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What does the PRESIDENT do?   FROM the BY LAWS and Policy/Procedures.  Classification: Automatic succession from the office of President-Elect.Must be a voting member of LPCA and AMHCA.  (Bylaw requirement – member of AMHCA)

Term of Office: Three Years (President Elect, President, Immediate Past President) The President shall be elected for a term of one year, or until a successor is elected and installed. The President, upon completion of the term of office, shall succeed to the office of Immediate Past President without election, to serve for a term of one year.

President shall be the principal executive officer of the Association and, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors.  The President may authorize the President-elect or any other officer or agent of the Association to act in his/her place instead. The President shall perform all duties incident to the office of the President and such other duties as may be specifically prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.   The President may appoint ad hoc committee chairs as needed.

The President or his/her representative shall represent the Association at meetings of other organizations in a way that promotes the purposes of the Association.    DUTIES:

  1. Serves as an official representative of LPCA in contact with individuals, government, civic, business and professional organizations, institutions and groups, for the purpose of advancing the objectives and policies of LPCA. The President shall have the power to appoint a representative if unable to be the official representative.
  2. Serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
  3. Serves as a member of the Executive committee.
  4. Calls special meetings of the Association or the Executive committee as outlined in the Bylaws.
  5. Fills vacancies, which may occur on committees, as provided by the Bylaws.
  6. Forms special committees when such are essential to the management of the Association. All special committees formed are presented for approval at the next Executive Board Meeting.
  7. Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee.
  8. Determines the time and place of any special meeting of the Association as provided by the Bylaws.
  9. Appoints tellers to assist in determining the result of any vote taken, when applicable.
  10. Casts the deciding vote in case of a tie, if the chair wishes.
  11. Keeps an itemized accounting of official expenditures of the office, which shall be submitted to the Treasurer for reimbursement (on a financial statement form with all receipts). Prepares an annual operating budget to present to the Board of Directors by July.
  12. Submits a written report of the officially designated activities highlighting the Association to the Secretary prior to all Executive Board Meetings and an Annual Report prior to LPCA Annual Session.
  13. Delivers an address to the LPCA Annual Convention, with copies available for distribution.
  14. Submits an agenda of the upcoming meeting(s) to members of the Board of Directors at least ten days before the Board meeting.
  15. Prepares a President’s Message for all issues of the LPCA NEWSLETTER.
  16. Gathers material and files to give incoming President.
  17. Answers all correspondence promptly. Keeps all correspondence in an organized file.
  18. Serves the Association ably and efficiently. The President must know the Bylaws and have a basic knowledge of parliamentary procedures.
  19. The President will work with the CEO of the Association for the “business” of the Association. The CEO will run the business and the staff of the organization.
  20. Performs other such duties as may be provided by the Bylaws.

 An annual operation budget shall be prepared by the CEO, Treasurer and Finance Committee and proposed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors each year. 

MISSION and VISION STATEMENT

MISSION STATEMENT  (updated 2021)  The Licensed Professional Counselors Association is dedicated to the profession and the professionalism of Counselors.

VISION STATEMENT

The Licensed Professional Counselors Association is a dynamic, progressive organization promoting the role of professional counselors as leaders in mental health care.

We create a safe, nurturing association fostering the professional and personal growth of our members.

As the premier organization representing counselors, we enhance the image and working environment of Professional Counselors by:
  • Ensuring and empowering the future generation in this association
  • Maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards
  • Providing leadership through development of legislative initiatives
  • Initiating collaborative relationships based on our principles of inclusiveness and mutuality with any and all organizations vested in mental health

As counselors, we believe quality mental health care is crucial to the wellbeing of our clients, our community, our nation and our planet.

 LPCA significantly contributes to the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the public through community service projects and public education efforts.

We provide our services with respect and dignity to those we serve.

ALL LPCA BOARD MEETING START AT 10:00 am

LOCATION:  LPCA office, 3091 Governors Lake Drive, STE 570, Norcross, GA 30071    PHONE 770-449-4547