Depending on the size of your district, the amount of work generated can range from a couple of hours a week to almost a full-time job. How many people are involved in doing this work depends not only on the size of your membership but also on the availability of skills, time and interest. If you can or need to delegate tasks, that's fine. The important thing to remember is to be a leader and get other members involved in all activities.
The roles and responsibilities of District Committee members are set out in the ILCA Constitution and may give you a good indication of how to share areas of work and responsibilities. Please bear in mind that this covers all possible aspects of running a District Association, so some tasks may not apply to smaller districts:
| Role | Responsibility |
| District Chairman |
Acts as main contact person for National Sailing Federation. Acts as main contact person for International Laser Class Association (ILCA). Co-ordinates all activities of the District Association within the District. Represents the District at Annual meetings of the Region (in accordance with ILCA constitution). Organises and chairs the Annual General Meeting of the District. Organises/oversees the District’s qualifications for regional and world events |
| District Vice Chairman |
Acts as District chairman if chairman is unable or refuses to act in his function. Functions as the Sailing Secretary of the District which entails the following responsibilities:
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| District Secretary |
Maintains the members data base (address list). Sends out membership cards to members if applicable. Checks membership at regattas. Responsible for correspondence with members, i.e. sending out newsletters on a regular basis, handbooks once a year and ILCA's LaserWorld newsletter quarterly. Any other responsibilities assigned to him by District Chairman. |
| District Treasurer |
Determines who can become a member in accordance with paragraph 10 of ILCA constitution. Collect membership fees from members in accordance with paragraph 11 of ILCA constitution. Maintains all District financial accounts. Prepares the annual financial statement for the membership |
| District Measurer |
Must be assessed and qualified by ILCA and the National sailing association. Assist the ILCA chief measurer in the conduct of his responsibilities and the enforcement of the Rules. May act for more than one District. Has the authority to rule on all questions and challenges relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the chief measurer, but he may not issue Interpretations except with the prior approval of the chief measurer. |
| Additional Officers |
You may appoint additional officers to carry out duties, for example some Districts have a Youth co-ordinator, Masters co-ordinator or Women's co-ordinator. |
| Committees |
You may also appoint committees to carry out certain functions and duties; the District chairman must be a member ex-officio of any committee established. |