Resources
The TechXec
The Tech Crew Exec (TechXec) are a group of members who are elected to oversee the society and its operations. They are listed on the website.
Meetings and Minutes
The TechXec regularly hold meetings to discuss society operations, including hires and show allocation. The Secretary records minutes which can be found here.
TechXec Positions
The roles of the TechXec are determined in Article 6 of the constitution.
There are restrictions on what roles can be held by the same person. See section 6.4 of the constitution
Electable Roles
There are currently eight electable roles which are determined after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the end of Term 2 each year. These are:
- President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Hires Manager
- Equipment Manager
- Training Manager
- Socials and Publicity Secretary
- Welfare Officer
- Public figurehead and representative to the SU.
- Overall responsibility for society matters.
- Review and suggest long-term aims.
- Organize debriefs after Warwick Arts Centre shows.
- Schedule Exec meetings.This is the President role.
- Responsible for financial matters.
- Liaise with Union’s Finance Department.
- Approve all sales and purchases (Exec approval required for over £250).
- Take and manage minutes of meetings.
- Maintain member records and show assignments.
- Handle administrative matters.
- Act as Returning Officer for elections.
- Produce newsletters/emails for members.
- Manage equipment hire requests and logistics.
- Oversee Hires Assistants.
- Maintain equipment inventory and ensure proper upkeep.
- Organize storage spaces.
- Source and purchase new equipment.
- Organize training sessions and manage skill records.
- Arrange shadowing opportunities.
- Handle society marketing and organise social activities.
- Maintain the society's social media.
- Point of contact for welfare matters.
- Direct members to appropriate support services.
- Consider welfare impacts of role assignments.
- Assist with misconduct allegations.
Non-Electable Positions
There are a further three "non-electable" roles which are assigned by the exec in their first few meetings. These can only be held by people with an existing electable role.
- Vice President
- Safety Officer
- Equal Opportunities Officer
- Assume President’s responsibilities during absence.
- Secondary contact for other societies.
- Act as Acting President if the position becomes vacant.
- Signpost safety resources and equipment.
- Complete society risk assessments.
- Manage safe storage of equipment.
- Ensure first aid coverage at events.
- Report accidents and near misses to the SU.
- Point of contact for equal opportunity matters.
- Ensure fair role assignments.
Hires Assistants
Two co-opted, non-voting "Hires Assistants" are assigned by the exec through AdamRMS each term. They help the hires manager to facilitate hires and are a great way to gain experience around how the Tech Crew Exec operates. Any Tech Crew member is eligible to apply for this position.