The “First Vice President” shall have such powers and perform such duties as the Board may from time to time prescribe. In the absence of the President, the First Vice President shall be designated by the Board to perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and shall be subject to all restrictions upon the President.
The First Vice President shall be a registered architect or is actively pursuing their architectural license. Full AXP hours and at least two of the NCARB examinations must be completed to sit for the position at the time of your term.
The First Vice President shall serve for one term of two years and may serve one additional term of two years if voted by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voting membership. The First Vice President may serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each.
The President-Elect shall assume all the powers and the duties of the President in the absence, disability, refusal, or failure of the President to perform such duties.
The President-Elect can only serve on one executive boards/leading a committee for any other related professional organizations (ie; Architecture, engineering, construction, real estate etc.)
Note this is a six-year commitment to the leadership and continuity of SoFlo NOMA, including two years preparing to lead, two years leading the Chapter, and two years supporting and mentoring you successor.