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 Conference Committee (see 10.1.1). As such, they will be responsible for all
communication between the CSS Executive Board, the GSC Executive Committee, and
the GSC membership. In addition, they shall determine 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. 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 will also sit on the CSS Outreach Committee (see 10.1.2). 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. 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).
