Page updated on 28th November 2025
The Committee of Stokesley and District u3a consists of between six and twelve members, elected by the membership, usually at an Annual General Meeting. There are four Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. These are positions that have to be filled to allow the u3a to operate. Non-officer committee members take on a range of accountabilities depending on the needs of the team, and the interests of the individual.
With exception of Treasurer, any Committee Member may serve for a maximum period of three years as a Non-Officer and three years as an Officer after which they must take at least a one year break. The Treasurer may serve a three-year term of office and may stand for re-election to serve a further three-year term to give a maximum continuous term of six years in the office of Treasurer That person may serve up to three years as a Non-Officer. Committee members are also trustees of the charity.
The Committee’s main roles are:
- Responsible for the governance of the u3a including, directing how it is managed and run.
- Setting forward goals and managing progress towards them
- Ensuring effective two-way communication between the Committee and all members.
- Trustees are collectively responsible for ensuring that a u3a fulfils its charitable objectives and does not stray beyond them. The main purpose of every u3a is educational.
- Trustees collectively are responsible for the safe custody of the u3a’s money.
Photo: S&D u3a members.