Job Description: Club Chairman

Main purpose of role: There are two distinct functions of the chairperson, the Executive role and the Ambassador role. They are applicable in different instances.

• •  To chair the meetings and act as principal officer throughout the year, by making decisions whenever the need arises, in consultation with other officers when appropriate
• •  To attend meetings in a neutral and uncommitted capacity, to enable the group to have a discussion with a neutral person in the chair.

Actual duties involved

• •  To provide direction for the Club by effective leadership and management
• •  Monitor and evaluate the progress of agreed actions - both short term and strategic
• •  Ensure that succession and forward planning are integral and ongoing in the Club
• •  Manage other Club officers to ensure the delivery of their responsibilities
• •  Ensure that the two common elements mentioned above are in place and followed by Members
• •  Ensure that the Club structure and responsibilities are transparent and available to the Membership
• •  Represent (or arrange a representative for) the Club on the constituent body Committee
• •  Chair and manage the Executive Management Committee and monthly Club meetings

Liaison with:

• •  Executive Management Committee
• •  Club Membership
• •  Sponsors and Supporters

The post holder will be responsible to: The Executive Management Committee Meetings to attend

• Chairperson of Executive Management Committee
• Sub Committees, by request
• Minis and Youth Executive Committee, by request
• Club Annual General Meeting
• County Annual General Meeting
• RFU forums and meetings, if appropriate

Term of role: The chairman will be appointed for one year at a time, with the expectation that the post holder will retain the role for a maximum of 3 years. Benefits

• Reasonable travel expenses
• Other associated expenses as directed by the Treasurer
• Increase in profile within the rugby fraternity and local & national media
• Other benefits as set out by the Club

Other information: to ensure that equal opportunities exist through the Committee and its actions