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Role Title: SALSC Chair

Role Type: Non-Executive Director

Term of Office: 3 Years

Company: Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils (SALSC)

Committees: Board of Directors ex-officio on all Working Groups

Elected: March 2011

Re-election: N/A

Person Elected: David Laing

Max Tenure: 3 Years (March 2014)

ROLE PURPOSE To chair the Board of the Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils, leading the Board in fulfilling

its strategic direction, governance and leadership responsibilities. The Chair will manage the Chief

Operating Officer to achieve overall strategic and company objectives.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE The Chair is an Officer of the Board and a Non-Executive Director, elected in accordance with the

Articles of Association and with direct line management responsibility for the Chief Operating Officer

of the Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide strategic leadership in the development of SALSC’s mission, vision, values and Business

Plan

Ensure effective and efficient operation of the Board in fulfilling its legal and governance obligations

Ensure SALSC complies with its Articles of Association, its policies and procedures, company law and the relevant statutory legislation and regulations

Ensure that the company pursues its objectives as defined in its Articles of Association and Business Plan

Ensure that the company applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives

Actively contribute to the Board’s role in giving firm strategic direction to the company, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets

Safeguard the good name and values of the company

Protect and manage the property of the company and to ensure the proper investment of the company’s funds

To support and manage the Chief Operating Officer’s performance against agreed objectives, including an annual appraisal

Forging partnerships with relevant agencies

Supporting the governance of SALSC to ensure it is efficient, effective and fit-for-purpose

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Constructively challenge and help develop proposals on strategy

Scrutinise the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and monitor the reporting of performance

Ensure the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible

Continually seek to establish and maintain confidence in the conduct of SALSC

Continually seek to develop and refresh their knowledge and skills to ensure that their contribution to the Board remains informed and relevant

Understand the views of the membership directly and through fellow directors and staff

ADDITIONAL DUTIES Planning the annual cycle of Board meetings

Settings agendas for Board meetings

Chairing and facilitating Board meetings

Giving direction to Board policy-making

Monitoring that decisions taken at meetings are implemented

Representing the company at functions, meetings and acting as spokesperson as appropriate

Liaising with the Chief Operating Officer to keep an overview of the company’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate

Sitting on appointment, grievance and disciplinary panels as appropriate

Liaising with the Chief Operating Officer to develop the Board

Bringing impartiality, objectivity and diversity to decision making

Facilitating organisational change and development

AUTHORITIES AND LIMITATIONS As outlined fully in the SALSC Directors Duties, Code of Conduct for Directors and Working Group

Members and other policies and procedures approved by the SALSC Board of Directors and published

on the company’s website.

TERM OF OFFICE The Chair is elected for 1 term (3 years), which can be served in addition to the time already spent on

the Board. At the end of his/her term he/she is required to stand down from the Board for a minimum

period of 12 months before he/she is eligible to return as a Director.

REGULAR ANNUAL COMMITMENTS 4-6 half day meetings of the Board of Directors

1 weekend for the SALSC National Seminar & AGM

1 half day performance appraisal meetings with Chief Operating Officer

Where possible, present the Service to Sport award on behalf of SALSC

Conduct Board appraisals

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EXPENSES The position of Chair, as with all other Non-Executive Directors, is unpaid. All reasonable out-of-

pocket expense incurred on SALSC business will be reimbursed.

MAIN ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge & Experience: Experience of governance at either Board or executive level

Experience of, or empathy with companies working in the Volunteer Sector

Corporate and political networking and relationship building

Skills: Ability to lead the governance of the company and the Board of Directors

Ability to provide direction, leadership and a strategic vision in a way that inspires confidence and

commitment from others

Highly developed political acumen

Diplomacy with excellent ambassadorial skills

Ability to negotiate, influence and convince through personal credibility

An excellent communicator

An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and to respect confidences

Personal Qualities: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and probity Support other Directors in their leadership of SALSC while monitoring their own conduct Question intelligently, debate constructively, challenge rigorously and decide dispassionately Listen sensitively to the views of others Promote the highest standards of corporate governance and seek compliance wherever possible

Signature of Chair on election: Date: