President

Please understand that being a SSA board member is a serious responsibility and requires much dedication and organization. Board members are expected to attend weekly meetings and complete all necessary tasks within the assigned time. With that being said, it’s also a very rewarding experience for personal and professional development, and of course lots of fun!    


***In order to run for President of SSA you must have had at least one year previous board experience.

Responsibilities of the President

• The President shall oversee the executive board to make sure the requirements and duties of the constitution are being met. The President will help the executive board members in fulfilling their duties wherever it is necessary. 
• The President is the official spokesperson of SSA in meetings, interviews, institutions, and interactions with other organizations within the OSU community and outside.
• The President is responsible of conducting all SSA executive board meetings.
• The President is responsible for communicating with other student organizations and maintaining a relationship with The Ohio State University Student Government as well as the SSA Advisor.
•  If conflicts arise, it is the President's responsibility to ease tension so that the conflicts within SSA or outside do not jeopardize the organization. The President shall lead SSA away from actions that may bring harm to the existence of the organization and help prevent conflicts and find solutions.
•  The President shall work with Finance to maintain funds for SSA events and be a co-signer on all checks and financial transactions.
• The President shall work with those becoming members of the executive board to understand their respective roles and the SSA constitution.
• The President shall determine the course of action to take on issues that the SSA constitution does not go into details. 
• The President shall be in charge of forming an election committee, which shall be addressed under Article V. 
•  If there is a tie in a vote, the President will be the tiebreaker.