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The team of student branch officers is consisting of Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. The specific duties of each officer are described bellow in short however the responsibilities are not limited to points outlined below.

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Student Branch Chair: The key to effective student leadership.

Responsibilities:

  1. Overall management of all branch affairs.
  2. Promote the benefits of IEEE membership.
  3. Preside at all meetings of the Branch.
  4. Hold regular meetings of the Branch Executive Committee and serve as Chair.
  5. Appoint Program, Publicity and Membership committee Chairs promptly.
  6. Prepare the necessary reports for IEEE Student Services.
  7. Arrange for the election of new Officers annually.
  8. Ensure smooth transition of information and materials to newly elected Officers and arrange an orderly transfer of Branch records.
  9. Work with and coordinate some activities with Section and Region Officers.
  10. Communicate frequently with other Branch Officers, particularly during the summer months when you are not at school.

 

Student Branch Vice-Chair: The junior executive officer of the branch.

Responsibilities:

  1. Chair the Program and Membership Committees.
  2. Organize field trips or special events beyond regular program efforts.
  3. Arrange for refreshments at Branch meetings.
  4. Assist the Chair in committee responsibilities.
  5. Perform all functions of Chair in the latter's absence or upon request.

 

Student Branch Secretary: Responsible for exacting the student branch activities and task with vision of success of undertaken task.

Responsibilities:

  1. Submit the Newly Elected Student Officer Reporting Form to IEEE Student Services.
  2. Keep detailed records of each Branch meeting.
  3. Maintain the Branch membership roster and committee assignments list.
  4. Be responsible for all Branch correspondence.
  5. Post a calendar of events.
  6. Assist the Chair to ensure that Branch activities are conducted under the provisions of the current Branch Constitution and Bylaws.
  7. Arrange for an orderly transfer of all Branch records to the incoming Secretary.

 

Event Manager: Responsible for arranging internal and external events.

Responsibilities:

  1. Decide on types of events.
  2. Organise events, venue, catering, and transportation where necessary.

 

PR Manager: Responsible for maintaining public relations..

Responsibilities:

  1. Maintain the appropriate Branch accounts.
  2. Prepare an annual budget for inclusion in the Annual Plan of Activities report.
  3. Prepare the final Financial Statement for inclusion in the Annual Report of Activities.
  4. Oversee all fundraising efforts.
  5. Arrange for an orderly transfer of all Branch financial records.

 

Student Branch Treasurer: Responsible for maintaining the financial accounts of the branch.

Responsibilities:

  1. Design flyers for events.
  2. Design posters and banners.
  3. Circulate emails to members and other interested people.
  4. Communication with other organisations (e.g. other SBs).

 

Web Master: Responsible for maintaining the IEEE student branch website.

Responsibilities:

  1. Keeping the SB website up to date.
  2. Investigate suitable options for web hosting.
  3. Implement new features where required.

 

Student Branch Counselor: University faculty member, active in the IEEE, who serves as an advisor to the Branch and its student Officers.

Responsibilities:

  1. Ensure that information from IEEE Headquarters is transmitted to the student Officers.
  2. Attend Executive Committee meetings and assist Branch Committees.
  3. Participate in Regional Activities Committee meetings.
  4. Consult with the Section SAC Chair, Regional SAC Chair or Region Director about Branch activities or problems.
  5. Promote online student application and renewal.
  6. Foster good relations with the local Section and encourage students to establish regular liaison with the Section SAC Chair.
  7. Promote student awareness of awards, contests and benefits of membership.
  8. Establish industrial contacts for Branch programs and activities.
  9. Interest other faculty members in the activities of the Branch.

 

Student Branch Mentor: Augment the valuable contributions of the Counselor.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Meet with Student Branch members regularly.
  2. Participate in all Section Executive Committee meetings.
  3. Assist the Student Branch in developing effective programs.
  4. Provide a dependable bridge between the Student Branch and local Section.
  5. Work closely with the Student Branch Counselor and the Section SAC Chair.

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