During chapter meetings, what is the primary responsibility of the DECA High School Division Executive Officer (EO)?

• A. Schedule meetings and take notes only.
• B. Lead and coordinate meetings, set agendas, assign tasks, and ensure actions align with the chapter’s goals and DECA policies.
• C. Manage budget exclusively.
• D. Handle social media marketing.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is leadership and facilitation of chapter meetings. The Executive Officer is responsible for guiding and organizing the meeting, which includes planning and setting the agenda so important topics are covered efficiently, steering the discussion to stay on track, and assigning tasks to members with clear deadlines. The EO also ensures that actions taken during meetings support the chapter’s goals and comply with DECA policies, keeping the process organized and compliant. In practice, this means coordinating with other officers and the advisor, following up on assignments, and making sure decisions translate into concrete steps that move the chapter forward.

Other roles mentioned are narrower in scope: simply scheduling and taking notes misses the leadership and coordination aspect; managing the budget is typically handled by the treasurer; handling social media marketing is usually the purview of a marketing/communications role.