- Oversees and coordinates the work of an executive board to run a PTA effectively

- Presides at PTA board and association meetings

- Serves as the official contact, communicator and representative of a PTA

- Designated as an authorized signer for PTA checks, contracts and authorizations for payment

- Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee

- Works with other PTA leaders to connect families, school and community to support student success

- Works as the primary aide to the president

- Helps lead a PTA towards specific goals consistent with PTA purposes and policies

- Performs president’s duties in his or her absence

- Carries out other duties outlined in unit bylaws and standing rules or as assigned

- Maintains permanent records to track unit funds and financial transactions

- Pays all PTA bills as authorized by board or association

- Prepares reports for every board and association meeting and an annual financial report

- Ensures taxes and reports required by PTA bylaws, insurance or federal and state governments are completed and submitted by the due dates

- Takes minutes at board and association meetings

- Co-signs formal papers with president: authorizations for payment, resolutions and formal letters

- Handles PTA correspondence as directed by the president

- Maintains and preserves PTA records and important documents to pass on at the end of the term

- Works closely with the treasurer and other financial officers in handling PTA funds

- Keeps a record of all PTA funds collected, deposited and disbursed

- Prepares monthly and annual financial reports