Officer Roles and Duties

  • Duties of Student Council Leaders 

    President 

    • Represent the student body at school and special events.
    • Assist the advisor in running student council meetings (bring the meetings to order and dismisses them).
    • Votes when there is a tie.
    • Makes announcements over the intercom when needed.
    • Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.  

    Secretary  

    • Keeps accurate minute of meetings.
    • Handles council correspondence.
    • Reports minutes from previous meetings.
    • Takes role at meetings.
    • Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct. 

    Treasurer  

    • Handles funds.
    • Keeps accurate record on income and expenses.
    • Reports at meetings on money matters when needed.
    • Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct. 

    Class Representatives 

    • Attend student council meetings and report back to classrooms.
    • Report class feedback to the council.
    • Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.

    Advisor 

    • Oversees student council meetings and activities.
    • Instructs students on holding elections.
    • Helps student council establish goals, plan a calendar, and form service projects.

    (The above information was based on information from the National Association of Elementary School Principals and from the Middle Level Student Councils Guide for Students & Advisors)