Finance team members & roles

Local Extension educator (LEE)

• Oversees the federation or council financial process ,ensuring team members are prepared for their roles and funds are appropriately supervised

• Engages the Extension educator (operations), as defined within their roles and responsibilities

Youth treasurer

• The treasurer carries out the responsibilities of the role as defined. This provides an educational opportunity for youth to learn financial management skills.

• The group should elect a new youth treasurer each year and the term should not exceed two one-year consecutive terms. The youth treasurer is a voting member of the federation/council and their executive board/advisory committee.

Adult volunteer advisor to the youth treasurer

• Guides and assists the youth treasurer in their duties. Helps assure that the youth has a meaningful, educational role.

• Must be a Minnesota 4-H volunteer.

• The term should follow the terms outlined in the federation/council constitution and bylaws. When using this option, the adult volunteer advisor is a voting member of the federation/council and their executive board/advisory committee.

The finance team may also include

• A county Extension support staff (CSS)

  • The CSS may be assigned specific responsibilities; the decision is made in conversation with the regional director.

  • The CSS does not have a voice or vote on the federation/council or executive board/advisory committee.

  • The term is limited only by the length of employment or change in position description.

• An person or firm hired and paid by the federation or council

  • The short-term employee or firm carries out the responsibilities as defined in their position description or contract.

  • These individuals do not have a voice or vote on the federation/council or executive board/advisory committee.

  • There is no term limit but the role should be reviewed annually.

Contact

Pat Morreim, program manager, morre002@umn.edu, 763-427-5428