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ROLE TITLE:  Chair Person

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Club Committee

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of cricket clubs
  • A background in leadership and management would be desirable
  • Good problem-solving skills and the ability to deal efficiently with problems and issues that may arise
  • Needs to be friendly, approachable and contactable
  • Well-organised, excellent communicator
  • Reliable and committed with confidentiality & tact
  • Enthusiastic Leader who is open to new ideas and can listen to others
  • Supportive to other volunteers
  • Prepared to make instant decisions when necessary
  • Confident in some public speaking and keeping order during meetings

ROLE PURPOSE:

  1. To lead the club to provide high-quality services that meet the membership’s requirements and vision.
  2. To lead the effective management and development of the club and enable all members to contribute potential skills.
  3. To chair meetings of the Cricket club and to co-ordinate all club activities.
  4. To motivate others in a coordinated and progressive way.
  5. To represent the club on formal occasions and to external bodies i.e. County Board, ECB etc.
  6. Act as the club’s spokesperson.

MAIN DUTIES:

  1. To take responsibility for managing the executive committee and the affairs of the club.
  2. To oversee and guide all decisions taken by the Committee and sub-committees.
  3. To work closely with all officers and members of the committee.
  4. In conjunction with the secretary, prepare and present the annual report and ensure all relevant annual reports are produced and circulated.
  5. To liaise with the secretary on the Agenda for each meeting and approve the minutes before they are circulated well in advance of meetings.
  6. To liaise with the membership secretary so that an e-mail distribution list can be maintained.
  7. To be completely familiar with the Constitution, Club Rules, Committee procedures, League Rules and Clubmark requirements.
  8. To liaise with the Treasurer and the Committee to ensure that funds are spent properly and in the best interests of the club.
  9. To help prepare and submit any statutory documents that are required.
  10. If unable to attend any committee meeting, a written report should be sent to the meeting and the Vice Chairman briefed on the Agenda.
  11. No policy decisions may be taken until approval is received from the whole Committee.

 

Policy reviewed and updated by Bramshaw Committee Tuesday 5th February 2019

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