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Council Positions

Chair - Term lasts a full academic year. The chair runs the meeting, makes sure it is in control and that all the items on the agenda are covered.

Vice Chair - Term also lasts an academic year. The vice-chair covers for the chair if he/she cannot make it to the meeting etc.

Treasurer - Elected once a year at the AGM. Signatory of the Youth Council bank account. Must read a yearly financial statement.

Social Secretary - In all our hard work, we need a rest. The social secretary organises these "social events" and allows us to rest, so that we can concentrate on the hard work of being youth councillors.

Technical Officer – Oversees the operation and editing of the SAYC website and provides technical support.

Press Officer – Ensures that SAYC gets optimum coverage in the press. Also takes a lead in marketing and promotions.

Music liaison – Takes a lead in planning the Summer Sounds Youth Music event.

Membership Officer – ensures that SAYC are actively trying to promote their work to a new audience. Looks at ways to try and encourage new members to join.