Elections are now Open May 6 - May 8

This Spring, NAGT members will be voting for their first Executive Board. Listed below are the bylaws pertaining to the duties of officers. Please consider nominating someone for the Board or self-nominating. To review ALL of NAGT's bylaws, click here.  Please see below for details regarding the offices.

Articles pertaining to NAGT Offices

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS
​Section 5.1 - Number. The elected officers of the NAGT shall be:
  • President
  • First Vice President & Membership Chair
  • Second Vice President & Program Chair
  • Third Vice President & Fundraising
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Communications Officer
  • Legislative Officer
  • Community Officer


Section 5.2 - Term. Term of office shall be June 1 through May 31 of each year.

Section 5.3 - Limitation. No officer shall serve in the same office for more than three (3) full years in succession, nor may any person holds two (2) elected offices at the same time. The term limit may be lifted if (a) no one can be found to fill the office, (b) the current officer is willing to continue, and (c) the exception is approved by a ⅔ majority of the Executive Board. The President may serve on the Executive Board for one (1) year at the conclusion of his/her presidency for continuity and support.

Section 5.4 - Vacancies. Any vacancy in any office for an unexpired term shall be filled by the Executive Board.

Section 5.5 – Office Sharing. Any elected or appointed position (other than Treasurer) may be held by two persons serving as a single officer with a single vote. For example, two volunteers may serve jointly as Co-Presidents. For the purpose of the By Laws, a single terminology is used (i.e. President).

Section 5.6 - Records. Each officer shall be responsible for maintaining written records of that office and shall convey these records to the successor.

Section 5.7 - Attendance. It is expected that the Executive Board meetings shall be regularly attended by its members. If at any time during an officer’s term of office, an elected officer misses three (3) Executive Board meetings, such member shall be deemed to have immediately resigned his/her position with the NAGT, unless a majority of the remaining members agree otherwise.
ARTICLE VI - DUTIES OF OFFICERSSection 6.1 - The President shall:
  1. Have served previously as a representative on the Association Board in another capacity before serving as President;
  2. Preside as chairperson of all membership meetings and Executive Board meetings;
  3. Be an ex-officio member of all committees, except the Nominating Committee;
  4. Be authorized to sign the Association bank account;
  5. Represent the Association in any activities related to the education or interests of gifted & talented students and may delegate any member to represent the Association if the President and First Vice President are unable to serve;
  6. Serve as the public representative for NAGT in all external capacities, such as presenting to the NISD board and promoting events with the media;
  7. Be responsible for maintenance of all permanent records of NAGT.

Section 6.2 – The First Vice President & Membership officer shall:
  1. Assume the duties of the President in the absence or request of the President and implement a plan to build and maintain general membership;
  2. Maintain a current membership roster or database and an up-to-date electronic mailing list for NAGT;
  3. Manage the membership renewal process and provide incoming membership funds to the Treasurer for deposit.

Section 6.3 - The Second Vice President & Program Chair shall:
  1. Assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President or First Vice-President.
  2. Serve as chairperson of the Program Committee; plan for annual membership meetings and provide information about enrichment programming and other resources;
  3. Perform all other functions as directed by the President.

Section 6.4 - The Third Vice President & Fundraising Chair shall:
  1. Assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President and the First and Second Vice Presidents;
  2. Serve as chairperson of the Fundraising Committee; solicit foundation and grant awards, and seek avenues to defray Association expenses;
  3. Perform all other functions as directed by the President.

Section 6.5 - The Secretary shall:
  1. Keep accurate minutes of all membership meetings and Executive Board meetings;
  2. Be responsible for necessary correspondence;
  3. Draft and maintain Association Bylaws;
  4. Have minutes of any prior meeting(s) prepared ahead of each Board meeting in order to be approved by the Board;
  5. Be responsible for notifying Executive Board members of the regular and special meetings of the NAGT Board;
  6. Perform all other functions as directed by the President.
  7. Serve as the registered agent for NAGT.

Section 6.6 - The Treasurer shall:
  1. Have custody of all funds of the Association;
  2. Receive and deposit all monies of NAGT;
  3. Be a signer on the checking account.
  4. Disburse such sums as approved by the Executive Board;
  5. Keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures;
  6. Present a brief financial statement at every regular Executive Board meeting and, if requested, at any regular meeting of the membership;
  7. Submit financial records for audit within thirty (30) days of the end of each July.
  8. Complete and file all necessary tax and sales documents on time.
  9. Perform all other functions as directed by the President.

Section 6.7 – The Communication officer shall:
  1. Edit and publish a regular communication for its members and extended constituents;
  2. Post the communications electronically on the Association website;
  3. Create other publications as designated by the Executive Board.
  4. Provide Social Media presence.
  5. Maintain a pictorial record or scrapbook of NAGT activities, awards and accomplishments.

Section 6.8 – The Legislative officer shall:
  1. Present reviews to the Executive Board and general membership regarding state and national legislative action impacting gifted and talented students;
  2. Advise the Executive Board about opportunities to offer input on local, state and national legislation involving gifted & talented students and keep them up to date on legislative developments.
  3. Network with other groups interested in legislation affecting gifted & talented students.
  4. Represent the NAGT in providing input on legislation either in person or in writing to legislators or other appropriate parties.
  5. Serve as liaison to TAGT (Texas Association for Gifted and Talented) and report on legislative, conference, and parent division activities;
  6. Develop relationships with neighboring parent groups and create opportunities for collaboration and networking.

Section 6.9 – The Community officer shall:
  1. Coordinate the Campus Liaison Team and maintain at least one Liaison from each campus or middle school feeder pattern.
  2. Serve as liaison to private and homeschool gifted families.
  3. Develop relationships with community leaders and businesses.
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