About | 01.11.2024 | By Teresa Quail

Honorary President Elect

Honorary President Elect Role descriptionÌý

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Honorary President ElectÌý
TenureÌý

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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.ÌýÌý

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

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

Time CommitmentÌý

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ÌýAttendance at meetings in person or virtual:Ìý

  • NEC x 4 per year Ìý
  • Steering group x 4 per year Ìý
  • AGM once per year Ìý
  • Others by agreement with Steering Group members with regard to Association Business including shadowing President.ÌýÌý
  • Regular meetings with President and NEOÌý
  • Regular and timely response to association related emailsÌý

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

Main purposes of roleÌý

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The Honorary President Elect shall be responsible forÌýÌý

  • shadowing the role of President,Ìý
  • deputising for the President if necessaryÌý
  • liaising with members of SG, NEC and with the NEOÌýÌý

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In order to fully understand the requirements of the role of President and the way in which ¹ú²ú̽»¨operates, in line with the Constitution and its aims.Ìý

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Key tasksÌýÌý

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  • Liaise with the National Executive Officer and other Steering Group membersÌý
  • Where possible, the President Elect will attend at least one meeting in each Region/Nation, during their term of office as President Elect and President, as agreed with the President (virtually where appropriate)Ìý
  • Deputise for the President when necessaryÌý

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Other duties:Ìý

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

Key OutcomesÌýÌý

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  • The President Elect feels confident and enable to take on the role of PresidentÌý
  • The work of the President, Steering Group and NEC are supported by the President Elect to achieve the aims and priorities of the Association.Ìý
  • Any actions or requests are dealt with in a timely manner and reported back to Steering Group, NEO or President as relevant.Ìý

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Responsible for staff/equipmentÌýÌýÌý

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Reporting to…ÌýÌý

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Steering Group.Ìý

  • All work is done in collaboration with other Steering Group and NEC members.Ìý
  • Major items are discussed and confirmed with other Steering Group members and ratified by the NEC.Ìý

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FinancialÌý

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Normal ¹ú²ú̽»¨expenses payable for SG/NEC attendance and agreed associated expenses.Ìý

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Recommended Knowledge and ExperienceÌý
  • QToD with significant practical experience in deaf educationÌý
  • ¹ú²ú̽»¨memberÌý
  • Understanding of current issues and challenges in deaf education and for professionals linked to deaf educationÌý
  • Experience on NECÌý
  • Secure understanding of the way ¹ú²ú̽»¨works and the roles and responsibilities within BATODÌý

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Role description confirmed November 2024
Review date: November 2026