Applications are now open for vacancies on the IRFU Youth Council. The aim of the programme is to advocate for and on behalf of young people and ensure their voices are listened to within Irish Rugby.
Candidates should be an active member in their rugby club, must be aged 16-25 and must be committed and passionate about youth rugby.
Current vacancies are available in Connacht, Ulster and Munster.
TO APPLY:
Please complete the attached application form.
The closing date for applications is strictly 1pm, 13th September 2019.
YOUTH COUNCIL TERMS OF REFERENCE
PURPOSE
RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMITMENTS
MEMBERSHIP
TERM OF APPOINTMENT
The standard term of appointment will be three years. Members can ask for their membership to be extended for additional time where applicable. The term of appointment can be less than three years should a member:
Should a member resign, a replacement will be found through the process for recruitment currently in place.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Individuals must complete an application form and forward to Youth Council Co-ordinator.
Candidates will be contacted by the Co-ordinator to set up an interview.
Should the applicant meet the criteria conditions the candidate will be invited to attend regular meetings.
REPORTING
The Youth Council will report to the Spirit Committee via Spirit Manager three times a year and/or by presentation to the Spirit Committee when necessary. The report will outline:
OPERATION AND OTHER MATTERS
The Spirit Officer will oversee the administration and coordination of the Youth Council.
Members of the Youth Council will facilitate the following roles for three years:
Chairperson: Responsible for running the meetings and ensures the meetings stay on task
Vice Chairperson: Assist chairperson and step into chairperson role when/if chairperson unavailable
The Youth Council meetings must have a minimum of 60% of members present or available via video conference in order to continue with a meeting. Meetings will be cancelled if the 60% membership is not present.
More than 24 hours’ notice must be given if a member cannot attend a meeting (exceptional circumstances excluded)
CONFIDENTIALITY
Youth Council members may receive confidential and personal information concerning age grade players. In this case they will follow the IRFU reporting procedure. Other information they may receive regarding committee members or age grade players will remain confidential.
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