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Your Committee

All societies are run by a voluntary student committee, made up of a President and Treasurer.

We also recommend that societies have a Secretary to ensure the smooth running of your activities. The committee takes the lead on organising society meetings, putting on events, running social media, and more.

CSU recommends that the Society should

  • Hold weekly/fortnightly meetings/socials and activities. 
  • Dedicate 1-2 hours per week overseeing tasks, planning, communicating with committee and members, and keeping on top of communication from CSU.

President

The President is the figurehead and lead representative of the Society and the person who oversees the activities, providing support, advice and guidance to the other committee members. They are responsible for overseeing the direction in which the group is heading. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Attend committee training.
  • Leading the Society and coordinating all its activity.
  • Championing the aims and beliefs of the society.
  • Main point of contact for Chester Students’ Union.
  • Responding to CSU communication. 
  • Communicating committee decisions to all members.
  • Providing guidance and support to your committee. 
  • Reviewing activities and events and the progress of the society. 
  • Chairing Committee meetings.
  • Coordinating and delegating tasks to committee members.
  • Recognising committee members achievements.
  • Motivating the committee. 

Treasurer

The Treasurer is all about the money, they should know where the Society’s finances stand, and plan accordingly bearing in mind the activities the society can afford to carry out throughout the year. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Attend Committee training.
  • Keeping your committee informed of your society’s financial position. 
  • Apply for funding through Chester Students’ Unions relevant processes. 
  • Budgeting for the year. 
  • Ensuring events are affordable and stay within budget. 
  • Submitting expense claim forms. 
  • Ensuring other committee members are aware of the CSU financial processes. 

Secretary

The Secretary is the backbone of the group and ensures everything runs smoothly. Communication is key to the role, keeping all members in the loop so everyone stays interested and involved.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend Committee training.
  • Taking minutes during meetings and running social media. 
  • Keep the Students’ Union informed of your events and activities so that we can help you to promote them.  
  • Keeping track of and record the number of society members and overall society progress. 
  • Writing agendas for committee meetings.
  • Keeping minutes of committee meetings.
  • Booking rooms for socials and activities. 
  • Publicise socials and events to members through social media and other communication methods. 
  • Organising the AGM. 
  • Supporting other committee members to write risk assessments.

Outside of this core committee, some societies may choose to add more committee positions to take on additional responsibilities, e.g., Events/Social Officer, Equality and Diversity Officer, and Wellbeing Officer.