Your committee - the roles

Here are the main committee roles, and some information about what they are responsible for.

President

The President has overall responsibility for u3a Oliva and how it works. They ensure we meet all our legal obligations and work with the local Ajuntament. They call and chair committee meetings and preside over the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for members. They work closely with other committee members, and offer help if needed. They review and sign off the minutes and other documents from the Secretary.

Vice President

The Vice President deputises for the President, and assists them when needed. They offer support to other committee members. The Vice President is responsible for equipment and our property inventory.

Secretary

The Secretary makes sure that the u3a Oliva Constitution, Rules and By-Laws are followed. They manage official correspondence, and guards copies of important documents like certificate and licences. They also prepare and distribute meeting agenda, take notes and record decisions made. The Secretary also liaises with the Ayuntamiento and the Valencian Generalitat to submit official documentation. And working with the Groups co-ordinator, they also manage requests for room bookings.

Treasurer

The Treasurer acts as safekeeper for the organisation, controlling our resources and preparing financial statements. They pay invoices, balance the accounts, and provide financial reports for meetings and the AGM.

Group Co-ordinator

The Group Co-ordinator provides overall management of the 40 or so groups running. They liaise and support current, prospective and new group leaders. They provide practical help - helping to find accommodation and with booking (with the support of the secretary). They identify demand for new groups and try to create them, and keep the committee up to date.

Travel & Events Co-ordinator

The Travel & Events Co-ordinator looks for opportunities for travel or events that members might enjoy. They research and cost up ideas, and then present them to the committee. They participate in organising the activity, And then work with others to advertise them to members.

Publicity

The Publicity Co-ordinator helps promote u3a Oliva to members, partners and the wider local community. They keep our members updated through emails, our website and our Facebook group. And they promote and market our efforts more widely, through social media and other ways.

Social Support

The Social Support officer is the first point of contact for any member who needs some support - a helping hand or just someone to talk a problem over with.

There are many other opportunities to get involved and support your u3a. That could be helping with groups, supporting events or just helping with a coffee morning once in a while. Email the president for more information.

This page was updated in April 2025