VOLUNTARY AGM CHAIR 

(elected position July 2025 to the 2026 AGM)  

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:   

To serve as the elected Chair of the AGM and National Conference for the AIUK Section. To maintain orderly business and debate at the AGM.     

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   

1.  Chair AGM planning and review meetings, held between October and July (generally online meetings, with occasional attendance at in-person meetings)

2.  Chair the 2026 AGM (date and venue to be confirmed)

3.  Maintain order and debate during the AGM business   

4.  Advise the Board and Amnesty members on AGM business, drawing on advice from the Standing Orders Committee.

5.  If Working Parties are required, appoint Working Party Chairs and Secretaries ahead of the AGM and assist the Standing Orders Committee (SOC) in advising and supporting Working Party Chairs (potentially acting as a Working Party rules adviser if necessary). 

NATURE OF THE ROLE:   

• The position is a voluntary one. AGM expenses and travel will be paid and any out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
• The post is elected for one year (until the next AGM), where the role will be up for re-election. A person may serve as AGM Chair for a maximum of three consecutive years.
• The AGM Chair is supported by the Standing Orders Committee.
• If any Extraordinary General Meetings are called the AGM Chair will chair these as well.

If you are interested in playing a vital role in the UK Section’s democracy, the role description and nomination form can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. The deadline for nominations is  23:59pm on 7 March 2025.

Downloads

Nomination form and role description - AGM Chair 2025