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Section 6: The National Chair for the Committee on Choral Repertoire and Resources (R&R) serves in an advisory role for the National
Conference and assists in providing resources for the membership at large. They shall identify potential candidates through
a national call and, in collaboration with the Executive Committee, appoint the fourteen National Chairs for each of the
following choral areas:

(1) Children and Community Youth Choirs, (2) 4-year College and University Choirs, (3) 2-year College Choirs, (4)
Community Choirs, (5) Show Choir, (6) Contemporary A Cappella, (7) World Musics and Cultures, (8) Junior High/Middle
School Choirs,(9) Tenor-Bass Choirs, (10) Music in Worship, (11) Senior High School Choirs, (12) Student Activities, (13)
Vocal Jazz, and (14) Soprano-Alto Choirs.

The National Chair coordinates the work of these National Choral Repertoire and Resources Chairs on behalf of the
Association.

Section 7: The Executive Director shall work with the Executive Committee in keeping a complete and accurate record of all business
meetings of the Association and all meetings of the Executive Committee and the National Board. The Executive Director
shall assist Region Presidents in implementing Region meetings and conferences. They shall conduct the business of the
Association in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws under the direction of the Executive Committee. The Executive
Director shall make available the proper records at all official meetings and shall submit an annual report to the Executive
Committee.

Article VII. Duties of the Executive Committee

Section 1: The Executive Committee, as the administrative branch of the Association, shall have the power to transact the general
business of the Association, shall have oversight of the day-to-day management of funds, and shall be empowered to
appoint assistants to any of the officers of the Association.

Section 2: Responsibilities of the Executive Committee shall be as follows:

1) Annually review the performance of the Executive Director and determine the Executive Director’s compensation

2) Approve the dates and sites of National and Region in-service conferences

3) Fill the unexpired terms in case of vacancy in standing committees, R & R committees, states, and regions as prescribed
by the Bylaws

4) Provide for an annual examination of the accounts of the Association by a qualified accountant

5) Provide an annual recommendation to the National Board for the Annual Budget

6) Approve region budgets

7) Assume responsibility for the daily business management and operations of the Association

8) Have authority to establish and discontinue Committees and Task Forces

9) Serve as a resource for the Executive Director

10) Address high-level, serious workplace issues

11) Take immediate action in emergency situations and speak on behalf of the board

12) Make such other recommendations concerning the affairs of the Association as it shall from time to time deem
appropriate

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