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The President sets the overall annual committee agenda (consistent with
the views of members), helps the committee prioritise its goals and
then keeps the committee on track by working within that overall
framework. At the operational level, the major function of the
President is to facilitate effective committee meetings.
Responsibilities and duties
The President/Chairperson should:
- manage committee and/or executive meetings
- manage the annual general meeting
- represent the club/group at local, regional, state and national levels
- act as a facilitator for club/group activities
- ensure the planning and budgeting for the future is carried out in accordance with the wishes of the members
Knowledge and skills required
Ideally the President/Chairperson is someone who:
- can communicate effectively
- is well informed of all organisation activities
- is aware of the future directions and plans of members
- has a good working knowledge of the constitution, rules and the duties of all office holders and subcommittees
- is a supportive leader for all organisations' members
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