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KAI-RID
Kansas Association of Interpreters-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
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KAI-RID Call For Nominations *deadline extended to
February 8th*

Call For Nominations

The following positions will be up for re-election during the annual
business meeting that will take place at the KAI-RID conference which
will be held at the Double Tree Hotel in Kansas City. Review the
attached qualifications and position descriptions to determine if you are
interested and eligible to serve in any of these positions. You may also
refer to the bylaws posted on our organization's website for further
detailed information.  
Please send all nominations to the bylaws
committee at
bylaws@kai-rid.org, deadline for submissions is
January 31st.
Thank you for your consideration to be involved in such an
innovative and vibrant organization of unified sign language interpreters.
(Taken from the Vision Statement of KAI-RID)



Executive Board:

1)   Vice President

a.       In the absence or disability of the president, the vice-president
shall assume all duties of the president and in so acting, will have all
the powers and responsibilities of the president.

b.      Have other powers and perform other duties as prescribed by the
Board.

c.       Serve as a contact person for all committees.



2)   Treasurer

a.       Maintains the financial records of the organization, including:

i.      Making regular financial reports to the membership;
ii.      Maintaining the financial accounts; and,
iii.      Making payments for authorized expenditures.

b.      Supervises the budget planning/forecasting to allow a smooth,
effective operation.

c.       Upon request, provide the national office a copy of the
organization's financial statement and the IRS 501(c)3 exempt reporting
and documentation.

d.      Prepares and submits annual financial records for review at the
annual business meeting.

e.       Performs other duties of the office as prescribed by the Board.

District Representatives:

1)   District One

2)   District Two

3)   District Three

a. Shares and communicates information from the Executive Board to
the membership and concerns and issues from the membership to the
Executive Board.

b. Collaborates with registrant to ensure reciprocal communication
channels to and from the Board, and to foster an environment in which
all members, regardless of geographical location, are valued and
recognized.

c. Coordinates at least two district meetings per year.

d. Provides a report to the membership at the annual business meeting.

Qualifications to serve on the Executive Board:

All nominees for the Executive Board must be Certified or Associate
members in good standing of RID and members of KAI-RID for a
minimum of one (1) year prior to running for any Executive Board office.
Any uncontested candidate shall be elected by acclamation.

Qualifications to serve as a District Representative:

All nominees for representatives must be dual members in good
standing of KAI-RID and RID for a minimum of one (1) year prior to
running for the position. Any uncontested candidate shall be elected by
acclamation.

All information was taken from the
bylaws.
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