CHSSA Constitution

Article V: Executive Powers

Section 1. The executive powers of the organization shall be vested in a President, a Vice President-Activities, a Vice President-Curriculum, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Editor of the California State Speech Bulletin, and the four Area Chairpersons.

Section 2. The President and Vice Presidents shall be elected from and by the membership of the CSSC. The Secretary, Treasurer and Editor shall be appointed by the President.

Section 3. In the event the elected President cannot serve the balance of their term, the President shall be succeeded by the Vice-President Activities for the remainder of the term.

Section 4. If a vacancy in any elected office other than the office of the President occurs, the President shall appoint, from the members of the CSSC with the advice and consent of the four area chairs, an individual to serve in that office for the remainder of the term.

Section 5. The President shall have the powers to:

A. Represent the CHSSA in all professional relationships;

B. Preside at all meetings of the CHSSA and the CSSC.

Section 6. One of the Vice Presidents shall assume the president's powers when so directed by either the President or a three-fourths majority vote of the CSSC. A. One Vice President shall serve as coordinator of Curricular Activities. B. One Vice President shall serve as coordinator of Forensic Activities.

Section 7. The Secretary shall maintain such records as are deemed necessary, as well as conduct correspondence as directed. The Treasurer shall receive and disburse CHSSA funds as directed by the CSSC. The Editor shall supervise the publication of the California State Speech Bulletin.