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The following information is directly taken from the MPTA Constitution, regarding Officers of the MPTA and their Duties:

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2.8 Officers of the MPTA: The MPTA shall elect the following officers to conduct its meetings and represent the MPTA as directed by the Membership: President, Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. The officers shall be elected by a majority of the members present and voting at the time of the election, which shall be the December MPTA meeting. Nominations will be made at the preceding meeting, usually in November. The current officers shall hold office and the duties thereof until replaced by the new officers elected. The President shall be entitled to one vote to be cast only in the case of a deadlock in voting.

2.8b Office Becomes Vacant During Term: In the event that an office becomes vacant during the period for which an officer was elected, an election should take place at the next General Membership Meeting.
 
2.8c No Candidate For Office: In the event that there is no candidate for a particular office at the annual election, an election should take place at the next General Membership Meeting.
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3.2 Powers: The Executive Committee shall be the administrative body of the MPTA, while still responsible to the full MPTA membership. Issues of concern to the membership of the MPTA shall be referred to the membership at the monthly meetings by the Executive Committee accompanied by its recommendations.
The Executive Committee is empowered to represent the members on any matter as instructed by the membership, but the Executive Committee's actions while serving as the MPTA representatives shall be subject to approval by the membership.

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3.7 Duties of the Officers:
3.7a President: The President shall be the principal executive officer of the MPTA and, as such, shall supervise and conduct the business of the MPTA.
1) The President shall preside at MPTA Membership Meetings and Executive Committee meetings.
2) The President, with the approval of the majority of the Executive Committee and/or at the request of Membership, may call special Membership Meetings and special Executive Committee Meetings.
3) The President, with the knowledge of the MPTA Treasurer, is empowered to sign checks to pay expenses incurred by the MPTA under five hundred dollars ($500). However, for expenditures of five hundred dollars ($500) or more, the signatures of both the President (or Acting President) and Treasurer (or Acting
Treasurer) are required.
4) The President, with the approval of the majority of the Executive Committee, may appoint committees for the purpose of furthering the interests and activities of the MPTA. Such appointments must be confirmed by the Membership at a subsequent Membership Meeting.
 
3.7b Vice President and 2 nd and 3 rd Vice Presidents: The Vice President and 2nd and 3rd Vice Presidents shall assist the President in carrying out the duties of that office. In the absence of the President, the Vice President or 2nd or 3rd Vice President, in succession, shall assume the title and duties of Acting President.
 
3.7c Treasurer: The Treasurer shall keep the financial accounts and records of the MPTA. The Treasurer, with the knowledge of the MPTA President, is empowered to sign checks to pay expenses incurred by the MPTA under five hundred dollars ($500). However, for five hundred dollars ($500) or more, the signatures of both the President (or Acting President) and Treasurer (or Acting Treasurer) are required.
 
3.7d Assistant Treasurer: The Assistant Treasurer shall assist the Treasurer and take over the duties of Treasurer when the Treasurer is unable to perform them. When temporarily performing the Treasurer’s duties, the Assistant Treasurer shall assume the title of Acting Treasurer.
 
3.7e Secretary: The Secretary shall record and report to the Membership the minutes of all Membership and Executive Committee Meetings. HPD approved 10/16/2017 Page 5 of 7
 
3.7f Assistant Secretary: The Assistant Secretary shall assist the Secretary and take over the duties of Secretary when the Secretary is unable to perform them. When temporarily performing the Secretary’s duties, the Assistant Secretary shall assume the title of Acting Secretary.

3.8 Duties of All MPTA Officers
3.8a Upholding the MPTA Constitution and By-Laws: All officers of the MPTA, by accepting office, agree to uphold and abide by the terms of the MPTA Constitution and By-Laws.
 
3.8b Misrepresentation of Office: No MPTA officer or member may state or imply that he/she is representing the MPTA except on matters as directed and approved by the Executive Committee. No MPTA officer may use his/her title (orally, in writing, in print or any other medium) except for MPTA business that is known and approved by the Executive Committee.