The role of the President is primarily to act as an ambassador for the sport of SAMBO and to
represent the Scottish SAMBO Federation at local, national, and international level. This will
include representing the Scottish SAMBO Federation in meetings with local government, The
Commonwealth SAMBO Association and the Sports Councils for Scotland.
The role of the Scottish SAMBO Federation President involves:
• Ceremonial Duties
• Leading the Annual Planning for the Scottish SAMBO Federation
• Being Scottish SAMBO Federation Committee Chairperson
• Acting as Mediator and Arbitrator for matters concerning The Scottish SAMBO
Federation
• Representing the Scottish SAMBO Federation to outside parties
• Undertaking administrative duties for The Scottish SAMBO Federation
CEREMONIAL DUTIES
• Giving awards at Scottish SAMBO Federation events and at award functions
• Making speeches at Scottish SAMBO Federation events and functions
• Meeting and greeting dignitaries at Scottish SAMBO Federation events and functions
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
• Manage (chair) committee and/or executive meetings of The Scottish SAMBO Federation
• Manage (chair) the annual general meeting of The Scottish SAMBO Federation
• Have a good working knowledge of the Scottish SAMBO Federation rules and the duties
of all office bearers and sub-committees
MEDIATION and ARBITRATION
• Solving disputes and dealing with dissention within The Scottish SAMBO Federation
• Invoking disciplinary processes if required
PLANNING
• Facilitating and leading the planning process that determines the Scottish SAMBO
Federation’s future
• Promoting the planning process and ensuring there are opportunities to participate
for all Scottish SAMBO Federation members
• Promote the planning of local, regional and national competition
• Ensure good planning and budgeting for the future
REPESENTING the Scottish SAMBO Federation to OUTSIDE PARTIES
Foster a strong working relationship with affiliated associations, the local government, the
relevant Government Sporting Bodies and other sporting associations.
ADMINISTRATION
• Approving payments and signing cheques
• Be well informed of all the Scottish SAMBO Federation activities
