Dear Members

We have a vacancy for the Chair of the Publications Executive. This
is an interesting and varied role, and is right at the heart of ALT's
activities.

The Trustees wish to appoint the Chair by co-opting from among the
ALT members. Co-opted members become Trustees and are therefore
subject to the same regulations as elected Trustees, and must be
individual members of ALT. The appointment is for three years and may
be eligible for re-appointment, provided that no member serves more
than six years in succession.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please
contact the Chair of CX, John Cook ([log in to unmask]) or
the Director, Rhonda Riachi ([log in to unmask]) by FRIDAY 29
OCTOBER, with a brief resume of your relevant experience.

For informal enquiries please contact the outgoing Chair, Jane Seale
([log in to unmask]). Jane will be staying on the committee, so
will be on hand to provide support if required. Below is some
information to describe the role and the duties.

Regards
Rhonda Riachi

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A. The role of Chair of the Publications Executive

The Chair of the Publications Executive (PX) convenes meetings of the
PX committee, setting the agendas, chairing the meetings and
reporting to the Central Executive Committee on progress over the
year. PX normally meets 2 or 3 times per year by phone conference.
The Chair must also be able to attend meetings of the CX (normally 3
per year) and whenever possible participate in phone conferences
(held roughly every six weeks) to decide on key issues between CX
meetings.

The outgoing Chair has helpfully prepared the following "person
specification" for the role.

* Essential qualities

- Experience of writing, reviewing, editing or managing publications
e.g. newsletters (paper or online), journals, information leaflets,
etc.

- Experience of co-ordinating the activities of a team/committee
(especially at a distance) & awareness of the different roles that
each member of the team has and the unique contribution they make to
the activities of the committee.

- Ability and willingness to take responsibility for ensuring that
committee works together to complete tasks/ meet deadlines, etc.

- Ability to liaise with internal and external groups (e.g CX, other
ALT committees, funding agencies, etc.) and represent the views and
activities of the committee accurately & appropriately.

* Desirable qualities

- Experience of negotiating/reviewing contracts.
- Experience of writing, reviewing or editing for ALT publications.
- Awareness of different sectors/communities that ALT serves (FE, HE
and the corporate education sector).


B. The Duties as a Trustee

* Ensure that the Association complies with its governing documents,
charity and company law and other relevant legislation or
regulations.

* Ensure that the Association pursues its objects as defined in its
governing document.

* Ensure that the Association applies its resources exclusively in
pursuance of its objects.

* Give firm strategic direction to the Association; setting overall
policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance
against agreed targets.

* Safeguard the good name and ethos of the Association.

* Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the
Association.

* Appoint the chief executive officer and monitor his/her
performance.

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  Rhonda Riachi, Director
  Association for Learning Technology
  Oxford Brookes University, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK.
  Tel: +44 (0)1865 484125   Fax: +44 (0)1865 484165
  Email: [log in to unmask]   URL: http://www.alt.ac.uk/
  Registered Charity Number: 1063519

  ALT-C 2004, 14-16 September, Exeter, UK
  http://www.alt.ac.uk/altc2004