The President serves as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, responsible for implementing and overseeing all policies and programs and acting as its highest‑ranking officer. They preside over the Board of Directors and Representative Council, appoint committee leaders with Board approval, participate as an ex officio member of all committees, and ensure that all organizational bodies and individuals fulfill their duties—initiating replacements when necessary. The President reports concerns to the Board and helps develop recommended actions. They also represent the Association publicly, serve as an automatic delegate to all eligible affiliated bodies, and act as chair of all delegations, appointing co‑chairs when absent.

Delegates to conventions held by the AFT, NEA, Florida AFL-CIO, and the Central Florida Labor Council shall be elected by the Board of Directors from among its members. If members of the Board of Directors are not willing or able to serve, then the Board may conduct a secret ballot election among the general membership to obtain the additional delegates needed. Delegates to the delegate assembly of the Florida Education Association shall be chosen by secret ballot according to the procedures of FEA.

All members are encourage to participate on committees. Our committees help steer the direction of our organization. Committee chairs are selected by the LCEA Board and the committee members.

The Vice President shall be the second highest ranking officer; will advise and assist the President and perform functions assigned by the President, governing bodies, or the Bylaws of LCEA.  The Vice President will act in place of the President in the event the President is unable to fulfill the functions of office.  They shall work closely with one or more committees as the President may suggest.

The treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the Association and shall disburse them upon authorization by the Board of Directors. They shall include the collecting, safeguarding, reporting on and dispensing of funds.  They shall maintain a file of the members for accurate dues amounts, keep accurate account of receipts and disbursements, report to each regular meeting of the Board of Directors and Representative Council, and prepare an annual financial statement for publication to members as directed by the Board of Directors. He/she shall keep the President and the Board of Directors informed as to the financial condition of the Association.  They shall be bonded by the Association. They shall assist the Budget Committee in the initial drafting of the annual budget.  Adhere to the responsibilities as listed in Board approved job description.

Members who have a passion for professional development and learning are encourage to create, build, and facilitate professional learning for their LCEA colleagues. LCEA PD Facilitators are selected from applicants throughout the year.

The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and Representative Council, shall maintain official files, and shall assist the President with communication.  Adhere to the responsibilities as listed in Board approved job description

The legislative and policy-forming body of the Association shall be the Representative Council. The Council shall consist of the Board of Directors and one or more representatives, or their designated alternates, elected from each work location by the Association members at that location. 

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In each work location in the school system, active members in good standing shall by secret ballot elect annually one Faculty Representative to the Representative Council for each twenty (20) members or major fraction thereof.  At least one such Representative shall be allowed from each work location which has active members. Where more than one such Representative is elected, one shall be designated by the members on that faculty as the Senior Faculty Representative. Elections shall normally be held during the first two weeks in April and Representatives shall take their seats at the May meeting of the Representative Council.

Members who have a passion for connecting with their colleagues and helping support improvements in the profession and community are encouraged to become organizers. Organizers are selected from member applicants throughout the year.