The President shall preside over and conduct weekly meetings in accordance with accepted parliamentary procedure (Roberts Rules of Order). Oversee and aid all Mane Link activities. Represent Mane Link at special school events, civic clubs, and other out-of-school organizations. Liaison between school administration, PTSA, and the class sponsors. Uphold the character and integrity of the organization.

The Vice President of the Student Body shall assist the president in the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities.

Vice President of Student Affairs shall assist the President in the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities. Oversee and aid all Mane Link activities with the President. Aid all positions with events and plans. Assume the duties of the President if the President is unable to attend an event or meeting.

The Vice President of the House shall assist the President in the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities. Preside over the meetings of the freshman class. Oversee and aids all freshman events as well as al Mane Link activities.

The Vice President of Academics shall assist the President in the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities. Oversee the successful operation of the Vision Quest Program. Lead Vision Quest Director(s) in all operations. Complete all service reports and credits. Manage community-related events. Lead Community Chair in all operations.

The Vice President of Communication and Event Planning shall assist the President in the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities. Lead in the planning, organizing, and overseeing the clean-up of all Mane Link sponsored events. Oversee events that other officers plan. Must constantly check up on events and make sure that they are being carried out. Must also run social media pages and accounts associated with Mane Link.

The Spirit Chairperson shall be responsible for all spirit at Kennesaw Mountain High School. Organize all spirit buses to away sporting events and all pep rallies.

The Entertainment Chairperson shall plan and oversee parties, outings, and trips of the Executive Board and class officers to ensure that all members of Mane Link remain excited about the school and their responsibilities.

The Vision Quest Director(s) shall aid the Vice President of Academics. He/she shall help with all Vision Quest duties.

The Public Relation Chairperson shall inform the student body about school and community events, publish and distribute The Stall Street Journal every week, and create posters and/or tickets for all Mane Link events.

LEADERSHIP…is the quality that is sometimes a natural ability, but always must develop. The first step in making or becoming a good leader is to become a good follower. It is only through the understanding of the position of a follower that good leadership can be obtained.

There are certain personality traits in which a person who wishes to become a leader should possess. These traits will not only help a future leader in relations with the students, but with the faculty, administration, and the community. Sincerity, cheerfulness, kindness, a sense of humor, attention to detail, etc. are some of the great number of personality characteristics that a good leader who wants to have the attention and interest of all must possess.

The character of a person about to hold office is also a very important thing to consider. Does he or she have a good sense of values, a wholesome outlook? Is he completely honest and dependable? A leader should consider every person and their importance to Mane Link. He or she should be able to develop decisions democratically, give credit when earned, and know when and how to speak to everyone.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. Ability to work with other students
2. Helping to develop the qualities of leadership and fellowship in other students  
3. Being aware of individual personalities within the group
4. Having some understanding of abilities of students within the group and placing them in roles to succeed
5. Recognizing, rewarding, and reinforcing members’ positive contributions to the success of the group
6. Ability to install group confidence in each leader-member
7.Being ready to assume the responsibility and the work of a committee; always planning for worst-case-scenario
8. Showing a genuine interest and involvement in the activities of the group
9. Being able to avoid cliques which are detrimental to group achievement  
10. Taking a sense of pride in the goals of the organization
11. Participating in the activities of the group without concern for personal gain or profit
12. Concern for encouraging students to work toward group objectives
13. Being able to demonstrate efficiency and competency
14. Being willing to make decisions
15. Being ready to defend what is right
16. Being open minded and willing to listen to many points of view
17. Does not make decisions until all opinions are heard
18. Having a sense of organization, direction and destiny
19. Showing a real desire to learn
20. Placing group interest above self-interest
21. Having a willingness to serve others
22. Sustaining from gossip that is damaging to group dynamics
23. Be able to accept and learn from constructive criticism
24. Demonstrates school spirit and encourages others to show school pride
25. Outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic
26. Ability to plan, organize and manage small and large groups
27. Willing to accept personal sacrifices for the student body – this is the commitment you are making by accepting an office to serve
28. A cheerleader for all athletic and academic events
29. Ability to manage time effectively to be successful in your academic responsibilities, family responsibilities, Mane Link responsibilities and community responsibilities  

ETHICS:

Student leaders are public officials. If you are going to lead effectively and hold the confidence of those you serve, your conduct must conform to a strict ethics code. A student leader will be held to a stricter code of ethics due to their position. The student leader subscribes to the following principles:

1. A student leader will be honest with their team, their peers, and the Kennesaw Mountain staff.
2. A student leader will lead by providing a positive influence for their peers.
3. A student leader will not participate in situations where tobacco products, drugs, and alcohol are at any time during their term of office.
4. A student leader will show respect and pride in their work.
5. A student leader will participate in conversations that are positive and abstain from gossip.
6. A student leader may, within reason, receive personal gifts or favors from others provided they are not given with the intent of influencing the leader’s performance of official duties.
7. Student leaders will always do their best to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
8. Student leaders will show respect to all they encounter.


**TIME COMMITMENT**
As a representative for the school and Mane Link, you are required to offer your time, energy, and flexibility to the fullest extent to successfully carry out your responsibility to your team, peers, school, and community.  


CAMPAIGNING:

Every person running for an office is allowed to, but not required to, campaign. Mane Link and the KMHS Staff will monitor campaigning closely. Please follow these rules:

- Students may hang posters/flyers in the black boxes around the school only. Posters must be appropriate for school and CANNOT have any kind of reference to another candidate (maximum of 12 posters on campus). All posters/flyers must be taken down once winners have been announced.
- No candidate can bribe any students to vote for them. (This includes no stickers, candy, flyers, buttons).
- Candidates CANNOT make specific promises that they will fulfill if they are elected to office.
- Candidates must supply their own materials for posters.
- There is NO campaigning on the noted election days.
- On the day(s) of voting, those running can cast their ballot, but then must not approach the voting site for any reason.
- You may campaign on social media.


PROMISE:

I solemnly promise that if I am elected as a Mane Link Officer, I will perform all the duties assigned to me to the best of my ability. I know that this job will require a lot of hours each week and I am willing to devote the time needed to do my job right.

I understand that as an officer I am expected to uphold the integrity of the Kennesaw Mountain Student Council and to use good judgment and behavior while representing Kennesaw Mountain High School and the Kennesaw Mountain Mane Link in school and outside of school grounds at all times.  I understand that I must maintain an 90% participation rate.