VII. THE DUTIES OF THE CENTAL OFFICE
A. The Central OFFICE (in Washington D.C.) Shall Have the Duty To:
1.�Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization.
2.�Liaison, co-ordinate�� with the local chapters and provide tasks, programs and projects that will enhance the performance and awareness of the local chapters.
3.�Identify, with the help of the Board, conduct research for needs assessment of issues and challenges facing Diaspora communities and undertake projects aimed at advocating and alleviating these concerns at the national and state levels.
4.�UNITE and HARMONIZE the efforts of all the individual members and chapters of Israaca in order to produce effective and efficient policy and programs.
5.�CONDUCT careful studies of all the theories and ideas that are relevant to the principles and objectives of ISRAACA.
6.�RAISE funds and make them available to all the chapters of ISRAACA.
7.�PUBLICIZE the principles, ideas, and policy positions of ISRAACA.
C. The Executive Director Shall Have the Duty To:
1.�The Executive Director shall be accountable to the Board for the proper and legal conduct of the business of ISRAACA according to the policies from time to time established by the Board and the General Membership.
2.� PARTICIPATE in all phases of the budgeting process in co-operation with the Treasurer of the organization.
3.�Plan and execute fundraising events and coordinate fund development and management for the organization.
4.�Sign Documents and enter in to Negotiations on behalf of the Organization,
5.�CO?SIGN with the General Treasurer checks and authorize payments.
6.�Appoint, manage and supervise the staff of his/her office.
7.�IMPLEMENT the decisions and instructions of the General Membership and the Board.
8.�COORDINATE the efforts of the Central Office and the Local Chapters.
9.�Speak for ISRAACA and develop relationships with international media and stakeholders on behalf of the organization and edit annual reports and public relations documentation.
10.�MAINTAIN a good financial record and ENSURE ISRAACA's healthy financial status.
11.�Ensure the integrity of the organization in consistently focusing on its mission and vision, regardless of the complex circumstances facing the organization at any given moment.
E. The General Treasurer Shall Have the Duty and Power To:
The General Treasurer is the Chief Custodian of the Funds and Property of the ISRAACA and shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.
1.�As the Chief Custodian of the Funds and Property of ISRAACA, he shall RECEIVE and BANK all monies on Behalf of ISRAACA.
2.�KEEP the books, receipts, and record of the financial position of ISRAACA, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices.
3.�PREPARE and SUBMIT to the General Assembly an Annual report showing the income and expenditure of the past year.
4.�PREPARE and SUBMIT periodical reports to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director and all Standing Committees.
5.�COOPERATE with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in the development and implementation of fund raising plans.
6.�CO?SIGN with the Executive Director cheques and authorize payments.
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F. The Board of Directors Shall Have the Duty and Power To:
1.�Formulate the policies and platform that provide overall direction to ISRAACA
2.�Formulate the strategies to achieve the organizational goals
3.�Undertake studies and decide upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of projects and programs intended for implementation in Somalia and in the Diaspora.
4.�Represent ISRAACA, its vision and mission and strengthen ISRAACA's identity within the community.
5.�Supervise and provide guidance to the Executive Director, especially to ensure the integrity of the organization in consistently focusing on its mission and vision, regardless of the complex circumstances facing the organization at any given moment.
6.�Preside over all Annual General Meetings and submit Progress Report on the status of the organization.
7.�Create special committees, permanent and temporary, to study or address a specific task(s) such elections committee, Diaspora committee, chapter development and etc.
8.�SUPERVISE the activities of all the functional committees of ISRAACA.
9.�Maintain a harmonious relationship within ISRAACA and attend to solution of conflicts.