OVERVIEW OF ROLES OF ISEA HQ AND ISEA BOARD

The ISEA HQ is the administrative centre of the Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts. The HQ shall designate a staff member to report directly and regularly (at least once a month) to the Board of Directors. All executive and strategic decisions (i.e., financial, contractual and institutional change) of ISEA shall only be made by the Board of Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ISEA HQ:
Administrative center for routine operations of the Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts

Phase 1:
Provide a stable and dependable headquarters for ISEA.

- reply to inquiries, and/or forward to appropriate person

- routine maintenance of web site

- coordination of biannual revision of web site, following consultation with the Board

- coordination of newsletter, following consultation with the Board

- provide information to the public about past and present and future ISEA Symposia

- provide an administrative infrastructure including: phone, fax, photocopy, access to the Internet, databases, networks, etc.

Phase 2:
Identify and develop proposals for outside funding. Wherever feasible, ISEA should work with partners, as either individuals or organizations, in diverse parts of the world, and working across all frontiers (differences in culture, gender, economic class, age groups, etc.)

- work in consultation with the Board

- maintain contact with potential partners around the world

- provide access to marketing and publicity resources


RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ISEA BOARD:
Executive and strategic decisions, including setting policy

Phase 1:
Consult with HQ staff on implementation of policy

- Approve budget of HQ

- Approve any cooperative programs with other organizations

- Consult on public representations of ISEA

- Develop new policy

Phase 2:
Work with the HQ to develop a plan to engage in outreach

- Board members and those designated by the Board, such as IIAC members, should represent ISEA at events where partnerships may be developed. HQ staff may also be designated by the Board, as appropriate.

- Review and approve all funding proposals at least 30 days before deadline.