Executive Member- Branches

Key Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities of the Executive, the Branches Officer will

The Executive - Branches 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
Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.
Attend board meetings and ETA events.
Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings.
Promote ETA at local and state level.
Serve as the Liaison Officer for the organization and its Branches.
Provide a link with professional support for Branches
Manage, with the Executive, ongoing review of and action related to the board's responsibilities towards regional Branches.
Work with the Treasurer to ensure that the appropriate financial arrangements for Branches occur
Prepare an annual record of Branches in operation and their contact information and present to the Executive.
Review the operation of Branches annually and answer Executive members' questions about them

The Executive Member - Branches 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 maintaining contact with ETA Branches.
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 ability to develop working relationships with ETA members in regional Branches
An understanding of the experience of teaching in regional areas and managing varying degrees of professional isolation
An interest and ability in developing strong links among regional members and between the branches and the metropolitan association.