President/Chairperson

Responsibilities

The President/Chairperson if the principal leader of the Club and has the overall responsibility for the Club's administration. The President/Chairperson provides leadership and direction to the Club's Board/Committee, office bearers, officials and members.

Duties

• Be fair and reasonable and show consideration and understanding towards the feelings, hopes and expectations of everyone involved in the Club.
  
• Be unbiased and impartial, give clear direction and set an example for others to follow.
• Be an effective and efficient chairperson, encourage focused discussion and have a sound knowledge of debating and meeting procedures.
• Represent the Club at a League/Region state level in a positive and professional manner.
• Be well informed of all club activities.
• Ensure that responsibilities delegated to the Board/Committee and various office bearers and widely communicated, understood and followed through.
• Have a sound understanding of the Club Rules, the Constitution and the responsibilities and duties of office bearers and sub-committees.
• Ensure the Club's financial management procedures remain on target.
• Maintain an overview of the Club's planning process.
• Ensure at all times the management of the Club remains positive and progressive and the objects and aims of the Club are respected and observed.
• Be prepared to make difficult decisions on behalf of the Club if necessary.
• Insist on all members respecting and abiding by the Club's discipline provisions.
• Manage all Executive, Special and Committee Meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
• Oversee Rosk Management Procedures for the Club.

Notes

The President/Chairperson plays a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing good governance of the Club. The President/Chair should ensure that the Board/Committee is well balanced and has a good cross section of relevant skills.