Committee
The volunteers who guide the society's work
How the committee works
Blackburn Local History Society is run by a committee elected from its members. The committee sets the direction of the society's programme, looks after its finances and records, and makes sure that meetings and publications reflect the interests of the membership.
Committee work is shared. Each role carries particular responsibilities, and decisions are discussed openly before they are taken. This keeps the society accountable to the people it serves and gives members a clear route to raise ideas or concerns.
Roles on the committee
The committee is made up of members who take on specific duties. Between them, these roles cover the running of meetings, the keeping of records, the handling of accounts and the planning of talks and visits.
- Chair, who leads meetings and represents the society
- Secretary, who keeps records and manages correspondence
- Treasurer, who oversees income and expenditure
- Programme organiser, who arranges talks, visits and events
A local society is only as strong as the volunteers who keep its records open to everyone.
Standing for the committee
Committee places are filled by election at the society's annual gathering. Members who are interested in taking on a role are encouraged to talk with current committee members beforehand, so they understand the time and commitment involved.
Information on becoming a member is available on the join us page. Questions for the committee can be sent through the contact us page.
Records and reference
The committee also looks after the wider resources that support local research. Useful sources for studying the area are gathered on the useful local history resources page, and the society's printed and online publications are listed under publications.