CORK CHAMBER GOVERNANCE MANUAL
APPENDIX D
Role Specification for President of Cork Chamber ROLE: President of Cork Chamber ROLE PURPOSE The President is the de-facto head of the Chamber and has a fiduciary duty to ensure that the Chamber fulfils its responsibilities to its members. The President has multiple roles to perform and a number of executive and administrative functions to discharge.
KEY ACTIVITIES General •
Represent the Chamber at events
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Represent the Chamber on external committees
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Liaise with key stakeholders and influencers
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Lead Chamber delegations to Government Departments and Ministers
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Lead international delegations
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Be a general advocate for the Chamber
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Be available for media and public relations activities
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Champion diversity, equality and inclusion in the ongoing evolution of Chamber governance and operations.
Regarding Members •
Lead the Chamber for Presidential term
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Listen to and reflect members’ concerns and represent the collective interests of the membership
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Address the members at key Chamber events
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Act as an advocate for the Chamber and Chamber policies
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Ensure the efficient conduct of business at the Chamber’s General meetings.
Regarding the Board •
Lead the Board for presidential term
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Chair Board meetings to agreed agenda to achieve efficient meeting outcomes
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In conjunction with the Governance & Nominations Committee ensure the Board committee Chairs are in place and are fully briefed on objectives and expected outcomes
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