Honorary Past President Role description
Role title
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Past President |
Tenure
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6 years in total: elected for 2 years as President Elect, 2 years as President and 2 years as Past President.
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 |
Time Commitment
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Attendance at meetings in person or virtual:
- Steering group x 4 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. |
Main purposes of role
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The Honorary Past President shall be responsible for
- 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
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Key tasks
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Other duties:
- 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.
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Key Outcomes
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As for Honorary President
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- 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.
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Responsible for staff/equipment
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Continued Line Management of NEO if required
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Reporting to…
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Steering Group.
- 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.
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Financial
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Normal BATOD expenses payable for SG/NEC attendance and agreed associated expenses.
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Recommended Knowledge and Experience |
- 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)
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Created November 2024
Review November 2026