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This page gives a brief Job Description of the Union Chair - a role with the University Of Bath Students' Union.
Main purpose of the job
Ensure the smooth running of GMs (General Meetings), Student Council meetings and Students' Union Executive Committees.
Act as a resource for other chairs within the Union, providing advice and information about effective chairing skills.
Ensure that all GMs, Council and Executive meetings are run to order and in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy.
Specific duties
Ensure that ALL Union policies are adhered to during meetings
Liaise with the SU President with respect to the democratic running of the SU and its constitution
Determine the order of agenda items
Receive AOUBs (Any Other Urgent Business items) and determine their relevance and urgency
Take an attendance register and submit it to the minute secretary for inclusion in the minutes
Ensure that all persons present at the relevant meetings are communicated the processes and provided the necessary clarification of any information presented during meetings if deemed appropriate
Make the casting vote in Union Council and GM on such an occasion when the vote is tied (abstention is allowed)
Ensure thorough representation of the membership of the Union in meetings
Follow up the action points brought to meetings
Liaise with Union Officers and staff in order to maintain understanding of Union matters
Last updated: 6 Nov 2005
