• Preside over and conduct class chapter meetings in accordance with accepted parliamentary procedure
• Plans and runs all class meetings (approximately one to two class meetings per month)
• Keeps the meeting in order and on topic.
• Sees that time limits are observed.
• Handles the discussion in an orderly way.
• Gives every member who wishes to speak, a chance to do so.
• Tactfully keeps all speakers to rules of order and to the question.
• Should give pro and con speakers alternating turns to speak.
• States each motion before it is discussed and before it is voted on.
• Puts motion to a vote and announces outcome.
• Should be familiar enough with parliamentary law to inform assembly on proper procedures.
• Attend and participate in Mane Link officer meetings (every Monday morning at 7:30)
• Represent the class at special school functions and events, civic clubs, and other out-of-school organizations.
• Supervises and counsels the functioning of the elected officers and their duties to build future leaders for the school
• Coordinates the interviewing, selection, and functioning of committee chairpersons (Representatives and Senators) and task forces for class events
• Works with the Vice President and the Treasurer in budget and calendar preparation
• Encourages participation for all Mane Link and Class functions
• Committed to the success and follow-through of all Mane Link Projects and Class Projects
• Consults regularly with the class adviser on the progress of the class’s program of work and provides weekly updates from the Mane Link Officer meetings
• Determines the need for and calls all necessary special class meetings
• Encourages activity of class members through the display of his/her own enthusiasm
• Conducts himself/herself at all times in a manner that reflects credit upon the class, school, and the community.
• The duties and responsibilities of the President are a top priority under school grades. The expectation is that the class officers will be at all Class functions and Mane Link functions.
• Organizes, plans, and manages the 5, 10, 20, & 25-year reunion, and others as officers see fit (Senior class officers only).
• Maintains 90% attendance in order to participate in major class functions

• Assist the President in the planning, organizing, and implementation of the group meetings. (See President’s duties)
• Presides over class and Mane Link Officer Meetings in the absence of the president.
• Works with the president and the treasurer in budget and calendar preparation
• Assists the President in meeting agenda preparation
• Committed to the success and follow-through of all Mane Link Projects and Class Projects
• Keeps members of the class involved and up to date on upcoming events
• Assumes responsibilities as assigned by the President
• Encourages activity of class members through the display of his/her own enthusiasm
• Conducts himself/herself at all times in a manner that reflects credit upon the class, school, and the community.
• The duties and responsibilities of the Vice President are a top priority under school grades. The expectation is that the class officers will be at all Class functions and Mane Link functions.
• Assist in the Organization, Planning, and Management of the 5, 10, 20, 25-year reunion and others as officers see fit. (Senior class officers only).
• Maintains 90% attendance in order to participate in major class functions

• Prepares and distributes the agenda for class meetings
• Notifies members of upcoming meetings
• Takes roll of attendees at meetings, either verbal or written, and keeps permanent records of who attended.
• Takes minutes of the proceedings of the class meetings including date and place of meeting, who was presiding, and business conducted
• Committed to the success and follow-through of all Mane Link Projects and Class Projects
• Maintains a file of original agendas and minutes  
• Types all required letters of the President, Vice President, and Sponsor(s).
• Maintains contact numbers and e-mail addresses of all class members
• Write notes of courtesy and thank you’s to teachers, administrators, and support members when necessary.
• Contacts Representatives and Senators who are not fulfilling their duties and with the other officers try to get them involved or start the procedure for them to be dropped from the program
•  Makes sure class sponsors have the minutes from every Mane Link Executive Board meeting
• Assist in the Organization, Planning, and Management of the 5, 10, 20, 25-year reunion and others as officers see fit. (Senior class officers only).
• Maintains 90% attendance in order to participate in major class functions

• Works closely with the Class President and Vice President in preparing a workable year-long calendar and budget
• Oversees the expenses and revenues of the class
• Chairperson over fundraising for the class
• Maintains an accurate and detailed financial record of the class fund
• Prepares cost-benefit analyses of various endeavors (i.e. will the expense of time, money, effort, etc. be worthwhile in terms of its benefits of money, improved image, school spirit, etc.)
• Knows the school policies regarding the use of student finances and monitors the class finances to ensure the policy is followed
• Committed to the success and follow-through of all Mane Link Projects and Class Projects
• Deals with all money issues quickly and works with Mane Link Treasurer and Bookkeeper and class sponsor(s).
• Makes and reports monthly financial reports to the class members at meetings
• Assists the Class Administrative Assistant (Secretary)
• Assist in the Organization, Planning, and Management of the 5, 10, 20, 25-year reunion and others as officers see fit. (Senior class officers only).
• Maintains 90% attendance in order to participate in major class functions

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.