Community Council AGM

The AGM for our community council will be held next Wednesday 26 February at 6pm, followed by the first general meeting for the year. 

The process for electing to the Community Council is that parents nominate to the Council and have another community member to second your nomination.  If elected to the council it is then voted on by the executive as to who will hold the various positions.

All of these processes are set out in the Schools Constitution for the Community Council.

All positions will be declared open at the commencement of the meeting.  Whilst being a member of the community council is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in your child’s school it is a commitment to be involved and attend meetings and events.  In the constitution it does state that being absent from 3 consecutive meetings will see your position revoked.

Please have a look at the roles and what is involved.  It is good to note that whilst executive will have specific roles community council members will be involved in all community council events and to take an active role as a valued member of the team!

Community Council Roles

Chair

The Chair is responsible for the leadership of the Council.  He/she will chair the meetings and liase closely with the Principal and the parish priest or delegate.

Deputy Chair

The deputy Chair assists the Chair to lead and manage affairs of the Council and will chair meetings in the absence of the Chair.

Secretary

The Secretary will record accurately the minutes of the meeting.  The Secretary in collaboration with the Chair and Principal, will prepare a brief report of each meeting for the school newsletter.  The secretary assists the Chair and principal in the preparation of the agenda and ensures that agenda items are advertised prior to the meeting.

Treasurer

The treasurer will ensure that proper accounts are kept by subcommittees and audited in accordance with the CE policies and procedures

The treasurer will ensure that bank accounts or cheque books carry at least two signatories.

The treasurer will ensure that CE Policies and procedures are employed for the handling of cash and that those who are involved in the handling of cash are briefed of these policies.

The treasurer will liase with the school’s finance person and the Principal in the preparation of the annual budget and the reporting of the financial status of the school at each council meeting.

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If you would like to nominate to the council please complete the form below or email Kirsty with the person listed who has seconded your nomination.

I would like to nominate to the St Joseph’s community Council

Name :  ________________________________________________

Nominator’s name_________________________________________

Nominator’s signature_____________________________________

I have confirmed that the nominee is willing to run for membership on the School Community Council.