Executive Board
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About our Roles
President
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation, shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the Board, shall have the general management of the affairs of the corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect. The President shall be the primary responsible person signing any stewardship agreements with municipalities and landowners where WMBA may maintain trails and recreate on their lands.
Vice President
During the absence or disability of the President, the Vice-President, or if there are more than one, the Executive Vice-President, shall have all the powers and functions of the President. Each Vice-President shall perform such other duties as the Board shall prescribe. VP positions may serve as directors of specific committees and oversee associated projects. The SVP and all VPs will lead initiatives that serve the organization and community.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of all the funds and securities of the corporation, and shall deposit said funds in the name of the corporation in such bank or trust company as the directors may elect. The Treasurer, or in the absence of the Treasurer, the President, shall sign all checks, drafts, notes, and orders for the payment of money, which shall be duly authorized by the Board and shall be countersigned by the President or Vice President, as determined by the Board. The Treasurer shall at all reasonable times exhibit the corporation’s books and accounts to any officer or director of the corporation. At the end of each fiscal year, the Treasurer shall oversee a review of the accounts of the corporation made by a committee appointed by the President and shall present a report meeting the requirements of section 519 of the NFPCL at the Annual Meeting and whenever else required by the Board. The Treasurer shall perform all the duties, and shall have such powers, customarily incident to the office of the Treasurer, subject to the control of the Board, and shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as shall from time to time be assigned to the Treasurer by the Board.
Secretary
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Board and also the minutes of the members. The Secretary shall have the custody of the seal of the corporation and shall affix the same to and attest documents when duly authorized by the Board. The Secretary shall attend to the giving and serving of all notices of the corporation, and shall have charge of such books and papers as the Board may direct. The Secretary shall keep a membership roll containing the names, alphabetically arranged, of all persons who are members of the corporation, showing their places of residence and the time when they became members. The Secretary shall perform all the duties, and shall have such powers, customarily incident to the office of the Secretary, subject to the control of the Board and shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as shall from time to time be assigned to the Secretary by the Board.
VP Events
Primary lead for WMBA races, group rides, festivals, and other social events. Works closely with VPs of Trail Care and other officers to promote trail care projects.
VP Membership and Communications
Manages the website, social media accounts, and technology. Creates content for the quarterly newsletter, and works closely with the Secretary on membership rolls, outreach, and the annual electoral process.
VP Advocacy and Development
Oversees planned giving and grant-writing for trail maintenance, trail building, and community partnerships. Share capacity-building responsibilities with the President and Executive Board.
VP Trail Care
Oversees select volunteer trail maintenance activities and liaise regularly with land managers and WMBA Officers at all of our parks.