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Written by Chris Meall
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Monday, 20 August 2007 |
ENVIRONMENT DIRECTOR
Position Title: Environment Director Indicative Time Commitment: 15-20hrs per week
Reports To: Board of Management Length of Office: 1st November to 31st October
Position Overview: As prescribed by the Rules of Association, the Environment Director is duly elected by the students of the Monash University Gippsland Campus and is charged with the broad responsibility of raising awareness of, coordinating actions and promoting Student Union interests relating to environmental concerns and conservation of the environment on behalf of students within the Campus, the University and in the wider community. The Environment Director shall also have the responsibility of representing and promoting the activities of this portfolio on behalf of students at all levels within the University, Campus and where appropriate in the wider community. The Environment Director shall convene the Environment Collective. The President is the official spokesperson on behalf of the Student Union.
It is recognised that this position is a voluntary position. However, incumbents are obliged to fulfill their roles and responsibilities in line with the expectations of the Board.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
The Environment Director is accountable to the Union Board and to the membership of MUGSU. He/she will act in the best interests of MUGSU and in accordance with this responsibility will perform the following functions.
- To interact informally with Union constituents
- To be available to discuss with students their enquiries and problems
- To attend Union development and training events as required
- To uphold and promote the mission and vision statements of the Student Union to constituents, the University and the community
- Represent and promote the Student Union to its constituents, the University and the community
- In conjunction with the Environment Collective and Student Advocate and Support Coordinator administer the Environment budget and be involved in the preparation of the Environment budget
- To take direction from the Board
- Be aware of and to implement Board policy, procedure and guidelines
- To be aware of the fiduciary responsibility
- To be aware of delegated responsibility
- To be aware of responsibilities prescribed by the Rules of Association or under the law
- To declare any conflict of interest
- To be active in the development and monitoring of MUGSU governance structures
- Ensure that the incoming Environment Director is fully briefed and that all records including the policy folder are kept current to facilitate a smooth transition
Essential Duties
- To convene all Environment Collective meetings
- To plan and resource campaigns that support the interests and concerns of environmentalists at Monash
- To prepare articles and media releases promoting the interests of the Environment Collective
- Will develop and recommend the adoption of policies pertaining to environmental issues
- To attend all Union Board of Management and Executive Committee meetings
- In conjunction with the Student Advocate and Support Coordinator develop and implement educational and awareness programs on matters relating to the environment
- To be aware of and to liaise with the Activities Director on environmental sensitivities in coordinating, organising and promoting Student Union activities and events
- To ensure that a monthly report detailing the activities of the Environment Director and Environment Collective is received by the Board of Management
Preferred Duties
- To advocate for the adoption of environmentally sound work practices at MUGSU and within Monash.
- To update and maintain relevant information space(s)
- To create an e-bulletin with news and information relating to the environment
- To attend all other meetings as required
- To communicate with constituents, the University and the wider community on environmental issues, environmental education and conservation and matters relating to these
- Liaise with the Student Advocate and Support Coordinator on matters related to environmental issues, environmental education and conservation within the Campus, University and wider community
- Liaise with the Executive Officer and the President on matters to be raised in a public forum
- To act as a sounding board for Board members offering advice and support in the fulfillment of their duties
- To participate in the annual review of the Student Union strategic plan and the implementation of the strategic plan
- To assist when required and available in the day-to-day operations of the Union office
- To maintain contact with environmental organisations and networks and promote relevant activities and opportunities to students.
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