7.1 The GSC Executive Committee will consist of five elected officers and two officers appointed by the Committee. The elected officers are the President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and two Members-at-Large. The appointed officers are the Web Editor and Social Media Specialist.
7.1.1 The President shall assume responsibility for the GSC Executive Committee’s strategic work through monthly planning of meetings and committee activities. They will commit to guiding, organizing, and leading the development of programming initiatives that align with the GSC mandate/constitution and reflect the best interest of the GSC membership. The President will also serve as representative of the GSC on the CSS Executive Board and may be appointed to sit on another standing or an ad hoc CSS Committee(see Section 10). As such, they will act as the primary point of communication between the CSS Executive Board, the GSC Executive Committee, and the GSC membership. In addition, they shall determine, in collaboration with the GSC Executive Committee, the agenda of the GSC’s Annual Business Meeting. The President may only serve a single term for one year.
7.1.2 The Vice-President shall work with and assist the President in various duties, acting as a stand-in if necessary. When necessary, they will manage internal committee affairs, such as overseeing and delegating various tasks to committee members working cooperatively on rendering the GSC functions operational (building online presence, delivering news, organizing workshops/events, etc.). The Vice-President will work closely with the two Members-at-Large as they work on GSC programming. The Vice-President shall also serve as chair of the CSS Hillary Chute Prize Committee. The Vice-President may also be appointed to a standing or an ad hoc CSS Committee (see Section 10). Upon completion of their one year term as Vice-President, the Vice-President will advance to the position of President.
7.1.3 The Secretary/Treasurer shall assume responsibility for the records of the GSC. As such, they will obtain and preserve a copy of the GSC constitution and they will create and maintain a written record of the GSC during their one year tenure as Secretary/Treasurer. That written record will be composed of minutes from GSC Executive Committee meetings and minutes from the Annual Business Meeting. In the event that the Secretary/Treasurer cannot attend a GSC Executive Committee meeting or the Annual Business Meeting, they will endeavor to secure a stand-in. The Secretary/Treasurer will assist the President in scheduling such meetings. Further, the Secretary/Treasurer will assume the responsibility of managing GSC finances and is responsible for keeping and maintaining financial records, as well as coordinating with the CSS Treasurer. The Secretary/Treasurer may also be appointed to sit on a standing or an ad hoc CSS Committee (see Section 10). The Secretary/Treasurer serves a one year term. If elected to do so, the Secretary/Treasurer may serve an indefinite number of terms (consecutive or otherwise).
7.1.4 The Members-at-Large (2) provide advice and aid to the officers on an ongoing basis in carrying on the business of the Caucus. Additionally, they will be responsible for co-organizing the annual GSC Mentorship Program and GSC Professional Development Series. The Members-at-Large may also be appointed to sit on standing or ad hoc CSS Committee (see Section 10). Members-at-Large serve one year terms. If elected to do so, Members-at-Large may serve an indefinite number of terms (consecutive or otherwise).
7.1.5 The Web Editor is responsible for maintaining, editing, and curating the GSC webpage, while collaborating with other members of the GSC Executive to grow the Caucus’s online presence. The Web Editor will work closely with the Social Media Specialist to ensure web content is shared across all platforms. The Web Editor will also design and solicit content from members for the Spring and Winter Newsletter. The Web Editor is appointed by the elected members of the Committee and serves a two-year term. The Web Editor may serve an indefinite number of terms (consecutive or otherwise).
7.1.6 The Social Media Specialist is responsible for maintaining, creating, posting, and managing various GSC social media profiles. The Social Media Specialist will work closely with the Web Editor to ensure web content is shared across all platforms. They will also collaborate with the CSS Social Strategist and coordinate reciprocal online support for sharing information about news, projects, and initiatives to our members. The Social Media Specialist will also be responsible for digital social networking that engages with potential GSC members (see 4.1) for the purposes of expanding GSC membership during their tenure. The Social Media Specialist is appointed by the elected members of the Executive Committee and serves a two-year term. The Social Media Specialist may serve an indefinite number of terms (consecutive or otherwise).
