Board members discuss officer roles, availability and meeting cadence ahead of post‑election officer vote
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Summary
Board members discussed expectations for the president and vice president positions, including additional meeting time, availability, agenda‑setting responsibilities and the public‑facing role of officers. No officer election took place at this meeting; elections were scheduled for Nov. 11.
Board members used part of the meeting to discuss what they expect from board officers ahead of the officer elections after Nov. 11. Members described officer duties primarily as facilitation, agenda management and public representation rather than additional formal authority.
Several board members emphasized availability and an added time commitment for officers. One member noted officers meet every other week in addition to the full board meeting schedule and said the role requires availability to respond to colleagues’ questions and to help shape agendas. Another member said the president should ensure discussion stays on topic and that the president often speaks last to allow all members to be heard.
Members also described the importance of building leadership capacity on the board and of using officer meetings to surface items for the full board. Training and continuing education for officers was recommended; presenters referenced an ISB board‑officer training session held after the annual convention.
No formal action was taken during the discussion; the conversation was framed as informational and preparatory ahead of the formal officer election scheduled after the Nov. 11 election.