Cycle Aware Wellington
Committee job descriptions
April 2008
2007 Committee
Chairperson – Murray Robertson
Secretary – Alastair Smith
Membership Secretary – Teresa Maguire
Minutes Secretary – Elliott Young
Treasurer – Patrick Morgan
Road Safety Reference Group Rep (WCC) – not sure if this is active
Regional Cycle Forum Rep – Matthew Hammond?
Newsletter Editor – Stephen Knight
Webmaster – Elliott Young
Dr Bike Coordinator – vacant
2008 Committee
Chairperson –
Secretary – Alastair Smith
Membership Secretary – Teresa Maguire
Minutes Secretary – Elliott Young
Treasurer –
Road Safety Reference Group Rep (WCC) – ?
Regional Cycle Forum Rep – ?
Newsletter Editor –
Webmaster – Elliott Young
Dr Bike Coordinator –
Other possible roles:
Submissions Coordinator
Marketing and Promotions Officer
Volunteers Coordinator
CAW CHAIRPERSON JOB DESCRIPTION
The Chairperson leads CAW and has overall responsibility for administration.
They set the annual agenda (consistent with the views of members), help the committee prioritise
its goals and then keeps the committee on track. At the operational level, the major function of the
Chairperson is to facilitate effective meetings.
The President is elected by CAW members and responsible for representing their views.
Responsibilities and duties
The Chairperson:
• manages committee meetings.
• manages the annual general meeting.
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represents CAW at local, regional, and national levels.
• acts as a facilitator for CAW activities.
• ensures the planning and budgeting for the future is carried out in accordance with the wishes
of the members.
Knowledge and skills required
The Chairperson:
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can communicate effectively.
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is well informed of CAW activities.
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is aware of the future directions and plans of members.
• has a good working knowledge of the constitution, rules and the duties of all committee
members.
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is a supportive leader for all members.
The estimated time commitment required of the Chairperson is six hours per month.
CAW TREASURER JOB DESCRIPTION
The Treasurer is the chief fina