Legal Trustee

Role Summary 

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   Scrutinising board papers 
   

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   Leading discussions 
   

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   Focusing on key issues 
   

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   Providing guidance on new initiatives 
   

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   Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise 
   

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   Understand the post is voluntary 
   

Main roles of the Secretary Trustee 

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   To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations 
   

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   To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document 
   

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   To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are 
   

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   To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. 
   

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   To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation 
   

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   To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation 
   

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   To ensure the financial stability of the organisation 
   

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   To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds 
   

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   If the charity employs staff, to appoint the chief executive officer and monitor his/her performance 
   

Person Specification  

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   Commitment to the organisation 
   

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   Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 
   

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   Strategic vision 
   

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   Good, independent judgement 
   

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   Ability to think creatively 
   

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   Willingness to speak their mind 
   

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   Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship 
   

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   Ability to work effectively as a member of a team 
   

Time Commitment  

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   The Board meets at least 4 times a year and is expected to be available for at least 3 in a year , if unable to attend they must make arrangements 
   

1. Attendance at award meetings or fundraising meetings is optional