Chairperson Job Description

Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church

Chairperson Job Description

As approved at the AGM, 25/3/2012

 

Committee Chairperson

RPUC Officers are expected to fulfil their responsibilities methodically, accurately and in keeping with the standards expected by the Charity Commission and, where appropriate, the Inland Revenue. They must also work in keeping with, and to promote, the aims set out in the RPUC Aims Document.

 

In addition to the normal duties of being a Trustee, which status he or she also holds, the Chairperson of the Committee has the following responsibilities:

 

• Planning the annual cycle of Committee and General meetings;
• Setting the agenda for such meetings, in conjunction with the Secretary;
• Ensuring that the AGM is prepared and runs appropriately, in conjunction with the Secretary;
• Chairing and facilitating meetings, ensuring they run fairly and efficiently;
• Giving direction to RPUC policy;
• Ensuring the implementation of decisions made at RPUC meetings;
• Acting as spokesperson for the Congregation;
• Participating in and, where necessary, leading strategic reviews of RPUC governance or activities;
• Working with the Treasurer regarding funding applications for and on behalf of RPUC, as appropriate;
• Carrying out Performance Review of the Minister and other RPUC employees as appropriate, as part of a review team of 2 or 3 Trustees.