• Must demonstrate a solid understanding of money management and basic accounting principles.
• Must be able to prepare periodic financial statements showing sources of revenues and dispositions of expenses.
• Must have access to a computer for record-keeping.
• Must be approved by the state plenary.
• Must be able to work with the Finance Committee and the Coordinating Committee.
• Must have the time available to perform the duties and responsibilities listed below.

• Maintain the state party checking account on behalf of the state party with the oversight and direction of the Finance Committee.
• Receive contributions from local Green Parties and keep detailed records on the amounts received from each donor (including local Green Parties).
• Issue checks for expenditures authorized by the Spending Policy and Procedures and keep detailed records on the amounts paid to each recipient.
• Prepare periodic financial statements showing sources of revenues and dispositions of expenses.
• File forms with the California Fair Political Practices Commission and the Federal Elections Commission as required by law.
• Implement and enforce the Spending Policy adopted by the Finance Committee, Coordinating Committee and the state plenary.
• Keep track of which counties have submitted Monthly Activity Reports and make the minimum contribution for the purpose of accrediting delegates to the state plenary meeting.
• Maintain a list of contacts for all participating local Green Parties.
• Maintain the forms necessary to implement and enforce the Spending Policy and Procedures and the Monthly Activity Report, and disseminate them to the local Green Parties whenever changes are made to the forms.
• Administer the Petra Kelly Memorial Fund.
• Participate on the state Budget and Finance Committees.

• In months where there is no state plenary meeting, the time commitment is minimal consisting only of maintaining the checking account. Prior to and including any state plenary, the time commitment increases to about 16 hours per month. The treasurer's term is for two years.

"7-1.6 Treasurer

"The Treasurer of the Green Party of California shall open and maintain bank accounts, keep financial records, and produce regular financial reports for the Green Party of California. The Treasurer shall also carry out any other duties appropriate and customary to the office of Treasurer. The term of the Treasurer shall be two years, beginning in odd-numbered years: the Treasurer shall be nominated by the Coordinating Committee, and subject to the confirmation of the first meeting of the General Assembly in odd-numbered years. The Coordinating Committee shall immediately fill any vacancy in the office of Treasurer, subject to the confirmation of the next meeting of the General Assembly."