. Membership Awareness Group

1. The Midland Chemist
2. Public Relations (and Publicity)
3. Technical Society Interface

C. Professional Development Group

1. Awards and Recognition
2. Continuing Studies & Safety
3. Membership Growth
4. Professional Relations
5. Younger Chemists
6. ACS Teachers Affiliate
7. Mid-Michigan Technicians Group

D. Program Activities Group

1. Program
2. Scientific Meeting
3. Central Regional Meeting

E. Public Awareness Group

1. Project SEED
2. Explorer Post
3. Chemistry Olympiad
4. Odyssey of the Mind
5. Public Affairs
6. National Chemistry Week
7. County Fair Booth
8. Science is Fun

F. Appendix

1. Industrial Symposium
2. Authors’ Night