Elected Officers and
Executive Committee Chairs

Elected officers for the Vancouver Branch 1139, NAACP.

NAACP Officers Roles and Responsibilities

President	Rev. Marv J. Edwards
2nd Vice President	Rev. Frederick Woods
3rd Vice President	Bob Andrews
Secretary	I'Nita Hafley
Treasurer	Carol Collier
Sgt/Arms	Charles Simmons
Member/Large	Dorothy Stennis
Member/Large	Hezikiah Bolton

Legal Redress, Chair	Vacant
Veterans Affairs, Chair	Vacant
Education, Chair	Renae Jamison
Education, Co-Chair	Vacant
Membership, Chair	JaNae Jamison
Membership, Co-Chair	Rev Marva Edwards
Youth, Chair	Demetrius Brooks
Youth, Co-Chair	Theresa Durazo
Housing, Chair	Vacant
Religious Affairs, Chair	Rev Marv J. Edwards
Executive Committee	Vacant
Finance, Chair	Vacant
Finance, Co-Chair	Vacant
Political Action, Chair	Al Flory
Political Action, Co-Chair	Dolly England
Corporate Development, Chair	Vacant
College Chapter, Chair	Vacant
Finance, Chair	Vacant
Health, Chair	Dolly England
Health, Co-Chair	John Wiesman
Press & Publicity	Rev. Marva J. Edwards; Dolly England
Branch Historian	Melissa Williams
Executive Committee	Vacant
Executive Committee	Vacant
Executive Committee	Vacant
Parliamentarian	Vacant
Webmaster	Rev. William H. Dudley

NAACP Units: Duties of President

• Preside at meetings of the Unit
• Act as Chair of Executive Committee
• Appoint the Chair and members of all Committees (not elected by General Membership of NAACP Unit or Executive Committee)
• Exercise general executive authority on behalf of NAACP Unit (between meetings of Executive Committee and NAACP Unit)
• Countersign all checks and properly supported requisitions for disbursement from the Unit Treasury
• Perform other functions as voted by the Unit or Executive Committee
• Encourage and assist all Committees in development of programs and performance of Duties
• Recommend the removal of any Chairperson of a Standing or Special Committee (to Executive Committee)

NAACP Units: Duties of Vice President

• Perform all duties of the President in his/her absence or disability
• In event of resignation, removal, or death of the President, the VP automatically ascends to the position of the President

NAACP Units: Duties of Secretary

• To act as Secretary of NAACP Unit and the Executive Committee
• Give members notice of regular meetings
• Keep full and accurate records of proceedings of the Unit and of the Executive Committee
• Keep a record of all Unit members and their dues
• Give receipts for all membership fees received and transmit such fees to the Unit Treasurer
• Process memberships within 15 days of receipt
• Secure membership fees from Treasurer and forward portion of fees due to NAACP National Office
• Aid, coordinate, and integrate work of several committees and divisions of the Unit
• Submit reports covering status of the Unit and its activities since the date of the last report (to the Unit and the Executive Committee)
• Keep the President and CEO of NAACP informed of all events affecting the interests of minority groups in the NAACP Unit
• Sign requisitions for disbursements from NAACP Unit Treasury (in conjunction with the President) and maintain a file of receipts and disbursements
• Be an ex officio member of all committees (except Nominating and Election Supervisory Committee)

NAACP Units: Duties of Treasurer

• Receive and promptly deposit all monies of the Unit in the name of the Unit in separate account(s) in a responsible bank or trust company
• Act as chief financial officer of the Unit and chairperson of the Finance Committee
• Make authorized disbursements upon requisitions signed by the Secretary and
• countersigned by the President
• Remit through the Secretary to the National Office the portion of membership fees to which the National Office is entitled
• Submit reports covering the financial condition of the Unit, to the Unit and the Executive
• Committee at all regular meetings (showing receipts and disbursements and outstanding accounts unpaid since the last report)
• Submit an annual report related to the business of his/her office at the annual meeting of the Unit
• Submit year-end financial reports to the National Office

NAACP Units: Duties of Assistant Secretary

• Perform duties of the Secretary in his/her absence
• May perform duties of the Secretary under the supervision of the Secretary

NAACP Units: Duties of Assistant Treasurer

• Perform duties of the Treasurer in his/her absence
• May perform duties of the Treasurer under the supervision of the Treasurer

NAACP Units: Duties of Executive Director

• Give due notice of all meetings of the Branch
• Keep record of all Branch members and their dues
• Process memberships within 15 days of receipt
• Aid, coordinate, and integrate the work of the several committees and divisions of the Branch
• Manage Branch office and paid staff
• Supervise annual membership campaign
• Interview complainants and act on behalf of complainants with valid grievances
• Investigate any reported, alleged, or suspected discrimination practices in any place of community life
• Represent Branch at meetings of other organizations (approved by Executive Committee)
• Discharge other duties as may arise in the execution of the office or as assigned by the Executive Committee
• Keep the President and CEO of NAACP informed of all events affecting interests of ethnic minorities in the vicinity of the Branch

What is the role of the Unit Executive Committee?

The Executive Committee shall have general control of the affairs and program of the Unit, subject to the authority of the Unit and the provisions of the Constitution and approved bylaws. The Executive Committee, consisting of the Unit officers and Standing Committee Chairpersons, has the responsibility of handling the general affairs of the Unit. In Branches, Presidents of the Youth Councils, College Chapters and Youth Advisors also serve on the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee consists of selected and appointed persons who take care of the regular business of the local Unit. The Executive Committee has the following responsibilities: creates special committees as needs arise; fills all vacancies in Unit offices; decides matters of Unit policy subject to endorsement by the Unit in accordance with National Office policy; and renders monthly reports to the Unit containing reports of all special and standing committees. In Branches, the Executive Committee can also appoint, employ and enter into contracts with salaried employees subject to employment procedures and qualifications approved by the National Office.