ETA Executive

Nature and Function

The Executive will consist of 9 members including the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the ETA.

Members of the Executive will be elected by the membership for a 2 year term, providing a report of performance every 12 months.
The maximum tenure of office will be 3 consecutive terms per position.
The Executive will meet at least six times a year.
Members of the Executive will also be a member of at least 1 committee so that all committees will have at least one of its members represented on the Executive.
Public communications by the Executive will be through the President in consultation with Executive Officers.

Ensuring that the ETA operates in accordance with its mission and meets its legal requirements.
Reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management, internal compliance and codes of conduct.
Appointing and monitoring the performance of members of the professional and administrative staff.
Determining the scope and limits of the Executive officers’ responsibilities.
Setting directions for ETA policy on recommendations of and on issues identified by Specialist Committees.
Developing strategies, in consultation with the Chairs of Specialist Committees and Executive officers for implementing ETA policy.
Maintaining relationships with national and international professional associations.
Contributing to a regular Executive Section in the quarterly journal.

A member of the Executive must

Undertake a duty of care for the governance of the English Teachers’ Association.
Maintain knowledge of the organisation and personal commitment to its goals and objectives.
Represent the association to government, media and other educational bodies when and where required by the President and/or Executive Officer
Assist the Executive in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities.
Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.
Attend Executive meetings and ETA events.
Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings.
Be a member of at least 1 committee
Promote ETA at local and state level.

A member of the Executive should be an individual member of ETA and demonstrate:
A knowledge and understanding of ETA’s mission, services, policies, and programs and concern for the development of the organisation.
A willingness to contribute to the governance of the organisation and take responsibility for its compliance to legal requirements.
An interest in the professionalism of English teachers and an ability to be responsive to the needs of members in the development of that professionalism.
An ability to work harmoniously and productively with others.
An interest and ability in developing certain skills (if required) to further the aims and reputation of the profession.