2025 Election Cycle Positions

President

• The President shall have general supervision and direction of the business and affairs of the organization. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and/or Directors and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors or the members.
• The President shall appoint Committee Chairpersons with approval of the Board of Directors.
• The President shall share, with the Treasurer, the right to sign checks and warrants for the withdrawal of corporate funds.
• The President shall provide yearly reports to the membership regarding the actions of the Board of Directors, the financial status of the organization, activities of the committees and other activities of the organization.
• The President shall represent the organization at national and regional RID conferences, attending applicable business and organizational meetings. To aid in this responsibility, UTRID will either reimburse or schedule and pay directly for the President’s transportation, registration and accommodations, totaling up to 10% of the organization’s current account balance, but not to exceed $1500.
• The President shall provide an annual report and all other documentation to the RID National Representative in accordance with the RID Affiliate Chapter Requirements.

Secretary

• The Secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of all proceedings of the Board of Directors and of the general membership meetings.
• The Secretary shall keep the seal of the corporation and affix it to such papers and instruments as may be required in the regular course of business and shall make service of such notices as may be necessary or proper.
• The Secretary shall supervise the keeping of the records of the organization.
• The Secretary shall perform other duties of the office as prescribed by the Board of Directors.

MAL (Emerging Interpreter Committee Chair) *

• The Emerging Interpreter Committee Chair Member-at-Large is responsible for forming and guiding a committee that supports UTRID members who are new to the interpreting profession or actively pursuing certification & credential advancement.
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors, this MAL will oversee the coordination of activities that blend peer connection, skill-building, and professional resource sharing for early-career interpreters.

MAL (Public Relations Committee Chair) *

• The Public Relations Committee Chair Member-at-Large is responsible for overseeing a committee that manages UTRID’s external communications, including the website, social media, email, and promotional messaging.
• This MAL ensures alignment with UTRID’s branding and public image, and provides leadership for the creation and distribution of flyers and other visual materials.

MAL (Future President) *

• The Future President Member-at-Large is responsible for working closely with the President and Executive Committee to gain experience in the operations, programs, and governance of UTRID.

• This MAL shall play an instrumental role in the development of UTRID’s Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM), with the expectation that they will ultimately assume leadership of the project.
• This MAL intends to be a candidate for the position of President in 2027 and will use this term to build fluency in UTRID’s mission, administrative functions, and organizational culture.

* All Members-at-Large (MAL) shall act as liaisons to the Board of Directors from the membership, working directly with the membership and assisting with the coordination of activities and communications within the organization.