Mordialloc Neighbourhood House Inc

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House Inc.

The Mordialloc Neighbourhood House has an open door to the community providing a meeting place for groups, educational and recreational activities for adults and children in a safe and friendly environment. The House is a not-for-profit community based organisation and is governed by a volunteer Committee of Governance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: General Committee Member

Appointed by: Chairperson

Qualifications & Experience: Previous experience on community based Committees of Governance an advantage.

Prime Purpose of Position: The main role of the General Committee Member is to ensure the Office Bearers; President (Chairperson), Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary carry out their roles and responsibilities and support them within their roles.

Specific Duties: Attend the monthly Committee of Governance meetings and other activities as required.

General Responsibilities:  Understand their responsibilities and perform their duties to the best of their abilities  Are required to read the information sheets provided on:  Incorporation  Members, board of management and constitution  Board basics  Act with due care and diligence, in the best interests of the organisation (fiduciary duty)  Work to ensure that:  The aims and objectives of the organisation are pursued  The rules of the organisation (it’s constitution) are followed  The business of the organisation is conducted honestly  The organisation complies with all laws and any contractual obligations  Declare any personal interest that might conflict with the interest of the organisation or their fiduciary duty  Keep informed about the organisation’s business  Take an active part in the Committee of Governance meetings.  Support Office Bearers; President (Chairperson), Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary carry out their roles and responsibilities and support them within their roles.  Members are also required to:  Attend all meetings  Be punctual and have read minutes, agenda’s and background papers before the Committee of Governance meetings.  If unable to attend a meeting due to other commitments or circumstances, be responsible, as per the constitution, to put in their apologies prior to the meeting.  Participate in the organisation’s planning and evaluation process.  Work as a part of a committed team with other Committee of Governance members.  Sign and maintain the confidentiality policy of the organisation.  Keep informed about issues affecting the organisation  And any other duties that pertain to the effective delivery of services by the organisation that is agreed upon within the Committee of Governance meetings.  Commitment to work in compliance with policies and procedures

Days and Hours: o Third Monday of each month (except January) o Other times to be negotiated Mandatory o Current Police Check and current Working with Children Check o Signing of a Confidentiality Agreement

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