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AWS Executive Job Descriptions
Chairman
- Is the official representative of the AWS in relation to the public
- Represents the AWS at events, seminars and conferences to which she
is invited
- Chairs Committee meetings
- Sets Committee meeting dates and agendas, and checks meeting minutes
- Is responsible for corresponding on behalf of the AWS
- Chairs the AGM
- Supervises standing working groups (jointly with the Vice-Chairwoman
and Deputy Vice-Chairwoman)
- Writes Chairwoman's Column for LINK Magazine
- Liaises with the Law Society and other Recognised Groups of the Law
Society
- Liaises nationally and internationally with other women's groups and
organisations
- Represents the AWS on external bodies
- Prepares a year-end report for the AGM
Vice-Chairwoman
- Deputises for the Chairwoman at functions and meetings
- Organises AGM and Dinner at which she stands for election
- Provides assistance to the Chairwoman with other functions as required
- Chairs standing working groups as agreed with Chairwoman
- Prepares business plan for her year of office for approval by Executive
and National Committees
Deputy Vice-Chairwoman
- Deputises for Chairwoman if Vice-Chairwoman is not available
- Provides assistance to the Chairwoman if Vice-Chairwoman not available
- Is responsible for specific projects as agreed with the Chairwoman
Honorary Secretary
- Prepares notice of AGM and Secretary's Annual Report
- Is responsible for advising on compliance with and changes to the Constitution
- Attends Law Society Secretaries and Presidents and Secretaries Conference
Treasurer
- Is responsible for preparing the Law Society Grant Application on an
annual basis
- Keeps proper accounting records (supported by outside administrative
book keeping support)
- Keeps the National Committee informed of the AWS' financial situation
- Makes and receives payments, including approving payment of members'
expenses
- Advises on, monitors and arranges investment of AWS funds
- Prepares year-end accounts
- Prepares tax returns
- Is responsible for overview of AWS business relationships and for checking
all invoices
Public Relations Officer
- Deals with publicity and contact with the media
- Is responsible for raising profile of the AWS and publicising its events
and services
- Prepares press releases
- Is responsible for overseeing web information
Executive Committee Members (including office-holders)
are expected to:
- Attend Executive Committee meetings on a regular basis (at least half
of all Committee meetings annually) and send apologies if unable to attend
- Participate in at least one working group or special project per year
- Attend working group meetings regularly and send apologies if unable
to attend
- Support AWS aims and policies
- Inform the Chairwoman of issues which should be brought to her attention
(e.g. consultation papers, ideas for events, press articles)
- Make a contribution to the work of the Committee outside Committee meetings
and perform tasks agreed to be undertaken within defined timescales
- Assist with fundraising and sponsorship as required
