Committee Roles – Communications
Overview
The role of the Communications representative on the Committee is to consider and manage the most appropriate method and content of communication within the club, including Committee-to-member communication and member-to-member communication.
Specific activities / jobs
- Website
- Membership pack
- Serpentimes
- Seymour Sentinel
- E-group(s)
General duties and responsibilities
The term "appropriate content" in this context primarily means that those communicating or vetting the communications of others (e.g. Serpentimes editor, e-group moderator) have guidance over the appropriateness of communications. This applies particularly to issues of safety.
The term "appropriate method" refers to supporting those imparting information with effective tools; also that such tools are used in a manner best suited to the range of membership to be informed.
Given the sophistication of the club's website, the role also requires overseeing some technology aspects related to the website. This does not require the Communications rep to be a technology expert, however, they need to work with a Website / Technology Sub-Committee that can help co-ordinate and advise on the overall website / technology strategy.
Note that the rep for Communications does not act as either a censor or a writer for the Committee. However, in certain cross-Committee projects there is a clear role for the support of the rep for Communications in stepping into a "press office" role, managing how information is communicated to the membership.
The rep for Communications ensures that others are informed about how to ensure that their communications comply with the club's safety and protection policies.
Committee links
- Honorary Secretary and Membership Liaison & Club Runs rep for content and distribution of membership pack
Sub-roles
- Webmaster(s)
- Website / Technology Sub-Committee
- Serpentimes Editor
- Seymour Sentinel Editor
- E-group moderator(s)
