PSA Vice Chair

Role of the PSA Vice Chair

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A Vice-Chair will deputise for the PTA Chair, and would step into the role of PTA Chair if they are absent or step down. The skills required for a vice-Chair are the same as for the Chair.

Main purpose of PSA Vice Chair

The PSA Vice Chair supports the PSA Chair in directing your committee’s meetings, making sure everyone’s views are heard, and that everyone is involved in the meeting. They should make sure all committee members are familiar with the association’s constitution, model policies if applicable, and their role and responsibilities as a committee member (and trustee, if your PSA is registered as a charity).

Duties and responsibilities of the PSA Vice Chair

  • Supporting preparations for meetings  
  • Suggests items for the agenda 
  • Helps to delegate tasks to other committee members and volunteers, and checks they’re completed 
  • Ensures the committee fulfils its role in respect of the governance of the association as set out in its constitution – for example, holding an AGM, electing committee members, working with the Treasurer to ensure annual returns are completed if the PSA is registered as a charity 
  • Ensures any decisions made are clear, fit the objectives of the association, and are made by agreement of the committee as per your PSA’s constitution
  • The PSA Vice Chair has a vote for decisions within the committee: all decisions must be made by the whole PSA committee
  • Assists the PSA Chair in Writing the annual report for the association (with the Secretary)
  • Can be a signatory on the PSA bank account (along with at least one other committee member)
  • Makes sure the association is GDPR-compliant.

Key Skills:

  • Confident and assertive – able to control meetings and call them to order when necessary, making sure everyone has an opportunity to speak
  • Able to remain impartial – ensures contributions are brief and that everyone’s views are respected
  • Calm, friendly and approachable – as the main point of contact for the PSA for all members, the PSA Chair must be inclusive, and make sure everyone feels welcome
  • Organised and able to delegate – most PSAs organise a lot of activities. The PTA Chair should make sure the workload is shared and that tasks are completed as agreed