Committee Roles

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If you are interested in applying for a committee role, please read the relevant list of roles and responsibilities below. We recommend contacting the relevant committee member directly, for a more detailed overview of day-to-day responsibilities, and so you can stay informed of which roles have fewer nominations (and nominate yourself for one of these roles if you so desire).

1) Chair

Oversees all activities within the society
Liaises with and delegates duties to other committee members
Ensures health and safety regulations are adhered to in all activities
Works with treasurer to ensure the society remains within budget
Works on resolution of disciplinary matters (defined in society disciplinary policy)
Ensures the society meets the requirements of the society constitution and code of conduct

2) Secretary

Arranges committee meetings as frequently as necessary
Takes minutes of committee meetings
Chases up outstanding actions from past meetings

3) Shows and Classes Coordinator

Responsible for contacting teachers and organising for Saturday classes
Contributes to organisation of performances for shows

4) Communications Secretary

Ensures that all information is posted on the society instagram and whatsapp pages
Regularly posts timetables to inform members of the following week's events
May post further in advance to inform members of non-regular events e.g. socials, performances

5) Social Secretary

Responsible for organising socials, including those done with other societies
Room bookings for classes and other events
Ensures correct procedures are followed for events, trips and socials
Completes required documents for participation e.g. risk assessments

6) Treasurer

Works with chair to ensure the society remains within budget
Keeps regular accounts and spending plans for the academic year
Informs committee of accounts updates at meetings
Sets up online products where appropriate
Liaises with SU Finance and takes care of invoices
Ensures teachers and other expenses are paid

7) General Committee Member

Completes duties delegated by the chair
May help other committee members with their roles
Contributes to committee-wide responsibilities (see below)

All roles will require a few hours of work each week. In addition, some tasks are shared between the group and all committee members should be prepared to help out and contribute. These include: