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    Introduction

    The National Committee identified the need for a person in a position within the club as Public Relations Officer (PRO).


    The National Committee realised that the club needed to provide the capability to manage advertising within the Club magazine. .

    This document identifies the post profile for the role of PRO and the reporting requirements for the post holder.

    Furthermore the post will be an executive position, with the Post Holder being a permanent member of the National Committee and accountable to that Committee

    Objective

    		 The objective of the PRO is to actively seek to promote the club through whatever channels they see fit and to seek out discounts for the club membership on any goods or services that they think could be of use and to promote income to the Club through various advertising channels.

    Responsibility

    		 The Public relations Officer is responsible for:
    • Seeking discounts on goods and/or services to the benefit of club members

    • Acquiring advertisers for inclusion in the club magazine

    • Ensuring that the Editor and Treasurer are appraised of which advertisers are current so as to allow the correct advertisements to be included in the current magazine and to allow bills to be sent for these advertisements.

    • To inform the club webmaster and relevant person in charge of the magazine discount list of new or invalid discounts, so that both listings can be kept up to date

    • Ensuring that no unnecessary expenditure is incurred in the execution of their duties, without clearance from the club treasurer or National Committee first

    Communication

    		 The PRO shall report back to the National Committee as and when the need arises and shall submit, as necessary articles for inclusion in the club magazine. In addition to the previously mentioned communiqué, the post holder shall also submit a report for the Annual General Meeting each year.

    Post Duration

    		 In line with current National Committee guidelines, the post holder shall occupy the position for two-years, renewable at the club Annual General Meeting. The National Committee can dissolve this post if it is felt that it is no longer warranted.