The vice-chair or vice president has the same duties and responsibilities as all other board members, including the duty of loyalty, the duty of obedience, and duty of care. The vice-chair or vice president generally serves as a backup leader to the board president so the board is never without leadership.

These are some of the duties for this position:

• Runs board meetings as requested and in the board presidents absence
• Serves as the nonprofits spokesperson as needed
• Assists with board president duties
• Completes special duties as requested