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What's involved and qualifications
The Chair of the Board and of general meetings shall be appointed annually, from among the membership, on the NEC’s recommendation, for ratification by the Board. The Chair is an ex officio non-voting member of the Board.
- Chairing (at least) two annual General Meetings, (one in April &in December; each 2 hours long) and,
- Chairing FAUW Board of Directors meetings (biweekly [Thursdays] for Fall & Winter terms; each 2 hours long)
The Chair plays an instrumental role in ensuring the Board considers issues, follows the agenda, and reaches decisions. We encourage faculty interested in strategic leadership, willingness to learn about effective governance and how the FAUW Board works, and polish decisiveness and listening skills, to name a few, to put their name forward for this exciting new position!
Familiarity with meeting procedures in general and Roberts Rules specifically is helpful.