The Public Officer maintains a list of the members of the TUA.

The Public Officer is appointed by the TUA committee and is responsible for representing the TUA community.

The Public Officer should:

• Maintain a register of TUA members
• Except written notice of resignation from members of the TUA.
• Insure that the accounts, books and records of the TUA are delivered to the auditor and that the finalised audit is delivered to Business Affairs.
• Announce, 14 days in advance, any general meetings of the TUA.
• Except written nominations for election of TUA Officers at least 10 days before the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Convenes meetings of any subcommittee.
• Answer to the TUA Exec in matters of urgency connected with the management of the TUA during the period between committee meetings.
• Serves written notification to any member that is expelled from the TUA in writing and receives any appeals against expulsion.

Ideally the Public Officer is someone who:

• Communicates effectively and has good interpersonal skills.
• Is well organised.
• Has a good knowledge of the TUA and AFDA operations, rules and policies.
• Is well informed of all organisation activities.
• Has previous experience as an administrator.
• Is a member of the TUA committee.

• The Public Officer is appointed at the TUA AGM and is appointed for a term of 12 months.
• The estimated time commitment required as the Public Officer is 5 hour a month.
• In addition, the Public Officer will also be required to attend:
  • monthly Committee Meetings (approximately 2 hours in length)
  • the TUA AGM (approximately 1 hour in length)