About the Executive Board

The California State PTA, of which the Edith Landels Elementary PTA is a sub-unit, is a registered non-profit and the volunteer executive board has fiduciary responsibilities to their members. The board of directors is given power to run the association by the membership via bylaws and elections.

President
Maintain the PTA calendar and set the agenda for meetings. Communicate with Board Members and Committee Chairpersons regarding status of duties. Attend all Landels PTA meetings as well as monthly PTA Council meetings. Meet with Executive Board to set goals and budget for upcoming year. Discuss PTA events with Principal. It is strongly recommended that interested candidates first serve on the PTA board in another role, in order to gain familiarity with how PTA operates. Requires 20-25 hrs/month on average.

Executive Vice President
Attend all PTA meetings and assist the President as needed. Requires 8-10 hrs/month on average.

Secretary
Attend all PTA meetings and accurately record minutes. Prepare minutes for next meeting along with a list of unfinished business. Requires typing skills and 4-6 hrs/month.

Treasurer
Attend all PTA meetings and keep financial records using PTEZ. Reconcile monthly bank statements, prepare monthly statements, write checks, prepare annual report and taxes, and provide financial records to Financial Reviewer. Requires 10-15 hrs/month.

Financial Secretary
Attend all PTA meetings and assist the Treasurer by collecting, preparing, and promptly depositing all money into PTA account. Requires 2-3 hrs/month.

Financial Reviewer (previously known as Auditor)
Attend all PTA meetings. Audit the books and financial record semi-annually, and prepare and present a written report to the Executive Board. Requires 1-3 hrs/month.

Historian
Attend all PTA meetings and tally volunteer hours logged by Landels volunteers. Report regularly to Board and prepare end of year report. Requires 1-3 hrs/month.

Parliamentarian
Attend all PTA meetings and chair the Bylaws Committee. Give advice on parliamentarian procedures and PTA bylaws and help revise bylaws as necessary. Help form the Nominating Committee and call the first meeting. Requires 1-3 hrs/month and knowledge of bylaws and Roberts Rules of Order. Appointed by the President.