ECCC Policies & Procedures

Policy No: 741.11

Policy Contact: Vice President for Instruction

Policy Title: ASSOCIATION OF FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION (AFSA)

ARTICLE I. Name This association shall be called the East Central Community College Association of Faculty, Staff, and Administration (AFSA). ARTICLE II. Objectives The objectives of this Association are to provide a forum for the faculty and staff to contribute to the college’s decision-making process; to promote excellence in teaching and learning and the educational progress of the institution; to further professional development; and to promote positive interactions between employees of the institution. ARTICLE III. Membership Members of this Association include all faculty, staff, and administration who pay dues. ARTICLE IV. Officers The officers of this Association include a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Section 1. All officers are elected by a majority vote of those members present and voting during the annual meeting of the membership at the end of each academic year. Section 2. Term of office is for one academic year. Vacancies occurring at any time during the academic year are filled by popular vote at a special election. Section 3. No members will hold more than one office at a time or hold the same office for more than two consecutive years. ARTICLE V. Election of Officers

ARTICLE VI. Executive Council

Section 1. The leadership of this Association is vested in an Executive Council, consisting of the officers and the two members of the Legislative Committee. It is anticipated that the Executive Council will be chosen to represent the academic, career- technical, and staff areas of the College when possible.

ARTICLE VII. Duties of Officers and Executive Council

Section 1. The President will do the following:

a. Prepare for the office by studying the policies and procedures, constitution and by- laws of local associations; b. Appoint, instruct, and guide special committees; c. Maintain contacts with other college leaders and with the public on educational issues;

d. Maintain liaisons with state and national associations; e. Endeavor to develop leadership among employees; and f. Preside over meetings of the Association and the Executive Council.

Section 2. The Vice-President will do the following:

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