The President/Chairperson presides over official Brigade meetings. The position is not required to perform active operational duties. It may be held and exercised by a member who holds an additional position within the Brigade.

Duties:-

• Preside over official Brigade meetings; • Ensure meeting procedure and protocol are maintained; • Promote the aims and objectives of the Brigade where possible; • Promote open, fair discussion during debates in relation to Brigade matters; • Conduct meetings • Ensure minutes of meetings are signed and dated; • Take a leading role in those non-operational activities of the Brigade to allow the Captain to concentrate on operational matters; and • Work consultatively and collaboratively with all members of the Brigade Leadership Team.