Regional Party Chair
Find information on the role and responsibilities of a Regional Party Chair here.
What's the role?
Regional Chairs increase the effectiveness of the party across the whole region. They represent their regions at numerous committees and other decision-making bodies.
This is a major leadership role in the organisation, and would suit somebody with strong leadership skills, great people skills, who is passionate about advancing the Liberal Democrat cause across a large area.
Stephen Robinson was Chair of the East of England region for 2015 and 2016.
Key tasks
The role of Chair can vary considerably, depending on the regional party, skill set of officer team and the culture and tradition of your team.
The role generally takes 8 - 10 hours per week.
Nevertheless, there are some common responsibilities:
- Chairing meetings of the regional executive, regular meetings of regional officers, and the regional conference.
- Representing the regional party and its interests at a national level, including on the English Council Executive. This means, therefore, that the Regional Chair is part of the management of the English Party.
- Acting as the first point of contact for local party officers in your region.
- Acting as the first point of contact for members of the public in your region with complaints (usually delegated to the Vice Chair.)
- Occasionally speaking on regional TV and radio about Lib Dem prospects around the region, particularly during elections and at Federal Conference.
- Jointly responsible with the Regional Treasurer for compliance with the Political Parties Elections and Referendum Act.
- Developing members of your regional executive. This means finding members from within your region and developing them so that they can, in future, take on one of the bigger roles.
- Delegating tasks and responsibilities to members of the regional executive.
- Work with local parties in your region on their development.
Skills & attributes
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Delegation
- Knowledge of Party structures
Help & support
- Join the Local Party Officers Facebook Group.
- Learn more about the English Council Executive.
How to apply
Regional Officers are elected at Regional AGMs, which take place at regional conferences each year, typically in the autumn. Every party member from within the region is eligible to stand for election.
Page Contributors
Lorna Dupre, East of England
Stephen Robinson, East of England
Jackie Pearcey, North West
Jen Yockney, North West
Mike Ward, South East