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Honorary President Role descriptionÌý

Role title: Honorary PresidentÌýÌý

Tenure:Ìý

• 6 years in total: elected for 2 years as President Elect, 2 years as President and 2 years as Past President.ÌýÌýÌý
• 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 commitment:

ÌýAttendance at meetings in person or virtual:Ìý

• NEC x 4 per year Ìý

• Steering group x 4 per year Ìý

• AGM once per year Ìý
• others by agreement with Steering Group with regard to Association BusinessÌý

Time commitment as necessary, in addition to meetings detailed aboveÌý

• The President will be expected to attend some meetings, conferences, functions etc in the Presidential role in normal work time.Ìý

• Attendance at the FEAPDA Congress in role as President.ÌýÌý

Time commitment requires weekly commitments in particular around term time (approx. 3 hours a week)Ìý

Main purposes of role:Ìý

The Honorary President shall be responsible forÌýÌý

• ensuring the overall smooth and efficient running of the Association under the guidance of Steering GroupÌý

• overseeing the creation, communication and implementation of the Development PlanÌýÌý

• ensuring the implementation of the Aims of the AssociationÌý

• maintaining and promoting the principles of the Association ConstitutionÌýÌý

Key tasks:

• Chair NEC, Steering Group meetings and other meetings as appropriateÌý

• Chair and address AGMÌý

• Liaise with National Executive Officer through weekly contactÌý

• Liaise with other members of Steering Group as requiredÌý

• Act as official representative of 91ԭƬ at meetings with other agencies and attend relevant functionsÌý

• Where possible, the President will attend a meeting in each Region/Nation, as agreed with the President ElectÌý

• Lead the development of the Association and promote the priorities of its workÌý

• Plan outline agendas and Association meetings with National Executive OfficerÌý

• Be an ex-officio member of any working group.Ìý

• Contribute the introductory article (800 words) to all the Association Magazine editionsÌý

• To support the NEO with the day to running of the association in an advisory capacity in conjunction with other SG membersÌý

• Regular and timely response to association related emailsÌý

Other duties:Ìý

Please note that as this is an elected post the holder is a fully participant member of the Steering Group and National Executive Council. Ìý

Keu outcomes:

• The Association runs smoothly and efficiently in a responsible and timely manner.Ìý

• The Association develops, implements and communicates its strategic aimsÌýthrough the Development PlanÌý

• Strategic priorities are identified, implemented and reviewed on an annual basis, to the national context.Ìý

• The aims of the Association are upheld and actively promotedÌý

Responsible for staff/equipment:Ìý

Line Manage NEO – if determined that the President is the Line manager of the NEOÌýÌý

NB: any member of SG can be agreed to be the line manager based on relevant experience.Ìý

Reporting to…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 National Executive Council.ÌýÌý

• The President may, however, respond independently on behalf of the Association but must always express the views of the Association which may not be those held personally.Ìý

Financial:

• Normal 91ԭƬ expenses payable for SG/NEC attendance and agreed associated expenses.Ìý

• Reimbursement available for supply cover arrangements by agreement with Steering GroupÌý

Recommended knowledge and experience:

• QToD with significant practical experience in deaf educationÌý

• 91ԭƬ memberÌý

• Understanding of current issues and challenges in deaf education and for professionals linked to deaf educationÌý

• Experience on NECÌý

• Secure understanding of the way 91ԭƬ works and the roles and responsibilities within 91ԭƬÌý

• Leadership experience or equivalent with relevant experience of Line Management where appropriate (only if Line Managing the NEO)Ìý

Role description confirmed November 2024

Review: November 2026