Governing Council Positions

Co-Chairs. Two Co-Chairs shall have general supervision of affairs and provide leadership in the
Alliance.
Duties and authorizations of the Co-Chairs include:
a. Development of meeting agendas.
b. Signatory authority in financial matters of MAP.
c. Ex-officio membership of all MAP sub-committees.
d. Chair meetings of MAP.
e. Act as liaison for MAP and other groups interdependent upon the common purpose and
intentions of MAP.
f. Act as legislative liaisons.
g. Coordination of fundraising activities and efforts.
h. Reporting possible opportunities for fundraising efforts to the Governing Council

Administrative Coordinator: The Administrative Coordinator acts as Secretary and Treasurer of MAP.
Duties and authorizations of the Administrative Coordinator include:
a. Minute taking during meetings of MAP and meetings of the Governing Council and
appropriate distribution of the Minutes within one week of the meeting in which they were
taken
b. Agenda development in cooperation with the Co-Chairs.
c. Minute taking during meetings of MAP and meetings of the Governing Council and
appropriate distribution of the Minutes within one week of the meeting in which they were
taken.
d. Maintenance of a membership database in cooperation with the Communications Coordinator.
e. Moderation of the MAP’s online forums and upkeep of MAP websites in coordination with
the Webmaster and the Communications Coordinator.
f. Organization and storage of all paperwork pertinent to MAP; the MAP binder.

Communications Coordinator: The Communications Coordinator works to ensure effective and efficient
communication among MAP members and the larger community. Duties and authorizations of the
Communications Coordinator include:
A. Agenda development in cooperation with the Co-Chairs.
B. Maintenance of a membership database in cooperation with the Administrative Coordinator.
C. Moderation of the MAP’s online forums and upkeep of MAP websites in coordination with
the Webmaster and the Administrative Coordinator.
D. Creation and distribution of documents for MAP members that reflect group updates (ie.
website updates, e-mail and/or print newsletters)
E. Organization of annual membership renewal
F. Facilitate education and outreach opportunities that seek to create community awareness
around issues of concern to MAP and keeping the goals of MAP in the public awareness.
G. Organization, administration and regular communication with Regional Representatives.
H. Assist Regional Representative with membership-wide vote collection.
I. Facilitate online discussion forums in order to ensure ongoing communication by members in
between annual and regular meetings, to discuss business pertinent to upcoming meetings.

At-Large Member: This is an additional position(s) that may be added to the Governing Council as
needed. Duties and authorizations of At-Large Council Members include:
a. Agenda development in cooperation with the Co-Chairs.
b. Participation in the membership recruitment of new members and the annual membership
renewal efforts.
c. Assist with fundraising, educational and outreach opportunities.
d. Participation in committees on an as-needed basis.
e. Participation in other activities and endeavors as agreed upon by all members of the
Governing Council.