Pierce County POLICY: Officer Appointments & Job Definitions
Officers of the Pierce County Department of Human Services Board are a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elected per Pierce County Code.Officers of the Pierce County Department of Human Services Board are elected as servant-leaders of the Board. No officer will have any authority to speak or act on behalf of the Board other than that authority specifically granted in county code, board policy or by majority vote of the Board.The Chairperson’s primary duties are to:
- collaborate with the Director to prepare board meeting agendas;preside at board meetings;appoint sub-committees and make special assignments, subject to the Pierce County Code;sign official documents requiring signature; and
- represent the Board in public and official capacities as instructed by the Board.
The Chairperson will also:
- act as liaison between the Board and the Director;encourage the Board to do strategic planning;assist board members in building their board skills;refer board member conduct or performance violations to the Pierce County Board of Supervisors Chairperson for possible disciplinary action;
- encourage all board members to participate in board activities; and
- ensure that all board member’s views are represented in board meetings.
The Vice-Chairperson’s primary duties are to:
- preside at board meetings in the absence of the Chairperson; and
- assume the duties of the Chairperson when the Board determines that the Chairperson can no longer serve.
The Vice-Chairperson will also:
- be prepared to assume the duties of Chairperson, as needed; and
- manage special assignments as requested by the Board Chairperson.
REFERENCE
Pierce County Code 4-38