Committee Positions

The President

• Will have final responsibility for all matters pertaining to the running of the society.
• Will chair meetings of the committee.
• Will introduce or delegate committee members to introduce guest speakers
• Will assist and support all other members of the committee in performing their duties.
• Will hold a membership list in addition to the copy held by the secretary.
• Will hold a copy of the constitution and associated documents.
• Will have access to the society email account and have the responsibility for its operation, upkeep and for granting access to committee members.
• Will be politically neutral and refrain from publicly supporting one political party.
• In charge of drafting society’s year planner.
• A previous committee member (if no committee member stands, position will be open to entire membership)
• Will send Committee agenda to members at least 48 hours before a meeting
• (see I.2 for more information)

The Vice-President:                                                           

• Will assist the president thus will be in charge when President is absent.
• Will chair at least 2 committee meetings (1 each semester and as agreed on with president)
• Will be in charge of preparation of fresher’s stall and the Introduction evening.
• Will support the committee as a whole and represent the President when the president is absent by chairing committee meetings and attending required events.
• In charge of buying gift for guest speakers.
• Will be the intermediate between the Society and the other AUSA recognised Political Societies.
• Will help organise an inter-political societies event once a semester.

The Secretary

• Will perform all secretarial duties, including minute taking, attendance recording and collection.
• Will maintain a list of society members and other data, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
• Will check the society’s email daily and make sure members receive their weekly communication.
• Will make sure committee members receive previous committee minutes within a week after a meeting.

The Social Convener

• Will be responsible for the organisation of the society’s social calendar.
• Will oversee the organisation of the Society’s Christmas event and end of year Ball.
• Will assist VP with organising the Introduction

The PR, Social Media and blog officer. 

• Will be responsible for all matters dealing with publicising events.
• Will maintain the Blog, Facebook and all social media.
• Will be responsible for holding the society print card and hence, the printing of media.
• Will be responsible for photographing events.
• Making sure events are well publicised
• Along with the VP will be the main person in charge of freshers’ stall.
• Responsible for taking care of the blog, posting about events, photos and all things politics related - will remain neutral in posts. 

The Treasurer

• Will be responsible for all matters dealing with the society’s finances.
• Will ensure that the finances will adhere to AUSA rules and regulations.
• Will provide committee with a monthly financial statement of the society’s finances
• Will not be a 4th year student.
• Will be in charge of all financial transactions of the society.

Committee Members (3 places) 

• Will provide support to other committee members in tasks which are important to the society.
• Will contribute fully to the organisation and decision making of the society during committee meetings.
• Will hold committee members with portfolio in to accounts to make sure they are performing their role.

First year representative. 

• Will provide support to other committee members in tasks which are important to the society. 
• Will contribute fully to the organisation and decision making of the society during committee meetings.
• Will hold committee members with portfolio in to account to make sure they are performing their role. 
• Will be responsible for organising one event throughout the academic year.