Open Board Roles &
Role Descriptions
Vice President
The Vice‐President attends to the duties of the President in his/her
absence or in case the office becomes vacant for any cause. This role also
represents the Board on all committees and provides guidance to committees.
General Responsibilities
Oversee and guide committees, represent the board on all committees, report
committee progress to board
Serve as Chapter Liaison to other professional organizations
Assist the President in collaborating with other Chapters and other organizations
to enhance value to Chapter members
Assist the President in overseeing and assessing overall progress to strategic
goals; identify and recommend areas of opportunity driven by internal or external
factors
Perform other duties as they pertain to the office of the Vice‐President or
delegated by the President, and lead special projects as assigned from time to
time
Special Notes
The Chapter Vice‐President is an Executive Officer role and voting member of
the Board
The Vice‐President fulfills a back‐up role for the President, as needed
May act as or direct/support Committee Chair(s)
Key skills needed to successfully serve in this position include:
o Previous Board of Directors experience (recommended)
o Leadership and delegation skills
o Strategic thinking skills
o Organizational, facilitation, and communication skills
o Relationship Management skills
o Negotiation skills
o Collaboration and lateral thinking skills
Director of Professional Development
This role provides leadership in the area of Chapter Professional
Development in accordance with the needs and goals of the Chapter and in
fulfilment of its mission. The main responsibility of the Director of Professional
Development is to develop a schedule of professional development events and
activities that resonate with members and prospective members to ensure the
Chapter provides ‘value’ to the professional community it serves.
General Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Chapter Professional Development portfolio
Contribute to Board strategic planning/execution by providing an annual
Professional Development Portfolio Plan (i.e., topic themes, potential
opportunities, types, approach, goals, metrics, timing, resources), periodic
progress reports (including that required for the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
and regular status as required by Chapter operational protocols
Develop/create and maintain job posting board
Manage, train, delegate, and share information with portfolio committee
volunteers to ensure a quality volunteer experience, smooth portfolio operation,
and succession planning
Establish, publish, and maintain a 12-month rolling calendar of events covering
key program streams, e.g. locally driven programs, programs tied to ACMP
Global initiatives, third party based party-based programs, etc.) guided by the annual survey
outcomes
Co‐ordinate the search for speakers/presenters and oversee selections with due
regard for fairness and balance and the objective to address membership needs
and interests; manage speaker commitments prior to events
Produce a qualitative report incorporating attendee feedback to support continuous improvement objectives
Liaise with Board members and partners as needed to define events and to seek
out innovative ideas; Collaborate with Director of Events to facilitate the execution of events
Perform other duties as assigned from time to time to serve Chapter members and further the work of the Board
Special Notes
The Director of Professional Development is a voting member of the Board
The Director of Professional Development fulfils a back‐up role for the Director of
Events, as needed
May act as or direct/support a Committee Chair
Key skills needed to successfully serve in this position include:
o Previous Board of Directors experience (recommended)
o Leadership and delegation skills
o Organisational, facilitation, and communication skills
o Forward thinking
o Negotiation skills
o Collaboration, innovation, and lateral thinking skills
o Keen interest in member program and professional development
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, innovation Relationship management skills
REGIONAL DIRECTOR(S) x 4
Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland
The area specific Regional Director is the principal officer of the region and
provides overall leadership in the management of regional operations and achievement
of the specific region’s strategic objectives and goals. The area specific Regional
Director directs the activities of the area specific Regional Board positions, in
accordance with the ACMP UK Chapter Mission and By‐laws.
General Responsibilities
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Contribute and support the ACMP UK Chapter Board strategic planning and
execution
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Monitor, motivate, and support activities of all areas specific Regional Board
members to ensure alignment and progress with the strategic plan, and create
opportunities to leverage each area specific Regional Board member’s expertise
and skills
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Ensure the governance of the region is supported by relevant By‐laws and
appropriate policies, and oversee administrative operations
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Perform other duties as they pertain to the office of area specific Regional Director
Special Notes
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The area specific Regional Director is an Executive Officer role and voting
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member of the ACMP UK Board of Directors
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The Regional Director is the Chairperson of the area specific Regional Board
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The Regional Director is the primary liaison and represents the area/region with
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ACMP UK Chapter and other external stakeholders
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Regional Director fulfils a back‐up role for other area specific positions, as
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needed
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Key skills needed to successfully serve in this position include:
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Previous Board of Directors experience (recommended)
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Knowledge of cabinet‐type board structures and parliamentary procedure
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Leadership and delegation skills
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Strategic thinking
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Organizational, facilitation, and communication skills
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Dedication
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Diplomacy