SPE LEEDS AGM 2019/20

Dear Members and Friends!

The unprecedented Covid-19 situation and resulting university lock down, combined with social distancing, have changed the way all university societies have to manage their affairs. Moreover, many of you have experienced tortuous and full of turmoil way back home. As a committee we sincerely hope that all of you have managed to come back safely and that your families are secured.

Therefore due to the circumstances, this year AGM will have to be hold in the very different way.

The SPE Leeds Annunal General Meeting (AGM) 2019/20 will be held on Sunday 24.05.20 at 4.30 pm BST via Skype video conference. SPE Leeds chapter committee has undertaken appropriate steps to ensure that all members can participate. We kindly ask all members to set up Skype accounts with their university email address so we all can participate - the presentation of candidates, their manifestos and voting will take place to choose society's new committee for the new 2019/2020 Academic Year .

PRESIDENT

Leads the group and takes responsibility for its decisions, therefore You should have:

good leadership and communication skills
the ability to work with, and motivate various personalities
a solid understanding of the goals and mission of SPE and the chapter’s role in relation to the global nature of SPE
a minimum one year committee experience

Responsibilities:

Preside over chapter meetings
Communicate regularly with other officers; chapter members; sponsoring section; faculty advisor and SPE staff regarding chapter plans, needs, or challenges
Attend chapter meetings, meetings of the sponsoring section, and the SPE Leadership Workshop
Ensure the annual report and financial statements are submitted by 1 April
Ensure your chapter complies with all SPE policies
Conduct election of chapter officers and ensure that SPE is notified of the result
Liaison with LUU Development Coordinator

TREASURER

Responsible for the financial part, monitoring expenditure and income.

Responsibilities:

Receive and disburse chapter funds as approved by the faculty adviser
Complete annual financial statement to include with the annual report
Provide financial reports and make recommendations on the management of your chapter’s finances
Reconcile all chapter accounts and prepare annual operating budget

SECRETARY

Leads the strategy and execution of all marketing-related activities on social media and physical channels.

Responsibilities:

Record, store and distribute minutes of officer meetings
Organize and promote social events for all Society members
Regular updating the society's website and coordinate chapter postings on social media
Publicize chapter meetings and activities
Sign up for Broadcast Email service

AGM 2019/20 AGENDA

Introduction
Assessing quorum requirements
Presentation of candidates to the 2019/2020 committee and their manifestos
Voting on candidates
Any other business
Closing the EGM