Talk:Positions

Aug 2013 re-write
Secretary says "provision of infrastructure..." and Communications Manager also says "provision of infrastructure...", I'd suspect at times these could be in conflict. I'd suggest Secretary is responsible for the lowest level of the running of the party, while the Communication Manager is responsible for running what goes on top of that (so Secretary is responsible for running the hosting and website itself, while Communications Manager is responsible for the use of what is provided). --David 07:06, 9 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Mainly it is running the website which is the point I'm bringing up. Just like the Communications Manager is not responsible for running Facebook itself (Facebook is responsible of course for that!) but just the PPNZ account itself, likewise the relationship between CM and website would be the same. --David 07:32, 9 August 2013 (UTC)


 * Don't you think that the secretary has enough on his job description other than also managing the website. I oppose the secretary running the website, we need to either allocate this job to another executive or create a position that is responsible solely for the website? --Cptkiwi 16:34, 15 August 2013 (NTZ)


 * The only difference it makes is that the Secretary appoints a Webmaster, rather than the Communications Manager appointing a Webmaster or the Webmaster role being elevated to its own board position. Maybe given the need for website infrastructure to support key roles in multiple executive offices, appointing a Webmaster should be included in the Vice President's responsibilities? -- Pervach 05:58, 15 August 2013 (UTC)


 * Oh I see. I am happy to appoint a webmaster if that is the route we are looking at taking. But am also more than happy for the Vice President or you Pervach, who have more experience than me to find a suitably qualified and dedicated webmaster. All I would do then is draw up the confidentiality agreement...  --Cptkiwi 18:16, 15 August 2013 (NZT)

Board Positions
(As defined by the Constitution, plus ECR 8)

President
Responsible for:
 * Overall strategic direction of the executive to support the Party Objectives (whatever the technical term is) over the long term,
 * representing the Party as an institution (to read "legal body" once we become one) to: (i.e. not meaning political representation)
 * The membership,
 * the media,
 * the public;
 * Assuming the responsibilities of the Vice President when the Vice President is not.

Vice President
Responsible for:
 * Ensuring the ongoing functioning of the executive as much as possible, including ensuring applicable Executive Council and delegated executive positions are:
 * all filled, (i.e. finding sufficient volunteers, arranging interim appointments and calling internal elections where required)
 * are all contactable and fulfilling their current responsibilities,
 * not currently engaging in misconduct,
 * able to co-operate with each other as required, (i.e. do not have irreconcilable differences)
 * acting in accordance with the short term executive direction as determined by the Executive Council as a whole, President or Vice-President (the most senior one applicable)
 * representing the executive to Pirate Party volunteers as a whole,
 * Assuming the responsibilities of the President when the President is unavailable.

Secretary
Responsible for:
 * Management of, all applicable internal documents and data including:
 * The legal basis of the Party, (i.e. the Constitution, Charter when we become IncSoc)
 * official authoritative documents specifying internal workings of the Party, (i.e. rules of procedure, code of conduct etc.)
 * official records of decisions according to these workings, (i.e. minutes, resolutions and internal election results)
 * Membership and other formal relationships between the Party as an institution (to read "legal body" once we become one) and other natural or non-natural persons, (i.e. confidentiality agreements, affiliations and Electoral Commission correspondence - including provision of CRM),
 * excluding mere financial relationships;
 * other Party data which is by its nature highly secret;
 * excluding informal or political communications;
 * provision of infrastructure for hosting these documents,
 * provision of all required foundation level website infrastructure,
 * the conducting of internal elections,
 * legal counsel and correspondence on behalf of the Party.

Treasurer
Responsible for:
 * Financial services arrangements, including bank accounts,
 * managing Party funds,
 * managing financial relationships with other natural or non-natural persons,
 * financial planning,
 * arrangements around large expenses of the Party,
 * fundraising.

Communications Manager
Responsible for: Note: this excludes internal election formalities.
 * Provision of infrastructure for, and ongoing management of, all applicable internal and external communications channels run by the Pirate Party, including:
 * Websites, except foundation level infrastructure,
 * social Media,
 * email and related services,
 * forums,
 * collaborative editing and decision making systems.
 * Ensuring the intentions of the organization are represented to:
 * Members,
 * supporters,
 * Media.

Older Suggestions

 * Regional Chapter Presidents: None currently
 * Oversees organization of the regional chapter
 * Principally responsible for representing the regional chapter in the executive council
 * Selected by the regional chapter

propose to "clarify" the last line to "**Nominated by the regional chapter, but only joins the Executive Council after a Party-wide vote" - Pervach 06/03/11

- Pervach 17/03/11
 * Suggestion for Membership Secretary if the position is created
 * Receive new membership applications
 * Keep a database of members, and make sure a backup database is kept by another EC member (preferably in another center)
 * Respond to new members to acknowledge their membership and payment
 * Periodically inform the EC of the current membership count
 * Inform members when their membership is about to expire (not relevant until shortly before 30 jan 2012)