Paulette Bennett
Chairperson
The driving force that has brought so much to the group over the past years. She works tirelessly in the background, chasing funding, talking to other groups and organisations to bring life and soul into every aspect of the group's operations.
Responsibilities
- Chairing the meetings
- Ensuring each agenda item is discussed with a decision made and recorded
- Ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the discussion
- Keeping the conversation at meetings on course and ensuring irrelevant items do not gain too much attention
- Ensuring that the code of conduct is adhered to
- Acting as the spokesperson and main contact for the group outside meetings
- Liaise with external bodies
- Ensuring that work is carried out by members in between meetings
- Represent the community group with all interested parties
- Promote the work of the group to official bodies
- Ensure the group is compliant with current legislation