Board Positions & Description

Executive Chairs:

President Elect - 1 year term: The President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President as determined by the Board of Directors.

President - 1 year term: The President shall be the chief elected officer of the Association, Chair of the Executive Board, preside at all general meetings, and receive annual reports from State Divisions and Chapters. The president is required by ACA Bylaws to attend the National Conference of the American Counseling Association, and disseminate relevant information learned to the members at large.

Past President - 1 year term: The immediate Past President shall serve as Chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee and shall be the Historian of the association. As Historian, the immediate Past President will review documents accumulated during their term of office as President and forward those considered appropriate for filing in the MnCA archives.

Secretary - 2 year term: The Secretary shall keep all records of the current activities of the Association and the Executive Board and shall submit minutes of these proceedings to the appropriate persons. Such items include board meeting agenda/minutes; creation and implementation of board structural procedures; and coordinating the annual member meeting.

Treasurer - 3 year term: The Treasurer shall collect and disburse funds of MnCA (subject to approval of the President and one other designated board member). They shall provide financial updates at each Board Meeting and are responsible for providing a financial report to the Board of Directors at the end of each fiscal year. The Treasurer is responsible for the filing of all federal and state tax forms and reports by the legally mandated deadlines of applicable state and federal legislation.

Board Chairs:

Marketing Co-Chair - 1 year term: The Marketing Chair heads the marketing committee to coordinate and disseminate vital information of interest to the MnCA membership at large. This involves timely distribution of the email blasts, event announcements, website updates, social media presence, etc. This position monitors the public face of MnCA and acts quickly to respond to problems that arise.  

Legislative Co-Chair - 1 year term: The Legislative Co-chairs head the legislative committee to perform research and coordinate information for the upcoming or current legislative session.M MnCA Legislativ work includes collaboration with BBHT, MN lobbyists, and other stakeholders to identify and address legislative needs, and will inform the full membership of any action/activity that needs attention. Legislative board chairs work to build and maintain coalitions with local and community support systems to increase availability and access of therapeutic services for Minnesotans, collaboration with similar committees with Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage and Family therapists, and other mental health professions.

Membership Chair - 1 year term: The Membership Chair heads the membership commit to assist with member recruitment and retention activities; and provides a presence at the Fall Conference. This chair is responsible for assisting members with any issues or concerns that arise and being able to direct them to the appropriate resource.

Professional Development Co-Chair: Annual Conference - 1 year term:The Professional Development Co-Chairs head the PD committee on their positions chief responsibility, planning and coordination of MnCA-sponsored events, CEU trainings, and Annual Fall Conference. This position requires coordination and planning throughout the year and close work with the executive branch and marketing committee.

Ethics Chair - 1 year term: The Ethics chair heads the ethics committee to provide background information and input into any structural/administrative or ethical changes in the profession and the Association, and works with the marketing committee to disseminate the information as needed.

Equity and Inclusion - 1 year term: The Equity and Inclusion chair will head the E&I committee in order to create opportunities for MN counselors to access education, growth, and support in the areas of equity and inclusion. This includes taking such topics as: race, ethnicity, culture, gender, ability, age, sexuality, language, etc. This position requires the ability to disseminate scientific, inclusive, and relevant information to the membership at large via education opportunities, resources, and discussion forums. This chair will work closely with the PD, legislative, and marketing committees.