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President

The president’s duties are to call, chair and report to the Board of Management and State Council. These duties are stated in the Rules of Association clauses 18.2, 18.3, 18.5, 19.3.1, 27.1.2, 28.2 and 28.6.

In addition to this, the Board has endorsed the following statements regarding the president’s role and responsibilities.

Role

The role of the president is to:

  • ensure continuity of leadership at all times; the president, deputy presidents and CEO will communicate on issues and work as a team
  • ensure Board members are advised of executive decisions on important issues at the first opportunity
  • attend a range of meetings with councillors and MAV representatives in each of the twelve regions at least once a year

Responsibilities

The president’s responsibilities are to:

  • be the principal spokesperson for the MAV
  • promote the MAV and the sector
  • facilitate communication and cohesion between MAV representatives, Board members and the organisation
  • chair monthly MAV Board meetings in Melbourne
  • attend bi-monthly MAV Insurance Committee meetings in Melbourne
  • represent the MAV at two-day, bi-monthly meetings of the ALGA Board in Canberra
  • maintain relationships with State Government Ministers and all political parties
  • maintain relationships with key stakeholder groups
  • chair State Council meetings
  • represent the Board at MAV events including, Councillor Development Weekend, MAV Annual Conference and other events as required
  • be a conduit for feedback and input from members