Section 1.  The president shall:
a.   preside at all NEAT meetings and executive committee meetings;
b.   perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by the association;
c.   be an ex officio member of all committees except the nominating committee;
d.   coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the association in order that the Objectives may be promoted;
e.   serve as official spokesperson for NEAT.

Section 2.  The vice-presidents shall:
a.   act as aides to the president
b.   perform the duties of the president in the president's absence or inability to serve;
c.   perform such other duties as may be assigned by the association.

Section 3.  The recording secretary shall:
a.  record the minutes and attendance of all meetings of the association;
b.  have a current copy of the bylaws;
c.  maintain an up-to-date membership list;
d.  perform other duties as assigned. 

Section 4.  The corresponding secretary shall:
a.  write and distribute NEAT correspondence as directed by the association;
b.  perform other duties as assigned.

Section 5.  The treasurer shall:
a.  have custody of all the funds of the association;
b.  keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures;
c.  make disbursements as authorized by the president, Executive Board, or association in accordance with the budget adopted by the association
d.  have checks or vouchers signed by two authorized persons (the treasurer and one other);
e.  present a financial statement at every meeting of the Executive Board and at other times when requested by the Executive Board;
f.    make a full report at the meeting at which new officers officially assume their duties in May;
g. have the accounts examined annually or upon change of officers by an auditor or an auditing committee of not fewer than three members including at least one member not on the Executive Board, who, satisfied that the treasurers annual report is correct, shall submit a signed statement of that fact at the end of the report to the Executive Board in April or within 6 weeks of initiating the audit review upon change of officers;
h. when NEAT becomes a 501(c)3, the treasurer shall be bonded. The premium on the bond shall be paid by NEAT.

Section 6.  The historian shall compile annually: the names of officers and chairpersons of committees; and an activities report that contains the activities and accomplishments of NEAT including new, continuing and discontinued activities.  The historian following the annual meeting shall place this report and a membership roster on file.  In the absence of a historian these tasks will be completed by the secretary.

Section 7.  All officers shall perform the duties outlined in these bylaws and those assigned from time to time.  Upon the expiration of the term of office or in case of resignation, each officer shall turn over to the president, without delay, all records, books, and other materials pertaining to the office, and shall return to the treasurer, without delay, all funds pertaining to the office.  An officer who fails to perform the duties of an office may be replaced by a vote of the Executive Board.