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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