Overview of Responsibilities:
- Support the chapter members by handling Chapter income and approved expenses through completion of BTA voucher forms and sending them to the BTA clerk, via email for expense or reimbursement vouchers or via USPS mail for deposit vouchers.
- Use a Cash Receipt booklet with carbon copy sheets to document exchange of any cash or checks between the Treasurer and chapter members or volunteers.
- Review the periodic (monthly) report of BTA financial transactions for the Chapter's funds to ensure the BTA bookkeeping is consistent with the expected and recognized transactions for the Chapter. And work with the BTA clerk to resolve any discrepancies.
Duties of the Treasurer as determined by the BTA's Bylaws:
- Serving as liaison to the BTA Treasurer in all issues regarding Chapter finances.
- Forwarding all Chapter revenues and related documentation to the BTA office for deposit to the Chapter’s account.
- Reviewing, approving when appropriate, and submitting all bills and expenses to the BTA office for payment.
- Maintaining a list of the Chapter’s assets, e.g. tools, banners, etc.
- Submitting a financial report at meetings of the membership and Leadership Committee.
- Preparing an annual financial summary report each year in advance of the Annual Meeting, where it shall be reviewed and approved. This report must be provided to the Vice-Chair/Secretary for inclusion in the Chapter’s annual report to the BTA.
Directions
To express interest in this position, please contact lakeplains@buckeyetrail.org. This is an elected position. Chapter members vote on a leadership committee which then decides internally on who will fulfill each leadership role.
