The Chairperson of the S355 committee ensures that meetings are held regularly, managed within Council requirements and uphold the Code of Conduct for all S355 committee members.
Role Requirements:
- With the Secretary resolve an agenda for each meeting of the S355 committee
- To chair meetings of the S355 committee at least four times a year and ensure that a quorum is present
- To apply the code of conduct during meetings
- To act consistently with the delegation and responsibilities of the S355 committee and Council
- To ensure all requirements of the S355 committee are meet in regards to management of the venue in line with Council requirements
- To make any require representations of the S355 committee to Council
The Chairperson formally opens and closes the meeting and puts motions and amendments forward to the S355 committee. The Chairperson facilitates debate on issues in accordance with meeting protocol ensuring that a resolution is reached.
The Chairperson must also act as timekeeper allowing sufficient time for each item on the agenda to be discussed.
Before the meeting, the Chairperson consults with the Secretary regarding the agenda and reads the correspondence.
The Chairperson, upholds the Code of Conduct for all S355 Committee Members and aims to be fair to all members. If there is any dissension, the Chairperson should listen to all sides and try to reconcile views.
In relation to any procedural matter, the ruling of the Chairperson will be final.
This position is to be vacated, nominated and approved by Council at each AGM.