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Co-Opted Member
POSITION DESCRIPTION
AUCKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Reports to Executive Committee
Date May 2020

Position Summary
Co-Opted Members are members of the Committee who serve a purely consultative or
functional role. In a consultative role, a co-opted member advises the Committee on matters
that it may lack expertise in. In a functional role, a co-opted member will have a defined
responsibility for implementing a policy or undertaking work under an assigned portfolio.

Co-Opted Members are appointed by the Committee pursuant to Rule 11(e) and do not have a
vote. A co-opted member may only attend Committee meetings where their function is being
reported and discussed or when consultation is required.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Role

 Perform the consultative and/or functional role as assigned by the Committee.
 Report on progress in that role at each Committee meeting.

2. Development
 Actively work to retain existing AYO players and attract new players to the orchestra.
 Establish positive contacts with other arts organisations, media outlets, music
retailers, music directors, school and private music instructors in Auckland and
regular performance destinations.
 Work to expand public awareness of AYO and maintain a positive image of the
orchestra.
 Keep eye out for opportunities – rehearsal and performance venues, soloists,
design, promotion.
3. Promotion

 Motivate players to promote concerts in person and online.