Job Description for Council Treasurer
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Oversee fiscal management and insure proper receipt and disbursement of funds to and by the statewide independent living council (SILC)
- Serve as chairperson for the SILC finance committee
- Report current fiscal status of organization at meetings of the SILC
- Work with SILC and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) staff on budget development for the State Plan for Independent Living
- Collaborate with finance committee and staff to develop a budget for the SILC resource plan
- Facilitate development of new independent living leaders within the state.
VALUES DESIRED
- Commitment to “consumer control”
- Support for equal access and equal opportunity
- Commitment to full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of society
- Possession of honesty, integrity, and respect for the values of others
- Adherence to strong, personal ethics, including maintaining confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest or self-dealing
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of or aptitude for budgets and finance
- Knowledge about centers for independent living and independent living services; and the roles of the Council and Centers for Independent Living
- Ability to represent individuals with disabilities while working with others from diverse backgrounds
- Experience actively participating in meetings
TIME PER MONTH (excluding travel time)
- Regular (Quarterly) and Special Council Meetings
- 48 Hours plus travel time and Committee/Work Group Meetings
- Reading and preparation for meetings
- Reviewing organization financials