Officer Roles

Contents

Executive Committee

President

a) Represents the GCR and its interests to the outside world, including the College and
the University.
b) A port of call for all GCR members (that is, all members of Ustinov College who
have not opted out of the Graduate Common Room).
c) Responsible for informing all GCR members of important developments within the
College and University.
d) Manages the GCR’s committees and coordinates their activities.
e) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
f) Sits on the following committees: College Council, Facilities Committee, Finance Committee, Clubs and Societies Committee, Social Committee, GCR Committee, Executive Committee, JCR Presidents’ Committee, Communications Committee, MCR Presidents’ Committee, Bar Management Committee.
g) May also be co-opted onto a number of other University committees, such as Student
Experience Sub-Committee and University Senate.

Chairperson

a) Calls, organises and chairs all meetings of the GCR, GCR Committee, Steering
Committee, and Executive Committee, in arrangement with the
GCR President.
b) Remains impartial to the affairs of the GCR as set out in Section 4.2(g), except where
the provisions of Clause 11.3.1.2(j) apply
c) Liaises with the GCR Secretary about agendas, minutes and the running of each
meeting.
d) Manages the business of the Steering Committee; in particular, coordinating elections
(where the Chairperson acts as Returning Officer) and reviewing the Constitution.
e) Responsible for keeping the GCR notice board and Committee pictures up to date.
f) Responsible for ensuring that job descriptions and contact information on the GCR
website are up to date.
g) Coordinates the office hours of GCR Officers
h) Jointly responsible (with the Secretary) for the collating and editing of the GCR
Handbook in time for induction week. The handbook contains essential information
about the GCR and should be sent out to all new students prior to their arrival in
Durham.
i)Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
j) Acts as an ex officio member of all committees of the GCR and does not vote at
meetings, except in the event of a tie.
k) Sits on the following committees: Steering Committee, GCR Committee, Executive
Committee

Vice-President

a) Assists the President in all work.
b Deputises for the President when required.
c) In agreement with the President, may be required to sit on university and college-related committees.
d) Maintains the GCR’s register of risk assessments and ensures the GCR’s
responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Management of
Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999) are met.
e)Ensures data is held securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998)
and the Memorandum of Agreement between Ustinov College GCR and the University of Durham (2012).
f)Responsible for all GCR services, including the ordering and sale of college clothing
and the maintenance and stocking of GCR-run vending machines and game machines.
g) Responsible for ensuring all members of the GCR Committee are informed
about their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (1998), Charities Act (2006),
Education Act (1994), Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), the Management of
Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999) and Bribery Act (2011).
h) Responsible for the upkeep of the Common Room and of the GCR Office, and for coordinating the activities of the Sheraton Reps for this end.
i) Responsible for the ordering and framing of the annual GCR barbecue photo.
j) Has to fill in for any unfilled position until someone is found.
k) Assists the Chairperson and Secretary with the collating and editing of the GCR
handbook.
l) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
m) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committee,
Facilities Committee.

Secretary

a) Responsible for the writing and distribution of minutes and agendas for all general
GCR and GCR committee meetings, and their archiving on the GCR website and as
paper copies.
b) Schedules and prepares the meetings of the GCR and committees and liaises with the
chairperson about the organisation of meetings.
c) Deals with all administration of the GCR.
d) Maintains a list of Members of the GCR.
e) Maintains the GCR email account (ustinov.gcr@durham.ac.uk).
f) Conducts the annual GCR Survey.
g) Jointly responsible (with the Chairperson) for the collating and editing of the GCR
handbook in time for induction week. The handbook contains essential information
about the GCR and should be sent out to all new students prior to their arrival in
Durham.
h) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
i) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committe.

Treasurer

a) Responsible for maintaining the accounts of the GCR.
b) Responsible for the timely compiling of yearly accounts for submission to Business
Assurance Service (BAS), Ustinov College Council and other relevant parties,
including external examiners or auditors of the GCR’s accounts.
c) Oversees the accounts of the Clubs and Societies.
d) Makes decisions, in consultation with the Executive Committee, about small-scale expenditures and attends to the payment of day-to-day expenses in a timely manner.
e) As Chair of Finance Committee, assesses funding applications from GCR
-affiliated clubs and societies and makes recommendations about funding based on the
discussion of Finance Committee.
f) Responsible for all financial matters related to GCR – run vending and games machines and equipment, levy collection and gym money collection, including
the banking of moneys and the provision of change for the vending machine.
g) Liaises with University Business Assurance Service (BAS) when required.
h) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
i) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committee,
Bar Management Committee, Finance Committee, Facilities Committee

Clubs and Societies Officer

a) Liaises with the GCR’s clubs and societies and is also responsible for making their
opinions known to the GCR.
b) Organises the Ustinov College Clubs and Societies’ Fair.
c) Responsible for keeping the Clubs and Societies notice board and the Clubs and
Societies section of the GCR website updated.
d) Assists in founding new Clubs and Societies and helps working on the constitution
and approval by the GCR.
e) The contact person for members of a Ustinov club or society member who are facing
conflicts within their club and society or need to report violations of their club’s or
society’s constitution.
f) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
g) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committee, Clubs and
Societies Committee, Finance Committee.

DSU Liaison Officer

a) Represents the GCR and the College at the Durham Students’ Union and attends Durham Students’ Union Assembly meetings and general Durham Students’ Union meetings.
b) Reports to the GCR Committee/Executive about Durham Students’ Union decisions,
on – going motions or petitions and Durham Students’ Union -related issues that affect
Ustinov GCR.
c) Raises matters concerning the GCR at Durham Students’ Union meetings.
d) Liaises with the GCR to vote in Durham Students’ Union elections and referendums according to general GCR opinion or policies.
e) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution, particularly
within the context of Durham Students’ Union.
f) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committee

Communications Officer

a) Responsible for maintaining good and effective communications between the GCR
Committee and the members of the GCR.
b) Chairs Communications Committee and reports to Executive Committee.
c) Has overall responsibility for the GCR’s advertising, via emails, social media, and
posters.
d) Ensures that events are advertised in an effective and timely manner.
e) Coordinates with the Social Secretary and Social Committee regarding events.
f) Ensures that GCR members are kept aware of the actions of the GCR’s Committees,
in liaison with the Secretary when necessary.
g) Assists the Secretary and Chairperson in the compiling of the GCR handbook.
h) Assists the Chairperson and Secretary in the publicising of GCR meetings.
i) Will develop an overall communications strategy for the GCR, in conjunction with
the wider Executive Committee, with the aim that members are kept well-informed
about the charitable objects and activities of the GCR.
j) Coordinates the actions of the Webmaster, Press Secretary, GCP Liaison Officer, and Tech Officer, as well as members of Social Committee as may be necessary.
k) Sits on the following Committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committee,
Communications Committee, Social Committee

Induction Officer

a) Compiles an induction budget to be approved by a general GCR meeting.
b) Recruits induction helpers and sets up a helpers’ rota for induction week.
c) Arranges the ordering and purchase of induction helpers’ shirts.
d) Plans and organises all induction events with the assistance of all other committee
members.
e) Liaises with the College, Social Secretary and International Students Officer
regarding induction week planning and funding.
f) Is required to be available throughout induction week.
g) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution, particularly
during Induction Week.
h) Sits on the following Committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committe.

International Students Officer

a) Makes sure that the needs of the International Community are considered, both by the
GCR committee and the College.
b) Liaises with the International Student Association (ISA) and promotes their events
within Ustinov GCR.
c) Must be available for induction week.
d) Organises trips to popular tourist destinations around the North East of England with
the aim of allowing students to experience a variety of British culture.
e) Must offer a weekly office hours for international students in the GCR office for a
minimum of one hour per week.
f) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
g) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Com
mittee, Facilities Committee, Social Committee, Welfare Committee.

Livers Out Representative

a) Be port of call for all livers out.
b) Help livers out find the right person to contact for any queries or problems the GCR
can help with.
c) Make the GCR Committee aware of problems that livers out may face such as long
distances to attend GCR events, isolation, or problems with accommodation and
living conditions.
d) Responsible for compiling a livers out mailing list, which they should use to keep GCR members living in private accommodation informed about important GCR events.
e) Liaise with the Social Secretary regarding activities and events that will involve livers
out and arrange transportation to and from events where necessary.
f) Assist the Steering Committee, Social Secretary, Welfare Officer and other GCR
officers as may be necessary in getting non-resident, GCR members involved with
GCR meetings, activities and elections.
g) Work to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
h) Sit on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committee, Facilities Committee, Welfare Committee.

Social Secretary

a) Manages and coordinates the business of the Social Committee.
b) Chairs Social Committee and reports to Executive Committee.
c) Receives and passes on Events Notification Forms for events in and
around college.
d) Acts as the official representative of the Social Committee (for example in meetings
with the college officers) as needed.
e) Liaises with the induction officer, the bar steward and college officers about the
carrying out of events.
f) Ensures that all GCR events adhere to College and GCR rules and regulations.
g) Ensures, along with the Vice-President, that all GCR events adhere to College and
University Health and Safety policy.
h) Ensures risk assessments are completed when required for events and passed to the Vice -President.
i) Ensures that regular GCR Events (one formal dinner each in Michaelmas and
Epiphany term, the Summer Ball and BBQ in Easter term) take place even in the
absence of an Ents Officer.
j) Recruits additional events helpers from the GCR and GCR committee.
k) Must be available throughout induction week.
l) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution, particularly
by arranging social events which promote intercultural understanding, and by co- ordinating social, cultural and recreational activities for Members.
m) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committee, Social
Committee, Bar Management Committee, Finance Committee.

Welfare Officer

a) Is required to contact the Durham Students’ Union Welfare Officer at the beginning
of their term of office for liaison purposes and to be notified about meeting times for
the Durham Students’ Union Welfare Committee.
b) Is available to all GCR members as a contact for any health or safety problems,
including living conditions, illness, mental health problems or anxieties about
personal safety. The Welfare Officer must be available for office hours in the GCR
office for a minimum of 1 hour per week.
c) Shall help raise any health and safety issues that are reported to him/her to the
College, the GCR Executive or, if necessary, Durham Students’ Union and the university.
d) Carries out regular health and safety campaigns, such as awareness campaigns for
sexually transmitted diseases, at least once per term.
e) Provides free contraception on request.
f) Responsible for the ordering of contraceptives and pregnancy tests, kept in the GCR
office, for free distribution.
g) Maintains the GCR Welfare Board.
h) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution, particularly
regarding the welfare of Members.
i) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Executive Committee,
Durham Students’ Union Welfare Committee, Welfare Commitee

Bar Steward

The College Bar is operated for the mutual benefit of all members of Ustinov College, in accordance with the conditions of its Club Premises Certificate whereby they are also required to participate in its oversight and operation as a community service activity. So, in the same way as other positions of responsibility within the college community, the Bar Steward’s is an honorary position, elected by the GCR and working with all college constituent bodies, encompassing responsibilities that are rewarded by approbation rather than remuneration. Time spent on the Bar Steward’s duties, specified below, is therefore regarded, in the same way as for other GCR Exec positions, as a voluntary worker rather than employment and hence outside the scope of NMWR (as distinct from any time that the Bar Steward may spend working as a Bar Worker which shall be subject to NMWR).

The Bar Steward shall:

a) Be elected annually by the GCR on behalf of all college members, subject to satisfying the following criteria at the time of election and for the duration of the appointment:
i) membership of Ustinov College GCR (essential)
ii) registered as a Bar Worker at Ustinov College (essential)
iii) approved by Ustinov College Officers as a fit and proper person for this role (essential)
iv) be qualified to APLH Level 2 (desirable) – training for this may be available after election
b) Be first point of contact for college members regarding any matters concerning the College Bar. The Bar Steward shall nominate another person, who also satisfies the above criteria (i)-(iii), to deputise for her/him whenever the Bar Steward is unavailable.
c) Act, in conjunction with the Hospitality Manager or duty Porter, to deal with any emergencies or resolve any other issues to ensure continuity of the community service function of the College Bar.
d) Set an example by upholding the highest standards of safety, hygiene, social responsibility and good order to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all members.
e) Represent preferences and views of college members, normally via college constituent bodies (the GCR and SCR), to the Hospitality Manager, e.g. regarding the bar environment and products to be stocked or discontinued.
f) Liaise with the appropriate persons (e.g. Common Room Social Secretaries, Bursar, Operations Manager and/or Hospitality Manager) on policy or operational issues, including but not limited to: recruitment/deployment of bar workers, pricing, bar promotions, events and parties (particularly parties in Sheraton Park common areas and the Summer Barbecue).
g) Make arrangements for special community events (e.g. the screening of sports, Eurovision, etc.) or licensable activities as might require the bar to open outside normal hours or special/temporary licensing notifications, in liaison with the Hospitality Manager.
h) Work to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
i) Uphold National Licensing Objectives; participate in the annual Best Bar None assessment process; represent the college membership at relevant events, e.g. Best Bar None Awards.
j) Attend relevant meetings, including: University Bar Managers’, GCR Committee, Bar Management Committee, Executive Committee, Social Committee, Bar Workers’.
k) Chair meetings of bar workers and ensure that they occur with sufficient frequency;
l) Provide a channel of communication between bar workers and the Hospitality Manager.
m) In the absence of a GCR Bar Quiz Society, be responsible for organising the running of the weekly pub quiz in the bar.

Social Committee

Deputy Social Secretary

a)Deputises for the Social Secretary when required.
b) Assists in all duties of the Social Secretary.
c) Maintains an inventory of the Cycas store cupboard and ensures it remains tidy and
accessible.
d) Must be available for the Summer BBQ.
e) In charge of the design of all publicity, such as posters and flyers, for GCR social
events.
f) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
g) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Social Committee.

Formal Secretary

a)Responsible for the planning and organisation of at least two GCR formal
dinners, one each in Michaelmas and Easter term.
b) Responsible for assisting the Social Secretary in the organisation of all other social
events wherever possible.
c) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
d) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Social Committee.

Ball Secretary

a) Compiles a ball budget to be approved by a general GCR meeting.
b) Responsible for the planning and organisation of the GCR Ball.
c) Responsible for assisting the Social Secretary in the organisation of all other social
events wherever possible.
d) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
e) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Social Committee.

Ents Officer

a) Responsible for the planning and organisation of regular and varied social events and
the GCR Summer BBQ.
b) Responsible for regularly updating the blackboards and noticeboards.
c) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
d) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Social Committee.

Video Master

a) Responsible for the planning and organisation of regular and frequent film nights.
b) Responsible for maintaining the DVD library, including the purchase of new DVDs
and replacement of lost or damaged copies; the monitoring of loans; the sending out
of reminders to GCR members whose loans are overdue; and the administering of fees
for overdue items.
c) Responsible for publicising availability and non-charging nature of DVDs from GCR
office and borrowing times/conditions.
d) Also responsible for organising the screening of non-sporting events in coordination
with the Bar Steward.
e) Responsible for ordering and maintaining games supplies for games consoles.
f) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
g) Liaise with the Dryburn rep and Livers’ Out rep to facilitate DVD rental facilities for
GCR members.
h) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Social Committee.

DUCK Liaison Officer

a) Represents the GCR and the College in all DUCK-related matters, including attending such meetings of DUCK as may arise.
b) Reports to the GCR committee/executive about DUCK decisions and activities, and
DUCK-related issues that affect Ustinov GCR.
c) Raises matters concerning the GCR at relevant DUCK fora.
d) Provides a link between the GCR and DUCK with the aim of encouraging and
coordinating charitable activity in the College in collaboration with the wider
University but in a distinctively Ustinovian way, recognising the unique qualities of
Ustinov College.
e) Works to promote the objects
of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
f) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Social Committee.

Steering Committee

Election Officers

a) Assists the Chairperson at all stages of the election process (planning, distribution of
election materials, counting of votes, hustings).
b) Are responsible along with the Chairperson for counting votes in general meetings.
c) Deals with complaints or queries regarding the elections along with the Chairperson.
d) Sits on the following Committees: Steering Committee.

Welfare Committee

Women’s and Men’s Welfare Representatives

a) Assist the Welfare Officer in offering advice and support on request by individual
GCR members.
b) Must make themselves available for a drop-in in the GCR office for a minimum of
one hour per week.
c) Provides free contraception and pregnancy tests on request.
d) Assists the Welfare Officer in distributing welfare-related publicity material and help
with carrying out any health and safety-related campaigns.
e) Liaises with the Welfare Officer and other GCR officers as may be necessary.
f) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
g) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Welfare Committee.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT+) Rep

a) Acts as a contact for all lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender members of the GCR
and addresses their concerns.
b) Represents all lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender members of the GCR in the GCR
committee and College.
c) Liaises with the Durham University LGBT+ Association to
include Ustinov GCR in any university-wide campaigns.
d) Organises regular LGBT socials at Ustinov.
e) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
f) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Welfare Committe

Disability Rep

a) Acts as a contact for all Ustinov students who have a disability or a long-term medical condition and addresses their concerns
b) Represents all members of the GCR with a disability or long-term health condition in the GCR
c) Signposts students who have or think they may have a disability or long-term medical condition to the Durham Disability Service
d) Works with the Welfare Officer to ensure that all information provided by the GCR on the disability support offered by the University and College is up to date and accurate
e) Works with the committee to ensure GCR events are as accessible as possible to all members of the GCR
f) Liases with the Durham Students with Disabilities Association to include Ustinov GCR in any University-wide campaign
g) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution
h) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Social Committee, Welfare Committee

BAME (Black and Minority Ethnics) Representative

a) Acts as a contact for all Black, Asian and Minority Ethnics members of the GCR and addresses their concerns.
b) Represents all Black, Asian and Minority Ethnics members of the GCR in the GCR committee and College.
c) Liaises with the Durham People of Colour Association to include Ustinov GCR in any university-wide campaigns.
d) Organises regular BAME socials at Ustinov.
e) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
f) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Welfare Committee and Social Committee

Facilities Committee

Sheraton Park Representatives

a) Should be available as a first port of call for residents’ questions and concerns about
living conditions, housing, repairs and other matters that need to be mediated with the
College Officers.
b) Act as a contact for all questions and concerns about GCR events and services.
c) Assist the Social Secretary, Welfare and other GCR officers as may be necessary in distributing posters and flyers for GCR events and campaigns and in getting resident
GCR members involved with GCR meetings, activities and elections.
d) Assist the Vice-President with the maintenance and stocking of any GCR-run vending
and games machines in Sheraton Park.
e) Monitor general GCR notice boards.
f) Work to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
g) Sit on the following committees: GCR Committee, Facilities Committee, Welfare Committee.

Dryburn Representative

a) Should be available as a first port of call for residents’ questions and concerns about
living conditions, housing, repairs and other matters that need to be mediated with the
College Officers.
b) Act as a contact for all questions and concerns about GCR events and services.
c) Assist the Social Secretary, Welfare and other GCR officers as may be necessary in
distributing posters and flyers for GCR events and campaigns, in selling tickets for GCR events and in getting resident GCR members involved with GCR meetings,
activities and elections.
d) Responsible for maintenance requests for GCR-run vending machines in Keenan
House.
e) Monitor general GCR notice boards.
f) Work to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
g) Sit on the following committees: GCR Committee, Facilities Committee, Welfare Committee.

Ecology Representatives

a) Be available to the College Recycling Team (housekeeping) for assistance in all
recycling-related matters around college.
b) Monitor recycling in college and seeks to encourage all GCR members to recycle and
save energy.
c) Carry out campaigns to point out opportunities to recycle and save energy; for
example, switching off lights, avoiding stand-by mode for electrical appliances,
turning off taps, recycling batteries or similar.
d) Should conduct, at least, one energy-saving and recycling awareness campaign during
their term of office.
e) Work to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution, particularly
with regard to the promotion of ecological awareness and the maintenance of the
College environment for the benefit of Members.
f) Sit on the following committees: GCR Committee, Facilities Committee.

Gym Representative

a) Coordinate gym related activities
b) Organise and carry out gym inductions, gym membership and recruit volunteers to assist with inductions.
c) Raise gym-related matters, such as buying/fixing gym equipment or any   other issues that are related to the gym
d) Work to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
e) Sit on the following committees: GCR Committee, Clubs and Societies Committee, Facilities Committee

Communications Committee

Webmaster

a)Responsible for updating the website and GCR email lists. The website should be
updated on a weekly basis.
b) Assists the Press Secretary with any online/electronic advertising and is responsible
for ensuring the prompt presentation of such information on the website.
c) Redesigns or rewrites the website only in agreement with the Executive Committee.
d) Assists the Chairperson with administrating the online voting system where
necessary.
e) Maintains the online booking system for GCR social events, and assists members of
the Social Committee in the operation of this.
f) Ensures the website is fully up-to-date in the period before induction week, in order to
provide new and prospective Members with information.
g) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution, particularly
by providing up to date information to Members on the website.
h) Sits on the following Committees: GCR Committee, Communications Committee.

Press Secretary

a) Responsible for emailing the GCR via uv-info in a newsletter twice a week. The
newsletter is to be sent out on Thursdays and Sundays. All items included need to be
submitted by a fixed deadline.
b) Responsible for sending the Newsletter to the Webmaster for publication on the GCR
website at least once a week in addition to emailing it to uv-info.
c) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution, particularly
by communicating effectively with Members.
d) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Communications Committee.

Tech Officer

a) Has responsibility for maintaining and operating the GCR’s audio-visual and other,
related technical equipment, including, but not limited to, lighting or disco equipment.
b) Where necessary helps to train members in the use of the GCR’s technical equipment.
c) Maintains an inventory of the GCR’s audio-visual equipment and liaises with the
GCR’s designated PAT officer to ensure PAT-testing is up to date.
d) Co-ordinates the setting-up and taking down of equipment for open mic nights,
concerts, or party nights, with the assistance of members of Social Committee.
e)Brings to the attention of Executive Committee and Finance Committee any
purchases that may need to be made.
f) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Communications Committee,
Social Committee

GCP Liaison Officer

a) Represents the GCR in communications with the GCP.
b) Liaises with the GCP Communications Team Leader(s) and the GCP Media and Web Coordinator at Ustinov and is responsible for keeping the GCR Committee members up to date with their events and activities.
c) Is responsible for creating the Weekly Events Poster, updating the notice boards, and distributing copies in Ustinov accommodation blocks.
d) Is responsible for merging GCP events onto the GCR calendar and updating information accurately as necessary.
e) Is responsible for advertising GCP and collaborative GCR/GCP events on all digital media belonging to the GCR in an effective and timely manner.
f) Assists in planning collaborative GCR/GCP events.
g) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee, Communications Committee

Other GCR Committee Members

Sports Representative

a) Coordinate all sports activities.
b) Raise sports – related matters, such as gym equipment or concerns of individual GCR
members or GCR-affiliated sports clubs and societies with the GCR committee.
c) Attend Team Durham meetings to represent the views and interests of Ustinov GCR
and its sports clubs and societies.
d) Liaise with the Bar Steward, Social Secretary and Video Master
regarding the timetable for showing world sporting events.
e) Work to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
f) Sit on the following committees: GCR Committee, Clubs and Societies Committee.

Assistant Treasurer

a) Assists the Treasurer with the running of the GCR’s finances.
b) Assists the Treasurer in removing moneys from pool tables, foosball table, and
vending machines
c) Assists the Treasurer in the banking of moneys.
d) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution.
e) Sit on the following committees: Finance Committee, GCR Committee.

Deputy Induction Officer

a) Assists the Induction Officer.
b) Helps to recruit induction helpers and with setting up a helpers’ rota for induction
week.
c) Helps with the planning of all induction events with the assistance of all other
committee members.
d) Liaises with the College, Induction Week Officer, President, Social Secretary and
International Students Officer regarding induction week planning and funding.
e) Is required to be available throughout induction week.
f) Works to promote the objects of the GCR as set out in the Constitution, particularly
during Induction Week.
g) Sits on the following committees: GCR Committee

Non-Committee Roles

Student Trustee

The student trustee is a slightly different role to those advertised. It is not part of the GCR committee despite being elected by GCR members. Ustinov GCR is a registered charity, and so has a group of trustees that ensure it meets its charitable and financial obligations. It is made up of several members of the GCR Exec as well as external, alumni and student trustees.
Student trustees are current students who are elected by the GCR to sit on this group and take part in trustee meetings. They are usually based in Durham, and so are well placed to attend GMs and ensure that everything passed fits within the GCR’s charitable objectives. There can be up to two student trustees who serve for a year. Please speak to a member of the GCR Exec for more info.