Vacancies within HGS.
Chair, Hampshire Genealogical Society
In the March Journal, our chairman, Tony Sinclair announced his intention to not seek re-election as chair or trustee due to personal reasons. We are therefore seeking a new chairman.
The holder of the position of Chairman is one of the four Principal Officers of the Hampshire Genealogical Society (HGS), along with the Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Chairman is also a Trustee, and a member of the Executive Committee where important decisions are made.
Hampshire Genealogical Society will need a new Chairperson to be elected at the AGM on June 17th 2025.
Please read the Role Profile below and, if you feel you have the skills to be our next Chairperson, please contact vicechairman@hgs-online.org.uk
Role of the Chairperson of a Charity
A charity’s Trustees are the people who ultimately exercise control over, and are legally responsible for, the charity. The Executive Committee of the charity’s trustees should have a Chairperson whose duties include:
• Leading the Executive Committee
• Ensuring smooth running of Executive Committee’s meetings
• Promoting good governance among fellow Trustees
• Providing supervision and support to the Trustees
• Acting as a figurehead or spokesperson where required
If you have some spare time and think you can help HGS in a volunteer capacity, please click on a role below which will provide a job description. You can apply to secretary@hgs-online.org.uk. Many thanks for your interest.