Co-Chairs

We have combined the roles of Chair and Vice-Chair to ensure a smooth running of the TPA and a more equal sharing of the workload.

The Co-Chairs are responsible for:

1.          Chairing the (termly) Committee Meetings

o  Leading discussion on strategic initiatives for fundraising, event planning, and agreeing sub-committees’ formation when required

§  Attending subcommittee meetings if required (financial oversight)

o  Coordinate the agenda with the secretary and attendees

o  Conduct the meeting effectively and efficiently

§  Ensure the agenda is followed, outcomes are recorded, and the meeting is concluded in a timely fashion

2.          Liaising with Secretary to agree Minutes prior to distribution to Committee members and Class Reps.

3.          Before the Annual General Meeting (October) 

o  Confirming date with Deputy Head (Mr Ingall) in September

o  Circulating forms for nominations of:

§  Officers, Committee members, co-opted helpers

o  Provide agenda

4.          Chairing AGM

5.          Ensuring compliance with Constitution

6.          Assisting Treasurer with annual audit requirements

7.          Ensuring Charity Commission returns are filed and acting as a Trustees (with personal liability) for the charity

8.          Attending School functions when requested by School staff and speaking at (for example):

o  Year 7 Introduction evening

o  Year 7 Parents in the Heads Garden

9.      Establishing Budgets for Events, and approving (online) payments with Treasurer

10.      Liaison with other Tiffin parent groups (FoTM, TSRC, TiPRA)

11.      Key holder to TPA storage cupboard