Resident Student Association
Job description: Representative, President

Last updated on October 02, 2002.

Description from by-laws

• Attend all specified Association meetings
• Oversee all Council operations.
• Work closely with the Council and it’s Advisor(s).

Duties

Regular meetings

• Call and facilitate weekly Council meetings.
• Attend weekly General meetings.

Oversight

• Oversee the council's operations
• Provide feedback, motivation and support as necessary
• Hold representatives, delegates and other members involved with council operations accountable for their responsibilities
• Consult with the Council advisor as needed on council operations

Resident concerns

• Facilitate the Association serving as the voice of the residents in matters presented to the Council and the whole Association.
• Identifying issues affecting the residents. Acquire and asses background information, identify desired goal agree upon by the Council or General Body (whichever appropriate) and take steps necessary to achieve desired goal.
• Maintain up to date background information, goals and status of issues being addressed on the Association web site.

Council Operations

Support the council in their operations.

Special Association committees

• Be prepared to serve on an Association committee
• Perform the work required
• Holding other committee members accountable for their work
• If designated, act as chair of the committee

Characteristics

• Strong organization skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to see the big picture.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a manner that is direct and respects the dignity of each person.
• Strong initiative
• Ability to hold others accountable for their responsibility, confronting issues as needed.
• Desire to develop the Council into an effective team, aware of the unique experiences each person brings.