Each of our committee roles has a distinct set of responsibilities
Chairperson
Is responsible for the effective functioning of the committee, to give clear leadership and direction keeping it focussed on its core functions.
During committee meetings, Shall decide on every point of order
In the cases of equality of votes, shall have a second or casting vote
Will present a report on the Region’s activities since the previous AGM
Secretary
The regional secretary shall within 10 days of SWBMXA meeting, send a written report to all attendees and clubs, the SWBMXA website and British Cycling
Inform club secretaries of race dates and subsequent race date changes
Document the series regulations and publish
Administer riders registering for the British Championships
Set a date for British Championships dispensation requests
Treasurer
The Treasurer will produce accounts of the Region for the latest financial year audited as the Committee shall decide
Set budget and document the distribution of funds
Purchase administration equipment as required
Operate the banking procedure for race fee income
Ensure all cheque payments are countersigned
Vice Chairperson
Will support the Chairperson and take their place when absent or unavailable at any meetings or any business to be carried out
Race Organiser
Has overall responsibility for organisation of the regional series
With committee agree dates, budget, format and delivery of all events
Register and setup events with British Cycling
Organise appropriate First Aid
Contact and communicate with all team members
Manage entries and communicate with riders
Organise equipment and signage
Complete administration of forms, arrange payment of levies
Commissaire Co-ordinator
Arrange suitable commissaires for all regionals
Oversee the recruitment of new commissaires
Ensure CPD & training for existing commissaires
Ensure that a Chief Commissaire is selected for all regional events
Regional Coach
Is responsible for the effective functioning of coaching throughout the region
To establish a regional coaching plan to improve the number of coaches throughout the region and their continued professional development
To organise Cluster Sessions, Development Centres and RSR sessions within the region
Where required liaise with riders and their parents on the criteria required to reach and progress within British Cycling’s development pathway
Brits Organiser(s)
Organise the Brits parade, working within an agreed budget
Arrange the Rider number plates and race shirts
Organise the goody bags and oversee the distribution at the event
PR / Social Media
Oversee all active social media accounts for the region
Publish Regional information when required
Respond to any requests/queries coming in via these channels
Welfare Officer
Liaise with clubs and their own Welfare officers to assist with the safeguarding and protection of all children and young people racing within the SWBMXA
Coordinate clubs Welfare Officers to share knowledge and help raise standards across the region
Oversee all welfare issues at regional events, ensuring events run as incident free as possible