Roles and responsibilities of the Committee

Chair

Directs our meetings, ensuring everyone’s’ views are heard and everyone is involved in meetings. They should make sure all committee members are familiar with the Associations constitution, their role and responsibilities as a committee member and trustees. Responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the PTA. Editor of monthly Newsletter.

Vice chair

Supports the Chair ensuring that the committee and all of the events continue to run smoothly. As with the chair, leadership, enthusiasm and energy are necessary qualities for this post

Secretary

Supports the chair to build effective communication links between the school and the association and maintains accurate records.

Treasurer

Ensures accurate financial records are kept and best practice procedures are followed for counting money, banking and making payments. He or she should keep the committee updated with regular reports and ensure end of year reports are completed for the associations AGM and the Charity Commission annual return. (see role of Treasurer for more detailed description of duties included in this role).

Committee member

Responsibilities to be agreed at first committee meeting but could include:

• Marketing officer
• Communications officer
• Class representative officer
• Initiatives manager
• Events organiser
• Health and Safety officer