Honorary Past President Role description 

Entitled to remain on National Executive Council (NEC) for a further two years ex-officio (optional) 

Notice period – to allow the Association time to appoint a replacement, six months notice is required     

• NEC x 4 per year  

• Steering group x 4 per year  

• AGM once per year  

• Others by agreement with Steering Group members with regard to Association Business.  

• Regular and timely response to association related emails 

Time commitment varies (depending on time of year) but usually requires weekly commitment of no more than an hour a week. 

More to be expected if standing as Line Manager for the NEO. 

• supporting the role of President 

• supporting the President Elect in preparing for and understanding the requirements of the role of President  

• facilitating the smooth transfer from President Elect to President through support and guidance 

• deputising for the President if necessary 

• liaising with members of SG, NEC and with the NEO  

• continuing to work on key and strategic areas from tenure as President as required 

• Please note that as this is an elected post the holder is a fully participant member of the Steering Group and NEC.   

• The post holder may therefore be required to undertake additional duties as a member of SG and NEC.   

• These may include duties such as timely engagement with consultations, responses from SG or NEC, attendance at additional meetings and any other duties as required.  

Plus 

• Smooth transfer to President for President Elect  

• The President and the work of the Steering Group and NEC are supported to achieve the aims and priorities of the Association. 

• Any actions or requests are dealt with in a timely manner and reported back to Steering Group, NEO or President as relevant. 

• All work is done in collaboration with other Steering Group and NEC members. 

• Major items are discussed and confirmed with other Steering Group members and ratified by the NEC. 

Financial 

Normal BATOD expenses payable for SG/NEC attendance and agreed associated expenses. 

• BATOD member  

• Experience on NEC 

• Secure understanding of the way BATOD works and the roles and responsibilities within BATOD 

• Leadership experience or equivalent with relevant experience of line management where appropriate (only if Line Managing the NEO)