We have combined the roles of Chair and Vice-Chair to ensure a smooth running of the TPA and a more equal sharing of the work load.
The Co-Chairs are responsible for:
- Chairing the (termly) Committee Meetings,
- Leading discussion on strategic initiatives for fundraising, event planning, and agreeing sub-committees’ formation when required
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- Attending subcommittee meetings if required (financial oversight)
- Coordinate the agenda with the secretary and attendees
- Conduct the meeting effectively and efficiently;
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- ensure the agenda is followed, outcomes are recorded, and the meeting is concluded in a timely fashion.
- Chairing AGM
- Before the Annual General Meeting (October)
- confirming date with PA to Headteacher early in September
- circulating forms for nominations of:
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- Officers, Committee members, co-opted helpers
- provide agenda
- Ensuring compliance with Constitution.
- Assisting Treasurer with annual audit requirements
- Ensuring Charity Commission returns are filed and acting as a Trustees (with personal liability) for the charity
- Liaising with Secretary to agree Minutes prior to distribution to Committee members and Class Reps.
- Attending all School functions whenever requested by School staff and speaking at:
- Year 7 prospectus evening
- Year 7 Settling In evening
- Speech Day
- Establishing Budgets for Events, and approving (online) payments with Treasurer
- Liaison with other Tiffin parent groups (FoTM, TSRC, TiPRA)
- Key holder to meeting room and TPA storage cupboard