SMPTE Section Chair Duties

As senior officer of the Section, it is the prime responsibility of the Chair to see that the Secretary/Treasurer and the Board of Managers fulfill their functions, and to ensure that a full schedule of meetings of high quality are held. The Chair exercises general supervision over the activities of the Section.
Appoints any committees that are needed to carry on the activities of the Section in an efficient manner. It is recommended that a Membership Chair and a Test Materials Advisor be appointed as part or in addition to the Section Board of Managers.
Submits Section budget proposals to the Sections Vice President.
Works with the Board of Managers to provide interesting meetings and to recruit new members.
Appoints a Nominating Committee for the selection of new Section Leaders and Regional Governors.
Forwards to the Section Vice President a report on each Section meeting, giving information as to speakers, subjects, attendance, and other information of importance.
Serves on the Fellows Membership Committee and can submit a nomination for a Fellow Membership .
Is encouraged to submit/solicit nomations for the Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society