University of the West of England Students’ Union Job Description: Chair of Meetings
Full or Part Time: Part Time (at least 4 meetings a year in term time)
Term of Office: 1 year commencing first week in July
Purpose of the Role: • To Chair Student Council and the Annual General Meeting
Ensuring: o A balance is struck between time-keeping and space for discussions. o Business is dealt with and decisions made. o Decisions, actions and deliberations are adequately minuted. o The implementation of decisions is clearly assigned and monitored.
Qualities: • Ability to understand debating rules. • Possesses tact, diplomacy and powers of persuasion. • Has the relevant skills to run a meeting well. • Ability to remain claim
NB. Full training and support will be given to the post