What are the officer positions? 

PRESIDENT: Overall branch leader with responsibility for representing the branch and overseeing all its functions. Chairs branch meetings.

CHAIR: Deputises for the President. Actively oversees day to day running of the branch, especially in service conditions. Chairs Branch Committee.

VICE CHAIRS (2): At least one must be a woman. Deputise for Chair in his/her role in chairing meetings.

*SECRETARY: Responsible for branch organisation, staffing and administration, and as the point of communication for the branch. Co-ordinates all branch officers work. Responsible for membership records. Delegation leader/ spokesperson

*ASST SECRETARY: To assist in many of the above tasks.

*One of these must be a woman.

TREASURER: Keeps the accounts, organises expenses system (eg fares, child care costs etc), provides budgets, ensures books audited.

SERVICE CONDITIONS CO-ORDINATOR: Oversees service conditions and negotiations. Branch lead negotiator. Staff side nominee.

SERVICE CONDITIONS CONVENER (APT&C): APT&C conditions as well as general role.

SERVICE CONDITIONS CONVENER (MANUAL): As above but mainly for Manual conditions.

SERVICE CONDITIONS CONVENER (CRAFT): As above but mainly for Craft conditions.

SERVICE CONDITIONS OFFICERS (4): At least two must be women. Responsible for service conditions matters across conditions.

EQUALITIES OFFICER: Co-ordinate equalities strategy. Bring equality perspective to service conditions, branch publications. Keep up to date with legislation.

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER: Develop plans to improve workplace environment. Oversee Health & Safety activity. Know legislation etc.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: Co-ordinate branch magazine. Develop media strategy. Ensure members get briefings etc

EDUCATION OFFICER: Identify branch training needs. Develop appropriate courses/training plans.

YOUNG MEMBERS OFFICER: Co-ordinate and campaign on youth issues, encourage involvement of under 25's (must be under 25).

MEMBERSHIP/RECRUITMENT OFFICER: Co-ordinate recruitment. Assist in keeping statistics. Deal with election of new members. Build services to members.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICER: Keep branch informed of international issues and UNISON policies. Raise members understanding of international issues as they affect.

LIFELONG LEARNING CO-ORDINATOR
To identify and co-ordinate opportunities for members who wish to access further learning.

UNISON BRANCH AUDITORS: To conduct an efficient audit in accordance with the NEC's principles at least once a year. 

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