Honorary Past President Role descriptionÌý
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Past PresidentÌý |
| TenureÌý
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6 years in total: elected for 2 years as President Elect, 2 years as President and 2 years as Past President.ÌýÌý
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Entitled to remain on National Executive Council (NEC) for a further two years ex-officio (optional)Ìý
Notice period – to allow the Association time to appoint a replacement, six months notice is requiredÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý |
| Time CommitmentÌý
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ÌýAttendance at meetings in person or virtual:Ìý
- Steering group x 4 per year Ìý
- Others by agreement with Steering Group members with regard to Association Business.ÌýÌý
- Regular and timely response to association related emailsÌý
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Time commitment varies (depending on time of year) but usually requires weekly commitment of no more than an hour a week.Ìý
More to be expected if standing as Line Manager for the NEO.Ìý |
| Main purposes of roleÌý
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The Honorary Past President shall be responsible forÌýÌý
- supporting the role of PresidentÌý
- supporting the President Elect in preparing for and understanding the requirements of the role of PresidentÌýÌý
- facilitating the smooth transfer from President Elect to President through support and guidanceÌý
- deputising for the President if necessaryÌý
- liaising with members of SG, NEC and with the NEOÌýÌý
- continuing to work on key and strategic areas from tenure as President as requiredÌý
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| Key tasksÌýÌý
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Other duties:  Ìý
- Please note that as this is an elected post the holder is a fully participant member of the Steering Group and NEC.  Ìý
- The post holder may therefore be required to undertake additional duties as a member of SG and NEC.  Ìý
- These may include duties such as timely engagement with consultations, responses from SG or NEC, attendance at additional meetings and any other duties as required. Ìý
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| Key OutcomesÌýÌý
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As for Honorary PresidentÌý
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- Smooth transfer to President for President ElectÌýÌý
- The President and the work of the Steering Group and NEC are supported to achieve the aims and priorities of the Association.Ìý
- Any actions or requests are dealt with in a timely manner and reported back to Steering Group, NEO or President as relevant.Ìý
- The professional knowledge and experience of the post holder is extended
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| Responsible for staff/equipmentÌýÌýÌý
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Continued Line Management of NEO if requiredÌý
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| Reporting to…ÌýÌý
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Steering Group.Ìý
- All work is done in collaboration with other Steering Group and NEC members.Ìý
- Major items are discussed and confirmed with other Steering Group members and ratified by the NEC.Ìý
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FinancialÌý
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Normal 91ÔÆ¬ expenses payable for SG/NEC attendance and agreed associated expenses.Ìý
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| Recommended Knowledge and ExperienceÌý |
- Secure understanding of the way 91ÔÆ¬ works and the roles and responsibilities within 91ÔÆ¬Ìý
- Leadership experience or equivalent with relevant experience of line management where appropriate (only if Line Managing the NEO)Ìý
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ÌýCreated November 2024
Review November 2026