NHSA COMMITTEE MEMBER – Position Description
Position Title: Member of the Natural Health Society of Australia National Committee
Term of Office: Members hold office until the conclusion of the AGM following the date of the member’s election, but are eligible for re-election
Reports to: The National Committee
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Committee member is responsible for contributing to the collective decision making of the Committee and cannot make decisions for the organisation independently of other members.
A Committee member is responsible for:
- Understanding the business of the organisation and being aware of key developments
- Governing and overseeing an organisation’s operations and performance
- Regularly preparing for, attending and participating in monthly Committee and special meetings or, if unable to, providing an apology. Reviewing agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings
- Providing advice, opinions and independent judgment to inform Committee decisions
- Being active in the organisation, such as by attending functions or events as the Society’s representative
- Participating in Committee work, including Sub-committees and volunteer assignments
- Attending the Annual General Meeting (in person or via electronic media). Nominating/electing office bearers from amongst Committee members
- Actively participating in annual planning and evaluation efforts
- Adhering to confidentiality policies
- Declaring and monitoring actual or perceived conflicts of interest
KEY SKILLS/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Possess communication skills to act with tact, diplomacy, integrity and sensitivity
- Possess financial management skill to understand financial information/documents
- Possess teamwork and team management skills to work constructively as part of a team
- Demonstrate respect for colleagues and commitment to the Society by attending all meetings and being punctual and fully prepared
- Educate yourself about your legal and ethical obligations as a Committee member
- Be prepared to learn new skills and share your knowledge and experience
- Accept and support the decisions of the majority of the Committee
TIME DEMANDS
- Participate in at least 75% of Committee meetings (9 monthly meetings), approximately 2 hours in length, on the second Tuesday of the month and related work (1-3 hours per month as determined by the Committee)
- Attend and actively participate in the Annual General Meeting (includes Committee elections and is followed by a Committee meeting – approximately 3 hours), and attend special meetings
- Attend special events organised by the Society