Qualifications: (F04-006)

1. Must be registered NSP member in the Section as their primary registration unit.
2. Must have been a NSP Patrol Representative for at least a year or registered as a NSP member for at least 5 years.
3. Must be familiar with current National, Division, Region, and, if relevant, Section policies and procedures.

• Should have been a NSP Patrol Representative for at least one year.
• Should have logged at least 45 days of active patrolling (excluding refreshers, tests, etc) with 1/3 of those days at a ski area in the Section.
• Should have experience working with area management in an area within the Section.
• Should have actively participated in management of Region activities (attended Region meetings, helped/administered Region tests/training activities).
• Should be registered in the Division as a Senior Patroller in any discipline (S05-M11).

Selection:

1. Election or appointment of a section chief is directed by division bylaws. Only elected section chiefs may vote in division director and board representative elections.
2. The division director may remove the section chief from office according to division bylaws.

Responsibilities: (F04-007)

1. Serves a term in accordance with Central Division By-Laws.
2. Supports and fosters the NSP mission Statement. Promotes the NSP education programs within the Section to maintain the integrity of NSP training standards and promote efficient service delivery
3. Cooperates with the Region Director and other NSP officers in maintaining rules, regulations, and training standards of the NSP.
4. Submits annual activity reports to the Region Director and, if necessary, financial reports to the Region Treasurer.
5. Facilitates communication to and from the Region Director, NSP unit Representative, Ski Area Patrol Director, and NSP members, and is responsible for any other duties designated by the Region Board of Director or the Region Director.
6. Works cooperatively with NSP unit Representatives to facilitate registration, dues payment, and financial reports in a timely manner.
7. Actively participates in Region functions off-area.
8. Maintains section records as directed by the Region Director or Region policy.
9. The Section Chief is expected to perform as a mentor and coach to prospective NSP leaders within his or her section.
10. The Section Chief is expected to visit each patrol within his/her Section annually.

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