Delegate and Board FAQs

What is the role of a Branch Delegate?

The elected Delegates (11 in all) join the Branch Presidents in making up the Board. That means a total of 19 ACS Board members.

What is the role of the Board?

The Board is responsible for managing the Society as a whole.

What are the expectations on a Board member?

A Board member will be expected to –

  • Become a registered company director.
  • Become registered with ASIC as an ACS Board member.
  • Attend a minimum of FOUR scheduled Board meeting throughout the year, 3 online and one in person, plus the AGM.
  • Potentially be an office bearer for the Society – roles may include:
    National Secretary or Assistant Secretary
    National Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer
    One of two National Vice Presidents
    National President
  • Chair, or be a senior member of one or more National sub-Committees. e.g. – Awards, Accreditation, Policy, AC Magazine, Website, Election, AI committee, HQ committee, Social Media etc, and participate in any separate meetings of those sub-committees.
  • Read all Board correspondence and, with their Branch President, seek or provide feedback to the Board of their Branch’s stand on various issues.
  • Consider all agenda items before the Board and offer opinion and insights.
  • Vote as required on any resolutions before the ACS Board.