SCM Aotearoa

Convenor job description to be added to the SCMA Rules at the 2005 AGM

Agreed at NCG meeting 20/10/04

In the Constitution

7. Appointment of Officers

(a) At each AGM the following officers shall be appointed:

(i) A Convenor of the NCG.

In the Rules

5. Job Descriptions

Delete current

(b) since it is covered in (a) and replace with:

(b) Convenor

Description is

· to ensure NCG meetings happen

· to make the agenda for NCG meetings

· to ensure there is a quorum at NCG meetings

· in conjunction with the National Secretary to ensure NCG members have the information they need to make informed decisions

· to ensure reports needed for NCG meetings are received

· to facilitate the NCG to consensus decisions (in accordance with the SCM guide to consensus)

· to act as a contact point for members and others wanting to contact the NCG

· to ensure there is a quorum at the AGM

· in consultation to organise facilitation at the AGM.

· to pastorally support the National Secretary and other staff in their work

· to perform other tasks for the movement as appropriate.

Skills needed

· Good facilitation skills

· Knowledge of SCM national structures and issues (probably a good idea to have been at an AGM and on the NCG before).

· Knowledge of WSCF

· Knowledge of SCM’s networks

· Familiarity with the SCM guide to consensus decision making.