The officers of this Association shall be a President, a Vice President, a recording Secretary and a Treasurer. The term of office shall be three (3) years. Executive officer shall serve no more than two (2) successive terms in the office to which elected. Such year shall begin on June 15 of the year elected.

1. The President, by virtue of the Master Agreement between the Association and the Jefferson County Board of Education, shall serve in a full-time capacity for the duration of the term as President.
2. This Article shall be the only exception of Article II, Section 2-a of the Constitution of the Association.

Procedures relating to the succession of officers shall be specified in the Bylaws.

Bylaw 4-1

Upon the resignation or death of the President, the Vice President shall serve as President for the remainder of the unexpired term. If the Vice President is unable to serve, the Treasurer shall temporarily assume the duties of the President. The Board of Directors shall determine if a special election is needed and direct the Credentials and Elections Committee to schedule and hold such election. (See Election Policies, Appendix A.) Upon the resignation, death, or succession of the Vice President, the position of Vice President shall be declared vacant by the Board of Directors who shall determine if a special election is needed and direct the Credentials and Elections committee to schedule and hold such election. (See Election Policies, Appendix A.) In the event of a vacancy in the position of Secretary or Treasurer, the Board of Directors shall determine if a special election is needed and direct the Credentials and Elections Committee to schedule and hold such election. (See Election Policies, Appendix A.)

Officers and Directors shall perform such duties as properly pertain to their office and those specified elsewhere in the Constitution, Bylaws or official policies of the Association.

Bylaw 4-2	The President shall: Be the chief executive officer of the Association and, in consultation with the Executive Director, shall interpret policy between meetings of the Board of Directors; Direct, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, the work of the Executive Director; Delegate and assign duties to other officers, directors or committee chairpersons as may be necessary to plan and direct the work of the Association and to ensure that the goals and policies are implemented; Preside over and direct the planning of the agenda for meetings of the Board of Directors and Council; i.e. call special meetings of the Board of Directors and council as needed; Appoint or remove committee chairpersons, except for those committees authorized to select their own chairpersons, subject to the approval of the body to which the committee is responsible; Represent the Association at public and professional functions; Sign contracts and other instruments connected with business affairs and professional activities of the Association, when authorized by the Board of Directors; Make, aided by committee chairpersons and others, an annual report to the May meeting of the Council on the activities and accomplishments of the Association; Serve as chairperson of the JCTA delegation to KEA and NEA conventions; Appoint the members of the negotiation team; Appoint other committees deemed necessary to promote the programs of the Association and discharge them upon completion of their duties; Perform such other duties as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
Bylaw 4-3	The Vice President shall: Assume all duties of the President in the absence of the President Help coordinate committees and hold meetings as necessary with the committee chairpersons to do this; Keep an up-to-date roster of all committees; Serve as chairperson of the Constitution Revision Committee; Perform such other duties as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
Bylaw 4-4	The Tresurer shall: Serve, in conjunction with the Executive Director, as chairperson of the committee for the preparation of the annual budget; Furnish, in conjunction with the Executive Director, such bond as the Board of Directors shall require, expense being paid by the Association; Perform such other duties as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors;
Bylaw 4-5	The Recording Secretary shall: Keep adequate records of all the proceedings of the Council and the Board of Directors; Advise Board members of their responsibilities in Article V, Constitution; Perform such other duties as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.