We are looking for someone to volunteer a little of their time to provide assistance to the Sussex Local Network Treasurer, perhaps with a view to taking over the role in the future if necessary.

The Sussex LN Treasurer does not handle any cash (we don’t have our own bank account) but ensures that various payment are made by the IET from their ‘bank’.

The Treasurer’s responsibilities are mainly as follows:

1. Set Sussex LN budget for the year (September to July).

• Arrange with the IET for the funding of any special events that we decide to hold.

• Approve supplier invoices and ensure that they are paid by the IET.

• Approve expense claims from members and speakers and ensure that they are paid by the IET.

• Monitor and report on donated facilities and services.

• Record and report on capital assets.

• Review management reports from IET finance and reporting to the Sussex LN committee.

• Be aware of insurance cover requirements and cover provided by the IET.

The major part of our budget is associated with the programme of two talks per month (during the October to May season), one at the Hawth in Crawley and the other at the University of Sussex.

On average the treasurer codes and approves 5 items (invoices and expenses) per month associated with talks. There are also a few approvals for each of the five committee meetings held during the year.