Role of the President/Vice President
The President is the leader of the RCPSA and its chief spokesperson. The principal responsibility of the Role is to preside over meetings of the Council, the AGM and any Extraordinary General Meeting. The President plays a pivotal role in fostering the effectiveness of the Council and is responsible for making sure that each meeting is well planned, conducted according to the Constitution, focus is maintained on the Objects of the Association, and that matters are dealt with in an orderly and efficient manner.
The President is an ex-officio member of Committees of the Council and any working groups established by it.
Recognising that an agreed and understood procedure at meetings contributes to their efficiency and effectiveness for all concerned, the key tasks of the Role include:
- To promote good governance and to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for the effective administration of the Association.
- To chair meetings of the Council, the AGM, any EGM and Consultative Forum.
- To ensure that the agenda for such meetings, minutes and reports are prepared and circulated as appropriate.
- To use casting vote in the event of an equal number of votes at a meeting
- To strive for consensus in decision-making.
- To emphasise the need for confidentiality around the business of the Council. as set out in the Code of Conduct.
- To speak for the Association publicly, unless otherwise agreed.
As re-affirmed by Council 2 September 2025