Term:
Elected by vote of general membership.
Three-year Commitment
Travel and Participation in Meetings
AMTE holds two face-to-face board meetings per year and conducts monthly board meetings online the remainder of the year, with the exception of the month of July when we do not hold a board meeting.
Face-to-face Board Meetings: AMTE holds two such board meetings each year;
- the day before the AMTE annual conference (January or February)
- The board retreat which is typically 1 ½ days in September or October.
Monthly Online Board Meetings: The Board also meets online for two hours each month (except July) via Zoom. The meeting is currently on the 2 rd Friday of each month from 11am PT/12pm MT/1pm CT/2pm ET to 1pm PT/2pm MT/3pm CT/4pm ET with some exceptions based on board members' availability. These meeting days and times are approved by the board each year so they can change.
Special Board Meetings: There could be additional special meetings as requested by the President and approved by the Board.
Weekly Leadership Meetings: The president, president-elect/past president and the executive director meet one-hour weekly to discuss and advance issues. Currently this meeting is scheduled for 10am PT/11am MT/12CT/1pm MT.
Travel reimbursement policies:
- For the conference in-person Board meetings, AMTE will provide a room at a reduced rate (for the conference) or will pay for one day’s hotel accommodations and meals (receipts are required).
- For the in-person board retreat, AMTE will pay for the room on a master account and will cover travel and meal costs (receipts are required). If meals are provided then additional meal costs will not be covered.
Responsibilities:
- Attend all board meetings including the AMTE Board meetings and the AMTE Business meeting.
- Participate in decision making of the Board, including voting on motions as presented.
- Contribute time, effort and knowledge to advance the objectives of the Board and attain the goals of the organization.
- Direct and review the general affairs of the organization within the limits set forth in the Constitution and By-laws and policies of AMTE.
- Participate in the activities of and act as a Board representative for assigned committees – communicating Board actions to committee chairs and committee feedback to Board.
- Assist the President with the selection of committee members and chairs, as requested.
- Give input and make decisions on behalf of the membership.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the President.
- Serve as voting member of the Board.
Statement from AMTE Constitution and By-laws:
The Members-at-Large shall assume those responsibilities determined by the President.