Student Council Positions

Role 

Responsibilities 

President 

• Chair all meetings of the Student Council according to the procedures agreed upon by Council  
• Be responsible for preparing the agenda for all Student Council Meetings  
• Appoint committees and serve as a support of all Student Council committees.  
• Meet with the overseeing teacher or grad director/assistant grad director whenever necessary to discuss matters pertaining to student affairs  
• Ensure documents are available for head of school
• Represent the school in inter-school activities as applicable
• Must have current knowledge of the Student Council finances  
• Perform all other duties that need to be performed by the President of HCOS Student Council  
• Create a list of all duties that are not included in the Constitution, and ensure his/her successor knows their new roles  
• Must adhereAdhere to the HCOS Code of Conduct or he/she will be askedsubject to resign the position removal
• Must beBe a full-time student at HCOS in good academic standing 

Vice-Vice President

1. AssumeStudent theCouncil responsibilitiesVice ofPresident supports the President in his/her absence  
2. Assistleading the presidentcouncil and helps ensure the smooth operation of all activities and meetings. The Vice President assists with organizing events, facilitating communication among members, and helping structure council work. They step in carryingto outlead meetings and represent the dutiescouncil when the President is unavailable. Strong teamwork, organization, and leadership skills are essential for this role, along with a commitment to supporting the student body and promoting a positive school environment.

    

   Secretary (1 Available Position)

   The Secretary is responsible for

    

   Treasurer (1 Available Position)

   The Treasurer is responsible for

    

   Social Media Manager (1 Available Position)

   The Social Media Manager is responsible for

    

   Yearbook Editor-in-Chief (1 Available Position)
   The Yearbook Editor-in-Chief is responsible for leading the development, design, and production of officethe

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3. Assistannual yearbook. This position oversees a team of editors, writers, and photographers, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that the yearbook captures the highlights of the school year. The Editor-in-Chief will coordinate page layouts, edit submissions, and work closely with the runningyearbook advisor and student council. Strong leadership, time management, creativity, and attention to detail are key skills for this role.

    

   Indigenous Representative (1 Available Position)

   The Indigenous Representative is responsible for

    

   Sports Representative (1 Available Position)
   The Sports Representative serves as the voice of the athletic community within the Student CouncilCouncil. This role involves promoting school spirit through sports events, gathering feedback from athletes, and supporting athletic initiatives. A key responsibility includes overseeing the creation and distribution of the school’s sports newsletter, highlighting team achievements, upcoming games, and athletic spotlights. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, organized, and passionate about promoting school athletics.

    

   Grade 10-12 Representative (2 Available Positions per grade)

   The grade 10-12 representative is responsible for

    

    

   General Members are not a part of regular council classes, but are welcome to attend our monthly formal meetings

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Treasurer

1. Keep an accurate recordvoice and account of all receipts and track the way money is spentchoice in the Student Council. These records must be accurate with the HCOS Business Manager. He/she must also must monthly create a write up of all expenses used by the council.school.
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3. Perform all duties incidental to this office including counting and submitting deposits to the Business Manager. 
4. Perform all other duties as asked by faculty advisors to support other executives 
5. Must create a list of responsibilities and tasks done throughout the year, and hand it down to his/ her successor  
6. Must adhere to the HCOS Code of Conduct or he/she will be asked to resign the position 
7. Must be a full-time student at HCOS in good standing  

Secretary

1. Keep an accurate journal of the proceedings at each meeting at the Student Council, and ensure that electronic copies of these or distributed promptly at Student Council Meetings 
2. Keep a typed summary of all council Activities for the entire year and ensure that a copy is passed on to the incoming council.  
3. Keep a typed record of all members' attendance at all meetings, and all activities put on by the council.  
4. Email the week’s meeting minutes to overseeing teacher/director of grad within three days 
5. Be responsible for preparing all outgoing correspondence for the Student Council, filing one copy for further reference  
6. Inform the Student Council of all correspondence and file all correspondence received 
7. Be responsible for the upkeep of Student Council Files  
8. Perform all other duties incidental to this office  
9. Must adhere to the HCOS Code of Conduct or he/she will be asked to resign the position 

Social Media Manager

1. Employ strong written and verbal communication skills;
2. Create and plan social content for the school Blog, IG account
3. Coordinate with HCOS staff and students to collect materials and photos to use for content
4. Adhere to HCOS branding, brand awareness
5. If required, collaborate with our HCOS branding team
6. Commit to regular communication through email or zoom
   

Grades 10-12 Representatives (1-2 per grade) 

1. Rotate through in presence during Executive meetings to provide grade-based feedback. 
2. Represent grade to the Student Council. 
3. Possess voting power in Student Council general meetings. 

Indigenous Student Representative 

1. Represent the Indigenous Student Body to the Student Council.
2. Possess voting power in Student Council general meetings.
3. Representative is elected by the Indigenous Student Body only

General Members at Large

1. Participate actively in all student council activities  
2. Will not have voting privileges at council meetings but may participate in discussion.