Governance consists of the set of processes, customs, policies, laws and institutions affecting the way we direct, administer or control the entity. A well-defined and enforced organisational governance provides a structure that works for the benefit of everyone concerned by ensuring that we follow & respect the accepted ethical standards and best practices, as well as formal laws, and also to have a risk management system.
The Local Committee President shall be responsible for this

The Local Committee President will manage the Local Committee in a professional and effective manner. Our policies and procedures seek to promote excellence in all respects.

He/She/They shall be held responsible for the Local Committee's actions (Legal, Financial, etc) and achievements. He/She/They will do this by: having a clear organizational structure and decision-making processes; acting in accordance with stated values and agreed procedures; and reporting on these outcomes in an open and accurate manner.

The governance structure of the Local Committee will conform to relevant laws/compendiums/constitutions and be transparent. He/She/They shall seek to follow principles of best practice in governance.

Every Local CommitteePresident will ensure that resources are used efficiently and appropriately too, that performance is measured, that financial integrity is assured and that public trust is maintained;

Each Local Committee shall have written procedures covering the appointment, responsibilities and terms of members of the leadership team, and clear discharge mechanisms will be in place;

The Local Committee President will strive to have a supervisory body that gives input and advice, and also monitors the activities and finances, using their professional experience for the growth and development of the association.

The Local Committee President is responsible for facilitating a local planning and re-planning process at National Alignment Conference and National Planning Conference which gives direction for the Local Committee after alignment from the Member Committee.

He/She/They are also responsible for creating an annual Local Committee plan based on the entity direction aimed towards achievement of organisational purpose and targets and present/deliver it at the necessary spaces which include but is not limited to the national Plenary, the Local Plenary and the supervisory body (BoA, Staff Adviser, etc) for the Local Committee

The Local Committee President in synergy with the executive Board is also responsible for communicating which strategies, channels, platforms and spaces will be used to implement the Local Committee plan with the network.

He/She/They are also responsible for submitting and presenting quarterly plan reports to the Local Plenary, the supervisory body if any, the appropriate sub-committees if and when needed, the Member Committee, Internal and External Auditors which will include the following:

(1) Progress on organisational goals

(2) Strategy Assessment

(3) Financial sustainability and Decisions Review

(4) Any other relevant information

The Local Committee president is also responsible for ensuring the alignment of the strategies and processes from local, national and global levels.

He/She/They will ensure the alignment of the Local Committee's strategic decisions with the AIESEC Way while ensuring continuous progress towards AIESEC mid-term direction through AIESEC in Ghana.

He/She/They will ensure a long-term approach towards the Local Committee's strategic decisions while ensuring the memory of the organizational change is kept.

He/She/They will ensure proper strategic planning and its execution in alignment with the first two items listed above

He/She/They will ensure the Local Committee's plan supports the creation and/or implementation of national strategies and the fulfilment of the EB Role & Services as per the local compendium.

He/She/They will oversee, supervise, feedback and track strategic work progress at the different parts of the Executive Board structure.

He/She/They will ensure the Local Committee's internal structure is fit to fulfil the strategic role of the Executive Board and implementation of the national strategies

The Local Committee President will ensure the delivery of the Membership Experience Standards in the Executive Board. He/She/They will support the Executive Board in preparation for their role through the definition of Job Descriptions and support the transition process between the incumbent Executive Board and the Incoming Executive Board.

The Local Committee President will facilitate a planning process that comprises individual JDs in accordance with the entity's strategy and direction, the Executive Board role and services.

The Local Committee President will establish and reinforce an appropriate routine and cadence for Performance Management on the Executive Board in accordance with the Membership Experience Standards. He/She/They will ensure education and training needed for the team and the individual members are

delivered based on needs

The Local Committee President will also facilitate, encourage and support the Executive Board member's personal development and goals in accordance with the Membership Experience Standards and follow up on a quarterly basis as a minimum.

The Local Committee President will take an active part in the Board of Presidents headed by the Member Committee President.

He/She/They will be responsible for representing the Local Committee in the National Plenary and National Presidents Meetings. He/She/They will take responsibility for the sustainability of the entity and for ensuring accountability by taking up National Sub-Committee roles, attending National Spaces, and offering insights (both objective and subjective).

The Local Committee President shall take Cresponsibility and accountability for communicating regularly with the LC coach, the MCVPs and the MCP. He/She/They will take responsibility for participating in co-creating with the MC, the national strategies and guidelines, and directions.

The Local Committee President will also proactively report to the MC about the situation of the LC

The Local Committee President will coordinate the Executive Board efforts to deliver the commitments with the resources allocated through the creation and tracking of the Executive Board Plan. He/She/They will support the VP Finance in tracking budget variations at the end of each month in synergy with the rest of the Executive Board.

He/She/They will keep the Executive Board, and the Local Plenary informed of the Local Committee's Financial State on a regular basis.