Chairman

As chairman, you tend to work on abstract, strategic matters. Your results are usually less tangible than those of e.g. the treasurer or external affairs officer. However, the impact you can make on the association is large and thrilling, since you are responsible for the big picture. 

Basically, the role of chairman entails three primary responsibilities.

First of all, you are responsible for the functioning of the board. You ensure that the board works happily and efficiently towards its targets. That means that you are responsible for the policy and its implementation, and you make sure that all tasks are completed in time. You are also the representative towards other associations, the University and the press

Second, you are responsible for the general development of Asset | Economics and its (long term) policy. That means that you have to think of the consequences of the actions of your board in the long run. The Board of Advice consists of former board members and is there to assist you when necessary. Their input is valuable and they have often experienced similar developments in their board year. Being able to discuss your ideas with strong and diverse individuals is a great aspect of being a board member.

Third, which is a major part of your role, you are part of the General Board of Asset as the overarching faculty association. You will represent Asset | Economics at the board meetings of Asset and you cooperate with the other Asset chairmen in the general development of Asset. You will get to choose your own portfolio and 50% of your time is dedicated to this role. This year, I am the IT Manager of Asset.  Within Asset general there are different portfolios, which have a big variety in it. 

Besides these primary responsibilities, you will also coordinate several committees and pick up several interesting projects together with board members of Asset | Economics and/or Asset general. 

A chairman should have the skill to motivate the rest of the board, to communicate with external parties such as the University, to apply certain political skills (especially when working together with other departments), to concretize abstract cases and to keep a thorough overview of various situations. It’s a time-consuming role but great efforts may lead to great results. 

If you have want to know more about the role of Chairman, you can click the button below or send a text to 06-28813792! You can also come talk to us in person in E1.05