Assembly Speaker

The role of the Assembly Speaker is as follows:

• To be the lead member of the Assembly and ensure that the body fulfils its responsibilities.
• To manage the discussion at the meetings.
• To lead on the monitoring of Sabbatical Officer performance

Key Highlights of the Assembly Speaker include:

• Is the communication link between The Assembly and the Union’s Board of Trustees
• Is responsible for preparing the agenda for Assembly meetings with the support of a staff member
• Will be responsible for ensuring meetings are conducted in good nature and positively.
• Will be supported in their duties by a Deputy Assembly Speaker elected at the second meeting from amongst Assembly members including those appointed at the beginning of Term One
• Supports the recruitment of appointed Assembly members.