The way TRESAcic works is by enabling local residents to be active members of the community. TRESAcic can offer publicity for an event or campaign both on its website and through the quarterly newsletter Talk of Totterdown; by bringing people together it helps to share experience and knowledge; and by presenting a collective voice it gives added weight to local opinion.

While the committee and directors may lead on particular issues or events that are close to their own hearts, the organisation is most effective when other people join in.

The members elect 10 directors on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting. There are five specific posts specified in the Memorandum of Association:

CHAIR:

The chair oversees running of the organisation, chairs the committee and general meetings and rules on points of order.

VICE CHAIR:

The vice-chair shadows the Chair's activity stepping into that role in the Chair's absence.

COMPANY SECRETARY:

The Secretary has the job of keeping the records of the organisation, including the notes of meetings held.

TREASURER:

Looks after the money - straightforward, really.

MEMBERSHIP SECRTARY:

Gets new members on board, welcomes them when they arrive and takes their dues.

In addition, there are a further five 'ordinary' directors. They include the Talk of Totterdown editor and Web-site editor. Our other directors monitor planning and/or other issues. Occasionally sub-groups will be formed within the organisation to run specific events or activities. These are open to any member to run or support.