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Chairperson
Meetings of more than two people need to have structure to ensure that they are productive, cover all the agenda items and allow all participants to contribute to the discussion. In order to keep structure and progression throughout the meeting a central figure must be appointed as Chairman.
Main Purpose of role:
To chair the club meetings and act as principal officer throughout the year, making decisions whenever the need arises in consultation with other committee members.
Skills required:
Be well informed with regard to club activities, the financial situation and all meeting agendas
Be able to represent the club at all levels (national and local)
Be able to chair committee meetings and all other club meetings, ensuring that all involved in the club can express their views
Good preparation and organisational skills
Be able to ensure that all meetings run smoothly, follow the agenda and are recorded
Be unbiased and impartial – the Chairman must temporarily give up his/her post to another in meetings where he/she is personally involved in a matter to be discussed
Be a good listener, communicator, summarizer, diplomatic and helpful
Estimated time commitment:
The nature of the job is that it is fairly consistent throughout the year
There is likely to be regular contact, around 5 - 8 hours per week
This post is a key role within the club. It also provides an opportunity for the post-holder to get to know a wide range of people and to take a strategic role in the overall running of a club.