<p> Mordialloc Neighbourhood House Inc.</p><p>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.</p><p>POSITION DESCRIPTION</p><p>TITLE: General Committee Member</p><p>Appointed by: Chairperson</p><p>Qualifications & Experience: Previous experience on community based Committees of Governance an advantage.</p><p>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. </p><p>Specific Duties: Attend the monthly Committee of Governance meetings and other activities as required.</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>Date .....…/………/……….</p><p>Signature: …………………………………….</p><p>Signature Witness: …………………………………….</p><p>Position: ………………………………………………..</p>